Violinist

The emotional centre or life-powering organ, numerous compositions have been inspired by the heart. In Another Little Piece of My Heart, Montgomery evokes passion and palpitations, while Murphy’s Strum is punctuated by a steady pulse of pizzicato notes similar to a heartbeat, and Glass’ celebrated “Mishima” Quartet is carried along by an uninterrupted stream of subtle emotions.

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At the Heart of the string quartet

Place des Arts

Haydn played a key role in the evolution of the string quartet, and his final Quartet Op. 77  No. 2 is full of subtle experimentation that is both inventive and elegant. Meanwhile, Shostakovich reinterprets classical forms in his Quintet, infusing it with his deeply personal language and profound emotional intensity.

Violinist

Jean-Sébastien Roy

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 10, 2026

Haydn and Shostakovich: A Striking Contrast · Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Past events

May 24, 2024

At the Heart of the string quartet · Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Piano Quintet by Shostakovich

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Violin in String Quartet by Haydn

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

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