Ravel and Stravinsky – March 5-6, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents February 28, 2019 1679 Orchestre symphonique de Montréal presents Ravel and Stravinsky The OSM once again brings French and Russian music into the limelight. The French music, however, looks abroad – Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso paints a suave and colourful portrait of Spain, while Saint-Saëns’ Fifth Piano Concerto is tinged with inflections of Arabic music. The unstoppable energy of Petrushka provides the finale for this electrifying program. Artists Kent Nagano, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Program Ravel, Alborada del gracioso Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto no. 5, op. 103, “Egyptian” Stravinsky, Petrushka (1947) Grands Preconcert Talk: Georges Nicholson speaks to Kent Nagano on March 5, 7pm, and March 6, 7 pm. For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112