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 @ 20:00 – 21:30Nature 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 @ 20:00 – 21:30Nature 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 @ 20:00 – 21:30Patterns 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 @ 20:00 – 21:30Dialogue 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 @ 14:00 – 15:30Dances
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 @ 19:30 – 21:30
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 @ 19:30 – 21:30Musical 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 @ 19:30 – 21:00Philip 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 @ 19:30 – 21:30Musical 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 @ 15:00 – 16:15Camille 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 @ 19:30 – 21:00«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 @ 19:30 – 21:00«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 @ 19:30 – 21:00Transparency
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 @ 19:30 – 21:00Dialogue 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 @ 14:00 – 15:30Les 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 @ 20:00 – 21:15Musical 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 @ 15:00 – 16:30Acoustic 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 @ 19:30 – 21:30Intimate 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 @ 16:00 – 17:30Intimate 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 @ 13:00 – 14:30Acoustic 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 @ 19:30 – 21:00Dialogue 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 @ 14:00 – 15:30Camille 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 @ 19:30 – 20:30Camille 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 @ 19:30 – 20:30Intimate 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 @ 16:00 – 17:30Intimate 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 @ 13:00 – 14:30Camille 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 @ 19:30 – 20:30Camille 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 @ 19:30 – 20:30Camille 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 @ 19:00 – 20:00Camille 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 @ 19:30 – 20:30Camille 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 @ 20:00 – 21:00Théâtre 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 @ 11:00 – 12:15The 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 @ 19:30 – 21:30Dialogue 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 @ 14:00 – 15:30Music 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 @ 16:00 – 18:00Intimate 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 @ 16:00 – 17:30