Wed Jul 31 19:00
Blake Pouliot & Mendelssohn’s Octet
Toronto-born violinist Blake Pouliot brings his internationally lauded artistry and youthful vigour to the Chamberfest stage for a programme of chamber music gems. In the first half, Pouliot will take the stage in a gust of superstar sparkle, joined by local piano giant David Jalbert. To close the evening, Blake will retake to the stage alongside the Ironwood Quartet and friends to perform the ultimate party piece of the string ensemble repertoire: Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings.
No stranger to the spotlight, Pouliot had his orchestral debut at age 11 and has been performing internationally ever since. He was the Soloist-in-Residence of Orchestre Métropolitain with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and recently performed Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the NAC Orchestra. This is sure to be an evening of lush, romantic harmonies and world-class collaboration.
- Blake Pouliotviolin
- David Jalbertpiano
- Carissa Klopoushakviolin
- Emily Kruspeviolin
- Jessica Linnebachviolin
- Isaac Chalkviola
- Paul Caseyviola
- Rachel Mercercello
- Desiree Abbeycello
Programme
Selections for violin and piano
Intermission
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)
Octet for Strings in E flat major, Op. 20
Allegro moderato con fuoco
Andante
Scherzo: allegro leggierissimo
Presto
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Festival 2024
Experience five spectacular programs on our Signature Series, featuring large-scale collaborations between world-renowned musicians at Ottawa’s Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. The 2024 Signature Series is generously sponsored by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo.
This series celebrates Canada’s world-class standard in chamber performance, featuring core string ensembles, solo piano, brass and vocal ensembles, and more! Taking place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, these concerts are generously supported by Marina Kun (of Ottawa-based and internationally loved Kun Shoulder Rests).
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