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Yesterday afternoon, we were thrilled to welcome the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי and soprano Hila Baggio to our stage at the Playhouse. Their program 'Two Clowns. Pierrot Meets Petrushka' was brilliantly arranged and we were captivated throughout. Thank you to these incredible artists for a wonderful afternoon of music. Bravo! 👏![]()
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📷: Tianze Peng
On Saturday evening we were thrilled to welcome Barbara Hannigan and Bertrand Chamayou in their Vancouver debuts. They thrilled and astonished us in equal measure with their extraordinary musicianship in a program that featured works by Messiaen, Scriabin and Zorn. We will never forget their rendition of Jumalattaret, it was spellbinding and otherworldly. If you were lucky enough to have been in the audience, you'll know exactly what we mean. Thank you, Barbara and Bertrand, for an unforgettable recital!👏![]()
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📷: Tianze Peng
We're looking forward to welcoming the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי and soprano Hila Baggio to our stage at the Playhouse tomorrow. This will be the third stop on the Canadian leg of their North American tour. Don't miss this semi-staged production of Arnold Schoenberg's groundbreaking expressionist cabaret Pierrot Lunaire with Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Ravel’s La Valse completing the exploration of early 20th century masterworks. Hope to see you there! ![]()
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📷: Yael Ilan![]()
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Notice of the Vancouver Recital Society’s AGM for the year ended August 31, 2022
Posted onThe Board of Directors of the Vancouver Recital Society hereby gives notice that the Annual General meeting of the Society will be held online, via ZOOM (details below) on the 16th day of February, 2023 at 5pm for the following … Continue reading
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Program Notes: Jean Rondeau
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