Conductor

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Orchestre symphonique de Québec presents "Marc-André Hamelin joue l’Empereur" on April 17, 2025, at 19:30, at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. This prestigious event, part of the Les Jeudis Presto Desjardins and the Festival Beethoven, will showcase the extraordinary talents of Marc-André Hamelin, one of the last four Quebecois pianists featured this season.

Under the baton of conductor Duncan Ward, the concert will open with Richard Strauss's heroic "Don Juan," a symphonic poem that marked Strauss's first major success and revisited the Don Giovanni myth with a romantic German ideal. Following this, Marc-André Hamelin will take the stage to perform Beethoven's "Concerto pour piano n° 5 Empereur," an iconic piece known for its martial rhythms, triumphant themes, and visionary character, transcending the classical concerto form. The evening will conclude with Johann Strauss II's "Valse de l’Empereur," a masterpiece that combines romantic flights, symphonic music, and military marches in an irresistible invitation to dance.

Tickets start at $55, and you can secure your seat by purchasing online or calling 1 877 643 8131. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of classical music performed by world-renowned artists in the heart of Quebec City.

Duncan Ward

Conductor

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Apr 17, 2025

Marc-André Hamelin Plays Empereur · Orchestre symphonique de Québec

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