Brandon, Manitoba – The 47th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition 2024 in Strings: Violin, Viola and Cello, taking place at Brandon University School of Music from May 10-12, 2024, announces that the five selected final string players are: Danielle Greene (violin, NL), Juliana Moroz (cello, MB), Astrid Nakamura (violin, ON), Justin Saulnier (violin, ON) and Tiffany Yeung (violin, ON). Commonly known as the E-Gré, this annual event focuses on the exceptional performance of contemporary music by Canada’s top emerging artists. Created in 1976 as a tribute to composer, pianist, and violinist S. C. Eckhardt- Gramatté, the competition highlights Canadian music and…
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This section is an advertising supplement. To announce here, contact [email protected]. SONIX AND OTHER TONIX Jan Järvlepp, composer Trio Casals; Benda Quartet; Nishikawa Ensemble; Chelsea Meynig, flute; Antonello DiMatteo, clarinet; Lumír Kavík, double bass Navona Records NV6603 Release: March 15, 2024 SONIX AND OTHER TONIX is a collection of innovative chamber works from composer Jan Järvlepp. It combines elements from his most popular chamber and orchestral works, Pierrot Solaire and Garbage Concerto, respectively. Spanning a diverse range of topics and influences, SONIX AND OTHER TONIX exemplifies the iconoclastic creativity for which Järvlepp is known. Black Sea, Orange Tree Leah Plave,…
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