Beethoven à la russe – June 21, 2024 LiveEvents June 13, 2024 423 Montreal Chamber Music Festival presents Beethoven à la russe Beethoven conjures up images of a unique genius who overcame debilitating deafness to write some of the greatest music ever. In this program, the extraordinary violinist James Ehnes and his Quartet explore the Op. 59, “Razumovsky” #2 and #3, masterwork string quartets, each inspired by Russian folk melodies. This concert offers listeners extraordinary musical insight as performed by some of the greatest musicians in the world today. Ehnes Quartet James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz, violins Che-Yen Chen, viola Edward Arron, cello Program Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 ‘Razumovsky’ Allegro Molto adagio Allegretto Finale. Presto String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59, No. 3 ‘Razumovsky’ Andante con moto – Allegro vivace Andante con moto quasi allegretto Menuetto Allegro molto Salle Bourgie Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7:30pm To purchase your tickets visit: www.placedesarts.com