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Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s star was already rising when he made his sold-out Canadian debut on the VRS stage at the Vancouver Playhouse in 2017. Since then, Sheku’s star has gone into orbit and he’s now one of the hottest properties in the classical music world. In 2018, he performed at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and his debut recording for Decca Classics took the world by storm, reaching No. 1 on the classical chart and No. 18 on the official UK Album charts. We’re thrilled to welcome him back with his gifted sister Isata, who held the prestigious Elton John Scholarship for her undergraduate studies at The Royal Academy of Music, and who’s forging a splendid career of her own.

BEETHOVEN: Variations in F major, Op. 66
LUTOSŁAWSKI: Grave
BARBER: Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 6
RACHMANINOV: Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 19

“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Vancouver last year! The members of the society were so warm and welcoming and the hall was a pleasure to play in. We even had chance to go snowshoeing in the mountains which was a great experience! We can’t wait to come back in the future. Such a lovely series!” — Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason

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This prodigiously talented young musician’s life is a whirlwind of appearances at all the major concert halls of the world with the most prestigious orchestras and conductors. We welcome Musical America’s 2016 Musician of the Year back to the VRS after an absence of 10 years.

GALUPPI: Sonata No. 5 in C major, i. Andante
BACH: Toccata in C minor, BWV 911
BRAHMS: Intermezzo in A minor, Op. 116, No. 2
CHOPIN: Mazurka, Op. 67, No. 4
BRAHMS: Intermezzo in E Minor, Op. 119, No. 2
CHOPIN: Mazurka, Op. 30, No. 4
BRAHMS: Intermezzo in C-sharp minor, Op. 117, No. 3
CHOPIN: Mazurka, Op. 68, No. 3
BRAHMS: Romance in F major, Op. 118, No. 5
SCRIABIN: Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30
RAVEL: Miroirs No. 3, “Une Barque sur l’océan”
BERG: Sonata, Op. 1
MOMPOU: Impressions íntimes No. 8, “Secreto”
SCRIABIN: Sonata No. 5, Op. 53

“I’m thrilled to congratulate the Vancouver Recital Society on the celebration of their 40^thAnniversary Season. Like so many of my colleagues, I am fortunate to have shared my music making with the great Vancouver audiences. Bravo VRS. Here’s looking to 40 more!” — Yuja Wang

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Since her first appearance for the VRS in 2003, Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has become a major star in the opera and vocal firmament. Although she began her career predominantly committed to the art of the song recital, she now effortlessly embraces the broadest array of performance platforms, musical styles, and genres. For this performance, Measha and Justus will be joined by Vancouver ensemble The Black Dog String Quartet.

“The Vancouver Recital Society, and of course my dear Leila, hold such a special place in my heart – not only do they provide the platform for Vancouver audiences to hear some of the world’s greatest performers but, perhaps even more importantly, they are just as committed to supporting new, young talent and giving such artists an incredible opportunity. Leila is truly one of the world’s visionaries – in her aim to create something so wonderful, she has never lost sight of what matters and the care that she takes and the level of personal dedication is extraordinary. The world needs more organisations like the Vancouver Recital Society and I am both thrilled and honoured to be returning in this 40^th Anniversary Season.” — Measha Brueggergosman

PURCELL | BRITTEN | STRAUSS | MONTSALVATGE | A SELECTION OF SPIRITUALS

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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.

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POP OUT PERFORMANCE

Two performances: Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 3pm & Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 3pm

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.

HAYDN: Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI:50
BEETHOVEN: 6 Bagatelles, Op. 126
BRAHMS: 6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118
HAYDN: Sonata in G major, Hob. XVI:40

“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

Concert 2: Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 3pm

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