Don’t miss a chance to see Salmon Arm pianist and Juilliard School graduate Jaeden Izik-Dzurko on Saturday, January 4th at The Nexus at First, 450 Okanagan Ave in Salmon Arm. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds go to Second Harvest Food Bank.
If you thought a cello was strictly a classical instrument, you ain’t heard nothin’ yet. Thursday evening, November 28 at Trinity United Church NOCCA presents Ô-CELLI, not one but eight amazing cellists from Belgium who will have you wondering “Can I believe my ears”?
After a tour of western Canada some five years ago, Ô-Celli returns, somewhat delayed by a pandemic but, by popular demand. Performing in concert halls around the world to standing ovations, “magnificent” hardly seems descriptive enough, but it sums up the level that this octet has taken one instrument and gone on to command a repertoire of music that ranges from the classical to the current. Bach to Bond, Mancini to Morricone, and even Charlie Chaplin take on a new tonality that must be heard to be believed and appreciated.
Having formed some fifteen years ago, “Also sprach Zarathustra” was the first arrangement to unite the octet, and, as they say, the rest is history.
NOCCA continues its Excellence in Entertainment.
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 PM, the North Okanagan Community Concert Association begins its 81st year of presenting a season of live musical performances.
TRIO TANGERE is the first offering this season and they are nothing short of “eclectically amazing”. Each member of the trio has been individually recognized for his artistry by publications and award ceremonies, as well as critical reviewers. As a trio, check out what they can do as recorded in sessions throughout the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa, taking advantage of the unique acoustics.
Not only do they perform classical compositions, but they commission new works from Canadian and international composers as well.
Violinist Marc Djokic is concertmaster of l’Orchestre Classique de Montreal and music director of ART CRUSH. His awards for solo works and recordings include winning an East Coast Music Award in 2020 for his solo debut album “Solo Seven”. He has performed as soloist for the Toronto, Quebec and National Arts Centre Orchestras, and has appeared and performed in over 100 music videos and recordings.
Jerome Ducharme appeared on our stage as a member of the Canadian Guitar Quartet. Since winning the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, Jerome has been invited to perform at festivals
and in concerts across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. He has taught at McGill University in Montreal since 2011, and in 2019 began a teaching position at Conservatoire de Musique de Montreal.
Louis Trepanier is also an alumnus of the Canadian Guitar Quartet as he returns to our stage as well. Louis’s energy and sensitivity easily translate into his musicianship, but also into his composing and arranging. He has performed on three continents for more than twenty years and continues his successful career by collaborating and judging on the national and international levels. He is also Coordinator of the Guitar Sector at the University of Ottawa School of Music.
Come out and be entertained at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre to an evening of delight. Tickets are available through Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469 or at ticketseller.ca.
Get your subscription for NOCCA’s five concert 2024-2025 season before July 14th!
Subscriptions may be purchased through Ticketseller at $150 for adults ($30/concert) and $75 for students (21 and under).
| Trio Tangere | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
| Ô-Celli | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble | Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| Bergmann Piano Duo | Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
| Sarah Hagen | Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
Adam Cicchillitti & Steve Cowan
7:30 pm Tuesday April 23, 2024
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Two of Canada’s most skilled and forward-thinking classical guitarists.
Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan have set a benchmark in the world of classical guitar with their award-winning recordings, commissions of major orchestral works, and competition performances. On their debut release, FOCUS, Tracy Anne Smith (American Record Guide) states that “with sensitive, authoritative, au courant playing, Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan retain their individuality while communicating like old friends.”
In 2021, the duo released its third album with Analekta Records, Intimate Impressions, featuring original arrangements of piano, harp, and guitar music written in 20th century Paris. They were awarded third prize at the 2021 international ensemble competition of the Guitar Foundation of America, arguably the most prestigious guitar ensemble competition in the world. These two virtuosos are clearly at the top of their game.
Click on the image/link below to view a short video of Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan performing.
The warm-up act for this concert will be performed by Aya Swerdelian. Aya has been playing violin for the past 11 years. She started with her mother who is a professional violinist and is now taking lessons with Bev Martens. Aya has performed solos with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and has gone to many festivals and provincial competitions throughout the years. She was awarded the MQN Architects Scholarship in 2022, and the Caroline Galbraith Memorial Scholarship in 2023, at the annual VCMS Scholarship Recital. Aya’s goal is to play more solos with the orchestra and show her passion for music. This evening, Aya will be performing Accolay Violin Concerto in A minor by Jean-Baptiste Accolay and Playera Op.23 No.1 by Pablo de Sarasate.
SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
Adults – $40
Youth (22 and under) – $20
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The concert will be held in the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre.
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