Marc-Andre Hamelin & Danel Quartet

Marc Danel – Violin Gilles Millet – Violin Vlad Bogdanas – Viola Yovan Markovitch – Violoncello Marc-André Hamelin – Piano

Recognized worldwide for the originality and technical proficiency of his performances of an astounding range of repertoire, Canadian pianist and composer Marc-André Hamelin has been hailed as “one of the world’s most accomplished pianists” (Pioneer Press, Minnesota) and “an ideal interpreter” (New York Times). Repertoire to include Sonatas by Feinberg, the Polonaise-Fantaisie and Scherzo No. 4 by Chopin, and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57 with the internationally renowned Danel String Quartet.

Before the Show: Dare to Pair (12 noon to 1:15 pm): French Connections: Wine tasting paired with Chocolate Explore the French Connection as we pair French wines (chosen by LCBO Product Consultant, Jennifer Bennett,) with delicious dark Belgian chocolate created by chocolate maker, Claude Hardenne from Harden & Huyse Chocolates. (Reservations required)

Pre-concert Chat (1:15 pm): Darkness & Light of Shostakovich Barb Hobart chats with Brian Finley about the life and music of Shostakovich.