Press Release

The Many Faces of the Cello

The Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal, under the baton of our conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, presents: “The many faces of the cello”, with accomplished young cellist Denise Djokic

The desperate lyricism and tragic fate, the undulating rhythms and martial pace of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony are expressed, three quarters of a century later, in the arresting symphony-concerto of Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky’s Russian compatriot. To fully render this rarely-performed work, the Métropolitain will receive the Canadian cellist Denise Djokic who will also lead audiences in the discovery of György Ligeti, one of the foremost living composers today.

Program

• György Ligeti, Cello Concerto
• Sergey Prokofiev, Symphony—Concerto for cello and orchestra
• Piotr Ilyitch Tchaïkovski, Symphony No. 4

Denise Djokic, cellist

Cellist Denise Djokic has established herself as one of the most exciting young talents of her generation. The youthful vigour, confidence, and passion of her playing have made her a much sought after soloist with North America’s finest orchestras. A native of Canada, Denise has already captivated audiences all across the continent performing at major music festivals such as Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende festival, Ravinia festival in Chicago, Caramoor festival in New York, and Canada’s Vancouver and Ottawa Chamber Music Festivals. Her recent concerto performances have teamed her with the Santa Cruz Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra to name a few.

Monday, January 23, 7:30 pm
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts
514-872-2112

The Conseil des Arts de Montréal on tour

Monday, January 16, 8 pm
Auditorium — College Maisonneuve
514-872-2200

Wednesday, January 18, 7:30 pm
N-D des-Sept-Douleurs Church (Verdun)
514-765-7150

Friday, January 20, 8 pm
Mirella et Lino Saputo Theatre (Saint-Léonard)
514-328-8400

Tickets from $10 to $35,95

Free! Come and listen to our pre-concert talks given by OM violinist Claudio Ricignuolo - One hour before each concert.

Information and media tickets: Marie-Pierre Rolland / 514-598-0870 ext. 28

The Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal wishes to thank the National Bank, sponsor for the concerts and the governmental organisms, CAM, CALQ and CCA.

[7187] News posted Tuesday, January 10, 2006.