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  • NING FENG, violin

    NING FENG, violin

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    Ning Feng has what it takes to stand out among the myriad of young violinists appearing on the world’s stages. From immaculate intonation and precise phrasing, to a luxuriously rich sound and impeccable musicianship, Ning Feng offers enthralling performances that are absolutely captivating. “A terrific performance… The fascinating effect he created was not just brilliant…

  • MILOŠ KARADAGLIĆ, guitar

    MILOŠ KARADAGLIĆ, guitar

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    Miloš Karadaglić, already hailed by fans and critics for his brilliant technique and transcendent musicality, is well on his way to joining the ranks of Segovia, Bream and John Williams. As the “new hero of classical guitar” (npr Music), 28-year-old Karadaglić is already in great demand across Europe and the USA. At his Carnegie Hall debut…

  • NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, cello & NOREEN POLERA, piano

    NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, cello & NOREEN POLERA, piano

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    Powerful playing and poetic performances catapulted Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan to win the First Prize and Gold Medal at the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Already hailed as a “seasoned phenom” by The Washington Post, Hakhnazaryan’s intense creativity has assured his place among the world’s most sought-after young musicians. “Mr Hakhnazaryan projected intensity from the moment…

  • BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano

    BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano

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    Perhaps The Telegraph said it best: “For all the drama, aural spectacle and electricity in his playing, it’s substantial, disciplined, and accurate. He doesn’t splash, he doesn’t fake. It’s real.” Despite flattering comparisons to Horowitz and Cortot, this young Uzbek pianist holds his own, shining with incredible energy and making big impressions with audiences. “Abduraimov…

  • ERIC OWENS, bass-baritone & WARREN JONES, piano

    ERIC OWENS, bass-baritone & WARREN JONES, piano

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    Last season, opera fans everywhere were abuzz over Eric Owens’ “show-stealing turn” in Wagner’s Das Rheingold, broadcast live from the Met. Now, in the intimacy of the Playhouse, hear this glorious bass-baritone in a program designed to highlight his artistic refinement and disarming emotional candour. Owens “speaks to you even in his silences…. and shakes…

  • KHATIA BUNIATISHVILI, piano

    KHATIA BUNIATISHVILI, piano

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    2008 Prizewinner in the Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, 2009 BBC New Generation Artist, and 2010 Borletti Buitoni Award Winner, 23 year old Georgian-born pianist, Khatia Buniatishvili is on her way to international fame. She has recently signed an exclusive recording contract with Sony. “Khatia is a young pianist of extraordinary talent. I was impressed…

  • JUHO POHJONEN, piano

    JUHO POHJONEN, piano

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    Foiled by the Icelandic volcano in 2010, Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen finally makes it to Vancouver for a return engagement. “A beautifully shaped and unfussy account of immaculate articulation and of crystalline quality that pointed to a major emerging talent.” –Yorkshire Post     Beethoven: Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 “Pastoral” Debussy:…

  • GEORGE LI, piano

    GEORGE LI, piano

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    15-year old pianist George Li won First Prize at the 2010 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He is a student at the Walnut Hill School and the Preparatory Division of the New England Conservatory. He has been performing publicly since the age of 9. His talent defies description. Not to be missed. Vancouver (VRS) debut…

  • BORIS GILTBURG, piano

    BORIS GILTBURG, piano

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    26 year-old Boris Giltburg criss-crosses the globe regularly to fulfill an ever growing list of concert engagements. “He’s the real thing, alright.” —The Independent Vancouver (VRS) debut     Prokofiev: Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Op.29 Franck: Prelude, Chorale and Fugue Bartok: Six Dances in Bulgarian rhythm Liszt: Sonata in B minor

  • SIMON KEENLYSIDE, baritone & MALCOLM MARTINEAU, piano

    SIMON KEENLYSIDE, baritone & MALCOLM MARTINEAU, piano

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    Simon Keenlyside is one of Britain’s most sought after and charismatic singers, noted for his versatility and highly charged performances on stage. “With his robust, warm voice, he brought a blend of yearning and reticence to his singing without a trace of overwrought emotion….he received a tumultuous ovation.” –New York Times Vancouver (VRS) debut  …