The “Winds of France” blow into Calgary on Feb. 5 & 6
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre showcases masterpieces by French composers
(Calgary, Alberta – January 18, 2012) A different kind of weather system will blow through Alberta’s Rocky Mountains as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre brings its Winds of France program to the University of Calgary’s Rozsa Centre on February 5 and 6, 2012.
What: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre’s Winds of France program;Presented by the Calgary Pro Musica Society
When: Sunday February 5 at 7 p.m. and Monday February 6 at 8 p.m.
Where: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre at the University of Calgary
Tickets: $40 adults and $30 students/seniors available by calling the Calgary Pro Musica
Society at (403) 244-8277.
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre (CMS) comes to Calgary from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. The 16-acre complex is located in New York’s Upper West Side. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre is considered to be the United States’ premier repertory company for chamber music.
“This is going to be a fascinating program,” says local presenter Dean O’Brien, Artistic Director of the Calgary Pro Music Society. “The CMS of Lincoln Centre has come many times to our series, but this year, it’s a much different program. The CMS is coming with a piano and woodwind quintet, so it will allow us to hear some repertoire we don’t normally get to hear. It shows us a wider array of the artists at the CMS of Lincoln Centre.”
Performing during the Calgary concerts will be Alessio Bax (piano), Tara Helen O’Connor (flute), Stephen Taylor (oboe), David Shifrin (clarinet), Peter Kolkay (bassoon) and William Purvis (horn).
The “Winds of France” program features works by Poulenc, Emmanuel, Maresz, Francaix and Ibert.
“Winds of France” performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre:
Emmanuel: Sonata for Flute, Clarinet & Piano, Op. 11
Maresz: Circumambulation for Flute
Francaix: Wind Quartet
Ibert: Trois pieces breves
Poulenc: Sextet for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn
All Calgary Pro Musica Society regular season performances take place at the Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre at the University of Calgary.
Tickets are $40 (adults) and $30 (students/seniors). Tickets and season subscriptions can be purchased from the Calgary Pro Musica Society by calling (403) 244-8277.
For more information, visit www.calgarypromusica.org
Media inquiries may be directed to Calgary Pro Musica Society publicist Lisa Saunders at lisa@soundstrategy.ca or 204.799.4641.
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Calgary Pro Musica Society’s upcoming 2011-2012 concerts:
Sunday February 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. and Monday February 6, 2012 at 8 p.m.
- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centre (CMS) - The Society is one of twelve constituents of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. In 2012, CMS returns to Calgary, but will feature something new this tour: a piano and woodwind quintet. This year’s program is called “Winds of France” and features works by Poulenc, Emmanuel, Maresz, Francaix and Ibert.
Sunday March 11, 2012 at 7 p.m. and Monday March 12, 2012 at 8 p.m.
- Quatuor Ébène (Ébène Quartet) - Distinguished by its youth, open-mindedness, and versatility, France’s Ebène Quartet has had a meteoric rise to the top. Now among the world’s most sought-after quartets, Quatuor Ébène made its U.S. debut tour in March 2009 to widespread, dazzling critical acclaim. The evenings’ program combines Mozart, Borodin, and jazz and pop standards reimagined by the Quartet
Sunday April 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. and Monday April 16, 2012 at 8 p.m.
- Stile Antico – Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, now established as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. Prize winners at the 2005 Early Music Network International Young Artists’ Competition, the group is much in demand in concert, performing regularly throughout Europe and North America.
Sunday April 22, 2012 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Family Concert: The Snow Queen – Director Alon Nashman draws us into the captivating magical landscape of Hans Christian Anderson’s chilling fairytale in this gorgeous multimedia production. Nashman animates a world in which a brave little girl must face her fears and defy the odds to rescue her best friend from a malicious, icy monarch. The atmospheric music of composer Patrick Cardy is performed on stage by Calgary’s Lily Quartet. Ideal for kids aged 5-15 and their families.
[Tickets $15 (adult) and $12 (child/student/senior)]
Monday April 30, 2012 at 8 p.m.
- Young Artists Development Program Debut Concert – intended to discover, nurture and promote young Calgary musicians. Participants in the program receive exclusive instruction from the Pro Musica visiting artists. Come hear Calgary’s finest young talent showcased in this special event concert.
[Tickets $10 (adult) and $5 (child/student/senior)]
