LOUISE BESSETTE
In reviewing the concert series last season, writer Normand Babin commented: "In four recitals, Louise Bessette painted a picture of the past 25 years of piano composition in Quebec; An impressive history lesson for the listener, and an imposing challenge for the pianist. Composers seem to have an infinite love for this great interpreter. A historic moment played out in our ears on four occasions, and concluded with a call for renewal." Last month, Bessette performed Schoenberg's magnificent Pierrot Lunaire in the series Musiciens de l'OSM at Salle Bourgie. Also in January, ATMA Classique released a new recording of music by Sofia Gubaidulina featuring Bessette with the Molinari Quartet. Coming up on Sunday, April 12, Bessette performs with cellist Yegor Dyachkov and clarinetist Simon Aldrich on a concert presented by Pro Musica at Salle Bourgie. Continuing to inspire contemporary composers, Bessette will premiere two new concertos next season: a new work by Silvio Palmieri with Ensemble de la SMCQ conducted by Walter Boudreau; and François Dompierre's Concertango Grosso with Orchestre Appassionata, conducted by Daniel Myssyk. This year's honour is Louise Bessette's 7th Prix Opus. Most recently, she was the winner of two Prix Opus for "Concert of the Year--Montreal" as well as "Concert of the Year--Modern and Contemporary," for her 30-year Career Celebration presented by Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) in 2012. Recently, she was named one of the 25 Best Canadian Pianists by CBC Music. Louise Bessette is a Member of the Order of Canada, and Officier of the Ordre national du Québec. For more information, please see www.louisebessette.com. MEDIA CONTACT: Shira Gilbert shira@shiragilbertPR.com 514.585.3868 www.shiragilbertPR.com Other releases:
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