Quatuor Molinari String Quartet | Bach & Breakfast

Start your day with music and a delicious breakfast during this special edition of Bach & Breakfast. In collaboration with the Mondrian House , Observant is presenting a special breakfast concert where music and visual art come together. The program also features composer Philip Glass, who is being honored worldwide in celebration of his upcoming 90th birthday.

Quatuor Molinari is from Montréal. This internationally renowned string quartet has played a significant role in the performance of 20th- and 21st-century music since 1997. The quartet is known for its passionate performances of contemporary repertoire and has received 27 Opus Awards for musical excellence.

The name Quatuor Molinari pays tribute to the Canadian artist Guido Molinari (1933–2004), known for his colorful, abstract paintings. Starting October 9, several of Molinari’s works will be on display at the Mondrian House, as part of the exhibition “Perpetual Motion.” The quartet consists of Olga Ranzenhofer (violin), Antoine Bareil (violin), Lyne Allard (viola), and Pierre-Alain Bouvrette (cello).

The program features works by Germaine Tailleferre and the Dutch composer Guus Janssen. A special place has been reserved for Philip Glass. The American composer will turn 90 on January 31, 2027. Around his anniversary year, his music will be celebrated worldwide with numerous concerts and special programs. Quatuor Molinari is also contributing to this celebration with two works from Glass’s repertoire for string quartet.

Admission: 25.00 (includes breakfast buffet). Friends of the Mondrian House receive a 5 discount on admission.
Tickets are available HERE