We were mesmerized by Catherine Ordronneau and Kai Gleusteen’s performance yesterday! Please enjoy these few glimpses of an unforgettable afternoon of masterfully performed music for violin and piano, and piano solo. It was a privilege to host these exceptional artists.
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Chiaroscuro
Catherine Ordronneau, piano; and Kai Gleusteen, violin Sunday, February 8 at 2:30 pm VENUE: St Michael and All Angels Church, Chemainus Please note that this concert starts at 2:30 Just as visual artists use chiaroscuro (strong contrasts between light and dark) to create a sense of depth and drama in a composition, composers of music … Continue reading Chiaroscuro
Exuberance
A gift of exuberant music performed by exceptional musicians, soaked up by an attentive audience ~ our immense gratitude to Brian Yoon, Arin Sarkissian, and Monica Pfau. And as always, also to our warm and loyal audience members!
Exuberance
Arin Sarkissian, flute; Monica Pfau, piano; Brian Yoon, cello Sunday, January 11 at 2:00 pm VENUE: Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay Please note that this concert starts at 2:00 Victoria-based musicians Sarkissian, Yoon, and Pfau join forces to present Nikolai Kapustin’s Trio, an exhilarating fusion of classical form and jazz-infused brilliance, … Continue reading Exuberance
¡España!
“A level of virtuosity not often heard”….“Astonishing synchronicity “….“We were transported to a different world.“ These are some of the remarks heard after yesterday’s program of Spanish music by Domagoj Ivanovic and Noel McRobbie.Live classical music at its best, performed by top-notch artists, and deeply appreciated by a warm, attentive audience. Our heartfelt thanks to … Continue reading ¡España!
¡España!
Domagoj Ivanović, violin; Noel McRobbie, piano Sunday, December 7 at 2:30 pm VENUE: St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church, Chemainus Please note that this concert starts at 2:30 Audience favourites Noel McRobbie and Domagoj Ivanović return with vibrant, passionate music from the Iberian Peninsula. Their program will feature Spanish composers Manuel de Falla, Joaquín … Continue reading ¡España!
Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Time
Music for reflection and consolation - starting with early English keyboard works, moving onto French music from the 18th and 19th centuries, and culminating in the profound B flat major Sonata, D960, by Franz Schubert Thank you to pianist Bruce Vogt who performed this beautifully curated program, and to the lovely and gracious audience who … Continue reading Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Time
Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Time
Bruce Vogt, piano Sunday, November 2 at 2:30 pm Please note that this concert starts at 2:30 “Now, as we find ourselves in a time of confusion, chaos and bitter enmity throughout the world, it seems all the more important to listen to music together.” ~ Bruce Vogt. It can be consoling to remind ourselves … Continue reading Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Time
The Turning of the Leaves
A lovely full house enjoyed Simon Farintosh’s varied program of original, arranged, and own compositions for solo guitar on Sunday. Our season is off to a great start! Thank you all for coming out on such a beautiful afternoon!
The Turning of the Leaves
Simon Farintosh, guitar Sunday, October 5 at 2:30 pm Please note that this concert starts at 2:30 An award-winning guitarist, composer, and educator, Simon Farintosh brings us a program of original music by Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Yoshimatsu, arrangements of pieces by Debussy and Albéniz, and a set of original Farintosh compositions. Named one of CBC’s “30 … Continue reading The Turning of the Leaves
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