Beethoven and Reinecke for Flute

Concert

During this concert, the flute will seamlessly shift between lyrical, virtuosic, and enchanting tones. You will be carried away by sparkling melodies and the poetic atmosphere of this program highlighting Beethoven and Reinecke. The Sonata for Flute in B-flat Major and the Serenade in D Major, Op. 25 will showcase Beethoven’s finesse and inventiveness. Reinecke’s Sonata “Undine,” inspired by a romantic legend, will vividly evoke the movement of water and the magic of the tale. These pieces will come to life through the collaborative interpretation of seasoned musicians. Experience a timeless moment where each note will seem suspended between dream and reality.

REPERTOIRE (French only)

Artists

Denis Bluteau
Denis Bluteau completed his music studies at the Conservatoire de musique de Chicoutimi under the guidance of Mr. Jean Morin, and later at the Université de Montréal, where he obtained a Master of Music in Flute Performance in 1988, under the direction of Mr. Robert Langevin. Denis Bluteau’s professional journey includes being a member of the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra in Toronto from 1990 to 1991 and a member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra from 1991 to 1993. From 1993 to 2015, he held the position of Associate Principal Flute with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, an orchestra that he joined for numerous international tours.

Denis Bluteau is a faculty member of the Orford Music Academy.

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Julie Triquet
Julie Triquet began her violin studies at the age of three with Claude Létourneau. She went on to study at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and has since been awarded three annual professional development grants from the Canada Council for the Arts to study under David Cerone and Aaron Rosand at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. While in Philadelphia, Julie Triquet was awarded the coveted Sylva-Gelber Music Foundation Award by the Canada Council for the Arts. In 1982, Julie won first prize at the OSM Standard Life Competition.

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Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot
Recently retired as Full Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the Université de Montréal, Viennese-born Austro-Canadian violist Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot has had a distinguished and multifaceted career. She has taught masterclasses at prestigious institutions and summer festivals across North and South America as well as Europe. For over 20 years, she held principal viola positions with the Laval Symphony Orchestra (OSL) and the Great Canadian Ballet Orchestra of Montreal. A sought-after chamber musician, she has collaborated with internationally renowned artists, performing in various ensembles, some of which she founded.

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Mariane Patenaude
Recipient of the prestigious Prix d’Europe and the Canadian Music Centre Award in the same competition for her interpretation of “Brisures” by Gilbert Patenaude, Mariane Patenaude began her musical training at the age of six at the Vincent-d’Indy School of Music (Thérèse Brouillette). She continued her studies at Pierre-Laporte High School (Charlotte Dumas) and later at the Conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique de Montréal (Raoul Sosa). A winner of numerous scholarships and competitions, Mariane Patenaude is highly sought after by instrumentalists and lyrical artists alike.

Mariane Patenaude is a collaborative pianist for the Orford Music Academy.

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