Bernstein – May 17-18, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents May 9, 2017 1841 Orchestre symphonique de Montréal presents Bernstein: from West Side Story & A Quiet Place Who can’t sing along to the familiar tunes of West Side Story? Written in 1957 by Leonard Bernstein, this American musical drew its inspiration from Shakespeare’s tragic Romeo and Juliet. In stark contrast, the opera A Quiet Place, penned by the composer 27 years later, addresses with extraordinary sensitivity the complexity of family ties after the death of a loved one. A deeply human work of unsettling honesty that will take your breath away. Artists Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano, conductor Claudia Boyle, soprano (Dede) Joseph Kaiser, tenor (François) Gordon Bintner, baritone (Junior) Christopher Purves, bass-baritone (Sam) Rupert Charlesworth, tenor (Funeral Director) John Tessier, tenor (Analyst) Daniel Belcher, tenor (Bill) David Pittsinger, bass (Doc) Maija Skille, mezzo-soprano (Mrs. Doc) The OSM Chorus Andrew Megill, OSM Chorus Master PRESENTATION OF THE CONCERT Bernstein, A Quiet Place (approx. 90 min.) Bernstein, West Side Story (excerpts for voice and piano) For more information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 Grand Preconcert Talks: Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 7:00 p.m. Host: Kelly Rice Guest: Kent Nagano, conductor and Music Director of the OSM Creation and innovation: Leonard Bernstein