UPCOMING CONCERTS

  • Patterns from Nature

    The Molinari Quartet joins an international ensemble of musicians for the premiere of the multimedia work Patterns from Nature by New York based Canadian composer Quinsin Nachoff.

    16 October @ 20:0021:30
  • Nature in Canadian String Quartets

    The Molinari Quartet present a concert at Hunter College in New York City. The theme of the concert is nature in Canadian string quartets and features two works by R. Murray Schafer that are directly inspired by nature.

    17 October @ 20:0021:30
  • Nature in Canadian String Quartets

    The Molinari Quartet present a concert at Array Space in Toronto. The theme of the concert is nature in Canadian string quartets and features two works by R. Murray Schafer that are directly inspired by nature.

    3 November @ 20:0021:30
  • Patterns from Nature

    The Molinari Quartet joins an international ensemble of musicians for the Canadian premiere of the multimedia work Patterns from Nature by New York based Canadian composer Quinsin Nachoff.

    4 November @ 20:0021:30
  • Dialogue on the Plateau : Dances

    The Dialogues on the Plateau are free workshop activities in preparation to the concerts of the Twentieth and Beyond series. Analysis, discussions, musical excerpts and, of course, exchanges between the public, the musicians and the composers comprise these workshops. Works by Ali-Zadeh, Debussy and…

    26 November @ 14:0015:30
  • Dances

    Entitled Dances, the December 1st concert presents works that are full of vitality and movement. The concert features Reqs by Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, the Quartet in G by Claude Debussy and the 4th Quartet by Béla Bartók.

    1 December @ 19:3021:30

Concerts in Montreal

RECENT CONCERTS

  • Music and Nature

    As part of the series Ensembles en résidence of the Montreal Conservatory, the Molinari Quartet presents the concert Music and Nature. Works by R. Murray Schafer, Quinsin Nachoff and Dimitri Shostakovich.

    8 September @ 19:3021:30
  • Musical theatre LES FABLES DE LA FONTAINE

    This musical theatre is a presentation of the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and of the Molinari Quartet in collaboration with Mrs Catherine Perrin, at the harpsichord and narration. Eleven fables will be recited by Catherine Perrin and illustrated with musics by Denis Gougeon for harpsic…

    30 March @ 19:3021:00
  • Philip Glass string quartets and CD lauching

    As part of the «Ensemble en résidence» series of the  Montreal Conservatory,  the Molinari Quartet presents three string quartets by American minimalist composer Philip Glass. March 24 is also the day of the release of the Molinari Quartet and Vincent Boilard’s (associate oboe solo of the Montr…

    24 March @ 19:3021:30
  • Musical theatre LES FABLES DE LA FONTAINE

    This musical theatre is a presentation of the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and of the Molinari Quartet in collaboration with Mrs Catherine Perrin, at the harpsichord and narration. Eleven fables will be recited by Catherine Perrin and illustrated with musics by Denis Gougeon for harpsi…

    19 March @ 15:0016:15
  • Camille Claudel : dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Works by Debussy, Heggie and Tailleferre.

    16 March @ 19:3021:00
  • «Les corps avalés» in Toronto

    Springing from an extraordinary union between classical music, performed live by the Molinari Quartet, and contemporary dance, Les corps avalés is a moving human odyssey that reveals Virginie Brunelle’s sensitive … «Les corps avalés» in Toronto Read More »

    25 February @ 19:3021:00
  • «Les corps avalés» in Toronto

    Springing from an extraordinary union between classical music, performed live by the Molinari Quartet, and contemporary dance, Les corps avalés is a moving human odyssey that reveals Virginie Brunelle’s sensitive … «Les corps avalés» in Toronto Read More »

    24 February @ 19:3021:00
  • Transparency

    Musical refinement, elegance and subtlety are at the forefront of this concert by the Molinari Quartet. You will hear the premiere of Brian Cherney’s 7th string quartet, Four Quarters by Thomas Adès and Benjamin Britten’s Quartet no.2.

    17 February @ 19:3021:00
  • Dialogue on the Plateau : Transparency

    In preparation to the concert Transparency of February 17 at the Conservatoire, the musicians of the Molinari Quartet invite you to come and dialogue with them on the works to be heard during that concert. During this free workshop, the musicians and composer Brian Cherney will discuss the works, pl…

    12 February @ 14:0015:30
  • Les corps avalés

    The Molinari Quartet pursues its collaboration with the Compagnie de danse Virginie Brunelle in the spectacular show “Les corps avalés”. The dancers and musicians will perform at the Pratt & Whitney Canada hall in Longueuil for this show presented by Théâtre de la Ville. Critics are unanimous to …

    9 February @ 20:0021:15
  • Musical theatre : Les fables de la Fontaine

    This musical theatre presents eleven fables recited by Catherine Perrin and illustrated with musics by Denis Gougeon for harpsichord and string quartet and by Jean-Philippe Rameau for harpsichord. The first part of the concert will have the Molinari Quartet perform Samuel Barber’s Quartet op.11 (wit…

    5 February @ 15:0016:30
  • Acoustic Exploration: from delicacy to tectonic force!

    This concert will explore the vast range of sounds that can produce a string quartet and will also underline the centennial year of Iannis Xenakis’ birth with Ergma, a very powerful work. You will also assist to the world premiere of Hologramme Modal for string quartet and kamancheh by Iranian com…

    18 January @ 19:3021:30
  • Intimate concert : Quintets and more

    Pour se mettre dans l’ambiance des Fêtes, le Molinari a invité le hautboïste Vincent Boilard, hautbois solo associé de l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, à partager la scène avec lui, dimanche après-midi le 18 décembre prochain, dans le cadre de la série Concert intime à la Fondatio…

    18/12/2022 @ 16:0017:30
  • Intimate concert : Quintets and more

    Pour se mettre dans l’ambiance des Fêtes, le Molinari a invité le hautboïste Vincent Boilard, hautbois solo associé de l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, à partager la scène avec lui, dimanche après-midi le 18 décembre prochain, dans le cadre de la série Concert intime à la Fondatio…

    18/12/2022 @ 13:0014:30
  • Acoustic Exploration: from delicacy to tectonic force!

    This concert will explore the vast range of sounds that can produce a string quartet and will also underline the centennial year of Iannis Xenakis’ birth with Ergma, a very powerful work. You will also assist to the world premiere of Hologramme Modal for string quartet and kamancheh by Iranian com…

    16/12/2022 @ 19:3021:00
  • Dialogue on the Plateau : Acoustic Exploration

    Get ready for the Acoustic Exploration concert by attending the workshop Dialogue on the Plateau the preceding Sunday. During this activity, you wil hear excerpts of the works to be performed on the December 9 concert, you will get analysis of the works and be able to discuss with the musicians to g…

    04/12/2022 @ 14:0015:30
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long!…

    01/12/2022 @ 19:3020:30
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long…

    30/11/2022 @ 19:3020:30
  • Intimate Concert : Sound Odyssey (4 pm concert)

    The concert Sound Odyssey explores the colours and timbres of the string quartet with surprising works by five composers who push the boundaries of the instruments. Percussions, sound recording, kamacheh (Iranian instrument), resonators and amplification are just some means used by the composers to …

    27/11/2022 @ 16:0017:30
  • Intimate Concert : Sound Odyssey (1 pm concert)

    The concert Sound Odyssey explores the colours and timbres of the string quartet with surprising works by five composers who push the boundaries of the instruments. Percussions, sound recording, kamacheh (Iranian instrument), resonators and amplification are just some means used by the composers to …

    27/11/2022 @ 13:0014:30
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long…

    26/11/2022 @ 19:3020:30
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long…

    24/11/2022 @ 19:3020:30
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long…

    22/11/2022 @ 19:0020:00
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long…

    20/11/2022 @ 19:3020:30
  • Camille Claudel : Dans l’ombre du géant

    An innovative multimedia creation combining music and immersive video scenography, inspired by the work and destiny of Camille Claudel, an exceptional French sculptor. Here ‘s a musical journey into the very heart of the sculptures and paintings of women artists that have been ignored for too long…

    18/11/2022 @ 20:0021:00
  • Théâtre musical LES FABLES DE LA FONTAINE

    Ce théâtre musical familial est une présentation du Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée et du Quatuor Molinari en collaboration avec Mme Catherine Perrin, au clavecin et à la narration. Onze fables seront récitées par Catherine Perrin et illustrées par une musique de Denis Gougeon pour …

    13/11/2022 @ 11:0012:15
  • The Molinari @ 25 !

    Don’t miss the anniversary-concert celebrating the 25 years of the Molinari Quartet. The Quartet will perform important works from its repertoire that have highlighted its 25 years of music making. Eastern European quartets are at the heart of the concert.

    14/10/2022 @ 19:3021:30
  • Dialogue on the Plateau : The Molinari @ 25

    During this free event, you will hear excerpts of the quartets to be performed on the October 14 concert, you will get analysis of the works and be able to discuss with the musicians to get a better understanding and appreciation of the works. Works by Kurtág, Ligeti, Penderecki and Schnittke

    09/10/2022 @ 14:0015:30
  • Music and Myth. Remembering R. Murray Schafer

    The Molinari Quartet is invited to perform in this tribute concert to R. Murray Schafer, who passed away one year ago. This concert features musicians who collaborated with Schafer and who have an intimate knowledge of his chamber music.

    24/09/2022 @ 16:0018:00
  • Intimate Concert : Blue Music

    The Molinari Quartet presents a concert for a small audience and with respect of social distancing in the intimate setting of the Molinari Foundation. Blue Music presents works by Quebec composers and one by Polish composer Penderecki.

    18/09/2022 @ 16:0017:30