Tag: Beethoven

  • Supernatural Concert from Two Talented Pianists!

    Supernatural Concert from Two Talented Pianists!

    Review by Jim Leonard The concert began with 17 yr. old Noah Wessels – a student at Vernon Christian School. He began the concert with 3 Chopin pieces; the most dazzling being the “Revolutionary” Etude by Chopin. The piece has a difficult passage for the left hand that surges up and down the keyboard while…

  • Charles Richard-Hamelin – Saturday February 29, 2020

    Charles Richard-Hamelin – Saturday February 29, 2020

    Charles Richard-Hamelin Saturday February 29, 2020 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS Charles Richard-Hamelin – Impressively credentialed, award winning Quebec-born pianist returns to Vernon, bringing the sheer beauty of his playing; mesmerizing audiences with passion, sensitivity and dynamic performances. “Playing of this insight and maturity is rare. The pianist always displays sterling technique and agility.” Geoffrey Newman.…

  • Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio – Sunday December 1, 2019

    Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio – Sunday December 1, 2019

    Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio Sunday December 1, 2019 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS Sords-Severn-Duvall Trio – American violinist Andrew Sords, Australian cellist Luke Severn, and Canadian pianist Cheryl Duvall present ‘An Evening Celebrating Beethoven’ in honour of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. They will be performing Beethoven’s Archduke trio, as well as works by Brahms, Ravel, and…

  • Ian Parker, piano – Saturday October 29, 2016

    Ian Parker, piano – Saturday October 29, 2016

    Ian Parker Saturday October 29, 2016 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS Magnetic, easy-going and delightfully articulate, Canadian pianist Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. Born in Vancouver to a family of pianists, Ian Parker began his piano studies at age three with his father, Edward Parker. He holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The…

  • Borealis String Quartet – Thursday September 24, 2015

    Borealis String Quartet – Thursday September 24, 2015

    Borealis String Quartet Thursday September 24, 2015 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation, Borealis String Quartet has received international critical acclaim as an ensemble praised for its fiery performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretation. Founded in Vancouver in the fall of 2000, Borealis String…

  • Concert Review: Parker Inspires & Connects With Audience

    Concert Review: Parker Inspires & Connects With Audience

    by  Christine Pilgrim – Vernon Morning Star Published: Februray 5, 2014 The stage lit up (if somewhat late on cue) with concert pianist Ian Parker’s ebullient entrance and immediate connection with a virtually full house — despite competition from the NFL Super Bowl — at the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s only matinée in its…

  • IAN PARKER, PIANO – Sunday February 2nd, 2014

    IAN PARKER, PIANO – Sunday February 2nd, 2014

    IAN PARKER – PIANO Matinee Performance Sunday February 2, 2014 at 2 pm BUY TICKETS Back by popular request! Magnetic, easy-going and delightfully articulate, Canadian pianist Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. An enthusiastic recitalist, Ian has performed across the United States, Western Europe, Israel, and throughout Canada on tours with Debut Atlantic and…

  • GRYPHON PIANO TRIO – Saturday October 26th, 2013

    GRYPHON PIANO TRIO – Saturday October 26th, 2013

    GRYPHON PIANO TRIO Saturday October 26, 2013 7:30 pm BUY TICKETS Canada’s GRYPHON TRIO, one of the world’s truly great piano trios, is the opening concert of the North Okanagan Community Concert Association’s (NOCCA) 60th Anniversary season. The trio’s repertoire spans the globe, encompassing music from classical to contemporary, and they are winners of the 2013…