This program highlights the strong bond that connects the three musicians of the Trio de l’Île: Having met in Quebec in order to make music together, their bond has now grown into a strong friendship. 

Inspired by our violinist Uliana Drugova’s Russian roots, this concert presents Sergueï Rachmaninov’s magnificent Trio élégiaque No. 2. Rachmaninov had a great influence on many composers, including Arno Babadjanian and André Mathieu- two other composers who will be featured in this concert. In our pianist Patil Harboyan’s opinion, who is Armenian in origin, the music of Babadjanian and Chebotaryan tells the story of one of the most ancient people in the world. It portrays a folklore that is rich in melancholy, drama and a strong will of survival. Coming closer to home, cellist Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy describes André Mathieu’s music as being full of contrasts, bringing together various musical trends and styles from across the globe. Therefore, Quebec will be presented in this concert through the legend that was Mathieu.

By celebrating each of our ancestral and cultural identities as musicians, Origins will take you on a journey into the heart of our musical roots.