Concert
This ensemble offers a journey at the crossroads of romantic, impressionist, jazz, and improvisational music. Music inspired by composers such as Ravel, Brahms, or Boulanger will transport you to a world where music, freed from aesthetic barriers, remains the primary creative path of emotions.
The repertoire will include the following pieces: “Mademoiselle Lili,” “Pharaon,” “Valse à 4 temps,” “Africa Brahms,” “Danse magyare,” “Contrepoint pour Johannes,” and more!
A European and Canadian creation signed by Les Productions Yari.
The artists worked on this production at an Orford Music artist residency.
Artist
Yannick Rieu
Recognized as one of the most talented jazz saxophonists in the world, Yannick Rieu is the recipient of the 18th Oscar Peterson Award, acknowledging his outstanding musicianship and exceptional contribution to the development of Canadian jazz. His music is best defined by its constant evolution.He has received unanimous praise from jazz critics around the world: “Most likely one of the world’s 20 best jazz saxophone players.” – Journal de Montréal (Canada) – “Canada’s greatest jazz poet.” – Jazzman (France) – In 1988, Downbeat magazine Critic Poll ranked him alongside Brandford Marsalis and Joe Lovano as one of the 20 most promising saxophonists on the world scene. Jazz writers have compared him to Stan Getz or Lee Konitz (L’Express, Toronto).
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Box Office
Please note that the ticket office will be exceptionally closed from October 3 to October 14, 2024
Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM
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