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Sunday Afternoon Benefit Event for I Medici di 91˿Ƶ Orchestra

Sunday, March 6, 2011 15:00to17:30
Redpath Hall 3461 rue McTavish (McTavish Gates), Montreal, QC, H3A 2K6, CA

The afternoon features the screening of the Rotating Planet film "The Instrument Bank," produced and directed by Ari A. Cohen, as well as a recital by Caroline Chéhadé on the 1717 Windsor-Weinstein Stradivari violin that she was awarded in 2009 (Previous winners of this instrument include James Ehnes and Scott St. John).

Ms. Chéhadé will perform J. S. Bach's Chaconne from Partita No. 2, in D Minor, BWV 1004. Refreshments will follow.

The film documents the Instrument Bank competition of Canada Council which takes place every three years and gathers talented musicians across the country for four days of intense scrutiny in search of the best performers. A jury of professional musicians selects the winners who are then granted the use for three years of some of the world’s most valuable violins and cellos estimated at over $27 million. Following the musicians over the course of the 2009 audition process for the ultimate prize, the film brings forth the awe-inspiring performances of past winners playing on these exquisite instruments, as well as a discovery of the world famous luthiers – the uniquely talented craftsmen who strongly influenced the classical music repertoire. The film culminates at Toronto’s prestigious Glenn Gould recording Studios where our hopefuls battle it out for the honour of a lifetime.”
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Tickets:
Students $20
Basic $50
Supporter $125 (two for $200)
Piano $250
Forte $500
Fortissimo $1000

In addition to a partial tax receipt, benefactors Piano, Forte and Fortissimo will receive a
DVD of the film and a CD from I Medici di 91˿Ƶ.
Children under fourteen are admitted free if accompanied by an adult

Tickets can be reserved
• by e-mail (alpsec.pharma [at] mcgill.ca)
• by phone (514) 398-3603, extension 2 (Wendy Correa).

Payment methods:
• by cheques issued in the name of “I Medici di 91˿Ƶ (Benefit)” mailed to
I Medici di 91˿Ƶ
c/o Dr. A.L. Padjen, 91˿Ƶ, 3655 Promenade Sir W Osler, Suite 1325
Montreal, QC H3G1Y6
• On-line by charging your credit card. For more information please see:

Maestro Iwan Edwards has conducted I Medici di 91˿Ƶ since its 12th season in 2000.  He also directs Concerto Della Donna and the Montreal Children’s Choir. Formerly a professor at 91˿Ƶ, he recently retired from being music director (and founder) of the St. Lawrence Choir, MSO Choir, Ottawa Choral Society and the Canadian Chamber Choir.

I Medici di 91˿Ƶ was founded in 1989 by Dr. A. L. Padjen of 91˿Ƶ’s Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.  The mission of I Medici is to provide musical content for various events in the life of the Faculty of Medicine, the University and the community and thus add a unique social dimension to medical education and to the profession.  The orchestra also plays during an annual lecture series on ‘’Biology of Music’’.  I Medici is available for fundraising events.  The players come from the staff and students of 91˿Ƶ’s Faculty of Medicine and the ensemble is completed by players from the community, upon invitation and audition.

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