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.

Haydn and Shostakovich: A Striking Contrast

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Experience Vienna’s salon charm with Schubert’s ‘Trout’ Quintet and George Onslow’s chamber music gems, featuring pianist Godwin Friesen, OSM 2022 winner.

Schubert’s Famous Trout Quintet

The refinement and lightness of Viennese salons color Schubert's Trout , whose fourth movement is inspired by the famous lied of the same name. The musicians of the OSM offer it to us alongside that of his contemporary George Onslow, a great little-known romantic. An opportunity to hear pianist Godwin Friesen, winner of the 2022 OSM Competition.

Olivier Thouin

Events

Past events

Apr 10, 2026

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

May 9, 2025

Schubert’s Famous Trout Quintet · Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Trout Quintet by Schubert

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

Violin in Piano Quintet by Shostakovich

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

Violin in String Quartet by Haydn

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

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