More OSM free online concerts plus more!

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OSM free online concerts – The response to the OSM’s free online concerts during this challenging time, have been more than very well received. In fact, the OSM deserves a standing ovation for their initiative. Fans of classical music having been enjoying some wonderful concerts from the comfort of their homes – as they continue to offer everyone an opportunity to ‘watch, listen and stay in touch’ with the Orchestre, now in WEEK 4. This week they are also offering a documentary on the Maestro himself, Kent Nagano. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, you can sit back with your pajamas on or feel inspired to dress up as if you were going to the concert. Below is the schedule for this week:

*Videos are available on their website – starting on the date indicated. If you miss the scheduled time, you still have the opportunity to watch and listen to the concerts, as they will be streaming on the site for up to 4 days. Go to this link.

Week four of OSM free online concerts:

MONDAY APRIL 6th at 7:00pm – Streaming until April 9th 8:00 pm – CONCERT CONDUCTED BY MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS

Recorded on May 22nd 2019 at the Maison symphonique de Montreal

Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

Bartók, Concerto for Orchestra

Coproduction OSM / ProdCan for broadcast on Medici.tv

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8th at 7:00PM – Streaming until April 11th at 8:00pm – CONCERT AT THE BERLINER PHILHARMONIE

Recorded March 25th 2019 at the Berliner Philharmonie (Germany)

Conductor: Kent Nagano

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto no. 5 (The Egyptian)

Production: OSM

FRIDAY APRIL 10TH AT 7:00PM – Streaming until April 13th at 8:00pm – *DOCUMENTARY: THE MISSION OF KENT NAGANO. Offered in English and in French.

By Nadja Frenz and Inge Kloepfer (2017)

As a child, Kent Nagano was touched and influenced by the passion of a music lover. This passion has guided his entire life, and he wants to transmit it to his audience, wherever he is, by constantly reaching his hand.

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