Despite the continuing uncertainty of this pandemic, Ensemble Lagom presents its first concert of the season featuring the repertoire of Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg. The program presents two emblematic works of the composer: Pierrot Lunaire Op. 21 and Kammersymphonie No. 1. Composed at a time of global uncertainty, Schoenberg’s pieces reflect chaotic dispositions whose social relevance and necessity are fully relevant today. In a revolutionary departure from tonality towards the dislocation of form and content, the composer’s work proves to be one of the highest peaks in the history of classical music.

Ensemble Lagom is composed of the most prominent Canadian musicians of their generation:

Kelly Lin (direction),
Brittany Rae (soprano),
Jeanne-Sophie Baron (violin),
Joshua Morris (cello),
Matis Parinetti (clarinet),
Alex Huyghebaert (flute),
Lucas Bell (piano),
Thomas Ayouti (space layout).

With a dozen albums and several hundred shows under his belt, Dany Placard offers a musical immersion into the heart of psychedelic rock with hallucinatory motifs. Through his most recent releases, the artist tells his story, that of a man who doesn’t have his head in the clouds, but doesn’t have both feet on the ground either.

Accompanied by his musicians, Charles Guay on drums, Nicolas Beaudoin on guitar, Léandre Bourgeois on keyboards and Marc-Olivier Tremblay Drapeau on bass, Placard invites his audience into his trip, occasionally dipping into his past records to arouse nostalgia.

Toot Suite presents big-screen projections of short films from yesteryear showcasing Black artists who played in famous Montreal clubs and cabarets from the 1920s to 1950. Screenings are accompanied by live musical performances.

All short films come from the Cinéclub de Montréal / The Film Society (CFS) archives and will be projected on 16mm film.

ARTISTS:

Taurey Butler, piano

The Theo Abellar Trio:
Théo Abellard, piano
Marie-Ketely Gomes, bass
Betsaleel Jean-Charles, drums and percussion

After a series of unfortunate postponements, mathematician and electronic composer Dan Snaith will finally perform in Montreal. Opening the show will be the amazing composer and singer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.

From Philadelphia comes the affable singer-songwriter David Bowden, aka Pink Sweat$. His reputation has grown tremendously, especially since the release of his album Pink Planet last February.

These two sturdy bands will make their music resonate up to the high ceiling of the Quai des brumes on Thursday, November 11. Expert creators of quirky neo-prog Sylvie and garage-folk practitioners Après l’asphalte will take turns performing on the stage of the legendary Saint-Denis Street venue.

Lasso Sanou was born into a family of griots in a small village of northern Burkina Faso, West Africa. He grew up in an environment where music and songs were central to people’s lives. Thus, he soon discovered his ability to sing and play several traditional African instruments.

He first learned percussion (balafon, tamani, djembe, Peul flute) and later the kambélé n’goni. Thanks to his famous cousin Dramane Dembélé, Lasso discovered the Peul flute in 2004, then developed a real passion for this instrument. He quickly became one of the most talented flutists in the country. After playing for several years in Burkina Faso, Lasso arrived in Québec in 2009, then became a mainstay of the music scene.

Lasso creates his own style called FRAMM (Fusion Reggae Afro Mandingue Métissé), music that heals and unites. The group performs in solo, trio, and full six-piece lineups. Lasso also collaborates with a host of artists and participates in many projects, such as Kuné, from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto.

For the OFF Festival de jazz, pianist Rafael Zaldivar takes inspiration from his native country and plays with Sarah Rossy (vocal), Louis-Vincent Hamel (drums), Rémi-Jean LeBlanc (bass) and Amado Dedeu Garcia (percussions and vocals).

Featuring compositions from bass player Summer Kodama, as well as improvisations. With Sarah Rossy (vocals), Allison Burick (woodwind), Claire Devlin (saxophone), Simone Baron (accordion), John Buck (drums) and Summer Kodama (bass).

Lucy Dacus comes to Montréal, armed with songs that beautifully exemplify the renewal of American rock. With the much captivating Bartees Strange opening.