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The Obiora ensemble will give a concert for families on Saturday, August 16th, at the Maison symphonique. Under the highly acclaimed direction of Rafael Payare, the Montreal orchestra composed of musicians from diverse backgrounds, the only one of its kind in Canada, will perform Camille Saint-Saëns’ famous Carnival of the Animals, as well as the Canadian premiere of Afro-American composer Quinn Mason’s Irish Dance Suite. Adding to the colourful and suggestive notes will be the choreography of dancer Charles Brecard (based on The Carnival of the Animals), and the illustrations by the Onkwehonwe/Québécois artist for Mason’s suite. Lively and exciting music, accessible to everyone of all ages, enhanced by artists from other disciplines in a feast we hope will be thrilling for families. I discussed all of this with the co-founder and CEO of the Obiora ensemble.
