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The Legends of France

PARISIANA: The Legends of France Location: Lougheed House (707 – 13 Avenue SW, Calgary) When: Sunday, June 02, 2013 to Tuesday, June 04, 2013 at 7:30 PM Email: mvfest@telus.net WebSite: mountainviewconnection.com/ Mountain View Connection's final concert of the season ties in nicely with the Beaulieu Gardens at Lougheed House. Join us for an evening of French themed music and stroll through the restored gardens on this beautiful historic site. Fauré's "C minor piano quartet" is performed by violinist Laura Reid, violist Michael Bursey, cellist Olena Kilchyk, and pianist Charles Foreman. The rest of the evening is a poetic tour de force presented by baritone Jason Nedecky and pianist Kathleen van Mourik as they explore the unique prose poems about crickets, peacocks and swans, "Histoires Naturelles" of Jules Renard set to music by Maurice Ravel. "Violons dans le soiree" by Saint-Saëns, a lovely chamber piece about love and warm summer days will also be performed. Admission to this concert includes a reception catered by The Restaurant at the Lougheed House and an opportunity to explore the House.. Event Details. Location: 707 – 13 Avenue SW