Bourgie Hall presents

Requiem for Strings

After his memorable Opus Award-winning debut with Les Violons du Roy in 2023, renowned violist Antoine Tamestit returns to the orchestra for a new collaboration that promises to be just as exhilarating and moving—a transcription for string orchestra of Brahms’ String Quintet Op. 111.

Antoine TamestitAntoine Tamestit stands as a singular voice in the world of classical music, redefining what it means to be a viola player in the 21st century. Tamestit has captivated audiences and critics alike, bringing a fresh perspective to both beloved masterpieces and contemporary works. His unique artistry, marked by an unparalleled sensitivity and a profound connection to his instrument, places him among the most distinguished musicians of our time.

In 24/25 season, Antoine will be featuring as Artist-in-Residence with Radio France, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, and Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León as well as making important debuts with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and NHK Symphony Orchestra. As a recitalist, he will embark on several tours including a quintet tour with Isabelle Faust and a trio tour with Sir András Schiff and Jörg Widmann.

In recent seasons, Antoine has performed with orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra among many others. He performs regularly with major conductors including Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Daniel Harding, Paavo Järvi, Klaus Mäkelä, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Sir Antonio Pappano, Kirill Petrenko, Sir Simon Rattle, Francois-Xavier Roth, Christian Thielemann, and Jaap van Zweden.

Born in Paris, Tamestit studied with Jean Sulem, Jesse Levine, and with Tabea Zimmermann. After winning first prize in several competitions at the beginning of his career, he received the prestigious triennial Hindemith Prize of the City of Hanau in 2022 in recognition of his contribution to contemporary landscape within classical music.

Program
J.S. BACH Choral Für deinen Thron tret ich hiermit, BWV 327
HINDEMITH Trauermusik for viola and strings
DOWLAND
Flow, my tears (arr. Tamestit)
If my complaints could passions move (arr. Tamestit)
BRITTEN Lachrymae for viola and strings, op. 48a
BRAHMS String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, op. 111 (version for string orchestra by Tamestit)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30pm
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