Jean-Philippe Sylvestre, récital de piano

Program:

Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody n°2

Ravel: Oiseaux tristes

Beethoven: Piano Sonata n° 14 in C-sharp minor Op. 27 n° 2 "Moonlight"

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

Chopin: Tristesse

Lavoie / Sylvestre: J'ai quitté mon île

Renowned for his dazzling technique and great imagination, Jean-Philippe Sylvestre is described as a "poet of the piano" by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. A pianist originally from Montreal, he has performed on the world's most prestigious stages, including the Berlin Philharmonie, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, etc... Recipient of the Virginia Parker Prize, the highest distinction of the Canada Council for the Arts, he also won first prize and the people's choice award at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition, as well as several first prizes at the Canadian Music Competition. He is also a laureate of the Concertino Praga International Competition. He has recorded several albums, including one as soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra on the Chandos label. He recently toured in China, South Africa, South America, Australia, and Europe.

Daniel Lavoie is a Canadian singer-songwriter, actor, and poet, born on March 17, 1949 in Dunrea, Manitoba. He made his mark in the 1980s with songs that became essentials, notably Ils s'aiment and Tension Attention. His warm voice and sensitive lyrics earned him great success in Quebec, France, and throughout the French-speaking world. He is also famous for his portrayal of Frollo in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. During his career, he also composed for other artists and published several collections of poetry. A major figure in francophone song, Daniel Lavoie continues today a career marked by the elegance and depth of his work.