The Orchestre Classique de Montréal presents L'âme arménienne, an evening dedicated to the richness of Armenian musical heritage, led by guest conductor Adam Johnson alongside two celebrated soloists: soprano Aline Kutan and cellist Cameron Crozman.
The programme opens with the world premiere of Petros Shoujounian's Sinfonietta No. 3, followed by excerpts from A. Tigranian's opera Anoush. Also receiving its world premiere is Kevork Andonian's Cello Concerto, performed by Cameron Crozman.
The second half features A. Arutiunian's Sinfonietta for Strings, three songs by S. Soghomonian Komitas, and In Memory of an Artist by A. Hovhaness — a programme that traces the depth and diversity of the Armenian classical tradition.
The concert takes place on February 11 at 19:30 at Salle Pierre-Mercure, with a total running time of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes including an intermission.
Lineup
Aline Kutan
Aline Kutan is a soprano described in the source as possessing a luminous voice, featured here as a soloist in this programme of Armenian classical music.
Cameron Crozman
Cameron Crozman is a cellist described in the source as deeply expressive, performing the world premiere of Kevork Andonian's Cello Concerto.
Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson serves as guest conductor for this concert, leading the Orchestre Classique de Montréal through an evening of Armenian repertoire.
Orchestre Classique de Montréal
Orchestre Classique de Montréal is a Canadian orchestra based in Montreal, Quebec, known for performing classical and baroque repertoire as well as championing works by Canadian composers. Under the direction of conductor Jacques Lacombe, the ensemble has presented notable concert series at Salle Pierre-Mercure.
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