We’re delighted to welcome the acclaimed, Grammy-Award-winning Canadian singer back to our stage after an absence of 7 years. He and his long-time collaborator Julius Drake will perform a varied program of Schubert, Wolf’s Mörike-Lieder, selected Shakespeare settings, and the Vancouver premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s ‘Without Ceremony’, a new work co-commissioned by the VRS.
SCHUBERT | HUGO WOLF | MARK-ANTHONY TURNAGE | ‘SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE’ A GROUP OF SONGS FROM THOMAS MORLEY TO COLE PORTER
“A recitalist of rare versatility, a concert artist of the first rank, and an opera singer of distinction” — New York Times
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Peter Moore was only 12 years old when he won the BBC Young Musician Competition, becoming the youngest winner ever. At 18, he became Co-Principal Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra. Peter was scheduled to make his Canadian debut on our stage in November 2020, but COVID-19 scuppered those plans. We’re very happy that we could reschedule him with James Baillieu, a renowned chamber musician and collaborative pianist who is no stranger to the VRS, having performed with soprano Tara Erraught in 2018. Don’t miss this Canadian debut!
BEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2
SCHUBERT: Ständchen (Schwanengesang, D. 957)
JONGEN: Aria and Polonaise, Op. 128
ARTHUR PRYOR: Love’s Enchantment
FAURÉ: Après un rêve
FAURÉ: Les roses d’Ispahan
DUPARC: La vie antérieure
BIZET: Tarantelle
GERSHWIN: Medley
“Moore displayed an eloquence and nobility that one might have thought impossible except by the human voice” — BBC Music Magazine
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Augustin Hadelich is a very special and deeply communicative artist with a wide range of repertoire from Bach to Adès. In addition to being an in-demand performing artist, Augustin recently joined the faculty of the Yale School of Music. We are thrilled to welcome Musical America’s 2018 ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ back to our stage after an absence of 8 years.
J.S. BACH: Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR PERKINSON: Blue/s Forms
YSAŸE: Sonata No. 2, Op. 27 (“Obsession”)
J.S. BACH: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
“Hadelich is a singularly gifted, characterful musician who has a flair for bringing older music into the present tense.” — Alex Ross, The New Yorker
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Two string supremos join forces for a dream afternoon of music-making! Israeli Avi Avital, described by The New York Times as “nothing short of electric”, was the first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy Award. Montenegrin marvel Miloš Karadaglić has been called “the hottest guitarist in the world” (The Sunday Times). Both artists have appeared on our stage in previous seasons; if you were lucky enough to have been in the audience for their performances, you know that you are in for a treat!
J.S. BACH: Adagio from Concerto in D minor (after Marcello), BWV 974
PHILIP GLASS: The Poet Acts from The Hours
J.S. BACH: Capriccio from Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826
ISAAC ALBÉNIZ: Asturias for solo guitar
MANUEL De FALLA: Siete Canciones Populares Españolas
J.S. BACH: Prelude from English Suite No. 2 in A minor, BWV 807
PHILIP GLASS: Opening No. 1 from Glassworks
J.S. BACH: Fugue in C minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier 1, No. 2, BWV 847
PHILIP GLASS: Etude No. 9
GIOVANNI SOLLIMA: Prelude for mandolin solo
MATHIAS DUPLESSY: Sonata for Guitar and Mandolin (world premiere)
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Behzod Abduraimov will replace Alexander Malofeev, who was previously scheduled to perform on this date
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONCERT WILL BEGIN AT 7PM
There was only one pianist we’d consider when faced with finding a replacement for Alexander Malofeev… the ever-so-brilliant Behzod Abduraimov! Behzod first came to our attention when he won the the 2009 London International Piano Competition, where he wowed both the judges and the audience with his rendition of Prokofiev’s 3rd Concerto. He made his stunning VRS debut in 2012 and has returned to our stage a number of times since then. In the intervening years, Behzod has transitioned from prodigy to celebrated career musician, earning comparisons with towering figures such as Horowitz, Cliburn, and Ashkenazy along the way.
SCARLATTI: Sonata in B minor, K. 27
SCARLATTI: Sonata in D major, K. 96
SCHUMANN: Kreisleriana, Op. 16
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
“This is a pianist with an abundance of ‘style and idea’: both virtuoso command and individuality of voice. Abduraimov’s visionary interpretation is on a par with the very finest. His secret ingredient is an acute awareness of orchestral colours … and an ability constantly to vary timbre and texture without damaging the natural flow.” — Gramophone
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We are delighted to welcome back this remarkably gifted Finnish pianist after a decade away from our stage. In the intervening years, Juho has enjoyed a burgeoning career of solo and chamber music performances and orchestral engagements on both sides of the Atlantic.
MOZART: Fantasia in C minor, K. 475
MOZART: Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457
PROKOFIEV: Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82
“Pearly touch, singing tone and sensitivity… [Pohjonen] demonstrated his elegant musicianship throughout the program.” — New York Times
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This exciting young Canadian pianist was to have made his Vancouver debut on our series last March — fortunately we have been able to reschedule him for this season. Tony was the First Prize Winner and Gold Medalist at the First China International Piano Competition.
BACH/BUSONI: Chaconne in D minor BWV 1004
BACH/BUSONI: Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, Chorale Prelude BWV 639
BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 “Pastorale”
BELLINI/LISZT: Réminiscences de Norma S. 394
WAGNER/LISZT: Solemn March to The Holy Grail from Parsifal, S. 450
STRAVINSKY/AGOSTI: The Firebird Suite (Danse infernale – Berceuse – Finale)
“Tony is a true poet of the keyboard. Expressive, and with his own distinct voice, yet elegant and poised.” — Pianist Magazine
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The GREAT Danes are back! This concert kicks off an ambitious 4-year international commissioning project, Doppelgänger, which pairs world premieres from four renowned composers — Bent Sørensen, Lotta Wennäkoski, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, and Thomas Adès — with four major works from the chamber music repertoire of Franz Schubert. Each season, the Danish String Quartet will perform a world premiere on a program with its doppelgänger — the Schubert quartet or quintet that inspired it. The VRS is delighted to be a co-commissioner of the Doppelgänger project.
SCHUBERT: Quartet No. 15 in G major, D. 887
BENT SØRENSEN: Doppelgänger
SCHUBERT: Doppelgänger. Lied arranged for string quartet by DSQ
“It’s no easy matter for a string quartet to acquire that rock-star vibe, especially for an ensemble that still keeps one foot firmly planted in the traditional chamber repertoire. But the Danish String Quartet has it, making the group’s every local appearance a special event.” — San Francisco Chronicle
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Virtually VRS online concert
These performances are possible because of the generous support of friends like you. Artists and organizations all around the world have been hard hit by the impacts of COVID-19, and online presentations like these provide vital opportunities for musicians to continue to make a living, share their craft, and delight audiences. The VRS takes great pride in presenting outstanding emerging artists, and we rely on the support of our wonderful patrons to help to keep the music playing, both online and in the concert hall. If you’d like to support the VRS by making a tax-deductible donation, you can do so by clicking the button below, or you can mail your gift to our office (201 – 513 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2V1). Donations over $10 are eligible for a charitable receipt. Thank you; your faith in us means the world!
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23-year-old pianist Tristan Teo was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, and was recently named one of Canada’s “hot classical musicians under 30” by CBC Music. He made his orchestral debut with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and has since performed solo and with orchestras in Canada, the United States and Europe. As a performer with a passion for teaching, Tristan has strongly advocated for bringing music education from the studio to the concert hall, impressing audiences with the honesty and sincerity of his performances. Tristan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in the C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellows Program at The Juilliard School.
SCHUMANN-LISZT: Widmung
KAPUSTIN: Variations, Op. 41
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
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Virtually VRS online concert
These performances are possible because of the generous support of friends like you. Artists and organizations all around the world have been hard hit by the impacts of COVID-19, and online presentations like these provide vital opportunities for musicians to continue to make a living, share their craft, and delight audiences. The VRS takes great pride in presenting outstanding emerging artists, and we rely on the support of our wonderful patrons to help to keep the music playing, both online and in the concert hall. If you’d like to support the VRS by making a tax-deductible donation, you can do so by clicking the button below, or you can mail your gift to our office (201 – 513 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2V1). Donations over $10 are eligible for a charitable receipt. Thank you; your faith in us means the world!
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Born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, 21-year-old Jaeden Izik-Dzurko is earning a reputation as a promising young artist. Jaeden has been recognized by audiences, conductors and composers alike for the exceptional communicative power and thoughtfulness of his interpretations.
SCRIABIN: Valse, Op. 38
SCHUMANN: Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 14
RACHMANINOFF: Lento from Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 28
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