Violin Virtuosi – May 21, at St. George’s Church LiveEvents May 17, 2014 2980 Israël Connection series presents Violin Virtuosi The Israel Connection series continues with Tchaikovsky Competition winner, Israeli violinist Itamar Zorman who joins colleague Giora Schmidt for a virtuoso evening of violin chamber music. They will play two sonatas: one by Leclair (No. 5) and the other by Prokofiev (Op. 56). With pianist Suzanne Blondin, they will perform brilliant works by Moszkowski and Sarasate. Itamar recently won the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Scholarship and appears regularly as soloist with major orchestras. Giora is an Avery Fischer Award artist and Festival regular. Put them together and you have a unique occasion to hear dazzling violin playing at its best in the intimacy of the chamber music experience. Don’t miss it! Itamar Zorman, violin Giora Schmidt, violins Suzanne Blondin, piano Israël Connection series is sponsored by the Azrieli Foundation, Israeli Consulate, and the Sir Jack Lyons Charitable Trust. To purchase tickets: www.laplacedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 [divide] The 19th edition of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival will present 22 concerts from May 8th through 31st at St. George’s Church at the corner of Peel St. and de la Gauchetière in the heart of Montreal; home to the Festival for the past four years, this venue is a beautiful example of English Gothic Revival architecture in Canada and offers an intimate setting of 500 cushioned seats with excellent acoustics. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the Montreal Chamber Music Festival: www.festivalmontreal.org
