Saint-Saëns’ Egypt – August 17, 2024 LiveEvents August 9, 2024 286 As part of La Virée classique, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) presents Saint-Saëns’ Egypt Musical traditions converge in this unique concert featuring the OSM and the ensemble Constantinople. The Mediterranean lies at the heart of this program, portrayed through the imagination and sensibility of European composers such as Saint-Saëns, whose Fifth Piano Concerto offers a stylized evocation of Egypt. As for Cantemir, a Moldovian 18th-century composer, his Ottoman influenced music promises to be a true revelation! Artists Rafael Payare, conductor Cédric Tiberghien, piano Cédric Tiberghien is a French pianist who has established a truly international career. He has been particularly applauded for his versatility, as demonstrated by his wide-ranging repertoire, interesting programming, an openness to explore innovative concert formats and his dynamic chamber music partnerships. Ensemble Constantinople Inspired by the ancient city illuminating the East and West, Constantinople was founded in 2001 in Montreal by its artistic director, Kiya Tabassian. Since its founding, the ensemble promotes the creation of new works incorporating musical elements of diverse musical traditions around the world, drawing from medieval manuscripts to a contemporary aesthetic, passing by Mediterranean Europe to Eastern traditions and New World Baroque. Program Carl NIELSEN, Helios, Overture, op. 17 (12 min) Dimitrie CANTEMIR, Gavesht samai, Samai-e Lang (4 min) Edward GRIEG, Peer Gynt, Suite no. 2, op. 55: III. Peer Gynt’s Homecoming (4 min) Dimitrie CANTEMIR, Bousalik pishrow (5 min) Edward GRIEG, Peer Gynt, Suite no. 1, op. 46: III. Anitra’s Dance (4 min) Kiya TABASSIAN, Chavosh (7 min) Edward GRIEG, Peer Gynt, Suite no. 2, op. 55: II. Arabian Dance (4 min) Camille SAINT-SAËNS, Piano Concerto no. 5, op. 103, “Egyptian” (29 min) Maison symphonique Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:30pm To purchase your tickets, visit: www.placedesarts.com
