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SUMMARY:Linda Catlin Smith\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nSuperstar violinist Timothy Chooi performs Bruch’s vibrant Scottish Fantasy for Violin\, a work bursting with energy that was based on four folk tunes the composer found in a collection of Scottish music. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 is bursting with rich\, emotional moments\, and features a charming pizzicato movement. Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith describes her piece as “creating different shapes and atmospheres out of which melody could arise\, like a constantly shifting tableau.” \n\n  \nPrelude\n\nPatrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Friday\, February 21st and Saturday\, February 22nd\, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert. \n\n  \nProgram to Include\n\n\nTCHAIKOVSKYSymphony No. 4\nBRUCHScottish Fantasy for Violin\nLINDA CATLIN SMITHTableau\nESO Premiere\n\nProgram subject to change. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\n  \nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Phillipe Tremblay\, Conductor\nTimothy Chooi\, Violin
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/linda-catlin-smith-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:DEXTER LIVES! The Dexter Gordon 50th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nNebula Repertory Ensemble Association presents: DEXTER LIVES! The Dexter Gordon 50th Anniversary Concert\, Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, 2:00 p.m. at Scarboro United Church\, 134 Scarboro Av. SW. \nThis is the Nebula society’s tribute to GRAMMY-winning and OSCAR-nominated NEA JAZZ MASTER tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon (February 27\, 1923 to April 25\, 1990) on the 50th anniversary of his only Calgary appearance (November 25\, 1974\, University Theatre\, John C. Reid concert presenter) and the 102nd anniversary of his birth. The concert features JUNO-nominated Al Muirhead\, trumpet; John Reid\, saxophone and flute; Jon Day\, piano; John Gray\, bass; Ed Batley\, drums. \nMr. Gordon performed only once in our fair city: in November 1974 — 50 years ago. The producer of that event was our current Artistic Director and saxophonist\, John Reid\, and the bass player that performed in that concert\, John V. Gray\, is also performing. Mr. Reid did his Master’s thesis on Dexter Gordon (M.A. Jazz History and Research from Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey\, 2010\, Lewis Porter\, supervisor) \nThe Nebula Repertory Ensemble Association (incorporated as a non-profit society in the Province of Alberta in 2019) has received a project grant from CADA (Calgary Arts Development Authority) to present this concert. \n  \nTickets: $40; $35 for Nebula & CALL members; $10 for students. Available at eventbrite.ca. \n  \nDexter Gordon\, saxophone \n(February 27\, 1923 to April 25\, 1990) National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Dexter Gordon is widely known in jazz as being the musician to translate alto saxophonist Charlie Parker’s and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie’s Bebop musical innovations to the tenor saxophone in the late 1950s. In 1986\, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as fictional character (saxophonist) Dale Turner in Bernard Tavernier’s film ‘Round Midnight. Mr. Gordon is the only jazz musician ever to be nominated for that award. The musical score for the film won the Oscar for pianist Herbie Hancock. \nA gig in 1962 at Ronnie Scott’s Club in London was a new experience for Dexter and he began to travel and work in Europe. Eventually\, he settled in Copenhagen where he lived until his return to the U.S. in 1976. During that period in Europe\, he travelled extensively\, and worked for long periods at the historic Jazzhus Montmartre. He recorded prolifically for the Blue Note\, Prestige\, and Steeplechase record labels\, among others. \nIn 1976\, Dexter enjoyed a hero’s welcome in the U.S. when he made his return engagement at Storyville in New York City with Woody Shaw\, Louis Hayes\, Ronnie Mathews\, and Stafford James. He subsequently played the Village Vanguard\, signed with Columbia Records\, and was officially “back in town.” Mr. Gordon’s “Homecoming” sparked a reignition of interest in the Bebop stream of Jazz during this period of the 1970s when fusion and disco reigned supreme. He organized his first working band during this period with George Cables\, Rufus Reid\, and Eddie Gladden. He considered this band to be his best\, toured extensively with them\, and recorded Live \nat the Keystone (Mosaic) and Manhattan Symphonie (CBS Sony) with the group. He won the Grammy Award for his album The Other Side of ‘Round Midnight. \n  \nUpcoming concerts: \n· Tribute to the Music of Herbie Hancock (May 24)\, \n· Tribute to the Music of Richard Rodgers (April 12)\, \n· Virtuosic Brazilian Classics (July 19). \nContact: John Reid (403) 605-5876\, jcreid@ucalgary.ca
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/nebula-repertory-ensemble-association-presents-dexter-lives-the-dexter-gordon-50th-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:Scarboro Church\, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3C 2H1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Workers Students Union (in partnership with MRU Conservatory)
DESCRIPTION:Workers Students Union (in partnership with MRU Conservatory)\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 22\, 2025 6:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Bella Concert Hall\nPre-concert chat: 6:45pm\nConcert: 7:30pm\nFEATURING STUDENTS OF MRU CONSERTORY’S PROGRAM \nProgram\nSteve Reich – Clapping Music (mixed ensemble)\nOsvaldo Golijov – Death of the Angel (from Last Rounds; string nonet)\nMary Kouyoumdjian – Moerae (piano trio)\nAllan Gordon Bell – <New work> (mixed ensemble)\n[INTERMISSION]\nMichael van der Sloot – <New work> (piano trio)\nVincent Ho – Four Paintings By Leestemaker (piano sextet)\nLouis Andriessen – Workers Union (mixed ensemble) \nContinuing our partnership with Mount Royal University’s Conservatory\, we are thrilled to present our second concert of our residency featuring students of their program! After our successful concert last season\, we bring you more exciting works that push the boundaries of today’s performance practices and sonic experiences. Featured works include Steve Reich’s classic work Clapping Music\, Osvaldo Golijov’s haunting Deaths of the Angels\, and Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Moerae inspired by the Greek mythology of the three fates. Also featured is the world premiere of Dragonfly by Michael van der Sloot\, Vincent Ho’s Four Paintings By Leestemaker\, and the world premiere of A Species of Wonder for trio and spatialized strings by Juno Award-winner Allan Gordon Bell. This all culminates to the grand finale: Louis Andriessen’s colossal (and politically-influenced) work Workers Union\, written for “any loud sounding group of instruments” and featuring all performers on stage!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/workers-students-union-in-partnership-with-mru-conservatory/
LOCATION:Bella Concert Hall\, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 7N5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Linda Catlin Smith\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nSuperstar violinist Timothy Chooi performs Bruch’s vibrant Scottish Fantasy for Violin\, a work bursting with energy that was based on four folk tunes the composer found in a collection of Scottish music. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 is bursting with rich\, emotional moments\, and features a charming pizzicato movement. Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith describes her piece as “creating different shapes and atmospheres out of which melody could arise\, like a constantly shifting tableau.” \n\n  \nPrelude\n\nPatrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Friday\, February 21st and Saturday\, February 22nd\, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert. \n\n  \nProgram to Include\n\n\nTCHAIKOVSKYSymphony No. 4\nBRUCHScottish Fantasy for Violin\nLINDA CATLIN SMITHTableau\nESO Premiere\n\nProgram subject to change. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\n  \nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Phillipe Tremblay\, Conductor\nTimothy Chooi\, Violin
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/linda-catlin-smith-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250223T143000
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SUMMARY:Calgary Civic Symphony: Whimsical Birds
DESCRIPTION:We proudly present the Calgary premiere of Vincent Ho’s 2022 concerto for saxophone\, played by Calgary’s brilliant Jeremy Brown and his students. Rautavaara’s iconic ode to Arctic birds and Sibelius’ 5th symphony\, with its famous swan theme\, give this program a Finnish flair\, from start to finish!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/calgary-civic-symphony-whimsical-birds/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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