Lorne Watson Recital Hall
October 2024
Brandon Chamber Players Concert: On the Brink of Peace
CONCERT STARTS at 7:00 p.m., with a pre-concert talk scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Jazz pianist and composer Witness Matlou presents a suite of original music informed by his upbringing in South Africa’s townships. These areas on the periphery of a town or city have historically been used to uphold racially segregated living arrangements. There, outside of Johannesburg, Witness was surrounded by the sounds of Marabi, Mbaqanga, and gospel music. Protests songs echoed into South Africa's political transition period into the…
Find out more »pro series: Carlo Muscat, saxophone
Recognised as one of the most promising voices on the European jazz scene, Carlo Muscat's reputation as a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader has flourished through collaborations with numerous outstanding European musicians including Tony Tixier, Philippe Maniez, Mátyás Szandai, Mauro Gargano and Sandro Zerafa. His sixth album, Hymns, received critical acclaim, with a four-star rating from Downbeat Magazine and a spot on their list of Best Albums of 2023. This acknowledgement signaled his development as an artist and his emerging role in contemporary…
Find out more »November 2024
pro series: Teri Parker, jazz piano
Details to follow.
Find out more »Canada Music Week, Masterclass @ 3 p.m. and Evening Concert @ 7 p.m.
Please apply by November 10, 2024 at this link: https://forms.gle/4TB9TvJxjuUQstuG6 Master Class Participation Limits: 6 Junior Students 4 Intermediate Students 3 Senior Students (First come, first-served basis) Open to all Manitoba students, regardless of age or instrument. Only works by Canadian composers, preferably from Manitoba, will be accepted. Memorization is encouraged but not required. For more information please call 204-573-2423. Masterclass at 3:00 p.m. with Adjudicator, Dr. Daniel Tselyakov, piano in Classroom 1-26, BU School of Music Concert at 7:00 p.m.,…
Find out more »pro series: E-Gre 2024 Winner, Justin Saulnier, violin
More details available at: https://www.e-gre.ca/tour
Find out more »Echoes of the Solstice with Proximus5
Dan Rochegood, countertenor Scott Reimer, baritone and countertenor James Magnus-Johnston, tenor Paul Bruch-Wiens, baritone Jereme Wall, bass Brandon University Pro Series is thrilled to host Winnipeg's premier male a cappella quintet, Proximus 5, on their Holiday Tour. Renowned for their spine-tingling harmonies and exquisite vocal arrangements, these seasoned singers promise an unforgettable evening. The program will feature a festive mix of traditional carols and contemporary holiday compositions, all beautifully arranged to highlight the ensemble's dynamic vocal prowess. Proximus will be…
Find out more »December 2024
Piano Ensemble Class Concert
Please join us for our Piano Ensemble Class Concert under the director of Prof. Alexander Tselyakov. No Admission Charge. Everyone is welcome!
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