Allegra’s 45th
Wednesday November 5, 2025
7:30 pm
Redpath Hall 3461 McTavish
PROGRAM
Johannes Brahms - Sonata No. 1 in G major, Opus 78 for Violin & Piano
Claude Debussy - Première Rhapsodie (arranged for clarinet and string quartet by Simon Aldrich)
George F. Handel - Halvorsen / Passacaglia duo for Violin and Viola
W.A. Mozart - String Quartet No 15 in d minor, K 421
Béla Bartok - Romanian Folk Dances (arranged for clarinet and string quartet by Simon Aldrich)
MUSICIANS
Dorothy Fieldman Fraiberg, piano ~ Simon Aldrich, clarinet ~ Alexander Lozowski, violin ~ Amélie Benoit Bastien, violin ~ Elvira Misbakhova, viola ~ Sheila Hannigan, cello
MUSICIANS
Dorothy Fieldman Fraiberg , piano
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, piano
Simon Aldrich , clarinet
Alexander Lozowski, violin
Amélie Benoit Bastien, violin
Elvira Misbakhova, viola
Pierre Tourville, viola
Rose Shaw, viola
Sheila Hannigan, cello
Yannick Chênevert, double bass
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Allegra brings together accomplished musicians from many of Montreal's leading ensembles who all share a passion for chamber music.
Inspiring and engaging programs, presented with live introductory commentary, are tailored to please both curious neophytes and experienced audiences alike.
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THE THEME
Allegra’s focus is on rarely performed works, as well as unique arrangements, with the goal of presenting surprising performances.
THE EXPERIENCE
Our concerts take place in historic Redpath Hall and Tanna Schulich Hall, warm and inviting venues at the center of the McGill campus. We invite you to join us for a peaceful and meditative listening experience.
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