Llyr Williams – February 20, Bourgie Hall LiveEvents February 13, 2019 1620 LLYR WILLIAMS The inspiration for this recital is Liszt’s transcriptions of works by Wagner, which masterfully recreate the latter’s orchestral colours in the piano medium. Welsh pianist Llyr Williams has been hailed for his musical intelligence and soulful performances. This concert marks his debut in Montreal. Program RAVEL Jeux d’eau and Miroirs (excerpts) FAURÉ Barcarolle No. 4 Nocturne No. Impromptu No. 3 LISZT Two Transcendental Études (Appassionata and Harmonies du soir) WAGNER Sonata for the book of Mrs. M.W. WAGNER / LISZT Fantasy on Themes from Rienzi Spinning Chorus from Flying Dutchman O du mein holder Abendstern from Tannhauser Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Wednesday, February 20th 2019 at 7:30pm Duration: 1 Hrs 30 Min For tickets and information: www.mbam.qc.ca/en/concerts 514-285-2000 Bourgie Concert Hall, at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) complex, is a 444-seat venue located in the restored Erskine and American Church (designed in 1894 in Neo-Romanesque style by architect Alexander Cowper Hutchison). Designated a national historic site in 1998, the transformed setting is now graced with high-quality acoustics and an exceptional décor incorporating 20 historic Tiffany stained glass windows. Ideal for performances by chamber-music ensembles, string orchestras, and other groups, Bourgie Concert Hall offer music lovers an auditory repertoire as diverse as the MMFA collections Bourgie Concert Hall 1339 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2E8
