Flûte Alors!

Flûte Alors!, originally uploaded by susanvg.

Flûte Alors! is a recorder quintet, made up of young (at least to me) musicians. But don't be fooled - their technical expertise is astounding as is their musicality. The concert was part Bach, part jazz and was held in a café (hence the beer bottle). The performance was polished and fresh at the same time.

It is particularly fun for me to hear them as I have followed some of these musicians since they were young teenagers. They have a CD coming out any day now - I'm looking forward to getting my copy.

June 24/10: Flûtes Alors!

Flûtes alors!, originally uploaded by susanvg.

For me - summer has begun. Yes - there is still work to be finished, but each year when the Montreal Baroque Festival starts I spend a few days in Old Montreal, sauntering from concert to concert and feel that vacation feeling coming on.

As the line for the first concert snaked towards the door to the church, we were treated to music played by Flûtes Alors!, a young recorder quartet. I have followed these musicians since they were young teens, watched them develop as musicians (both as a group and as soloists) and know I will be treated to many wonderful concerts in the future.

Three plus days of music in different venues around Old Montreal with friends. It is a tiring but wonderful way to spend time.

Friday evening:

Monteverdi's Vespers
Les Voix humaines in Art of the Fugue

Then off to Café À Propos to chat and listen to some young musicians.