This concert brings together pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal under guest conductor Stéphane Denève for an evening of music inspired by travel and exoticism. The programme opens with Camille Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103, nicknamed 'The Egyptian', a work for which Thibaudet is considered the leading interpreter today.
The OSM and Denève then present Georges Bizet's celebrated Carmen orchestral suite, showcasing the opera's most iconic pages filled with passion, seduction and drama, followed by George Gershwin's An American in Paris, a vibrant tone poem evoking the energy and charm of the French capital.
The concert takes place at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette, a renowned open-air venue in the Lanaudière region, as part of the Festival de Lanaudière. The performance begins at 19:00 and runs approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Tickets are priced from $28 to $120 (taxes and fees included). The event is produced and presented by the Festival de Lanaudière.
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Jean-Yves Thibaudet is a celebrated French classical pianist renowned for his expressive interpretations of Romantic and Impressionist repertoire. He is particularly noted for his recordings of Ravel's piano works and Saint-Saëns' Piano Concertos, as well as his acclaimed performance on the soundtrack for the film *Atonement*.
Stéphane Denève
Stéphane Denève is a renowned French conductor known for his work in classical music and opera, celebrated for his interpretations of French repertoire. He has led notable performances with orchestras such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, earning acclaim for his recordings of works by composers like Ravel and Dutilleux.
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) is a world-renowned Canadian symphony orchestra specializing in classical and orchestral music. Under the legendary direction of Charles Dutoit, they gained international acclaim through celebrated recordings such as Berlioz's *Symphonie fantastique* and Ravel's *Daphnis et Chloé*.
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