Arts & Culture
Exceptional musical evening

We are pleased to invite you to an exceptional musical evening on June 5, featuring Marc Djokic, and pianist Louise Bessette the outstanding concertmaster of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal. This performance promises an unforgettable experience, blending virtuosity and emotion. The cost is $135 per person, including a special dinner. A unique opportunity to enjoy high-level music in a warm and welcoming setting.

Here is a short description from Marc Djokic:

Violinist Marc Djokic is the concertmaster of the Orchestre classique de Montréal (2024 Juno Winner for Album of the Year) and co-director of the multidisciplinary ensemble ART CRUSH (Ensembl’arts). He is a Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer recipient, a Prix Opus recipient and winner of the 2020 ECMA Classical Recording of the Year for his debut album Solo Seven. An accomplished chamber musician, Djokic tours extensively throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. As a soloist Djokic has performed with orchestras such as the Orchestre Classique de Montréal, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. From 2022 - 2024 he presented a multi-city tour of new Canadian violin concerto Under the Shadow of the Cypresses, written for him by Robert Rival. Djokic collaborates on multidisciplinary concerts, workshops and community projects together with his wife, visual artist Avery Zhao. Djokic’s recent album recordings include Shadow & Light, featuring three Canadian double concertos (Centrediscs), and Piazzolla – Port of Call: Buenos Aires (Analekta). His second solo album, Solo Eight, will be released by the ATMA Classique label in 2026. Djokic will start work on recording a third solo album with ATMA in 2027. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Djokic grew up in a large musical family. He first and foremost studied with his father, violinist Philippe Djokic who was also a pupil of violin pedagogue Ivan Galamian. Marc Djokic continued his studies in the United States under the tutelage of David Russell, Donald Weilerstein, and Jaime Laredo. He performs on a rare Guarnerius violin from 1740, a Carl Becker 1927, and a Hannibal Fagnola 1922.

Here is a short description from Louise Bessette:

Louise Bessette is a celebrated Canadian pianist known for her virtuosic performances and deep commitment to contemporary music. Over her 35-year career, she has premiered numerous works, collaborated with leading composers and orchestras worldwide, and received multiple awards, including the Order of Canada and several Opus Prizes. Noted especially for her interpretations of Olivier Messiaen, she organized major tributes like Automne Messiaen and championed Canadian music through ambitious projects such as 25 ans de musique québécoise. She also teaches at the Montreal Conservatory and continues to inspire through performance, education, and artistic leadership.

Dinner and performance for the price of 135$ per person (no wine included )

MENU:

Canapees ;

salmon Tartar fois gras torchon on toast truffle machine and cheese bites

----- Heirloom tomato gazpacho, mint, olive tapenade , strawberry salsa

And

Canadian lobster cobb salad, greens, corn avocado, tomato, bacon, herb mayo and champaigne vinaigrette

Choice

Seared diver scallops, truffle beurre blanc, risotto ,asparagus, summer truffle, parmesan

Or

Hanger steak, coffee spiced rub, grilled ratatouille , truffle wedge potatoes

----- Cheese

Ciel de charlevoix blue Brillat Savarin brie Fruit puree and nut breads

----- Mignardises and petits fours

Reserve now:
EMAIL: teri.jalbert@ucmontreal.ca
TELEPHONE: 514-288-0201

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Members are kindly requested to cancel a reservation for this event at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that the absence of cancellation within the specified timeframe will result in the full payment of the reserved amount. We appreciate your understanding.

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