Victor Fournelle-Blain, violin; Jean-Sébastien Levesque, piano Sunday, June 16 at 2pm Victor Fournelle-Blain is the Principal Viola of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and enjoys an active career as orchestral and chamber musician, soloist and teacher. Also originally from Montreal, pianist Jean-Sébastien Levesque recently moved to Vancouver where he now serves as Artistic Director of … Continue reading The French Violin
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Living!
What a beautiful concert of “Living!” Canadian music on Sunday May 26th! We were in awe of Betty Allison’s magnificent voice and Kimberley-Ann Bartczak’s expert piano collaboration - a well-curated program made easily accessible by these two wonderful performers and their warm personalities.
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!
Chemainus Classical Concerts 