Denis Matsuev plays Prokofiev – November 15, 17-18, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents November 9, 2016 2943 Orchestre symphonique de Montréal presents Denis Matsuev plays Prokofiev Hailed for his impressive virtuosity, pianist Denis Matsuev returns to the OSM to perform Prokofiev’s formidable Piano Concerto no. 2. Completing this Russian program is a sampling of young Shostakovich’s dark humour and a selection of excerpts from Mussorgsky’s opera Khovanshchina, a historical drama originally scored for voice and piano and subsequently orchestrated by Shostakovich in 1959. Immerse yourself in the Russian soul! Shostakovich, Symphony no. 1 in F minor, op. 10 (approx. 28 min.) Prokofiev, Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 16 (approx. 31 min.) Mussorgsky, Khovanshchina (4 excerpts) (approx. 20 min.) Artists Orchestre symphonique de Montréal James Conlon, conductor Denis Matsuev, piano For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112