English Charm – February 3, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents January 28, 2017 2661 Orchestre Métropolitain presents English Charm Virtuosity With his majestic Symphony No. 1, here conducted by the dynamic Alexandre Bloch, Elgar gave English music its nobility. He created a symphony whose sumptuous serenity and calm is broken by episodes of torment and tumult. Jonathan Crow performs Walton’s Violin Concerto, a radiant work that demands the keenest virtuosity. A surprise has been added to the program: at the opening of the concert, the Orchester Métropolitain will perform the Downton Abbey Suite, from the renowned TV series. Artists Alexandre Bloch, conductor Jonathan Crow, violin Works John Lunn, Downton Abbey Suite Walton, Violin Concerto Elgar, Symphony No. 1 For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112