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Dialogue on the Plateau : Crossed views

Maison de la culture Plateau Mont-Royal 465 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC, Canada

In preparation to the May 20 concert, the musicians invite you to a musical workshop in order to discover the works that will be played during that concert. The Quartet will play excerpts of the works and the public is invited to discuss with the composers Antoine Bareil and Christopher Goddard about the inspirations and secrets behind their new works.

The Molinari will also analyse and play excerpts of Shostkovich’s Quartet no.14.
Come meet and discuss with the musicians and composers and learn about the works to be performed.

Crossed views

Conservatoire de Montréal 4750, avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC, Canada

The Molinari Quartet is very proud to present the world premiere of Le grand rétro, the first string quartet by its violinist Antoine Bareil. Inspired by his numerous musical experiences and his prolific imagination, Bareil’s Le grand rétro outlines a musical path throughout different styles. The Molinari Quartet will also premiere the first string quartet by Canadian composer Christopher Goddard, who is one of the winners of the 2018 Graham Sommer composition competition.

To close the concert, you will hear the very elaborate string quartet no. 14 by Dimitri Shostkovich.

Free

A Schafer Celebration

GRACE CHURCH ON-THE-HILL 300 LONSDALE RD,, TORONTO, Canada

This concert is organised by Schafer’s widow Eleanor James and Soundstreams with the collaboration of Grace Church-on-the-Hill and the Canadian Music centre.

To pay tribute to Schafer, Soundstreams’ Founding Artistic Director Lawrence Cherney has put together a small sample of Schafer’s masterworks to be performed by some of Schafer’s long time collaborators and friends.

The Molinari Quartet at Toronto’s Luminato Festival

Yonge-Dundas Square 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, Canada

The Molinari Quartet is the guest of the Luminato Festival to celebrate R. Murray Schafer’s legacy.
The Quartet will perform on the stage at Yonge-Dundas Square at 7pm a concert of 45 minutes of Schafer’s string quartets.

Ahuntsic en fugue

The Molinari Quartet performs in the event Entre soi et l'autre, a scenographic concert about the occupation of space. They will play George Crumb's famous Black Angels and accompany contralto Rose Naggar-Tremblay in "Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen" by Gustav Mahler. See all the details on the Ahuntsic en fugue festival website

Free

Intimate concert : Blue Music

Fondation Guido Molinari 3290, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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.

Intimate Concert : Blue Music

Fondation Guido Molinari 3290, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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.

Music and Myth. Remembering R. Murray Schafer

Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.

Dialogue on the Plateau : The Molinari @ 25

Maison de la culture Plateau Mont-Royal 465 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC, Canada

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

The Molinari @ 25 !

Conservatoire de Montréal 4750, avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC, Canada

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.