By Kirsten Bolton for ArtSpring
Renowned as one of the finest ensembles in the country, the Montréal Guitare Trio (MG3) has been showcasing its virtuosity and captivating stage presence both nationally and internationally for over 25 years.
Now, the trio of guitarists is presenting a tribute concert in memory of the great Ennio Morricone, who passed at the age of 92 in 2020. Sébastien Deshaies, Glenn Lévesque and Marc Morin will perform at ArtSpring on Sunday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m.
From the beginning of the musicians’ careers, the music of this legendary composer has been a significant part of the trio’s repertoire.
Roman-born composer, orchestrator, conductor, trumpeter and pianist Morricone wrote music in a wide range of styles. With more than 400 scores for cinema and television, as well as more than 100 classical works, Morricone is widely considered one of the most prolific and greatest film composers of all time.
With The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, The Mission, Cinema Paradiso, Once Upon a Time in America, Days of Heaven, The Untouchables, Quentin Tarantino’s Hateful Eight and 70 more award-winning films, Morricone won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, a host of European awards and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
The MG3 gives hundreds of concerts in the most renowned concert halls in Canada, America and around the world, including the legendary Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the BB King Blues Club in New York and the Smith Center in Las Vegas.
In addition to their three guitars, these multi-instrumentalists also sing and play the violin, mandolin, bass and accordion. As such, this concert may feature special surprises with the unique flair that only the MG3 can offer.
Their music ranges from Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Rossini to Radiohead, the Beatles, Rush and Bowie. This much-anticipated tribute to the great Ennio Morricone promises to be a must-experience event for music and film lovers of all ages.
Tickets for the March 16 concert are on sale for $35 adult, $5 youth and $15 Theatre Angel Program tickets on request at the box office.