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Concert 4: PAUL LEWIS

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Wrapping up his four-concert musical journey into the works of Haydn, Brahms and Beethoven, Paul Lewis continues to reveal his deep understanding of, and sensitivity to, the music of these three Austro-German masters. The first of his four concerts in our 2017-18 Season set a high bar indeed, underlining the humour in Haydn and the tenderness in Brahms; Beethoven’s rarely heard Bagatelles made a great link between the two opposites. Experience the magic of Paul Lewis as he draws you into the very heart of the music.

CONCERT 4: Sunday March 3 2019 at 3pm

HAYDN: Sonata in E minor, Hob. XVI:34
BRAHMS: 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117
BEETHOVEN: Diabelli Variations, Op. 120

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CONCERT 3: PAUL LEWIS

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Wrapping up his four-concert musical journey into the works of Haydn, Brahms and Beethoven, Paul Lewis continues to reveal his deep understanding of, and sensitivity to, the music of these three Austro-German masters. The first of his four concerts in our 2017-18 Season set a high bar indeed, underlining the humour in Haydn and the tenderness in Brahms; Beethoven’s rarely heard Bagatelles made a great link between the two opposites. Experience the magic of Paul Lewis as he draws you into the very heart of the music.

CONCERT 3: Sunday December 9 2018 at 3pm

BRAHMS: 7 Fantasies Op. 116
HAYDN: Sonata in C minor, Hob. XVI:20
BEETHOVEN: 7 Bagatelles, Op. 33
HAYDN: Sonata in E at major, Hob. XVI:52

VRS Subscribers enjoy priority access and big savings on tickets. Our 2-concert packages offer the best value, with discounts of up to 25% over single tickets!

2-concert packages:

By May 18 – Save up to 25%             After May 18 – Save up to 20%
A       $112                                                               $120
B       $75                                                                 $80
C       $38                                                                 $40

Subscriber add-on tickets* (per concert):

By May 18 – Save 20%                      After May 18 – Save 15%
A       $60                                                                 $64
B       $40                                                                 $42
C       $20                                                                 $21

Concert sponsor: Elaine Adair

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IGOR LEVIT

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Igor Levit was recently announced as the winner of the prestigious quadrennial Gilmore Artist Award, and snagged Gramophone’s Recording of the Year 2016. He returns to the VRS stage after a sold-out Canadian debut in 2016. His riveting performances leave audiences wanting more and critics scrambling for superlatives.

“He hit the first note and the sheer depth and resonant sovereignty of his tone engulfed a monumental space.” — The LA Times

This program, curated by Igor Levit, explores the interrelationship between composer and arranger.

J.S. BACH: Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004 arr. Brahms
BUSONI: Fantasia after J.S. Bach KiV 253
SCHUMANN: Ghost Variations WoO 24
WAGNER: Parsifal: Solemn March to the Holy Grail arr. Liszt
LISZT: Fantasy and Fugue on the chorale, “Ad nos ad salutarem undam” arr. Busoni

In Association With:

 

The Chan Endowment Fund
at the University of British Columbia

 

TETZLAFF-TETZLAFF-VOGT TRIO

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Three of the most prominent performers in classical music — violinist Christian Tetzlaff, cellist Tanja Tetzlaff, and pianist Lars Vogt — embark on their first trio tour of North America in three years. Their touchdown in Vancouver on their first tour was so successful that we jumped at the opportunity to hear them again. Meanwhile, their recording of the Brahms Piano Trios was nominated for a Grammy Award.

“It was sophisticated music making, joyously conveyed and received in kind, a rare and memorable evening.” — The Whole Note

MOZART: Trio No. 1 in B- at Major, K. 502
SHOSTAKOVICH: Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
SCHUMANN: Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63

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Concert Sponsor: Richard and Lynda Spratley

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ZOLTÁN FEJÉRVÁRI

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Winner of the 2017 Concours Musical International de Montréal piano edition, and a recipient of a Borletti- Buitoni Trust Fellowship, Hungarian pianist Zoltán Fejérvári has appeared in recitals throughout Europe and the US. Zoltán made a big impression when he performed on this series two seasons ago with cellist István Várdai. We’re very excited to welcome him back to Vancouver!

SCHUMANN: Waldszenen, Op. 82
JANÁČEK: In the Mists
BARTÓK: Out of Doors
SCHUMANN: Fantasy in C major, Op. 17

“Fejérvári performed the piece with sweep and discernment and made the concerto’s bird-like song and nocturnal atmosphere tremendously affecting” — International Piano Magazine

Series sponsor: The Estate of Edwina and Paul Heller

Concert Sponsor: Anonymous

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CASTALIAN STRING QUARTET

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The Castalian String Quartet is rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene. In 2018, the Quartet received the prestigious inaugural Merito String Quartet Award & Valentin Erben Prize, and won a pretigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship Award. Previous awards include 3rd Prize at the 2016 Banff International String Quartet Competition and 1st Prize at the 2015 Lyon Chamber Music Competition. The Quartet was selected for respresentation by YCAT (Young Classical Artists Trust) in 2016.

HAYDN: String Quartet in D, Op. 76, No. 5
FAURÉ: String Quartet in E minor, Op. 121
SCHUMANN: String Quartet No.1 in A minor, Op. 41, No. 1

 

“The Castalian Quartet makes the simplest things we hear into the most important things we could ever want to hear.” — The Calgary Herald

 

The Castalian String Quartet replaces the previously scheduled Zorá String Quartet

 

Series sponsor: The Estate of Edwina and Paul Heller

Concert Sponsor: The Board of Directors of the Vancouver Recital Society

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JERUSALEM QUARTET with PINCHAS ZUKERMAN

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3 great string sextets plus 6 incredible musicians equals a wondrous afternoon of music and music making. A rare treat for Vancouver music lovers!

Since its Canadian debut performance for the VRS in 2001, the Jerusalem Quartet has returned to our stage many times. The quartet is regarded as one of the foremost ensembles in the world today.

Pinchas Zukerman is equally respected as a violinist, violist, conductor, pedagogue, and chamber musician. Devoted to the next generation of musicians, he has inspired younger artists with his imagination and passion.

“He generated a warm, liquid sound that effortlessly lled the hall” — The New York Times

Amanda Forsyth was principal cellist of the NAC Orchestra, which she left in 2015 to pursue her solo and chamber music career. She is a member of the Zukerman Trio with her husband Pinchas, and pianist Angela Cheng.

STRAUSS: String Sextet from “Capriccio”
SCHOENBERG: String Sextet “Verklärte Nacht”
TCHAIKOVSKY: String Sextet “Souvenir de Florence”, Op. 70

VRS Subscribers enjoy priority access and save up to 20% on single tickets.

By May 18 – Save up to 20%              After May 18 – Save up to 15%

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The Chan Endowment Fund
at the University of British Columbia

 

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ANDREA LUCCHESINI

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Trained under the guidance of the great Italian pianist Maria Tipo, Andrea Lucchesini garnered international attention at a young age when he won the Dino Ciani International Competition at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Around that time, he made his debut on our series at the Vancouver Playhouse. He enjoyed a close collaboration with renowned Italian composer Luciano Berio and has recorded all his works for piano. Andrea is currently Artistic Director at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole where he teaches when he’s not performing.

“With a refined touch and a beguiling sense of Schubertian style, the Italian pianist Andrea Lucchesini conveys to captivating effect the sublime invention and intimacy of the impromptus.” — The Telegraph

SCARLATTI: 5 Sonatas
BERIO: 6 Encores
SCHUBERT: Sonata in B at major, D. 960

Learn more about the program at our pre-concert talk in the Chan Centre’s Royal Bank Cinema at 2.15pm.

In Association With:

 

The Chan Endowment Fund
at the University of British Columbia

Concert 2: Paul Lewis

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POP OUT PERFORMANCE

Take an exciting musical journey into the works of Haydn, Brahms and Beethoven with Paul Lewis at the helm. Paul is known for immersing himself in epic multi-year musical projects, which have included his vast study of Beethoven’s complete sonatas and piano concertos and Schubert’s final piano works. His latest odyssey delves into Haydn’s piano sonatas and the piano compositions of Johannes Brahms, bridged by Beethoven’s three sets of Bagatelles before culminating with the Diabelli Variations, described as Beethoven’s greatest work for the piano. Paul’s project comprises four concerts spread over two seasons; the first two concerts take place in the 2017-18 Season, the final two in our 2018-19 Season.

BEETHOVEN: 11 Bagatelles Op. 119
HAYDN: Sonata in E flat, Hob. XVI:49
HAYDN: Sonata in B minor, Hob. XVI:32
BRAHMS: 4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119

“His account (of Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1) has clarity, muscle and steely pride, but also intimacy, vulnerability and volatility: the combination is magnetic” — The Guardian

VRS Subscribers enjoy priority access and big savings on tickets. Our 2-concert packages offer the best value, with discounts of up to 25% over single tickets!

2-concert packages:

By May 19 – Save up to 25%           After May 19 – Save up to 20%
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C       $38                                                                 $40

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Concert sponsor: Elaine Adair

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Additional Support:

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province
of British Columbia

 

Yuja Wang – CANCELLED

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YUJA WANG – CANCELLED

“I have been working hard to find a date in the next few months to play my postponed recitals in Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Costa Mesa but I’m sorry to tell my fans that it is simply impossible. I have been given strict instructions by my doctors that I’m trying very hard to follow to ensure that I remain healthy. I thank you all for your support and kindness and I am already working on returning to you all with a recital programme as soon as I am able.” — Yuja Wang

Dear Yuja fans:

Unfortunately, the above statement from Yuja Wang confirms what we have been trying to avoid: her Vancouver concert is cancelled. This news is as disappointing to us as it is to you. You have been patient with us while we worked very hard over the past month — along with our colleagues in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Orange County who were also affected by the fact that Yuja was indisposed — to find a new date for her concert in the not-too-distant future. We were optimistic that we’d be able to reschedule her concert for September, however the statement indicates that it’s not going to happen anytime soon.

Accordingly, the Vancouver Recital Society and the Chan Centre will be issuing a full refund on the price of your ticket/s to the credit card used at the time of purchase.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support. The VRS has a proud history in this city and beyond, providing music lovers with superb concerts for over 39 years. Our track record for presenting outstanding artists has made us one of the most respected concert series on the continent. We’re deeply disappointed that we’ve been forced to cancel this concert. Thankfully, cancellations of this nature don’t occur very often, but when they do happen they come at a very real cost to us. Our patrons mean a great deal to this organization… we simply couldn’t do this without you!

Now, we look to the future and keep our fingers crossed for the day Yuja Wang returns to Vancouver.

Most sincerely,

Leila Getz, C.M., O.B.C., DFA
Founder & Artistic Director

 

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We acknowledge the financial support of the Province
of British Columbia

 

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