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Timothy Chooi, violin and Arthur Rowe, piano Internationally acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi joins our wonderful artistic director and pianist Arthur Rowe for this season opening concert. Mr. Chooi has captivated audiences worldwide with his virtuosic and finely nuanced performances. He is highly sought after for his passionate renditions and extensive repertoire, as well as his exceptional ability to connect with a global audience, amassing a media following of millions of viewers.
Chen Gang: Sunshine on Tashkurgan
Esmé Quartet Praised for their warm sound and powerful stage presence, the Esmé Quartet was formed in 2016 at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne, Germany by four musicians who had been friends since their youth. They shared common interests and passions in music, the arts, and life. The Esmé Quartet brings together four brilliant and distinct musical personalities to form a cohesive, close-knit group that is passionately dedicated to the string quartet repertoire.
Kui Dong: Spring from Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter
Miró Quartet The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets, having been labeled by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” and noted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity.” For over twenty- five years the Quartet has performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike.
Haydn: Quartet in G major, Op. 77, No. 1 [Escher] Hob. III:81
Brett Polegato, baritone and Robert Kortgaard, piano One of today’s most sought-after lyric baritones on the international stage, Italian-Canadian Brett Polegato has earned the highest praise from audiences and critics for his artistic sensibility. The New York Times praised him for his “burnished, well-focused voice”, which he uses with “considerable intelligence and nuance”. Robert Kortgaard is one of Canada’s most respected chamber pianists and is a favorite collaborator of many of Canada’s finest instrumental soloists, vocalists, and chamber groups.
Schumann: “Frauenliebe und Leben”
Paul Merritt, organ We are excited to showcase four exceptional London musicians: Paul Merritt (organ) will be joined by Jennifer Short (oboe), Katerina Juraskova (cello), Richard Frank, (soprano & alto saxophones). They will perform an eclectic mix of music drawn from the Baroque era to the modern day, all involving the organ. The repertoire will include works by J.S. Bach, J.L. Krebs, G. Homilius, Mendelssohn, Josef Rheinberger, William Mathias, Paul Halley, and Denis Bédard.
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in A minor for Organ, BWV 543
Kevin Chen, piano At the age of five, this Canadian prodigy began his piano studies; by age eight Kevin Chen had been named one of CBC’s Top 30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30 and became the youngest person to earn The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Associate Diploma. Subsequent awards include: youngest-ever winner of the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition; first prize at the Concours de Genève; and first prize in the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Master Competition. As well as being an exceptional musician, Chen is an accomplished composer and has over 100 works to his name.
Chopin: 4 Mazurkas, Op. 41
Chicago Brass Quintet Technical brilliance plus showmanship makes the international award-winning Chicago Brass Quintet one of the world’s preeminent brass quintets. Versatility best describes this brass ensemble as they delight audiences with an oeuvre full of both classic staples and contemporary compositions. Showy without ever showing off, the Quintet celebrates the poetry of song via musical experiences that are rich in emotion, reflection, and melody.
Anthony DiLorenzo: Fire Dance
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