David Dias da Silva (clarinet) and Patrick Cashin (piano) present an original creation at Off-Festival Bach that blends music, theatre, and dance into a single multi-faceted show. The central character is a harlequin, the emblematic figure of Italian commedia dell'arte, whose story is told entirely through performance.
The programme draws on compositions linked to or inspired by Bach, drawn from both historical and contemporary composers. The selection illustrates the arc of classical music from the Baroque period through to the present day, showing how Bach's influence has endured across generations.
While the clarinet leads the narrative as the expressive voice of the harlequin, the pianist plays a theatrical role as a character who illuminates and illustrates the unfolding story, making this more than a conventional recital.
This concert is part of Off-Festival Bach, presented alongside the main Festival Bach in Montreal. The performance takes place on November 26, 2026, at 16:00, at 3487 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal.
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David Dias da Silva
David Dias da Silva is a clarinetist who presents an original creation blending music, theatre, and dance, portraying the story of a harlequin through a programme of compositions inspired by Bach spanning old and new generations of composers.
Patrick Cashin
Patrick Cashin is the pianist in this recital, taking on a theatrical character role that illustrates and animates the harlequin narrative alongside the clarinetist.
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