Les Boréades de Montréal to perform in Vernon August 3, 2019

Vernon Proms Classical Music Festival, in co-presentation with Early Music Vancouver and with informational support from Chamber Music Kelowna, is proud to present celebrated Baroque ensemble Les Boréades de Montréal with a program of Johann Sebastian Bach’s complete Brandenburg Concertos – in Vernon on Saturday, August 3rd, 7:00pm at Trinity United Church (Concertos #1, 3 and 5) and in Kelowna Sunday, August 4th, 7:00pm at Mary Irwin Theatre (Concertos #2, 4 and 6).

Founded by Francis Colpron in 1991, Les Boréades de Montréal focuses on early music. The ensemble has chosen an interpretative approach in keeping with the spirit of the Baroque era, by adhering to the rules of performance practice of the past and playing on period instruments. Critics and audiences alike in Canada and abroad have been unanimous in hailing the group’s energy and spontaneity as well as its theatrical, expressive and elegant playing, indicative of a unique flair for Baroque aesthetics.

This is a rare opportunity for Okanagan concert goers to hear the one of the monuments of Baroque instrumental music performed in its entirety by a world-class ensemble on period instruments.

There will be pre-concert talks at 6:15pm.

Buy Tickets for Saturday’s concert in Vernon at TicketSeller.ca (Concertos #1, 3 and 5)
Buy Tickets for Sunday’s Kelowna concert at RotaryCentreForTheArts.com (Concertos #2, 4 and 6)

More information is available at www.vernonproms.ca

Click on the image/link below to view a short video of Les Boréades de Montréal performing:

Duo Rendezvous

Duo Rendezvous – Saturday March 18, 2017

Duo RendezvousDuo Rendezvous
Saturday March 18, 2017 7:30 pm
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Duo Rendezvous—violinist Jasper Wood and guitarist Daniel Bolshoy join forces in a perfect synergy of intimate and virtuosic performance, gifting us with a presentation of humour and passionate musicianship.

This duo was formed as a response to great demand for a refreshing and passionate chamber ensemble with a strong dedication to outreach and education. Their unique programming enriches the existing guitar and violin repertoire with transcriptions of masterpieces from around the world and newly commissioned pieces by leading Canadian composers.

Jasper Wood has established himself as a major talent of his generation. He made his first public appearance at the age of five, and has since captured the hearts of music lovers everywhere. An acclaimed competition winner, Wood has developed a flourishing reputation as a sought-after soloist with major orchestras and as a recital/chamber musician throughout North America and Europe. He has been awarded both the coveted Sylva Gelber Prize (1996) and the prestigious Virginia Parker Award (2004) from the Canada Council for the Arts. Mr. Wood has eight solo and violin/piano CD recordings on the Endeavor Classics, Analekta, Centrediscs, Disques Pelleas and Naxos labels. Jasper Wood is professor of violin at the University of British Columbia.

Having performed hundreds of concerts internationally, Daniel Bolshoy is internationally recognized as a leader amongst Canadian guitarists. He is regularly praised for his friendly and informative spoken introductions, and progressive programming of solo and chamber music. An ATMA recording artist, Daniel Bolshoy appears on seven CD recordings and two documentary films. His most recent CD features the solo guitar works of Eduardo Sainz de la Maza. A devoted music educator, Daniel Bolshoy is currently the head of the guitar division at the University of British Columbia and head of the guitar department at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s newly created VSO School of Music, where he shares his passion for music with the next generation of guitar enthusiasts and tomorrow’s guitar heroes. duorendezvous.com

The concert will be opened by Vernon pianist Alex MacArthur. Alex began his music studies at the age of eight with Lucy Feldman in Vernon, completing his ARCT in 2003. After receiving his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Victoria in 2008, he studied for two years at le Conservatoire de Musique de Montreal. He has been teaching piano on and off for the past 10 years and recently joined the faculty at the Vernon Community Music School. In addition to performing and teaching, Alex is also an accomplished accompanist for local musicians and students.

***  Please note: NOCCA volunteers will be on hand at this concert for you to renew your subscription for the 2017/18 NOCCA season of concerts  ***

Concert Program:

J. S. Bach  (1685-1750) Suite in E Minor, BWV 1034
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) Suite Populaire Espagnole
Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) Introduction & Tarentelle
Intermission
Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) Luiza
Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Histoire du Tango
Seasons of Buenos Aires
Vittorio Monti (1868-1922) Csárdás

SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
Adults – $40  Under 18 – $20
Students on the 8to12 program – $5

Purchase tickets at:

TICKET SELLER
Phone: (250) 549-SHOW (7469)
E-mail: boxoffice@ticketseller.ca

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Visit The Performing Arts Centre Foyer
3800-34th Street, Vernon, BC.

Wolak-Donnelly Duo

Wolak-Donnelly Duo – Sunday March 20, 2016

Wolak-Donnelly Duo

Wolak-Donnelly Duo – Piano & Clarinet
Sunday March 20, 2016 7:30 pm
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Armed with a clarinet, a piano and a mischievous sense of humour, Polish born Kornel Wolak and Canadian Chris Donnelly, delightfully weave jazz into the classics. Playing favourites from Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, to Oscar Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom, Kornel and Chris captivate audiences with their virtuosity and sense of fun. The young men obviously love music and performing – both as exceptional soloists and as a beautifully harmonized duo. Their talent is not limited to the stage. They frequently work with schools and communities, offering educational performances and workshops.

In September 2013 they released a CD “Common Ground”, which is available for download from iTunes.


Concert Program:

George Gershwin (1898 – 1937) Rhapsody in Blue
Porgy and Bess Medley
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 – for clarinet solo
Chris Donnelly (1983 – ) Henry’s Song and Dance
W. A. Mozart (1756 –1791) Adagio from Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622
Zequinha de Abreu (1880 – 1935) Tico-Tico no Fubá
Intermission
Nicolò Paganini (1782 – 1840) Moto Perpetuo
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Allegro from Violin Sonata No. 3 – for clarinet solo
Oscar Peterson (1925 – 2007) Hymn to Freedom
Gioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868) Introduction, Theme and Variation

SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
Adults – $35  Under 18 – $17.50
Students on the eyeGo program – $5

Purchase tickets at:

TICKET SELLER
Phone: (250) 549-SHOW (7469)
E-mail: boxoffice@ticketseller.ca

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Visit The Performing Arts Centre Foyer
3800-34th Street, Vernon
All concerts are held in the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre.

Reside Dawson Duo

RESIDE DAWSON DUO – Friday November 22nd, 2013

Reside Dawson Duo
RESIDE DAWSON DUO – Piano & Flute
7:30 pm Friday November 22, 2013

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CHRISTIE RESIDE, classically trained in Eastern Canada, is now principal flutist with the Vancouver Symphony. TERENCE DAWSON, also from the East, is a concerto soloist with the VSO and National Arts Centre Orchestra. Both are chamber musicians, award winning soloists and popular teachers. As a duo, they have remarkable onstage rapport and offer programs that are delightfully sensitive and elegantly polished. They decided to join forces when they recognized their shared interest in chamber music and mutual desire to expand the number of  selections  offered  in a traditional piano/flute recital. Reviewers frequently use descriptions like “dazzling,” and “stunning”. www.residedawsonduo.com

Concert Program:

Loraine Desmarais
(b.1956)
Jazz Sonata
Theme and variations
Moderato
Rondo
Johannes Brahms
(1833-1897)
Fantasien Op. 116
Cappriccio in d minor
Intermezzo in a minor
Cappriccio in g minor
Sigfrid Karg-Elert
(1877-1933)
Sonata in B Flat Major Op. 121
Allegro amabile
Adagissimo
Sehr geschwind und leichthin
– Intermission –
Johann Sebastien Bach
(1685-1750)
Sonata in C Major BWV 1033
Andante: Presto
Adagio
Minuets I and II
Jaques Ibert
(1890-1962)
Jeux
Anime
Tendre
Sigfrid Karg-Elert
(1877-1933)
Sonata Apassionata for Solo Flute
Andre Jolivet
(1905-1974)
Chant de Linos

The price of a single ticket for this concert can be applied towards the cost of a full season’s subscription. Please visit the ticket booth in The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre foyer for more information.