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Bassoons, Elvis, and the Virée Classique

Photo by Antoine Saito
Published: 23 January 2018

As part of the 6th annual Virée Classique by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) on August 12, 2017, Schulich School of Music bassoon faculty members Stéphane Lévesque and Martin Mangrum took part in the world premiere of Simon Leclerc's 'Concerto Grosso for Five Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Strings and Timpani', along with OSM bassoon colleagues and guest bassoonist Carlo Colombo of the Lyon Opera Orchestra. Later that day Stéphane also performed Michael Daugherty's 'Dead Elvis' for bassoon and chamber ensemble - in a full Elvis costume! - as well as the Canadian premiere of Gernot Wolfgang's 'Encounters' for violin and bassoon.  

Join us for the 16th annual Bassoon Day at McGill February 17th.

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