SEASON THE SPECTACULAR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! LIVE THE ADVENTURE WITH ARION AND ITS BRILLIANT GUEST ARTISTS! arionbaroque.com

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1 SEASON LIVE THE ADVENTURE WITH ARION AND ITS BRILLIANT GUEST ARTISTS! THE SPECTACULAR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! arionbaroque.com

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3 CLAIRE GUIMOND Artistic director, Arion Baroque Orchestra Since its creation in 1981 in Montreal, Arion has remained connected to the creative energy of baroque composers like Bach and Vivaldi, playing their works on period instruments and rediscovering the shine of the original colours of those masterpieces. Thanks to the artistic vision of Claire Guimond, it is now the figurehead of the world of ancient music on period instruments in Quebec and Canada. Live the adventure with Arion and its brilliant guest artists! The Spectacular at Your Fingertips! arionbaroque.com /arionbaroque #arionconcert

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5 WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING... There seems to be no Baroque composer Arion can t perform. Nancy Snipper, Arts & Opinions One could relish the impeccable intonation of the strings and their collective instinct for appropriate texture Arion is in great shape. Arthur Kaptainis, The Gazette Throughout, the Arion Orchestre Baroque ( ), is never less than ideal. Robert Levine, Classics Today Never before have I witnessed an ensemble produce such a remarkable and unified sound, such impeccable phrasing, such unparalleled expression of stunning sonority, phrasing and brilliant beat punctuations Nancy Snipper, Arts & Opinion

6 September pm SPECIAL CONCERT BACH CANTATAS Guest Conductor Alexander Weimann Soloists: Hélène Brunet, soprano; Laura Pudwell, alto; Philippe Gagné, tenor; Jesse Blumberg, bass. Flutes and oboes join with strings and the best voices in Arion Baroque Orchestra s presentation of three wonderful Bach cantatas. Here, as in all his music, Bach manages with sublime musical science and sensitivity to express eternity on a human scale. A truly inspiring experience. In collaboration with the

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9 September :30pm September pm October pm October pm MUSIC IN CAFÉS AND GARDENS WORKS BY BACH, BENDA AND VIVALDI Guest Conductor Alexander Weimann, harpsichord (Canada) Soloists: Hélène Brunet, soprano; Philippe Gagné, tenor; Jesse Blumberg, bass, Claire Guimond, flute Just how stimulating concerts in the gardens and coffeehouses of Baroque Germany could have been transpires in J.S. Bach s delicious and humorous miniature quasi opera, his Coffee Cantata. Like today, such events were sociable occasions to enjoy musical works so fresh their ink wasn t yet dry, or else foreign compositions sometimes arranged for the forces at hand. So savour the moment!

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11 November :30pm November pm November pm November pm OPERA WITHOUT WORDS OR NEARLY! WORKS BY HAYDN AND MOZART Guest Conductor Lorenzo Coppola, clarinet (Italy) Soloist: Andréanne Brisson Paquin, soprano Opera in the 18 th century had firmly established the primacy of the voice, a fact that will be eloquently recalled by Andréanne Brisson Paquin s shimmering and expressive voice. But another protagonist made its mark in the Classical Period: the clarinet, an instrument of rich colors and subtle dynamics. And Lorenzo Coppola is one of its greatest devotees in all its historical guises. Soprano and clarinets will share the stage, around one of Haydn s most rousing symphonies.

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13 January 12 January 13 January 14 January :30pm pm pm pm JUMP FOR JOY! WORKS BY TELEMANN, GEMINIANI AND BACH Guest Conductor Alexander Weimann, harpsichord (Canada) Soloist: Vincent Lauzer, recorder The dazzling Vincent Lauzer on recorder, together with Arion and conductor Alexander Weimann, will transform into sheer delight creations for his instrument by Bach, Telemann, and Geminiani. Whether alone or by two, or along with a transverse flute or violin, the recorder will boast all its shining qualities in works guaranteed to please.

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15 February :30pm February pm February pm February pm MUSIC WITH A FRENCH FLAVOUR WORKS BY TELEMANN, DE LALANDE, REBEL AND RAMEAU Guest Conductor Rodolfo Richter, violin (Brazil, United Kingdom) For the first time in Montreal with Arion, the captivating Brazilian/British violinist Rodolfo Richter will lead a program of masterpieces by Rebel, De Lalande, and Rameau, testifying to the French musical genius filled with that grace, grandeur, and solemnity which so inspired the German composer Telemann.

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17 May pm May pm May pm L ESTRO ARMONICO WORKS BY VIVALDI Guest Conductor Enrico Onofri, violin (Italy) Vivaldi, master and model of invention, inspired over a half-century of European music with his first published set of concertos for one, two, and four violins: L Estro Armonico. A generous offering from this Opus 3 by the famous Venetian composer, and a sprinkling of his flute concertos, is offered by Arion and the imaginative Italian violinist Enrico Onofri.

18 DISCOVER ARION S PREMIERE SERIES September :30pm October :30pm January :30pm February :30pm Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Bourgie Concert Hall 1339, Sherbrooke West, Montreal (Quebec) H3G 1G2 Discover the concerts of the Montreal Series in a short one-hour version without intermission. Experience music differently and gain a deeper understanding of the composers and their works as our guest conductor provides brief commentaries throughout the concert. Associate your name with excellence and invite your clients and employees to an Arion Baroque Orchestra concert! Take advantage of one of our three options to give your guests a VIP treatment that is synonymous with your brand! Corporate Subscription $700 Don t miss any concerts of the Premiere Series with this VIP subscription for two! Corporate Package $450 Looking for a special event for your employees or your clients? Arion offers you the perfect opportunity! You will have the chance to meet the artists backstage after the concert! VIP Experience $3,000 The whole experience to make sure your guests are impressed! After the concert, enjoy a gastronomic dinner with the artistic director and the guest artists. A unique VIP treatment! Information and Reservations: Ève-Marie Cimon, Communications and Sales Coordinator , ext. 21 info@arionbaroque.com

19 SUBSCRIPTION ADVANTAGES Subscribe now and take advantage of discounts up to 25% off single-concert ticket prices! First choice of seats and the possibility to keep them the following season No service fee Free access to post-concert chats Up to 25 % off the price of additional single tickets Only $10 for additional tickets for family members (18 and under) Free ticket exchange (maximum 4 times during the season) Retrieval of your tickets on site if you have forgotten or lost them 1 gift certificate of either $10 (5 concert subscriptions in section 1) or $5 (3 or 4 concert subscriptions in section 1) off the purchase of a CD or concert ticket Exclusive offers and promotions via our newsletter 15% off purchases with our partners 100% tax deduction for businesses and self-employed professionals

20 POST-CONCERT Q&A SESSIONS AFTER EACH CONCERT IN THE MONTREAL SERIES, MEET WITH THE GUEST CONDUCTORS AND SOLOISTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENING S COMPOSERS AND THEIR ŒUVRES! Available for an additional $8 Free for subscribers and the members of the program ArionScene 35 with Sun Life Financial.

21 35 AND UNDER? BENEFIT FROM EXCEPTIONAL OFFERS WITH THE PROGRAM ARIONSCENE 35 WITH SUN LIFE FINANCIAL A custom-designed program for young music enthusiasts Up to 60 % off the regular rate Attend post-concert Q&A sessions for free Invite your friends! Get two tickets for the price of one on your second visit Saturdays at any price available on voluntary contribution Exclusive offers via our newsletter CIRCLE OF YOUNG MUSIC LOVERS BAROQUE MUSIC ENTHUSIAST? GET INVOLVED! Join the Circle of Young Music Lovers, a committee of young and dynamic professionals who volunteer to organize a host of activities that help bring the beauty of baroque music to a new audience of young enthusiasts!

22 CONCERT HALLS Bourgie Concert Hall Montreal Museum of Fine Arts 1339, Sherbrooke West Montreal (Quebec) H2W 2M2 Bus: 24, 66, 165, 166 Metro: Guy-Concordia, Peel BALCONY PARTERRE RÉGIE Box office Arion Baroque Orchestra 3950, Saint-Denis St. Montreal (Quebec) H2W 2M2 P F info@arionbaroque.com arionbaroque.com

23 PRICE TABLE SECTIONS Regular 65 years and + 35 years and - 5 concerts Section 1 $206 $176 $120 Section 2 $173 $146 $105 Section 3 $139 $120 $79 4 concerts Section 1 $176 $150 $102 Section 2 $148 $125 $90 Section 3 $118 $102 $67 3 concerts Section 1 $141 $117 $96 Section 2 $120 $102 $84 Section 3 $84 $72 $54 Single Ticket Section 1 $55 $47 $32 Section 2 $46 $39 $28 Section 3 $37 $32 $21 Première Series Section $160 $144 $90 Single Concert Ticket Section $50 $45 $28 Taxes included Programs subject to change

24 DONATIONS / BENEFIT EVENT PARTICIPATE IN ARION S DONOR BASE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL OFFERS! Thanks to the support of its donors, Arion Baroque Orchestra participates in more than 35 concerts annually and records a new album distributed internationally each year. We want to thank all our donors who contribute to Arion s influence and development. When you become a donor for Arion, you gain a variety of benefits, such as recognition on our website, special access to tickets and subscriptions, and opportunities to meet our musicians! ARE YOU DONATING FOR THE FIRST TIME? BENEFIT FROM THE SUPER CREDIT FOR THE FIRST CHARITABLE DONATION IMPLEMENTED BY THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY AND REVENU QUÉBEC! By choosing Arion Baroque Orchestra as the beneficiary of your donation, you could received an extra tax credit for a donation greater than $5,000. Get in touch with us to learn more.

25 ARION WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS SPONSORS AND PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT. GOVERNEMENT PARTNERS MAJOR SPONSORS PARTNERS PHOTOS Jean Guimond

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