The Faces of Rachmaninoff – October 4 + 6, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents September 27, 2018 1855 Orchestre Métropolitain presents The Faces of Rachmaninoff Program 1 – October 4, 2018 Under the virtuosic fingers of pianist Nicholas Angelich, the full force of Rachmaninoff’s last two piano concertos, to be performed in alternation, is revealed. The fourth incorporates elements of jazz and impressionism that mesh well with the exiled Russian composer’s percussive style, while the third is absolutely enthralling. The heritage of Beethoven and Bruckner as well as Tchaikovsky’s melodic inspiration are heard in the opening clarinet solo and powerful, fluent universe of Sibelius’s first symphony. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Nicholas Angelich, piano Program Nicolas GILBERT: Avril (premiere) RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 4 SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1 Preconcert talks Mario F. Paquet invites the public to discover the works on the program during a free 30-minute bilingual chat with the concert players. Young Music Lovers Preludes A musical performance by young musicians takes place in the Foyer Allegro 30 minutes before the beginning of each concert presented at the Maison symphonique de Montréal. For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 The Faces of Rachmaninoff Program 2 – October 6, 2018 Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Nicholas Angelich, piano Nicolas GILBERT: Avril (premiere) RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1 Preconcert talks Mario F. Paquet invites the public to discover the works on the program during a free 30-minute bilingual chat with the concert players. Young Music Lovers Preludes A musical performance by young musicians takes place in the Foyer Allegro 30 minutes before the beginning of each concert presented at the Maison symphonique de Montréal For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112