Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 8: Drama Unveiled
2026-2027From the carefree spirit of youth to the long path of resilience, this program contrasts two worlds: Rachmaninoff, Concerto for piano and orchestra no. 2 where Alexander Gavrylyuk projects fiery energy, unleashes vast, expansive virtuosity, and ignites a finale like a fireworks display, all carried by dazzling orchestral writing. Later, in 1943, Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 8, composed in the midst of wartime horrors, becomes music of compassion and inner resistance—an “epic of suffering” through which a thread of hope still shines. This lucid cry against violence and supremacy stands as a moving testimony of the artist confronting reality. Between splendid effusion and stark gravity, this program reminds us that music accompanies both exalted moments and darkest hours, offering refuge, memory, and horizon.
A large-scale masterpiece where the full power of the orchestra delivers a truly breathtaking experience.
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Artistes
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Rafael Payare, conductor
Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano
Œuvres
Sergey Rachmaninoff, Concerto for piano and orchestra no. 2, op. 18
Intermission (20 min)
Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony no. 8, op. 65
Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 8: Drama Unveiled
Horaire du concert
mercredi 10 février 2027 19H30 - 21H30
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Espace OSM
From 6 p.m.
Before the concert, enjoy a cozy setting where musical ambiance, inspiring encounters, and discoveries featuring various artists come together.
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