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OSM Concert and European Tour

Rafael Payare conducts the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring Schumann and Berlioz, with an upcoming European tour.

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Orchestre Symphonique De Montréal (Osm)Philharmonie De Paris

Rafael PayareDaniil TrifonovKent NaganoCharles DutoitPierre Beaudry

What major works were performed at the concert?: The concert featured Schumann's Piano Concerto performed by Daniil Trifonov and Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, both of which are included in the OSM's upcoming European tour.
What is the significance of the new Maison symphonique for the OSM?: Pierre Beaudry, the OSM's principal bass trombonist since 1982, reflected on the orchestra's history, including its extensive touring and recording under Charles Dutoit and the transition to the new Maison symphonique.
How has the OSM's French-speaking context influenced its musical style?: Maestro Kent Nagano, OSM's conductor from 2006 to 2020, highlighted the orchestra's unique blend of European phrasing and North American precision, influenced by its French-speaking context.
Who conducted the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal on September 15, 2022?: Rafael Payare, the Venezuelan conductor, led the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) on September 15, 2022, at the Maison symphonique in Montreal.
What unique instruments will be featured on the OSM's upcoming European tour?: The OSM's European tour will include a stop at the Philharmonie de Paris on November 22 and will feature two gilded bronze bells, a G and a C, used in Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique.

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