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Benefit concert in memory of Christopher Jackson

Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Saint-Léon de Westmount Church
4311, boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest
Metro Atwater

THE MONTEVERDI VESPERS

To mark the first anniversary of his death, the musical community of Montreal will honour the memory of Christopher Jackson in a performance of one of his favourite masterpieces, presented by SMAM for the first time in Montreal in 1978: the Vespro della Beata Vergine by Claudio Monteverdi.

For this occasion, singers, instrumentalists and conductor Julian Wachner, a close friend of Christopher’s, will donate their fees to help ensure the continuityof the ensemble that Christopher Jackson co-founded and directed for four decadesand of which he was so proud: the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal.

SUMMARY

Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers published in 1610 is one of the pinnacles of Western music, whose iconic status has in no way diminished its seductive appeal. Monteverdi’s masterpiece has lost none of its freshness and vitality: its remarkable structure, variety of textures and atmospheres, thrilling double-choir psalm settings and instrumental brilliance, combined with the sensual beauty of its melodic lines make the Vespers the ultimate artistic experience.

WITH

Soloists, choir et orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor

BOX OFFICE

Honorary Ticket
40 tickets at $200*

The price of your ticket includes:

Aperitifs with the conductor and soloists at 5:30 p.m.
followed by a coquetel dînatoire at 6:00 p.m.
at the Bistro on the Avenue, 1362 Greene Avenue,
a boxed set of your choice of five SMAM CDs
and a seat in the Prestige section

Superior Section
$50*

Classical Section
$35*

*A receipt will be issued for income tax purposes
[145$ receipt (Honorary ticket) – 35$ receipt (Superior Section) – 25$ receipt (Classical Section)]