One of the most compelling pianists on the international scene, Federico Colli, will perform on our stage at the Playhouse this Sunday, April 28. He'll play a fascinating program of Ligeti, Prokofiev, Couperin and Ravel. Described by Gramophone as “one of the more original thinkers of his generation”, this is an artist you must hear! Ticket info: tinyurl.com/23e4zmm5... See MoreSee Less
Happy Wednesday! In this week's e-news, Leila explains why she's particularly excited about Federico Colli's recital at the Playhouse this Sunday. Plus, we share details about our first collaboration with the Don Wright Faculty of Music - Western University. The Vancouver Recital Society Visiting Artist Series at Western kicked off with a wonderful performance by mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska and pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin: tinyurl.com/mr3cew8k 📷: Michael Kim ... See MoreSee Less
We're still walking on air after violinist Daniel Lozakovich's stunning Canadian recital debut at the Playhouse yesterday. He was brilliantly partnered by VRS audience favourite, pianist Behzod Abduraimov. The duo's dynamite program featured Beethoven's monumental “Kreutzer” Sonata, Franck’s Sonata in A major, and Schumann's Violin Sonata No. 1. There were two encores: 'Autumn Leaves' (Arr. Jérôme Ducros) and Brahms' Scherzo from the F.A.E. Sonata. It was a riveting afternoon of music. Thank you, Daniel and Behzod, please come back again soon! 👏📷: Tianze Peng ... See MoreSee Less