Author: chemainusclassical

Celebrating Sergei

Elias-Axel Pettersson, piano Sunday, December 3 at 2pm In celebration of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, returning pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson honours the composer in a program culminating in the three Etude-tableaux, op. 39. Elias-Axel has a reputation as a formidable soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue, and has garnered prizes on national and international level. Critics praise … Continue reading Celebrating Sergei

Strings Squared

DieMahler quartet: Pablo Diemecke, violin; Hollas Longton, violin; Ernest Kassian, viola; Lawrence Skaggs, cello Sunday, November 5 at 2pm - DUNCAN UNITED CHURCH Pablo Diemecke, one of our favourite musicians, brings his outstanding DieMahler string quartet, to perform works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. With long, illustrious careers as soloists and ensemble players, they will … Continue reading Strings Squared

Goths and Vikings

We know that not everyone could be at our October concert, and we regret that you missed this outstanding performance by Domagoj Ivanovic and Noel McRobbie! A standing ovation right after the first piece, followed by several more during the program - we were enthralled, and felt so privileged that these masterful musicians graced our … Continue reading Goths and Vikings

Goths and Vikings

Domagoj Ivanović, violin and Noel McRobbie, piano Sunday, October 1 at 2pm Our season opens with two superb soloists who form a formidable duo and are known for their bold programming. After their breathtaking debut in our 2021-2022 season, Croatian-born violinist Domagoj Ivanović and Canadian pianist Noel McRobbie return with virtuosic works by Polish composers … Continue reading Goths and Vikings

Ebony and Ivory

A delightful end to the season with Ebony & Ivory — piano music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Frédéric Chopin, expertly performed by pianist Luke Welch. Luke did a wonderful job of introducing the audience to Coleridge-Taylor, a little-known composer who was the inspiration for his newly released CD. Thanks to our appreciative audience, and to … Continue reading Ebony and Ivory

Ebony and Ivory

Luke Welch - Sunday, June 11th at 2pm Toronto-based pianist Luke Welch returns to our concert series, presenting an exciting collection of works by Chopin and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Since his first public performance at age 7, Luke has performed extensively on the international stage, and in addition is highly sought after as both interdisciplinary collaborative pianist … Continue reading Ebony and Ivory

Brilliance of Beethoven

Grisha Krivchenia - Sunday, May 14th at 2pm Lauded as “the coolest classical musician around” (Santa Fe Reporter) and “presiding over outstanding technique” (Bergisches Zeitung), Grisha Krivchenia is a versatile artist whose performances and original compositions enthrall audiences throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Grisha will offer an all-Beethoven program including three iconic piano sonatas. Programme Piano … Continue reading Brilliance of Beethoven