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Exploring Musical Masterpieces: A Journey with Les Violons du Roy

Les Violons du Roy invites you to an exceptional series of performances that explore the depths of classical music. Over three events, experience the brilliance of Baroque arrangements by Bernard Labadie, the whimsical genius of Érik Satie, and the revolutionary sounds of French symphonies led by Nicolas Ellis. Each concert promises to deliver a unique exploration of musical styles, from the intricate compositions of Bach and Pachelbel to the avant-garde flair of Satie and the historical richness of French orchestral works.

Apr 6, 2025

1. Chaconnes and passacaglias with Bernard Labadie

Bernard Labadie offers a brilliant programme of Italian, French and English music featuring his own arrangements of two Baroque masterpieces especially made for Les Violons du Roy: Bach's monumental Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor and Pachelbel's poignant Chaconne in E minor.

15 - 16 May, 2025

Les Violons du Roy

Québec City, QC · Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

2. Satie: Selected Pieces in the Form of a Tribute

Érik Satie occupies a special place in the history and repertoire of music. Unclassifiable, his music heralds American minimalism, yet is also close to surrealism and the absurd. Poetry is often present, particularly in his famous piano pages. Les Violons du Roy approach Satie for the very first time, thanks to transcriptions by Simon Desbiens, specially made for them on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of this beautiful iconoclast.

21 - 22 May, 2025

Les Violons du Roy

Québec City, QC · Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

3. Symphonie à la française avec Nicolas Ellis

To round off the season, Les Violons du Roy Principal Guest Conductor Nicolas Ellis leads a programme of French music, with works composed before or just after the French Revolution, including a magnificent orchestral suite by Rameau, a superb symphony by Gossec and a cello concerto by Duport, a forgotten treasure which Raphaël Pidoux reveals in all its richness in his first performance with the orchestra.

5 - 6 Jun, 2025

Les Violons du Roy

Québec City, QC · Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

Conclusion

Les Violons du Roy's upcoming concert series is set to be a remarkable journey through the ages of classical music. From the intricate Baroque arrangements of Bernard Labadie, to the avant-garde tributes to Érik Satie, and the revolutionary French symphonies conducted by Nicolas Ellis, each event offers a unique exploration of musical art. As these accomplished musicians bring their interpretations to life at the Palais Montcalm, audiences will be reminded of the timeless power of music to inspire, transcend, and connect.

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