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March 2020
Pro Series: Corey Hamm, piano
The programme consists of Frederic Rzewski's theme and 36 variations entitled The People United Will Never Be Defeated! Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors, Students & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at 204-727-9631 or 204-727-7438.
Find out more »Pro Series Concert: Corey Hamm, piano
The programme includes Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84, Dutilleux's Piano Sonate, and Kapustin's Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 54. A professor of piano at UBC and a champion of new music, Hamm has commissioned, premiered and recorded more than 200 compositions, including works for solo piano and concerti for piano and orchestra. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Students, Senior & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at…
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The programme includes Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84, Dutilleux's Piano Sonate, and Kapustin's Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 54. A professor of piano at UBC and a champion of new music, Hamm has commissioned, premiered and recorded more than 200 compositions, including works for solo piano and concerti for piano and orchestra. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Students, Senior & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at…
Find out more »November 2020
E-Gre 2020 Competition Winner, Brittany Rae, soprano (live-streamed)
Brittany Rae E-Gré National Music Competition winner Brittany Rae and accompanist Jesse Plessis will conclude their Winner’s Tour with a live-streamed performance on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. CDT, will be streamed on the Brandon University (BU) School of Music Facebook and YouTube pages. In September Rae won the 43rd E-Gré Competition, which featured singers this year. Raised in Calgary and based in Montreal, Rae is a soprano who has a Graduate Artist Diploma from McGill…
Find out more »February 2021
BU Indigenous New Music Festival/Pro Series — Jessica McMann (livestream)
Jessica McMann is a Cree musician, dancer and choreographer from Cowessess, Sask. McMann's recent compositions explore Indigenous identity and history.
Find out more »Electronic music show at BU inspired by pandemic constraints
Sarah Belle Reid A new show live-streamed through Brandon University’s School of Music next week is drawing inspiration from the ongoing pandemic — and especially the digital tools that all of us are relying on to overcome physical isolation. “Well of course, all of our concerts are live-streamed these days — that’s the only way for anyone to safely see and enjoy the performances during a pandemic,” said Aaron Wilson, a BU Associate Professor of Low Brass who will be…
Find out more »March 2021
Pro Series Concert – Daniel Tselyakov, Piano
An acclaimed Brandon University music alumnus will return virtually to give a piano performance as part of the BU School of Music’s pro series. Daniel Tselyakov will give an extended performance that includes pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Scriabin and more. It will be streamed live on the School of Music’s Facebook and YouTube pages. “This is a special concert as it is a bit of a homecoming for Daniel,” said BU Dean of Music Greg Gatien. “We are so proud…
Find out more »April 2021
Pro Series Concert, “In memory . . . “
Brandon University pro series streaming concert draws on loss and memories The Brandon University School of Music’s latest pro series streaming concert will feature original compositions by BU alumni Chris Byman and Kenley Kristofferson. The full program encompasses a beautiful set of works in concert by performance artists from the School of Music, including Catherine Wood on clarinet, Victoria Sparks on marimba, and Leanne Zacharias on ‘cello. Byman, BU alumnus, has written a work in memory of Cole Ediger, who…
Find out more »Pro Series featuring Nancy Hennen, flute
Brandon University flutist Nancy Hennen will perform with various other BU music instructors in a pro series concert that pairs her flute with instruments from voice to violin. The concert is set for Tuesday, April 20 and will be streamed to the BU School of Music’s Facebook page and their YouTube page. This will be the final concert in this year’s pro series, which successfully pivoted to streaming as a way to continue connecting with audiences through the pandemic. The…
Find out more »November 2021
Pro Series: E-Gré winner Julien Siino
Cellist Julien Siino, winner of the 2021 E-Gré National Music Competition, will be joined by collaborative pianist Edward Liddall as they conclude their Winner’s Tour with a live-streamed performance on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
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