Charles Richard-Hamelin – October 11-14, 2018, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents October 5, 2018 1809 Orchestre symphonique de Montréal presents Charles Richard-Hamelin plays the two Chopin concertos Praised for the unwavering delicacy and musicality of his playing, Charles Richard-Hamelin (silver medalist of the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition) performs the two Chopin piano concertos – quintessential Romantic piano music – with the OSM and Kent Nagano. This collaboration will be immortalized on an Analekta recording. Artists Kent Nagano, conductor Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano Program Chopin, Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, op. 11 R. Strauss, Serenade in E-flat major, op. 7* Chopin, Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, op. 21 Bartók, Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106** *October 12 concert only ** October 11 and 14 concerts only Grands Preconcert Talk: Georges Nicholson speaks to Kent Nagano on October 11 at 7 pm, October 12 at 6 pm and October 14 at 1:30 pm. OSM Young Ambassador’s “l’Après” cocktail: October 12 For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112