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Komitas: A Canadian Tribute

  • October 25, 2019

 

Celebrating the soul of Armenian music

A multi-faceted celebration of the 150th birthday of Father Komitas, a composer and pioneer of ethnomusicology, who was widely admired for combining traditional music and the progressive musical trends of his time. At this special concert, Amici will be joined by baritone Russell Braun, renowned for his luminous voice “capable of the most powerful explosions as well as the gentlest covered notes” (Toronto Star), the 20-voice Elmer Iseler Singers, the celebrated Canadian Children’s Opera Company, soprano Lynn Isnar, Young Voices Toronto, and Hamazkayin Toronto “Erepuni” Dance Ensemble.”

Co-presented with The Royal Conservatory of Music. Generously supported by
Armenian General Benevolent Union, Canadian Armenian Association for the
Performing Arts, and Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society.

Time
08:00PM
Venue
Telus Centre for Performance and Learning
Location
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street W., Toronto
Price
$40-$100
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Music:

Father Komitas – Divine Liturgy, Folk Songs, Dances and Children’s Songs arranged by Serouj Kradjian
Tigran Mansurian – Agnus Dei For Clarinet, Violin, Cello And Piano
Claude Debussy – Noël des enfants qui n’ont plus de maison

Special Guests

Russell Braun

Russell Braun

Young Voices Toronto choir

Young Voices Toronto

Canadian Children's Opera Choir

Canadian Children’s Opera Choir

Elmer Iseler Singers

Elmer Iseler Singers

Amici Chamber Ensemble


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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.

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