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October 2018
the pro series 2018-2019, Eve Egoyan, piano
Eve Egoyan The programme features works, by Maria de Alvear - De puro amor/Out of Pure Love and En amor duro/In Difficult Love. Much lauded Toronto pianist Eve Egoyan - she is one of CBC's top 25 Canadian pianists of all time - focuses primarily on works of the past century. Ten of her 11 recordings feature works by living composers, along with the music of Eric Satie. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12.00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00…
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the pro series: Ethan Ardelli Quartet
Luis Deniz, alto saxophone Chris Donnelly, piano Devon Henderson, bass Ethan Ardelli, drums This exclusive pro series subscriber event features original works by Ardelli, from his new album, “Island of Form”. Toronto-based Ethan Ardelli, who has performed with award-winning bands in the past, leads this newly-gathered configuration of exceptional musicians on a cross Canada CD release tour. Admission to the Ethan Ardelli concert at the Music Studio is free to BU Music Students and pro series subscribers only, as seating…
Find out more »the pro series 2018-2019 Amy Hillis, violin, Katherine Dowling, piano
Amy Hillis The programme includes works by Canadian composers — R. Murray Schafer and Nicole Lizée, among others. The winner of the 2018 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, Saskatchewan-native Amy Hillis returns to Brandon University with collaborative pianist Katherine Dowling, making a stop while on their national tour. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni
Find out more »December 2018
the pro series 2018-2019 Canzona Baroque Choir, Pacific Baroque Orchestra
The all-Bach programme includes the Christmas Oratorio, Cantata No. 1, BWV 248/1. Two distinguished early-music ensembles – Vancouver-based Pacific Baroque Orchestra with conductor Alexander Weimann and Winnipeg’s Canzona under the direction of Kathleen Allan - join forces to celebrate the Holiday Season. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni
Find out more »January 2019
the pro series, Elissa Lee, Sharon Wei, Trey Lee, Angela Park
Ensemble Made in Canada Trey Lee The programme is comprised of commissioned works by 14 Canadian composers, from all parts of the country. This quartet, named Ensemble Made in Canada, is presenting its biggest venture to date – The Mosaïque Project – across the country. During this concert, audience members will be invited to draw what they hear. All the drawings will be compiled and displayed online. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00…
Find out more »February 2019
the pro series, The Faculty Concert
The spotlight shines on the School of Music's very own instructors in this annual favourite. These consummate musicians continue to hone their own outstanding skills while imparting their experience and knowledge. This evening’s programme will encompass a range of musical periods and genres. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni
Find out more »the pro series, Yuri Hooker, ‘cello, Michelle Mourre, piano
The programme includes Beethoven's ‘Cello Sonata in A Major, Op. 69. School of Music alumni and spouses Yuri Hooker and Michelle Mourre are active in Winnipeg’s music community. Yuri is the principal ‘cellist of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and is also an avid chamber musician, while Michelle is an award-winning orchestral conductor and collaborative pianist. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni
Find out more »March 2019
the pro series, Jeremy Dutcher, voice and piano
Jeremy Dutcher The programme will include tracks from Dutcher’s groundbreaking recording entitled Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa. A trained operatic tenor, Toronto-based Jeremy Dutcher’s creative approach to writing morphs from classical to jazz, through contemporary and traditional elements. Recently, his compositional efforts focus on the music of his Wolastoq First Nation culture. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni Smudging will have taken place in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Find out more »the pro series, New Music Festival
Intercultural: As If The ideas generated by the words “as if…” are the springboard for this year’s festival collaborations. Student ensembles, faculty members and guests explore the many facets of childhood memories, collective experiences and play through music, dance and art. Megumi Masaki Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 pm Megumi Masaki, festival director Dr. Ken Steen, composer Gene Gort, visual-media artist The programme includes the world premiere of As If for piano, poetry, choreography, live visuals and live electronics. Wednesday, March 20,…
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2019 New Music Festival. Brandon University New Music Ensemble; Megumi Masaki, Director; Trumpet Ensemble; Ed Bach, Director; Low Brass Ensemble; Aaron Wilson, Director. No admission charge
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