Last night saw the first concert of the Toronto Summer Music festival which runs at a variety of venues until August 3rd. The theme for the festival is Paris La Belle Époque and this was reflected in last night’s opening concert being given by the distinguished French trio Trio Pennetier Pasquier Pidoux. One might question though to what extent works written in 1914 and 1923 can be said to belong to the themed era. It didn’t seem to bother a packed Koerner Hall. The reception to all three pieces given was raucous.
Trio Pennetier Pasquier Pidoux (From left to right:
Roland Pidoux, cello; Régis Pasquier, violin; and Jean-Claude
Photo credit: Guy Vivien
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