The Seven Last Words of Christ – April 21, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents April 12, 2017 2455 Orchestre Métropolitain presents The Seven Last Words of Christ Reverence A pinnacle of classical music, the work entitled The Seven Last Words of Christ immerses the listener in a spiritual introspection as palpable as it is intimate. The powerful themes addressed by Haydn are illustrated by short excerpts from Quebec literary works read between the movements by actor Renaud Paradis. Conducted by Principal Guest Conductor Julian Kuerti, Haydn’s score, at once simple and profound, takes the form of a journey to the confines of the human soul. Artists Julian Kuerti, Principal Guest Conductor Renaud Paradis, narrator Work Haydn, The Seven Last Words of Christ, orchestral version The readings are taken from the following works: La femme qui fuit, Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette L’orangeraie, Larry Tremblay Les bons débarras, Réjean Ducharme Ru, Kim Thúy Code 99, François Archambault Incendies, Wajdi Mouawad For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112
