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BRAHMS, UN REQUIEM ALLEMAND
Grand Théâtre de Québec
MOZART JOINS THE PARTY WITH HIS 40TH Three centuries of music are on the program for this concert, which opens with a sonic evocation in the form of carillon tolls with Balinese resonances. The minimalism of "Chanson à la mort," conceived by Montreal composer Claude Vivier upon his return from a long trip to Asia in 1980, paves the way for Mozart's genius with his most famous symphony, the 40th. The use of the minor key expresses a tragic, almost anguished feeling in the composer, but one that borders on a graceful, often luminous melancholy. Brahms, of which this concert is the second part of the festival, is capable – like Mozart – of musically expressing a subtle duality of feelings. His German Requiem is the culmination of ten years of work begun in the aftermath of the death of his friend and mentor, Schumann. It is on extracts from the Lutheran Bible that the longest Brahmsian composition, and undoubtedly the most poignant, is based. A presentation by the Orchestre symphonique de Québec Program Vivier: Chanson à la mort, extract from Cinq chansons pour percussion Mozart: Symphony No. 40 Brahms: A German Requiem PRELUDE AND PRE-CONCERT Starting at 7 p.m., attend the prelude with Clemens Schuldt, our musical director, and Joël Brouillette, director of artistic administration. A meeting that allows for a deeper understanding of the creative process and an informed look at the historical context in which the works were composed. The prelude is followed by a pre-concert where you can hear emerging musicians from the Conservatoire de musique de Québec or the Faculté de musique de l'Université Laval.
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