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July 17th – August 9th, 2015 James Campbell, Artistic Director Annual Summer Classical Music Festival Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Parry Sound, Ontario 2 015 P R O G R A M M E — 3 6TH S E A S O N
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James Campbell, Artistic Director Annual Summer Classical Music Festival 2015 Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Parry Sound, Ontario contents 5 MESSAGES: Welcome to Our Festival 11 SUPPORTERS: Donors and Sponsors 21 PROGRAMME: July 17th – August 9th, 2015 75 A R T I S T S : WELCOMING ALL Artist biographies 95 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF PARTICIPANTS AND 96 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VISITORS TO THE COV E R A RT I S T — PAT FA I R H E A D Pat was born in England and came to Canada at the age of ten. She fell in love with the Canadian 2015 landscape and has filled her life with a wide variety of outdoor activities that provide inspirations to take back to the studio. She has always been fascinated by water and her work, interpreting colour and light, has been greatly influenced by her extensive world-wide travels. Pat studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design and holds a Master of Cover Painting Arts from Goddard College, Vermont, U.S.A. and a Master of Education from “Evening Light” the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Pat has painted all her life and has by Pat Fairhead had 70 shows in Canada, the U.S.A., and Great Britain. Her work is in national and provincial collections, she has over 200 works in corporate collections, and a watercolour in the Royal Collection of Prints and Drawings, Windsor Castle, England. Pat was elected to the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1966 and is now a life-time member. She was elected to the Ontario Society of Artists in 1986, has been a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art since 1993, and was awarded the A. J. Casson Medal for excellence in watercolour in 2011. She is presently represented by four galleries in Ontario and Alberta. She continues to travel and to paint in her Muskoka home studio. As she says, “My work is my passion and the core of my life.” Festival Station Gallery 1 Avenue Road, Parry Sound info@festivalofthesound.ca 2 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 3
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2015 M E M B E R O F PA R L I A M E N T’S M ES SAG E 2015 M E M B E R O F PROV I N C I A L PA R L I A M E N T’S M ES SAG E The Honourable The Honourable Tony Clement Norm Miller It is my honour once again this year to extend congratulations to the Dear Friends (and fellow music lovers), organizers of the Festival of the Sound, which continues to welcome people to the shores of Georgian Bay each summer for an exceptional I am very pleased to welcome you to the 2015 edition of the Festival series of great performances. of the Sound. For 36 years this festival has graced the shores of the beautiful Georgian Bay. The pairing of renowned classical musicians As always there is great anticipation for opening weekend and the and rugged Canadian wilderness has proved a popular one; varied lineup which follows, and this year is no exception. The Stockey attracting audiences from across the country and around the world. Centre will once again be centre stage to an incredible array of talent The Festival provides an altogether unique experience as Ontario’s to suit every taste. premier international classical music festival, and we are most pleased to share it with you. The Festival, now in its 36th season, has grown into a Canadian and international showcase of talent, inspiring young performers and Over the years it has become a summer staple in Parry Sound, thanks attracting visitors from far and wide. It is a cultural institution with many to the tireless dedication of many committed volunteers, musicians loyal friends and patrons, and it reinforces why our region is such and directors. I would like to take the opportunity to thank those whose a great place to call home. combined efforts have seen 36 editions of the Festival since 1979; you are a credit to our community. I send Artistic Director James Campbell and all those who work on the Festival a resounding ‘bravo.’ All the best for a wonderful and I hope you enjoy your Festival of the Sound experience, and wish you enriching experience this summer. a very happy summer season. Warm regards, Sincerely, Norman A. Miller Tony Clement Member of Parliament, Parry Sound – Muskoka 6 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 7
2015 M AYO R O F PA R R Y S O U N D ’ S M E S S A G E 2015 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jamie McGarvey Susan Héder On behalf of myself and Council, it is my pleasure to welcome On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the 36th Festival of the Musicians and Patrons to Parry Sound and the 36th season of the the Sound! We are so very glad you are here with us once again. Festival of the Sound. James Campbell, our Artistic Director, has created a wonderful programme We are very proud of the acoustically perfect quality of the of music, musicians and events. You, our patrons have also helped! Charles W. Stockey Centre and I am sure that the selection and quality Last summer, Jim asked you to prepare lists of your top 10 classical music of music will truly make an excellent season. So from opening night favourites, and some of these have been incorporated into the 2015 to the final performance, sit back and enjoy the truly exceptional programme. Alison Scarrow-McGarvey, our General Manager, and her performances that have been selected for your enjoyment. conscientious staff have helped put it all together, and with the help of our amazing volunteers, we know the Festival will again run smoothly. Please take time to explore Parry Sound. You can take in the unequalled beauty of Georgian Bay, the 30,000 Islands and enjoy as many sunsets Thanks to you, our patrons. You’ve encouraged and supported us through as you possibly can. Our fitness trail skirts the shore of Georgian Bay, the long months of preparation. We appreciate your generosity and our Museum holds the history of our past, our shops are waiting to be loyalty, and trust you will love what we’ve created for you this season. explored and our restaurants will delight your palate. Especially this year, I thank our Directors. The Festival has benefited greatly Congratulations to everyone involved with the production of the Festival from their experience and wisdom, given without reserve. Their hard work of the Sound, including James Campbell the Artistic Director, the ensures we will enjoy excellent classical music for many years to come. General Manager Alison Scarrow-McGarvey, the Staff, President Susan We can all think back to a moment when the great “aha” happened, and Héder, the Board of Directors, the many volunteers and the many guest music became a significant part of who we are today. I invite you to Musicians who have presented a remarkable showcase of beautiful music. participate in our fundraiser for the Music Scores, so you can help provide To the many patrons, thank you for your continued support of this truly that “aha” moment to grade four to six students in Parry Sound District. extraordinary Festival, it is greatly appreciated. My very best wishes to Through our 2015 Festival fundraiser, there is an opportunity for us to have all for an outstanding and enjoyable Festival experience. a bit of fun passing our love of music to new generations. Sincerely, Now, please sit back and relax. Put your cares aside. Prepare to enjoy music whose sublime beauty has endured the test of time! Jamie McGarvey Susan Héder, Mayor President of the Board of Directors 8 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 9
2015 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE James Campbell Welcome once again to the Festival of the Sound. We are grateful for the loyalty of those of you who regularly attend the Festival and are honoured to be part of your summer. Perhaps, like me, when you enter the 2015 supporters Stockey Centre each summer you feel as though you have never left, the year seems to have slipped by so quickly. If you are an occasional visitor or if this is the first time you have come to the Festival, I personally welcome you and hope you will enjoy what we have to offer. You will see special marks throughout this programme book. These indicate some of the works chosen by last year’s audience members, works that are favourites and that audience members felt they wanted to explore more deeply. Some of those marked will be performed without verbal comment, but others SPONSOR DONATE will be discussed in greater detail. It is my hope that these discussions Become a sponsor of the Festival Donate today and tell the world will lead us all into a deeper appreciation and understanding of the of the Sound and reach a whole just how much the Festival means music that has accompanied us through much of our lives. new audience. Show the world to you! Help us share the gift of how this community supports its music for years to come! As I travel to different parts of the world throughout the year I often premier cultural showcase. perform in places that are “pockets” of classical music enthusiasts. Invariably these places, many of them small communities, have developed a love for and knowledge of classical music that rivals any major center. If you are reading my greeting in the Stockey Centre you are no doubt aware that you are in a community that takes it’s music very seriously. The marvelous space you are in is physical proof of that. As I write this in early June, I can feel excitement mounting and I am looking forward to another Festival and the warmth and friendships that are so much a part of it. VOLUNTEER ADVERTISE The Festival of the Sound runs on Over 12,000 individuals attend its volunteers, in more ways than the Festival of the Sound and Photo: Mark Rash you might think! Come and share they use advertisements in our James Campbell your talent with us. brochure and programme to plan their time here. 10 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 11
2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S 2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S Dollar for Dollar Benefactors Matching Campaign $1,000 TO $4,999 WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL Anonymous (3) Drs. Kathleen & Daniel Moquin TO OUR PRINCIPAL DONORS: Susan Arbuckle R. Milne David Barrett Brian & Josephine Oxley James & Carol Campbell Dave & Kay Betts Peter & Judy Perry John & Wendy Crean Margaret & Bill Boyd Nicolina Pon Frans & Gini Donker David & Elizabeth Browne Siegfried & Corrie Quickert Fred & Viola Ibey Earlaine Collins Bonnie & Kelly Ramsay Jim & Edna Claydon Paul & Ina Scholfield We thank all those who participated and made the campaign a success. J. Peter & Sarah Gardner Peter Rosenbaum & Margaret Hagerman Suzanne Shulman Honourary Jim Dr. Stephen & Susan Héder Ellen & Tom Smee Ken Stephen Drs. Christopher & Margaret Ibey Viola & Fred Ibey Dr. D. J. Stern & Brenda Lewis $10,000+ Bonnie & Norbert Kraft Drs. J. B. Hunkin & James & Carol Campbell Dr. Robert G. Luton Maureen Thompson John & Wendy Crean Anne Mackay Suus Tissot Steve & Lou Mason Sara Tyson & Gerald Porter Jamie & Ally McGarvey Kathleen Wilkinson Director’s Circle $5,000 TO $9,999 Trustee Frans & Gini Donker $500 TO $999 Tom & Kathy Atchison Linda Hutcheon Margaret Beatty Morland & Charlyn Jones Bob & Debby Bissell Larry Lundy & Elizabeth Julian We would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to all those individuals, Elaine Blacklock Edda & Keith Loffler businesses, foundations, municipalities and government agencies who Doris Brown James Mason & Julie Baumgartel have generously given to the Festival of the Sound. The donors listed Laura Crook John & Susan Matthew Phyllis & Les Davison Angus & Kathleen McGillivray in this section gave to the Festival between June 16, 2014 and June Elizabeth De Boer James & Patricia McKay 21, 2015. Gifts, large and small, help us to provide a world class Frederick Dobbin Wanda & Alex McLachlin Festival each year and to promote youth music education. We are Sherry Gerstl Doug Minett truly grateful to our supporters. We take painstaking measures to Dr. Robert Guthrie Susan & Neil Murphy ensure each donor is acknowledged and have made every effort to Roy Hardie & Kerri Mutrie Elizabeth Racic include a complete list. However, if we have inadvertently missed your Herbert & Bridget Hauffe Ruth Scolnik name, incorrectly listed your name or placed your name in the wrong Yvonne Heaman Stuart & Adrienne Shaw Clark & Isobel Holden Frances & David Soloway category, we sincerely apologise. Naomi & Sandy Horodezky Doreen & David Wilton 12 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 13
2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S 2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S Patrons Donors $250 TO $499 $100 TO $249 Anonymous (3) George Lange Anonymous (22) Elizabeth Cooney Barry & Elizabeth Brian Adams Ian Crawford Hitchcock Susan Agranove David & Mary Jane Li Bob & Katherine Nancy Cunningham Debra Horsfield Aubie & Esther Rose Angel Tanya Long Anderson Norma Curry Angela & Joseph Houpt Barb & Cliff Baker Horst & Ingrid Mattern Marla & Peter Ashmore Nick & Koas Huizenga Judith Dahmer Gary L. & Donna R. Ball Helen-Joy & John McGee Marianne Baljet Kenneth W. Davis Frances Humphreys Gwen Brickett Margaret McKelvey Anne & David Bawden Minda & Moe Davis Peter Hurlbut Gwen Brison Julia McLaughlin Iain & Angela Baxter Ken Dennis Barb Jackson Jim & Bonnie Beatty Mr. & Mrs. H. Dickfeld Kathie Joblin Doug & Mary Lou Brock Bev & Rick McNabb Stanley & Barbara Beck Gene & Deirdre DiNovi Betty Johnson Don & Barb Chapin William Monk Mary Louise & Greig Dunn Jean Kerr Jane & Larry Corke Linda Piche Dennis Beercroft Donald Kidd Anne Elliot-Goldschmidt James Claydon Ernie & Nancy Regehr Donna L. Besman Gail Farquharson Donny Kirby Velma Daley Gordon & Jan Rempel W. & J. Bialkowski Nancy-Lou Farrell M. E. Kirk Balthazar Davidson Jane & David Ross Arthur Bielfeld John & Joanne Fenton Peter Kohl David Bird Louise Kot Chris Decker Linda Seppanen John & Mary Lynn Hilary Munro & Fleming Sidney Kremer Jim & Allison Dingle Judy Shute Gerry Borch John & Cheryl Flint Ted Krug Buddy & Leigh Eisenberg Ted Simmonds Margaret Borden Katrine Floegel Martin Ann Raney & Shari & John Ezyk Ron Slater Roberta & Russ Boyles John & Margaret Flynn Helmut Kruger Mark Fewer Gordon & Anne Smith Ellen Bradey Susan & Don Fraser Gail & Gordon Lange Ken & Winfer Foster Jon & Donna Spencer Gloria & Ernest Cyril & Marion Fry Linda & Charlie Bradford Liwack/Sise Karl & Barbara Freeman Bryan & Pat Tennant Rick McEwen Betty Brannen & Lorraine Galipeau Elizabeth Marshall Patricia Grainger David & Lila Tirsell Neil & Jean Brearley Sylvia Garratt Jim Mathers Paul & Ruth Gray Margaret Viia-Maiste Don Brickett Peter & Jennifer J.C. & Patricia Gawen Marylou & Fred Gregoris Ian Werker & Janet Saunderson Marilyn & Peter Broughton Bruce & Susan Gibbon McGillivray Barbara Groves Graham & Suzy Wilkinson David & Joan Anna & Walter Gillespie David & Jean McLay Brownlow John McLean Mary Alison Handford Ailene Wittstein Doc & Nancy Gillies Margaret Ann Marg McLean Phillip & Moira Heywood Dr. Richard & Sue Woodhouse Benjamin Glatt Buszynski Donald & Nan McPhun Alan & Margaret Angus Hilts Val Cabell Dr. Z. R. & Lilli Mech Goddard Anne Hoelscher Marjorie Campbell Brian & Rosemary Gray Norm Miller Rona Hokanson Lee Carpenter John & Eleanor Milliken Judy & Doug Hallman Pamela Carpenter Rick & Vicki Hook Janet Hannula Bill & Jan Mustard Miriam Carter Sharon Nailberg Adair & Ian Hope John Hanson Elizabeth Mary Cawley Drs. Roger & Chris Nash Keith & Angela Horner Barbara Hayes William & Christa Chan J. Ofenheim Ann Hayhoe Anne-Marie Keighan Barbara Chapin Jane Hendry Sondra & Stan Passfield Donalda Kelk Robert J. Clegg Peter Payan Ashley & Wendy Marilyn & Brent Kelman Charles & Joy Cohen Hilliard David & Molly Pelton Garth & Anne Kidd Rosemary Collins 14 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 15
2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S 2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S Donors Friends $100 TO $249 $35 TO $99 Mosby & Holly Perrow Tom & Dale Traversy Anonymous (10) Lois Fleming Lyle & Louise Rea June Pinkney Doug Turner Roger & Nora Alexander Ilse Folkens Mr. & Mrs. Jack Reck Richard & Patricia Poole Don & Jean Twiner Ruth Anderson Erickson Fraser Sherrill Reid Pat & Lloyd Ponso Ingrid van Rotterdam Paul Armstrong Katerina Fretwell Eleanore Reynolds Margaret Prugovecki Ilse von Fehrentheil Peter Bartha Christina Goldt Robert & Margaret Janna Ramsay-Best Maureen & George Bill Bartram Diane Gooderham Rooks Mark S. Rash Warby Allan & Nancy Beers Mary Gordon Karl & Ursula Schnull Don & Christina Rebus David & Judi Weaver Stanley Berger Alexandra B. Gunther Mary Lou Sherman Ed & Marianne Reimer Rosemary Webb Arnold & Loreen Norma Hillyard Wendy Simm Elise & Louis Rensonnet Bridget & Kit Wells Bolliger Doreen & Fred Hiltz Jerry & Vi Skory David Rosen Sylvia Weylie David Bourque Ilse Jakelski Neil Spaulding Helen Ruckle Kathleen Whatmough Andre & Judith Hans Jansen Barbara Stupp Ila Sandwell Kay Wheatley Boutin B-J Jasmins Gloria Tozek Fred & Brenda Saunders Marie Wiley Nancy Brinen Nick Kristoffy Pat Valade & Silvio & Longinia Sauro Kay Wilkinson Lawrence & Rebecca Yvon Lavoie Susan Ord Ton Winnubst Brown Louis & Vivian Sylvia Schmid Paul Lawrence Agnes Wong Bruce Burgess van Gulick Rachel & Jerry Nancy & Terry Lee Schneiderman Helen & Bob Wright John & Sandra Michael Vaughan Janine Lundine Cameron Richard & Carol Larry & Marilyn Julia Young Gina Maenhaut Schreiner Iivi Campbell Verity Hermann & Brigitte Zettl Brenda Mancey Jane Shannon William Campbell Robert Vincent Suzanne Zorbas Elizabeth Marshall Dorothy Shaver James Chestnutt Norma M. Walker V. G. Matus Jeanne B. Shuh Robert Clubbe D. Weir Penny & Don Pierre Simoni Richard Coskey John Williams McCahill Eric A. Simpson Judy & Art Craig Helen & Bob Wright Sue McDonald Robert Sinclair Marion B. Cruikshank Pearl & Len Yauk Marian McIssac Pat & Jim Skelly Mary Ellen Cummings Laura McNabb Joan & Ron Slater Peter & Mary Margaret McNabb Daleman Richard M. Small Eric & Ruth Miller D. L. Davis Olaug & David Smith William Mitchell Victor & Sandra Davis Epp K.J. Sonin Lea & Syd Moscoe Mary Lou & Robert Alan & Geraldine Ed & Denise Murphy Dickson Sperling Kathleen & Graham Dr. Ed & Renee Daphne Stapleton Nairn Disenhaus Jeffrey Stokes Joan & Robert Northley Jill Doble John Stott Patricia Ono Chloe Dominguez Shirley & Wayne Stott Karen Pepperall Pam Dunlop Jim & Stella Strong Linda Lou & John Mark Dunnill George Sweeney Pinnington Caroline Fancott Doreen Thomas Julia Poore Elizabeth Feil Maureen Thompson A.J. Ralph Marian & Jim Ferris 16 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 17
2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S 2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D S U P P O R T E R S In Memoriums and Honouraries Foundation Support CN Community Sponsorship IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF George & Mary Horney Toshi Leah, June Anthony Doc & Nancy Gillies daughter of James Concert Sponsors Morland & Charlyn Jones & Patricia McKay IN MEMORY OF Pat Valade & Susan Ord James & Patricia McKay Distler Construction Ltd. RE/MAX Parry Sound-Muskoka Myrtle Kutschke Julie Baumgartel Dr. Chris Decker Realty Ltd. IN MEMORY OF Ruth Milne David Bourque In Memory of Stuart & Elaine Stephen Ross Windows & Doors Kasie Brickett Margaret & Bill Boyd In Memory of Betty Ibey & Scotiabank IN MEMORY OF Don Brickett Carol & James Campbell Ed Gawronski Terry D. Clark Chartered Accountant Gwen Brickett Joan Reed-Olsen James Mason In Memory of Charles W. Stockey Terry E. Fraser Barrister and Solicitor Margaret & Bill Boyd Peter Rosenbaum Iron City Fishing Club Town of Parry Sound IN MEMORY OF Carol & James Campbell Suzanne Shulman Moquin Medical Township of the Archipelago Fran Brown Kathleen Wilkinson James Sommerville Municipality of McDougall Township of Carling Margaret & Bill Boyd Neil Spaulding IN MEMORY OF Parry Sound North Star Township of Seguin Carol & James Campbell Jeffrey Stokes RBC Foundation The William Beatty Company Norma Curry Jeanne Shuh IN MEMORY OF The Estate of Margaret Whiteman Velma Daley Margaret & Bill Boyd Pat Ono Richard & Patricia Poole Carol & James Campbell Angus & Kathleen Dr. Wheatley Kay Wheatley Film Sponsors Joan & Ron Slater McGillivray Peter & Jennifer IN MEMORY OF JULY 20 — A LATE QUARTET JULY 28 — THIRTY TWO SHORT FILMS Irva Stewart McGillivray Bill Sponsored by ABOUT GLENN GOULD IN MEMORY OF Jamie & Ally McGarvey Sponsored by Dr. Lin Raimundo IN MEMORY OF Kay Wheatley Bob Burnham Myrna Sinclair Carol & James Campbell Ron Sinclair IN APPRECIATION OF The Work of Brian Artist Sponsors IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF & Josephine Oxley Ralph Elsaesser John Stott Book City Logan’s of Parry Sound Jim & Midge Strickland Doris Brown Parry Sound Books Margaret & Bill Boyd Doris Brown Daphne Stapleton IN HONOUR OF Sarah Gardner Ritchie Insurance Carol & James Campbell Our Young Musicians In honour of Peter Gardner’s Stuart & Adrienne Shaw IN MEMORY OF 80th Birthday Chris & Margaret Ibey Kay Wheatley Dr. Jim Shewchun The Ibey Children Jan Tissot Sherry Gerstl Sound Ideas Audiology Suus Tissot IN RECOGNITION OF In memory of Paul & Inge Gerstl Bev & Rick McNabb Dave Tirsell Carol & James Campbell Dr. Derek & Mary George Kathleen Wilkinson Gordon Mok’s Dr. Kim Warwick Judith White Dr. Olah Kassim Musical Achievements Ailene Wittstein IN MEMORY OF J. Peter & Sarah Gardner Kay Wheatley Andrea Hansen Carol & James Campbell Music Scores Sponsors Graham Campbell Laura McNabb Youth Music Education Fund – Frances M. Brown – lead donor Near North District School Board Rotary Club of Parry Sound 18 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 19
2015 F E S T I VA L O F T H E S O U N D Kindly Note All programmes are subject to change without notice. Please turn off cell phones and pagers or leave them at the Box Office. Latecomers will be seated at a suitable break in the performance. The use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited. 2015 programme No food or drink is permitted in the Festival Performance Hall. Most of our concerts are not geared toward enjoyment by young O P E N I N G W E E K E N D : J U LY 17 TH – J U LY 19 TH children. As a courtesy to audience members and musicians, please use discretion and only bring children once they are able STAFF PICK: CHARLES W. STOCKEY MEMORIAL CONCERT to sit quietly and enjoy the performance. “Chamber music has been described as a ‘conversation among In consideration of patrons with allergies, please avoid using friends.’ Artistic Director James Campbell joins his good friends in fragrances when attending Festival concerts. the New Zealand String Quartet to launch the chamber music series.” Ticket prices for concerts in the Charles W. Stockey Centre include a $1 surcharge for the Building Fund and $1 for the Capital W E E K 1: J U LY 2 0 TH – J U LY 2 6 TH Improvement Fund. STAFF PICK: SEASONS OF BRAHMS denotes a work from Top Ten audience picks in the 2014 season. “Trace his growth, as works from different periods of his life are performed in three concerts.” FESTIVAL OF THE SOUND STOCKEY CENTRE BOX OFFICE HOURS TICKET OUTLET HOURS W E E K 2 : J U LY 2 7 TH – A U G U S T 2 ND Monday to Saturday, Tuesday to Sunday, STAFF PICK: SONGS AND DANCES OF THE AMERICAS 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Noon to end of last concert for walk-in patrons. “A tip of our hat to the Pan Am Games with our most colourful Festival Station Gallery concert of the summer. Guy Few pays tribute to Rafael Mendez 1 Avenue Road, Parry Sound Charles W. Stockey Centre and Leslie Fagan sings Villa Lobo’s haunting Bachianas Brasileiras.” 705.746.2410 for the Performing Arts PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will not be 1 Bay Street, Parry Sound W E E K 3 : A U G U S T 3 RD – A U G U S T 9 TH accepted for refund or resale. PLEASE NOTE: However, tickets may be exchanged Ticket sales only; STAFF PICK: GOODYEAR PLAYS BEETHOVEN up to 24 hours before the performance no exchanges at this location. by contacting the Festival Office. “Pianist Stewart Goodyear was proclaimed ‘a phenomenon’ by the Los Angeles Times. His performance includes the complete Diabelli Variations by Beethoven, one of the most monumental TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE AT works this composer produced for the piano.” www.festivalofthesound.ca 20 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 21
OPENING WINNER OF THE “Michaels’ book is based on the WEEKEND Friday, July 17th 5:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre 2014 SCOTIABANK life of Lev Termen, the Russian- GILLER PRIZE born inventor of the Theremin, the most ethereal of musical A BEAUTIFUL, HAUNTING NOVEL INSPIRED BY THE TRUE instruments. As the narrative shifts countries and climates, from the Classics by Candlelight LIFE AND LOVES OF THE FAMED RUSSIAN SCIENTIST, INVENTOR Parry Sound glittery brightness of New York in the 1920s to the leaden cold of the Soviet Union under Stalin, the CONCERT 1 Arts &Crafts AND SPY LEV TERMEN – grace of Michaels’s style makes CREATOR OF THE THEREMIN. Gryphon Trio: Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; these times and places seem entirely new. He succeeds at one Roman Borys, cello; Jamie Parker, piano Us Conductors is a book of longing and electricity. Summer Market of the hardest things a writer can do: he makes music seem to sing Like Termen’s own life, it is from the pages of a novel.” Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3 Ludwig van Beethoven steeped in beauty, wonder Every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Allegro con brio (1770-1827) and looping heartbreak. June 30th to GILLER September 1st, PRIZE JURY 2015 CITATION Andante cantabile con variazioni Menuetto. Quasi allegro We feature: Finale. Prestissimo Local Artisans and Native Crafts 26 JAMES STREET Fruits CONCERT 2 705-746-7625 OPEN 7 DAYS AVegetables WEEK Anagnoson and Kinton, piano duo; Home Crafted Furniture www.parrysoundbooks.com Guy Few, trumpet; Carolyn Maule, piano Jewellery Stained Glass Marche Militaire Franz Schubert Pottery (1797-1828) Parry Sound Arts & Crafts Fresh Smoked MeatBaking Vendor Smoked Meats Hungarian Dances Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Slavonic Dances Antonin Dvor̂ák Every Tuesday Summer Market (1841-1904) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm June 30th to September 1st, 2015 Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 Pablo de Sarasate (1884-1908) We feature: Local Artisans CONCERT 3 and Native Crafts Fruits Russell Braun, baritone; Carolyn Maule, piano; Guy Few, trumpet Vegetables Home Crafted Furniture Falstaff: Ford’s Monologue Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Jewellery Barber of Seville: Largo al Factotum Gioachino Rossini Stained Glass (1792-1868) Pottery Fresh Baking I’ll See You Again Noel Coward (1899-1973) Smoked Meat Nina (Located in the Market Square Park, Mary Street) (Located in the Market Square Park, Mary Street) Interested vendors please visit our website Any interested vendors please contact Libby or Interested Grant Scobie at:vendors glscobie@vianet.ca Trumpeter’s Lullaby Leroy Anderson please www.psaca.ca visit Any interested ourplease vendors website contact (1908-1975) www.psaca.ca Libby or Grant Scobie at: parrysoundartsandcrafts@gmail.com glscobie@vianet.ca *Sold Out 22 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 23
OPENING OPENING WEEKEND Saturday July 18th 1:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEKEND Saturday July 18th 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Strings Across the Sky Canadian Brass Each summer, the students of the Concert Chuck Daellenbach, tuba; Caleb Hudson, trumpet; Christopher Coletti, Sponsored by Strings Across the Sky Fiddle RBC Foundation trumpet; Achilles Liarmakopoulos, trombone; Bernhard Scully, horn and Music Camp are hosted by the Parry Sound Friendship Centre. Selections from “Renaissance Brass” Since 2006, The Festival of the Little Fugue in G Minor Johann Sebastian Bach/arr. Ronald Romm Sound has partnered with Strings Across the Sky to host a free Vals Peruano Enrique Crespo family concert showcasing the achievements of the young fiddle Selections from “Carnaval” Op. 9 Robert Schumann arr. Christopher Coletti/Brandon Ridenour students under the energetic direction of Andrea Hansen. Penny Lane John Lennon & Paul McCartney/arr. Christopher Dedrick This year the Strings Across the Sky Handful of Keys Fats Waller/arr. Luther Henderson concert will include a special memorial tribute to Founder and INTERMISSION Music Director, Andrea Hansen, who passed away in December 2014. Since 1987, Andrea was a musical force who worked tirelessly Granada Agustin Lara to create and teach this remarkable fiddling program. She opened the doors to a rich musical experience for thousands of Inuit and Selections from “Brahms on Brass” Johannes Brahms First Nations children across Canada. arr. Christopher Coletti/Brandon Ridenour Andrea was a member of the Adagio Samuel Barber/arr. Stephen McNeff Toronto and Montreal Symphony Selections from “Brahms on Brass” Johannes Brahms Orchestras. For her Strings arr. Christopher Coletti/Brandon Ridenour Across the Sky work, she received numerous awards Selections from “Great Wall of China” including: The Order of Canada, Tribute to the Ballet arr. Sonny Kompanek Order of Ontario, Queen’s Golden & Diamond Jubilee Medals, Lifetime Contribution The official website of Canadian Brass is www.canadianbrass.com. Keep up with Canadian Brass via Twitter.com, Facebook and YouTube. to Aboriginal Music and Lifetime Achievement Award of the Canadian Brass performs on 24-karat gold plated Conn-Selmer instruments and is an Opening Day recording artist. Toronto Musicians’ Association. Canadian Brass recordings are available at www.ArkivMusic.com/CanadianBrass. Andrea Hansen with The Honourable James K. Bartleman following the Opening Concert of the 2006 Festival of the Sound. The Strings THE CANADIAN Across the Sky stole the show that evening and were awarded a special certificate by the Lieutenant Governor. 24 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 25
Kitchen Cupboard Georgian Bay OPENING WEEKEND Sunday July 19th 2:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Bulk Foods Christmas Specializing in Christmas year-round dried fruits decorations & & nuts, spices, baking ingredients, all other occasions. Holidays, weddings, Charles W. Stockey Home of the Georgian Bay Tartan! cake decorating birthdays etc. Memorial Concert TWO GREAT STORES — ONE GREAT LOCATION! (705) 746-6892 44 • James Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T5 James Campbell, clarinet; New Zealand String Quartet: Helene Pohl, violin; Douglas Beilman, violin; Gillian Ansell, viola; Rolf Gjelsten, cello String Quartet in C Major, Op. 54, Franz Joseph Haydn Hob.III:57 (1732-1809) Vivace Adagio Menuetto. Allegretto Finale. Adagio – Presto – Adagio Andante Cantabile Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Clarinet Quintet in A Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart K. 581 (1756-1791) Allegro Larghetto Menuetto – Trio I – Trio II Allegretto con variazioni Remembering happy times with Charles SELF STORAGE & MOVING SUPPLIES Boxes, Wrapping Paper, Etc. 85 River St. Parry Sound, Ontario P2A 2T8 • Tel: (705) 746-5622 • Fax: (705) 746-8688 26 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 27
OPENING OPENING WEEKEND Sunday July 19th 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEKEND Sunday July 19th 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Joyful Sounds: INTERMISSION A Tribute to Elmer Iseler FIVE ENGLISH FOLK SONGS Concert Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor; Sponsored by Town of Shawn Grenke, piano; Canadian Brass The Lass of Richmond Hill arr. David Willcocks Parry Sound (b. 1919) Barbara Allen Psalm 100 (Make a Joyful Noise) Heinrich Schütz Drink to Me Only (1585-1672) Early One Morning Excerpts from Requiem Eleanor Daley (b. 1955) Bobby Shaftoe Soloist: Michael Thomas, baritone Alleluia Eric Whiteacre (b.1970) THE CELTIC HEART Ein Kindelein so löbelich Michael Praetorius Flow Gently Sweet Afton Robert Burns, arr. Lydia Adams (1571-1621) Soloist: Matt Gaskin (1750-1796) Selections from Nur: Hussein Janmohamed Ae Fond Kiss Robert Burns arr. Stuart Calvert Reflections on Light (2014) (b. 1969) Light: Unveiled Dúlamán Michael McGlynn Light: Suspended Soloist: Michael Thomas, baritone (b. 1964) TWO SPIRITUALS The Hour Has Come Srul Irving Glick (1934-2002) Ain’t-a That Good News arr. William Dawson (1899-1990) ELMER ISELER Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? arr. Moses Hogan Years of association will be celebrated in this special Soloists: Cathy Robinson, Anne Bornath (1957-2003) tribute on the life and leadership of Elmer Iseler, in and Andrea Ludwig association with Choral Music in Canada, the Festival of the Sound and the Canadian Brass. Tonight two of Canada’s most iconic musical groups join forces to pay tribute to Elmer, fondly remembered as the Dean of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Johann Sebastian Bach Canadian Choral Conductors. Few musical sounds are (1685-1750) more joyful than the combination of choir and brass. The works chosen for tonight’s program were all close Cantate Domino (Sing to the Lord) Heinrich Schütz to Elmer’s heart and are presented with thanks for his enduring legacy. 28 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 29
WEEK 1 Monday July 20th 1:00 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Film – A Late Quartet Film Sponsored by Series curated by Will DiNovi Jamie & Ally McGarvey This 2012 film tells the struggles of the fictitious Fugue String Quartet when its cellist Eat In or L.L.B.O. Take-Out receives a serious Screened Patio 705-746-9491 Open for Breakfast, diagnosis. Chamber or Lunch & Dinner music performed in 705-746-9613 Daily Home Cooked Specials the film includes 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Beethoven’s Op. 131. Specializing In 50 Joseph Street, Parry Sound, ON 16 Comfortable Units Stay following the film to join a discussion among the New Zealand Investments you need STEAKS Located off Parry Sound Drive OPEN ALL String Quartet about real life as a string quartet. & SEAFOOD www.trapperschoicerestaurant.ca YEAR ROUND and service you deserve 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Investments Glen MacGregor,you need FMA, FCSI® WEEK 1 Monday July 20th 7:00 pm Island Queen Cruise Ship and service you deserve Financial Advisor . 70 James Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1S5 705-774-9444 Glen MacGregor, Glendon J. MacGregor, FMA,FMA, FCSI® FCSI® Financial AdvisorFinancial Advisor . Dixieland Cruise 70 James Street, 70 James Parry StreetON P2A 1S5 Sound, 705-774-9444 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1S5 705-774-9444 www.edwardjones.com Dan Douglas, trombone; Ross Wooldridge, clarinet; Phil Disera, banjo; Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund Stephen Crow, trumpet; Doug Burrell, tuba; Chris Lamont, drums The Dixie Demons return to the Island Queen with a tribute to the www.edwardjones.com Member inn– Canadian Investor Protection Fund traditional jazz of New Orleans. Renowned for outstanding technical The 4-season provides the perfect ambience for its noted wizardry on their instruments combined with exciting and daring fine dining and extensive wine list. Luxury chalets with jacuzzi, arrangements, the Dixie Demons will take you on a fantasy riverboat fireplace & many other amenities. cruise on the Mississippi River when Dixieland jazz was king! 3 km South of Parry Sound 705-746-7122 on Oastler Park Drive www.logcabininn.net 30 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 31
WEEK 1 Tuesday July 21st 3:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEK 1 Tuesday July 21st 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Flute, Harp and Strings Quartet no. 22 in B-flat Major, K.589 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Allegro larghetto (1756-1791) Menuetto. Moderato Transcribed for four harps Caroline Léonardelli, harp; Suzanne Shulman, flute; Gil Sharon, violin; Allegro assai by Caroline Lizotte Ron Ephrat, viola; Yegor Dyachkov, cello INTERMISSION Fantasie for violin & harp, Op. 124 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) The Four Seasons, Le quattro stagioni, Op. 8 Antonio Vivaldi Rhapsodie for solo harp Marcel Grandjany (1678-1741) (1891-1975) Arranged for harp quartet by the Venice Harp Quartet Le cygne from La carnival des animaux Camille Saint-Saëns for cello & harp Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, “La primavera” Allegro O canto do cisne negro for cello & harp Heitor Villa-Lobos Largo e pianissimo sempre (1887-1959) Allegro pastorale Étude de concert in E-flat minor for solo harp Félix Godefroid Soloist: Caroline Léonardelli (1818-1897) Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, “L’estate” Sonata for flute, viola & harp Claude Debussy Allegro non molto Pastorale. Lento, dolce rubato (1862-1918) Adagio e piano – Presto e forte Interlude: Tempo di minuetto Presto Allegro moderato ma risoluto Soloist: Lori Gemmell Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, “L’autunno” WEEK 1 Tuesday July 21st 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Allegro Adagio molto Allegro Soloist: Jennifer Swartz Four Seasons for Four Harps Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, “L’inverno” Allegro non molto Concert Sponsored by Jennifer Swartz, Montreal Symphony; Lori Gemmell, Kitchener- Largo Parry Sound Waterloo Symphony; Caroline Léonardelli, Ottawa Symphony; Allegro North Star Caroline Lizotte, Montreal Symphony; Tom Allen, narrator Soloist: Caroline Lizotte Sonatas K.525 and K.535 Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) Arranged by Caroline Lizotte 32 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 33
WEEK 1 Wednesday July 22nd 1:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEK 1 Wednesday July 22nd 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Seasons of Brahms: Seasons of Brahms: The Young Composer The Master Concert Peter Longworth, piano; Helene Pohl, violin; Gil Sharon, violin; Concert Peter Longworth, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Sponsored by Sponsored by Iron City Ron Ephrat, viola; Yegor Dyachkov, cello The William Beatty New Zealand String Quartet Fishing Club Company Scherzo from FAE Sonata Johannes Brahms Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 118 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) No. 1. Intermezzo in A minor. Allegro non assai, (1833-1897) New Zealand ma molto appassionato Hebrew Melodies, Op. 9 for viola & piano Joseph Joachim String Quartet Sponsored by No. 2. Intermezzo in A major. Andante teneramente Sostenuto (1831-1907) Dr. Olah Kassim Grave No. 3. Ballade in G minor. Allegro energico Andante cantabile No. 4. Intermezzo in F minor. Allegretto un poco agitato No. 5. Romanze in F major. Andante – Allegretto grazioso Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms No. 6. Intermezzo in E flat minor. Andante, largo e mesto Allegro con brio – Tranquillo – In tempo ma sempre sostenuto Scherzo: Allegro molto – Meno allegro – Tempo primo Adagio INTERMISSION Finale: Allegro Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115 Johannes Brahms Allegro WEEK 1 Wednesday July 22nd 3:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Adagio Andantino Con moto Brahms: The Middle Years Peter Longworth, piano; Yegor Dyachkov, cello; THE WHOLE DAY IS DE VOTED TO New Zealand String Quartet; Ron Ephrat, viola THE MUSIC OF JOHANNES BR AHMS Trace his growth, as works from Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op 99 Johannes Brahms different periods of his life are Allegro vivace (1833-1897) performed in three concerts. The day Adagio affettuoso Allegro passionato ends with his masterwork, the Clarinet Allegro molto Quintet. James Campbell will offer a personal, intimate look at a work which Viola Quintet in G Major, Op. 111 Johannes Brahms he has lived with for 45 years. Allegro non troppo, ma con brio Adagio Un poco allegretto Vivace, ma non troppo presto 34 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 35
WEEK 1 Thursday July 23rd 1:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEK 1 Thursday July 23rd 3:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Music for Friends Cecilia String Quartet Concert Suzanne Shulman, flute; James Campbell, clarinet; Ron Ephrat, viola; Concert Min-Jeong Koh, violin; Sarah Nematallah, violin; Sponsored by Sponsored by Iron City Gillian Ansell, viola; Rolf Gjelsten, cello; Peter Longworth, piano Township of David Samuel, viola; Rachel Desoer, cello Fishing Club Seguin London Trio No. 1 in C Major, Franz Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C minor, Op. 17, Franz Joseph Haydn Hob.IV:1 for flute, clarinet & cello (1732-1809) No. 4, Hob.III.28 (1732-1809) Allegro moderato Moderato Andante Menuetto: Allegretto – Trio Finale. Vivace Adagio cantabile Finale: Allegro Duo for viola, cello & obligato Ludwig van Beethoven Cecilia String eyeglasses, WoO 32 (1770-1827) Quartet String Quartet No. 4 in E minor, Felix Mendelssohn Allegro Sponsored by Op. 44, No. 2 (1809-1847) Stuart & Minuetto. Allegretto Adrienne Shaw Allegro assai appassionato Scherzo: Allegro di molto Pieces for clarinet, viola & piano, Op. 83 Max Bruch Andante Allegro con moto (1838-1920) Presto agitato Nachtgesang: Andante con moto Allegro vivace, ma non troppo David Samuel is replacing Caitlyn Boyle who is on maternity leave. Sonata for flute & piano Francis Poulenc Allegretto malinconico (1899-1963) Cantilena: Assez lent Presto giocoso Tarantella in A minor, Op. 6 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) 36 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 37
WEEK 1 Thursday July 23rd 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEK 1 Friday July 24th 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Beethoven and Schubert André Laplante in Recital Concert André Laplante, piano; Gil Sharon, violin; Doug Beilman, violin; Concert Sponsored by Sponsored by Adagio in A minor Johann Sebastian Bach/Ferruccio Busoni Township of Ron Ephrat, viola; Yegor Dyachkov, cello; Rolf Gjelsten, cello RE/MAX Parry Carling Sound – Muskoka from BWV 564 (1685-1750) / (1866-1924) Realty Ltd. Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 16 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 281 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Grave – Allegro, ma non troppo (1770-1827) Allegro (1756-1791) Andante cantabile Andante amoroso Rondo : Allegro, ma non troppo Rondo (allegro) André Laplante From Six moments musicaux, Franz Schubert INTERMISSION Sponsored by Yegor Dyachkov Sponsored by Sherry Gerstl D. 780, Op. 94 (1797-1828) In memory of No. 1 Moderato in C Major Ritchie Insurance Cello Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Franz Schubert Paul & Inge Gerstl No. 2 Andantino in A-flat Major Allegro ma non troppo (1797-1828) No. 3 Allegro moderato in F minor Adagio Scherzo Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat Major Ludwig van Beethoven Allegretto Das Lebewohl (The Farewell): Adagio – Allegro (1770-1827) Abwesenheit (The Absence) Das Wiedersehen (The Return) WEEK 1 Friday July 24th 3:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre INTERMISSION Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 Sinfonia Concertante Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Gil Sharon, violin; Helene Pohl, violin; Doug Beilman, violin; Ron Ephrat, viola; Gillian Ansell, viola; Yegor Dyachkov, cello; Rolf Gjelsten, cello Sinfonia Concertante Joseph Haydn/Mordechai Rechtman in B-flat Major, Hob.I:105 (1732-1809)/(b. 1926) Allegro Andante Allegro con spirito Grande Sestetto Concertante K. 364 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Allegro maestoso (1756-1791) Andante Presto 38 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 39
WEEK 1 Saturday July 25th 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEK 1 Sunday July 26th 2:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre In Full Swing Sensemayá Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940) Gene DiNovi Bob DeAngelis, clarinet; James Campbell, clarinet; Morning Song J. Scott Irvine Sponsored by Gene DiNovi, piano, Mike Downes, bass; Glenn Anderson, drums (b. 1953) Book City Tonight’s programme will be announced from the stage and will feature West Side Story Leonard Bernstein music made famous by Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman, including: (1918-1990) Nightmare, Moonglow, The Man I Love, Let’s Dance, If I Had You, Runnin’ Wild, On the Sunny Side of the Street, The World is Waiting INTERMISSION for the Sunrise, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Special Delivery Stomp, Stardust, Bells Ian McDougall Sing, Sing, Sing (b. 1938) Plus music written for Benny Goodman by Gene DiNovi, Aaron Copland and Béla Bartók. How to Fake Your Own Death Nicole Lizée A World Premiere (b. 1973) Soloist: James Sommerville WEEK 1 Sunday July 26th 2:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943) Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky / Elgar Howarth Canadian Pride Promenade (1839-1881)/(b. 1935) I. Gnomus Promenade Canadian National Brass Project; James Sommerville, conductor II. Old Castle Promenade Karen Donnelly, Larry Larson, Larry Knopp, Geoff Thompson, III. Tuileries Adam Zinatelli, Stéphane Beaulac, trumpet; David Parker, IV. Bydlo Julie Fauteux, Gabriel Radford, Patricia Evans, Allene Hackleman, Promenade horn; Peter Sullivan, Gordon Wolfe, Steven Dyer, David Pell, V. Ballet of the Chickens in their Shells Keith Dyrda, trombone; Sasha Johnson, Nick Atkinson, tuba VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle Brass players from ten major Canadian orchestras in a once in Promenade a lifetime meeting — imagine the thrilling sound of the best brass VII. The Market - Place at Limoges players in Canada playing Pictures at an Exhibition! VIII. Catacombae (Sepulcrum romanum) – Con mortuis in lingua mortua Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland IX. The Hut on Fowl’s Legs (Baba – Yaga) (1900-1990) X. The Great Gate at Kiev 6 Canzoni: Canzon Quarta Giovanni Gabrieli (1554-1612) 40 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 41
WEEK 2 Monday July 27th 11:00 am Charles W. Stockey Centre COLOUR MEETS Stockey Piano Master Class The Stockey Piano Master classes continue the legacy of Charles and Lois Stockey, whose hopes for the “Stockey Centre” included opportunities for young and amateur performers to share the stage with Festival performers. Today you are invited to sit in and listen as our resident pedagogue Glen Montgomery works with amateur pianists. “KIDS ON THE BUS” FUNDR AISER MUSIC SCORES Do you remember your first classical music experiences? Listening to the radio or a record? Watching TV? Going to a real live concert in a performance hall with your parents? Very likely, it was moments like these that started your lifelong love and appreciation of music. Through our Music Scores program, the Festival tries to provide similar experiences to children in Parry Sound district. Each year, Jim Campbell arranges for “real” musicians to talk with grades 4 – 6 students about music, instruments, and a musician’s life in the real world. Nearly 800 students have a chance to ask questions (and there are always lots of those). This is followed Beauti-Tone Paint offers a symphony of colour. by a chance to listen to a live concert, performed by musicians they See our colour experts for your next project! have come to know. These early classical music experiences would simply not happen in our community if it were not for the Festival of the Sound. Although Music Scores is provided free of charge to the students, it isn’t “free”. Proudly supporting Festival of the Sound for 32 Years! As lovers of music, we are asking you to send a young Keeping it Local, child to Music Scores. Check out our “Kids on the Here for the Community, Bus” fundraiser in the lobby. One Customer at a Time. Let’s give all students a musical experience that 31 JOSEPH STREET, PARRY SOUND 705-746-9621 will last a lifetime. 42 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 43
WEEK 2 Tuesday July 28th 10 am Charles W. Stockey Centre WEEK 2 Tuesday July 28th 1:15 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Film: Thirty Two Short Films Goldberg Variations About Glenn Gould Concert Leopoldo Erice, piano Sponsored by Iron City Film Series curated by Will DiNovi Fishing Club Goldberg Variations. BWV 988 Johann Sebastian Bach Sponsored by Dr. Lin Raimundo Colm Feore plays the Aria (1685-1750) Variatio 1. a 1 Clav. pianist in Thirty Two Short Variatio 2. a 1 Clav. Films About Glenn Gould, Variatio 3. Canone all’Unisono. a 1 Clav. a 1994 film inspired by Variatio 4. a 1 Clav. the Goldberg Variations. Variatio 5. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. Variatio 6. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav. Variatio 7. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. al tempo di Giga Variatio 8. a 2 Clav. Variatio 9. Canone alla Terza. a 1 Clav. Variatio 10. Fughetta. a 1 Clav. Variatio 11. a 2 Clav. Variatio 12 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Quarta in moto contrario Variatio 13. a 2 Clav. Variatio 14. a 2 Clav. Variatio 15. Canone alla Quinta. a 1 Clav.: Andante Variatio 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav. Variatio 17. a 2 Clav. WEEK 2 Tuesday July 28th 12:45 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Variatio 18. Canone alla Sesta. a 1 Clav. Variatio 19. a 1 Clav. Variatio 20. a 2 Clav. Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima Goldberg Variations: Variatio Variatio 22. a 1 Clav. alla breve 23. a 2 Clav. Variatio 24. Canone all’Ottava. a 1 Clav. A Look at the Holy Trinity Variatio Variatio 25. a 2 Clav. adagio 26. a 2 Clav. Variatio 27. Canone alla Nona. a 2 Clav. Variatio 28. a 2 Clav. Leopoldo Erice, Assistant Professor of Performing Arts at Variatio 29. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav. American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, introduces Variatio 30. a 1 Clav. Quodlibet his performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, considered one Aria da Capo of the greatest works written for the keyboard. Join him to find out why he has chosen this intriguing title for his talk and Today’s performance of the Goldberg Variations is dedicated in honour of Ralph for the concert following. Elsaesser who passed away in June. He was Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University where he is remembered for his “unique love and enthusiasm for students, music and life. His mind and spirit were ever young and vibrant.” In their retirement, Ralph and Helen generously shared their musical gifts with the community of Parry Sound and the Festival of the Sound. 44 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 45
WEEK 2 Tuesday July 28th 3:30 pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church WEEK 2 Tuesday July 28th 7:30 pm Charles W. Stockey Centre Baroque Music for Festival Baroque Flute & Guitar Concert Leslie Fagan, soprano; Suzanne Shulman, flute; James Mason, oboe; Sponsored by The Whiteman Guy Few, trumpet; Julie Baumgartel, violin; Moshe Hammer, violin; Suzanne Shulman, flute; Daniel Bolshoy, guitar Estate Cynthia Hiebert, harpsichord; Glen Montgomery, piano; Penderecki String Quartet; Jeffrey Stokes, double bass Duet in G Major for flute & Guitar, Georg Philipp Telemann TWV 40:111 (1681-1767) Sinfonia alla rustica in G Major, RV 151 Antonio Vivaldi Dolce Presto (1678-1741) Scherzando Adagio Largo e misurato Allegro Vivace e staccato Two Arias Giovanni Battista Pergolesi Partita in A minor for solo flute, Johann Sebastian Bach Se tu m’ami (1710-1736) BWV 1013 (1685-1750) Contento forse vivere from Adriano in Siria Sarabande Suite italienne for violin & piano Igor Stravinsky Bourée anglaise Introduzione: Allegro moderato (1882-1971) Sonata for flute & continuo, C.P.E. Bach Serenata: Larghetto Wq 133 “Hamburger” (1714-1788) Tarantella: Vivace Gavotta con due variazioni Two Sonatas in C Major for guitar solo, Domencio Scarlatti Scherzino K.308 & K.309 (1685-1757) Minuetto e Finale: Moderato Minuetto e Finale Sonata in E minor for flute & continuo, Johann Sebastian Bach BWV 1034 INTERMISSION Adagio ma non tanto Allegro Oboe Concerto in G minor, HWV 287 George Frideric Handel Andante Grave (1685-1759) Allegro Allegro Sarabande Allegro Two Arias by Cleopatra George Frideric Handel from the opera Giulio Cesare Per Pietà Da Tempeste Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 Johann Sebastian Bach in F Major, BWV 1047 (1685-1750) Allegro Andante Allegro assai 46 1.866.364.0061 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 47
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