Zubin Mehta and Mahler’s Third – May 19, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents May 12, 2015 4321 Zubin Mehta and Mahler’s Third Presented to benefit the OSM Foundation in honor of Pierre Béique (the first OSM general manager). Artists Zubin Mehta, conductor Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano OSM Women’s Chorus Chœur des enfants de Montréal McGill Conservatory Youth Choir Andrew Megill, OSM chorus master Presentation of the concert Mahler, Symphony No. 3 in D minor (approx. 100 min.) “Just as Wagner had reordered the artificial world of opera in his own image, Mahler refashioned the symphony, investing this logically-laid-out “holy of holies” with his fantastical imagination.” With these words Pierre Boulez described the singular world of Mahler symphonies. The Third addresses, in an expansive format, the stages of creation from inanimate nature through the inception of plant life, to animals, humans, angels and finally love. The single performance of this symphony will be conducted by Zubin Mehta, a former music director of the OSM who is delighted to be returning to Montreal’s orchestra and its audience. Ticket Prices: $65 to $175 For more information: www.osm.ca Benefit concert / To purchase tickets, please call Customer Service at 514-842-9951 | 1-888 842-9951. For more information on the Gala Dinner that is following the concert: 514 840-7400, ext. 7411
