Classics such as Star Wars, Pulp Fiction, and Lord of the Rings

Montreal concert goers can relive the most phenomenal film and musical soundtracks of the last century in the intimate setting of Place des Arts’ Cinquième Salle. Interpreted by The Cobalt String Quartet, cult classics such as Star Wars, Pulp Fiction, and Lord of the Rings, are adapted to a string quartet and revisited bringing a unique sound to these timeless classics.

The Cobalt String Quartet, founded in 2017 at the University of Montreal, is an emerging ensemble primarily known for its eclectic and modern musical approach, exploring with as much enthusiasm the ancient music on period instruments as contemporary creations. The ensemble is composed of two violinists, Diane Bayard and Guillaume Villeneuve, cellist François Leclerc and violist, Benjamin Rota.

The members of the quartet are dedicated to making music ever more accessible to a wide audience, defying stylistic and social boundaries. Increasingly active, the quartet concluded its first French tour! in 2019 and multiplies collaborations with internationally renowned artists such as Laura Andriani, Yegor Dyachkov, Yukari Cousineau, Jutta Puchhammer, Silvia Mandolini and Vincent Lauzer. Cobalt is an ensemble in residence at University of Montreal’s Music Faculty and collaborative quartet at Domaine Forget.

The string quartet is led by the artistic director and violinist Guillaume Villeneuve. Passionate about music, he studied at the Toulouse Conservatory, and obtained a Master’s Degree in Performance at the University of Montreal.  Through the scholarships he attained, he honed his skills at McGill University. He now shares his knowledge through teaching at various institutions such as the Conservatoire de musique du Collège Stanislas.

Immerse yourself in passion, wonder, and nostalgia as these talented musicians transport you through the best moments in cinematic history!

Cinquième Salle at Place des Art, August 14th at 4pm and 7pm. Place des Arts box-office: 514 842-2112 or www.placedesarts.com