Stradivarius à l’Opéra – February 23, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents February 16, 2017 2945 Stradivarius à l’opéra Alexandre Da Costa Prolifically talented violinist with a prodigious international reputation, Alexandre Da Costa brings his wonderful project Stradivarius à l’opéra to Théâre Maisonneuve. Alexandre Da Costa was born in Montreal, Canada. He showed an uncommon interest for both the violin and piano at a very early age. By the age of nine, he had the astonishing ability to perform his first concerts with stunning virtuosity on both instruments, which brought him recognition as a musical prodigy. His chosen professional career as a violinist began very early and, after encouragement from Charles Dutoit, he was soon performing regularly as soloist with orchestra as well as in recital. Experience the most exquisite operatic movements from the classical repertoire, from Puccini to Wagner, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky, interpreted by a violinist renowned for his elegance and peerless technique, playing a “Di Barbaro” Stradivarius dating from 1727. An extraordinary evening! For more information and tickets: www.laplacedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 Presented during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE.
