Pardessus de Viole

The pardessus de viole first appeared in 18th-century Parisian salons and was destined to be played by ladies of the nobility. Dubbed the “woman’s violin”, it was endowed with a refined, elegant repertoire. This programme is derived from the prize-winning eponymous album (2016 Opus Prize), and provides a unique opportunity to discover a delicate instrument and its intimate music.

Artists
Mélisande Corriveau, pardessus de viole
Eric Milnes, harpsichord

Program
Works by BOISMORTIER, CAIX D’HERVELOIS, and DOLLÉ

Thursday, March 1st 2018 at 11:00am
Hour-long concert with commentary, no intermission.

For tickets and information: www.mbam.qc.ca/en/concerts 514-285-2000

Bourgie Concert Hall, at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) complex, is a 444-seat venue located in the restored Erskine and American Church (designed in 1894 in Neo-Romanesque style by architect Alexander Cowper Hutchison). Designated a national historic site in 1998, the transformed setting is now graced with high-quality acoustics and an exceptional décor incorporating 20 historic Tiffany stained glass windows. Ideal for performances by chamber-music ensembles, string orchestras, and other groups, Bourgie Concert Hall offer music lovers an auditory repertoire as diverse as the MMFA collections

Bourgie Concert Hall
1339 Sherbrooke Street West,
Montreal, Quebec
H3G 2E8