Friday, February 10, 8:00 p.m., at Saint-Joachim Church
YOUTH SPIRIT
ORCHESTRE MÉTROPOLITAIN
Daniel Myssyk, Conductor
When young musicians show us their immense talent, it fills us with fascination and wonder! Come discover the formidable gifts of a rising generation! This special event garnered such popularity in the last two years that we absolutely had to present it again this season. Come discover the amazing talent of these emerging artists. Programme: Grieg, Boieldieu, Rossini, Saint-Saëns, Dubois, and Tchaïkovski. This event has received the financial support from the Conseil des Arts de Montréal en tournée.  
Tickets: $20 and $14. 514-630-1220

Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m., at Saint-Joachim Church
THE MAGIC OF BRAHMS
ALEXANDRE DE COSTA AND WONNY SONG
Alexandre Da Costa, violin; Wonny Song, piano
Winner of many national and international first prizes, Alexandre Da Costa has given over a thousand concerts and recitals throughout North America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. In addition to his concert schedule, he is active as a teacher, and guest professor at various universities and conservatories around the world. Wonny Song was born in South Korea and grew up in Montreal. He has since established himself as one of Canada’s outstanding new generation concert pianists. He enjoys an exciting international career and continually performs in great halls throughout the world, including encore appearances in New York at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall and Lincoln Center.  Tickets: $16 and $8. 514-630-1220

Friday, April 20, 8:00 p.m., at Saint-Joachim Church
BAROQUE SALSA
ENSEMBLE CAPRICE
Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière, recorder and flute; Esteban LaRotta, baroque guitar and theorbo; Jean-Willy Kunz, harpsichord; Susie Napper, cello; Ziya Tabassian, percussions; Dawn Bailey, soprano; Hélène Brunet, soprano, Joël Gonzalez, tenor.
Latin American and Spanish music dating back to the 17th and 18th century. One can describe baroque music of Latin America as a fusion of harmonies and rhythms of Europe and Africa blended with Amerindian nuances and styles. This unique fusion dates back to the 16th century and gave rise to a complex and fascinating multitude of musical forms resulting in a great variety of instrumentations, structures, and rhythmic and melodic phrasing.  Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, designating at the same time a dance as well as a family of musical genres in Latin-American music. It is this latter meaning and its ancient roots that, together with a bit of humour, we have taken to give the title Salsa baroque to our project. Here is music with a unique character that enriches the repertoire of the 17th century with refreshing novelties. This event has received the financial support from the Conseil des Arts de Montréal en tournée.  Tickets: $16 and $8. 514-630-1220