Living!

Betty Allison, soprano; Kimberley-Ann Bartczak, piano Sunday, May 26 at 2pm Dr. Betty Allison and Kimberley-Ann Bartczak met just as Betty became professor of voice at Dalhousie University, and Kim joined Pacific Opera Victoria as their principal coach and accompanist. They bonded over art song, and their love for Vancouver island. "Living!" explores the thriving … Continue reading Living!

Show of Hands

We had a wonderful time playing to a warmly welcoming audience today.Thank you for supporting us, and live classical music! from Ann, Catharina, Emily and Rykie

Show of Hands

Ann Mendenhall, piano; Catharina de Beer, piano; Emily Armour, piano; Rykie Avenant, piano Sunday, April 14 at 2pm This concert is at Duncan United Church Back by popular demand, Ann, Catharina, Emily and Rykie have prepared another program of works for four, six and eight hands at one piano. Included are compositions by Liszt, Mozart, … Continue reading Show of Hands

Buttons and Bellows

A wonderfully nostalgic and mellow afternoon of accordion and piano music by Walter Martella and Karina Inkster … Thanks to all who came out to listen, and to our artists for bringing ALL the accordions to transport us to faraway places and times!

Buttons and Bellows

Walter Martella, accordion, piano; Karina Inkster, accordion, piano Sunday, March 17 at 2pm With their fresh and unique approach to accordion music, Walter (instrumentalist, conductor, and music director of the Powell River Academy of Music) and Karina (musician, writer, and nutrition and fitness coach) will charm you with a program of multi-genre music including works … Continue reading Buttons and Bellows

Dance me to your beauty

Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves of Duo Concertante held their audience’s attention effortlessly during this afternoon’s concert. Music of translucent hopefulness (Beethoven’s “Spring” sonata), music to show us how to find beauty in difficult things (Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin by Kelly-Marie Murphy), music of steadfast love and hope (Solveig’s Song, … Continue reading Dance me to your beauty

Dance me to your beauty

SOLD OUT Duo Concertante: Nancy Dahn, violin; Timothy Steeves, piano Sunday, February 18 at 2pm "Majesty, passion and excitement…… Inspiring!" —Wiener Zeitung (Vienna). Canada’s preeminent chamber music duo, Duo Concertante, explores the eternal theme of awakening to spring through music and love, with a program that includes cherished classics by Beethoven and Brahms, and beautiful … Continue reading Dance me to your beauty

Piano de Colores

Wonderful local pianist Angélica López-Arzate performed for a full house this afternoon, and charmed our audience with her artistry, colourful programming, and warm personality. Thank you, Angie, and thanks to everyone who came out and supported live classical music!

Piano de colores

Angélica López-Arzate, piano Sunday, January 21 at 2pm THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT! A graduate of the National University of Mexico, Angélica now makes the Cowichan Valley her home. She naturally demonstrates a deep understanding of Latin-American rhythm, colour, texture, and interpretation, and has performed as soloist in Mexico, Bolivia, Cuba, USA and Canada. Angélica … Continue reading Piano de colores

Celebrating Sergei

Our audience warmly welcomed Elias-Axel Pettersson back for a thrilling performance of Schubert, Medtner and Rachmaninoff.