Summer Solstice Music Festival

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Edmonton’s first Chamber Music Summer Festival reaches its 10^th Birthday this year. Set aside the dates for a series of inspiring and fun events. If you have never sampled the energy of this festival maybe this is the year to give it a try.

Krzysztof Jablonski will open the Festival with a solo piano recital on June 21. Other events include the young, vibrant and polished Attacca Quartet; a piano master class; Canadian compositions; a relaxed evening at Yellowhead Brewery, and a daytime concert at Ledcor Theatre at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

Day and night you will be able to enjoy five wonderful days of chamber music.

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Artistes de l'évènement

Edmonton Chamber Music Societyis pleased to announce its10th Summer Solstice Music Festival,coinciding with Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation!Be enchanted by the American Attacca Quartet, Polish-Canadianpianist Krzysztof Jablonski, and Canadian artists Timothy Chooi,Robert Uchida, Brian Yoon, Laurent Grillet-Kim, and Patricia Tao.Celebrate Canada and hear great works by Canadian composersthroughout the Festival.KRZYSZTOF JABLONSKI, PIANOWednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Convocation HallPRE-CONCERT: YOUNG ARTISTS, 6:45 p.m., Convocation HallPolish-Canadian pianist Krzysztof Jablonski opens the Festivalwith dazzling piano masterpieces.ProgramDebussy, Children’s CornerRavel, Jeux D’eau, Gaspard de la NuitMussorgsky, Pictures at an ExhibitionSponsored by Canadian Music Competition CentralAlberta CommitteeATTACCA QUARTETThursday, June 22, 2017, 8:00 p.m., Yellowhead BreweryEnjoy food and drinks while the Attacca Quartet displays itsenergy and versatility with a playlist that extends from Haydn toJohn Adams.ATTACCA QUARTETFriday, June 23, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Convocation HallHear a more serious side of the Attacca Quartet in this program ofmasterworks by Mendelssohn and Beethoven, as well as a compositionby Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy.ProgramKelly-Marie Murphy, Dark EnergyMendelssohn, String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, op. 13Beethoven, String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, op. 131STRINGS ONLYSaturday, June 24, 2017, 12 noonArt Gallery of AlbertaAdmission by donationEnjoy an hour of mid-day music in this intimate Ledcor Theatreconcert featuring string solos, duos, and trios, including worksby a number of leading Canadian composers. The sensationalyoung violinist Timothy Chooi will join Laurent Grillet-Kim,principal violist of the Calgary Philharmonic, and Brian Yoon,new assistant principal cellist of the ESO.ProgramBeethoven, Duo for Viola and Cello in E-flat Major, “Eyeglass”Vincent Ho, Stigmata, for solo celloKa Nin Chan, Soulmate, for solo violinSerge Arcuri, Soliloque I, for solo violinDohnányi, Serenade for String Trio, op. 10SUMMER PASSIONSunday, June 25, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., Convocation HallPRE-CONCERT: YOUNG ARTISTS, 6:45 p.m., Convocation HallAs in past years, our final Summer Passion concert featuresgreat works of the chamber music repertoire.ProgramVitali, Chaconne for Violin and PianoAlexina Louie, Bringing the Tiger Down from the Mountain IIGrieg, Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano in C Minor, op. 45Schumann, Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44Robert Uchida, violin; Timothy Chooi, violin;Laurent Grillet-Kim, viola; Brian Yoon, cello; Patricia Tao, pianoAROUND TOWN: FREE FESTIVAL EVENTSCheck the ECMS website (edmontonchambermusic.org) andour Facebook page in June for dates and locations of freechamber music events, including a piano masterclass withKrzysztof Jablonski and outreach performances at CBC’sCentre Stage, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, andother venues.For information on concert programs, festival masterclasses and outreach performances, please visit:www.edmontonchambermusic.org

Summer Solstice Music Festival

Date/Heure
Wednesday, 21 June 2017 - Sunday, 25 June 2017
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Lieu
Convocation Hall
Box 60154 U of A Postal Outlet
Edmonton, AB
Canada, T6G 2S5

Prix
$15 - $90

Numéro de téléphone
780-433–4532

Site Web
http://edmontonchambermusic.org/solstice_about.php

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