Orchestre symphonique de Montréal presents

Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony

Mozart had a special fondness for the clarinet and composed a stunning concerto for the instrument, which will highlight all the finesse of OSM Principal Clarinet Todd Cope. In this work, the composer deftly harnessed the instrument’s agile and lyrical qualities, notably in the exquisitely understated Adagio.

Todd Cope was appointed Principal Clarinet of the OSM in 2013. He was previously a member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and a member of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida. In addition, he has performed with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony and Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and has held fellowships at the Aspen and Eastern music festivals, the National Repertory Orchestra, the Music Academy of the West, and the American Institute of Music Studies in Graz, Austria. He graduated from the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati where he studied with Richie Hawley. Todd Cope also completed a professional studies certificate at the Colburn School, where he was a student of Yehuda Gilad. He is currently on the faculty at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, and is an exclusive performing artist for Buffet Crampon.

Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, which draws on the composer’s poetic flair to depict Nature, needs no further introduction.

Swiss-Australian conductor Elena Schwarz leads this performance.She is recognized for her insightful interpretations that bring a freshness to performances of core repertoire alongside an extensive knowledge and experienced approach to a wide range of contemporary music, bringing a human quality that inspires confidence and draws the best from musicians.

Program
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART, Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 (25 min.)
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68, “Pastoral” (39 min.)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am
Maison symphonique

To purchase your tickets, visit: www.placedesarts.com