pre-concert
Join the WSO’s music director Alexander Mickelthwate and composer-in-residence Vincent Ho, along with guest composers of the 2009 New Music Festival, as they discuss musical topics of the evening’s program.Following the Pre-Concert Talks, enjoy live performances by artists of the New Music Festival as you make your way into the Concert Hall.
Saturday, February 6 • ARCTIC POSTCARDS: International Polar Year Gala
Afternoon Presentation • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
McNally Robinson Booksellers • Grant Park, 1120 Grant Avenue
The WSO’s New Music Festival presentPlease note: Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.s a talk with visual artist Luc Leestemaker on his paintings and brand new book, “The Intentional Artist.” WSO’s composer-in-residence Vincent Ho joins him to discuss their collaboration on his piece, Four Paintings By Leestemaker, being premiered in this year’s Festival by acclaimed pianist Jenny Lin and the WSO String Quintet (Monday, Feb 8).
Pre-Concert Discussion • 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.*
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Please note: Doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. for gallery viewing
A discussion with this year’s Distinguished Guest Composers Steven Stucky and Derek Charke on their works being featured this evening, as well WSO composer-in-residence Vincent Ho on his new work inspired by his Arctic trip.
Pre-Concert Performance• 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Performers:
Nunavut Sivuniksavut Performers, David Serkoak (director)
Program:
The Circumpolar Flaw Lead System Study and the WSO are proud to present Canada’s own Nunavut Sivuniksavut Performers (directed by David Serkoak). Enjoy the traditional sounds of Inuit throat singing and drum dancing in celebration of this evening’s event.
Sunday, February 7 • Songs of the Earth
Pre-Concert Discussion • 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Westminster United Church
Please note: Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.
A discussion of this evening’s program with Vincent Ho and special guest artists, Christos Hatzis, Andrew Balfour, and Sid Robinovitch.
Monday, February 8 • Jenny Lin + My 20th Century
Pre-Concert Discussion • 6:40 - 7:00 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Please note: Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.
A discussion of this evening’s program with visual artist Luc Leestemaker and composers Steven Stucky, Tim Brady, and NMF curator Vincent Ho.
Pre-Concert Performances • 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Brandon U. New Music Ensemble
Program:
Nicole Lizée: Left Brain/Right Brain
Jarrett Fuller, flute
Suzu Enns, cl/bcl
Melissa Ballard, trumpet
Brett Goetz, trombone
Shannon Darby, violin
Brendan Jacklin, cello
Dave Thiel, contrabass
Chantal Fillion, Helena Wieb, piano
Justin Tan, percussion
Steven Stucky: Meditation and Dance (clarinet and piano)
Suzu Enns, clarinet
Brett Goetz, piano
Tuesday, February 9 • Arctic Dreams
Pre-Concert Discussion • 6:40 - 7:00 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Please note: Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of this evening’s program with this year’s distinguished guest composers Steven Stucky and John Psathas with NMF curator Vincent Ho.
Pre-Concert Performance • 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Program:
Tom Johnson: Tilework for saxophone
Keegan Dill, saxophone
Ryo Noda: Improvisation I feat. Laura Anderson, saxophone
Improvisation II feat. Matt Packer, saxophone
Improvisation III feat. Roxanne Klassen, saxophone
Wednesday, February 10 • METAMUSIK
Pre-Concert Discussion • 6:40 - 7:00 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Please note: Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.
A discussion with Mike Janzen, Tim Brady, and the winner of this year’s Canadian Emerging Composer Prize on their works being featured this evening, curated by Vincent Ho.
Pre-Concert Performances • 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Program:
John Psathas: Motet
Geordie Waddell, Jarrad Perron, piano
Steven Stucky: Album Leaves
Everett Hopfner, piano
Thursday, February 11 • DOUBLE FEATURE: Tanya Tagaq - Eighth Blackbird
Pre-Concert Performance • 7:00 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Please note: Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.
Program:
Troy Ducharme: Five Bagatelles (flute and piano)
Luke Nickel: For four months I dreamt of mechanical gardens (flute and piano)
Charmaine Baco, flute
Rachel Hinton, piano
Friday, February 12 • Amplify, Multiply, Remix, and Redefine… Oh My!
Pre-Concert Discussion • 7:10 - 7:30 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Please note: Doors will be open at 7:00 p.m.
A discussion with this year’s distinguished guest composers Steven Stucky, John Psathas, and Tim Brady on their works being featured this evening.
Pre-Concert Performances • 7:30 - 7:50 p.m.
Piano Nobile • Centennial Concert Hall
Program:
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
The Beatles: Elenor Rugby (arr. by David Ashbridge)
Metallica: Fade to BlackFeaturing Celli Abba with Minna Rose Chung, director
Cello: Edvany Klebia, Natalie Dawe, Jari Piper, Kurt Youngblood
