Dr. Darryl Friesen has been praised for his “rich palette of tonal colour” and performances of “intimate, poignant simplicity” (Winnipeg Free Press, 2008).
Timeless chant, Spanish Renaissance music, and prayer in the austere beauty of Keffer Chapel at Martin Luther University College. Presented by Schola Musica Sacra, which includes UWaterloo and WLU students.
Martin Luther University College is on the Wilfrid Laurier Campus, at the corner of Bricker Ave and Albert St.
The entrance is off Albert Street. The parking lot is available. Free.
Bass Daniel Lichti, tenor James McLean, and pianist Anna Ronai are well known to local audiences. Their program includes duets by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Balfe and Rossini.
The name Paganini conjures as much myth as history for musicians and violinists. Portraits reveal a gaunt, ghostly man, and much of the music he composed asks for seemingly impossible feats of time and distance. Join violinist Benjamin Sung for a performance of Paganini's Opus 1: the 24 Caprices for violin solo. Taken together, these works are a testament to the potential of human achievement - in creativity, in expression, in technique, and in art.
CANCELLED. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Sergei Prokofiev wrote the story and composed the music for Peter and the Wolf in 1936. It was written in two weeks for a children's theatre in Moscow. He wrote the music as a child's introduction to the orchestra with each character being represented by an instrument or group of instruments. Peter and the Wolf was an immediate success and continues to be enjoyed today by children all over the world.
For Peter and the Wolf, The KW Woodwind Quintet will be joined by narrator by Mark Vuorinen. In addition, the quintet will perform Mozart's Variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman (known to many as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) and and excerpt of Mozart's Horn Concerto in F, played on a garden hose.
Wendy Wagler (flute), Sarah Cardwell (oboe), Barbara Hankins (clarinet), Heather Carruthers (bassoon), Trevor Wagler (horn). Suitable for all ages, perfect for a March Break event.
Directed by well-known local musician Daniel Warren, this 60 member orchestra will play the following pieces:
Tchaikovsky symphony #6 (the Pathetique)
Smetana: Dances from the "Bartered Bride".
Wieniawski: Violin Concerto no. 2 in D minor
Journeys is a concert that will be examining music that talks of journey and home. The central piece on the program is the epic story of Kouta as set to music by Mäntyjärvi. Other pieces will include music by Dvorak, Victoria, Hogan, and others. This sixty voice choir is accompanied by Nicole Simone and directed by Liska Jetchick.
This concert is a highlight of the Winter term. Please join us for some beautiful classical music, performed by five different student groups playing a diverse range of instruments. Free Admission, reception to follow.
Repertoire for this term includes:
Chamberlain's French Quarter - flute quartet
Brahm's Piano Quartet, op. 25
Rota's Trio for flute, violin, & piano
Bach Trio Sonata bwv 1039
Faure's Trio op. 120 for clarinet, cello, and piano