Amici at Grano – Annual Gala ‹ Amici Chamber Ensemble

A delicious musical celebration amongst friends

We look forward to welcoming our Amici family of supporters for our annual fundraising event – a dressed up afternoon of music, delectable Italian treats and a silent auction that can’t be beat at the fabulous Grano Restaurant! One of our favourite Amici, the wonderful Canadian soprano Mireille Asselin, joins us in a program spanning from Kurt Weill songs & Argentinian tangos to Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. We are best when we are amongst friends and we look forward to a delightful afternoon together. Let’s raise a glass and essential money towards Amici’s upcoming 30th anniversary season. We can’t do it without you!

Special Guests

Mireille Asselin

Amici Chamber Ensemble

Joaquin Valdepeñas

Considered one of the most distinguished clarinetists of his generation, Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinetist Joaquin Valdepeñas makes appearances as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor, at festivals & concert series throughout the world. A prolific recording artist, he is a two-time Juno award winner and GRAMMY®-award nominee.

David Hetherington

David Hetherington, for years the assistant principal cellist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, performs regularly as a chamber musician as well as working frequently with contemporary music ensembles such as New Music Concerts and Soundstreams Canada. Mr. Hetherington plays his 1695 cello made by Giovanni Grancino of Milan “with rare delicacy and clarity”.

Serouj Kradjian

Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Serouj Kradjian is hailed as a “keyboard acrobat” of “crystal virtuosity” by the press. He has established himself as a versatile artist whose readiness to break boundaries and explore different styles has made him an exciting voice on the international music scene. He is regularly invited to appear as soloist and chamber musician in North America and Europe.