group of 27 present “Journey: An exploration of Musical Worlds”
group of 27
Under the Direction of Eric Paetkau Present
“Journey: An
exploration of Musical Worlds”
Friday, January 30 @ Trinity St. Paul’s Centre -
8PM
TORONTO, ON - Want an
exceptional experience? One that transports and transforms you, that leaves you
moved and with a huge, satisfied smile on your face? We’re talking an
experience that takes you on a Journey to places you’ve never been. Thirty of Canada’s finest musicians, an
emboldened music director, a super-star soloist, inspiring at-risk youth, all
performing music in an intimate setting that makes the audience literally part
of the band.
Journey with group of 27 on January 30
at Trinity St. Paul’s
Centre, 8PM and live an experience you won’t soon forget as
they perform Beethoven’s Twelve Contredanses, Andrew Staniland’s Voyageur, Dvorak’s Romance for Violin with
soloist Etsuko Kimura, and Mozart’s Symphony 35, “The Haffner.” As part of group of 27’s musical
outreach, students from the Dixon Hall
Music School and Regent Park School
of Music will join group of 27 in
Britten’s playful Playful Pizzicato.
group
of 27 continue their
fresh, innovative presentation of traditional and contemporary classical music.
The 2014-15 concert series includes repertoire ranging from Mozart, Beethoven,
and Haydn to Stravinsky and Copland to contemporary Canadian composers Jocelyn
Morlock, Andrew Staniland, and Andrew Downing. There sense of musical clarity
and engaging musical approach is bringing interest from a wide range of
composers and musical writers, which moves beyond the traditional concept of
classical music. The orchestra’s mentorship program for at-risk youth, where the
students join the orchestra on stage at each concert, is furthering their concept of sharing great music with everyone.
Etsuko Kimura, Assistant Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of group of 27 is known worldwide for the passion, energy and imagination that she brings to her music. She appears frequently at concert halls across Canada and the world, leading eminent chamber ensembles, appearing as a featured soloist with major international orchestras, and maintaining a full recital calendar. She has led numerous premier ensembles as concertmaster over the years, including the Kobe City Chamber Orchestra in Japan, and Sinfonia Toronto. Her breadth of imagination and collaborative style aligns perfectly with the music direction of group of 27, which will be exhibited through the performance of Dvorak’s Romance for Violin.
group of 27 is also breaking new ground in the recording world. Their first two recordings, Canadian Concerto Project, Volume One, and a Berlioz, Palej pairing with the soprano Shannon Mercer, both received JUNO nominations in 2014. New recordings, along with videos, are being developed with releases to follow in 2015.
Additional Performances in 2015:
April 17, 2015, 8pm – Disquiet – Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre
(427 Bloor Street West, Toronto)
June 19, 2015, 8pm – DIY Symphony, Audience Choice! –
Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor Street West, Toronto)
Details:
Date + Time
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January 30, 2015, 8:00 pm
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Location:
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Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor Street
West, Toronto
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Prices:
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PWYC with a suggested price of $30.00. Advance
online ticket purchase to receive best available seating.
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Box Office Contact:
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Information:
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http://groupof27.com/journey/
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Website:
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About Eric
Paetkau:
Eric Paetkau lives the music in each and every moment he’s onstage
and is uncompromising when it comes to artistic excellence. Whether he’s
conducting his own JUNO-nominated group
of 27, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Windsor
Symphony, Saskatoon Symphony, Les Violons du Roy, or Ontario Philharmonic,
among many others, Eric is as committed as they come.
Praised for his musicality, Eric’s lively and fully engaged style
brings the music to life in thrilling ways. Working with top soloists including
Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Shannon Mercer, Nadina Mackie Jackson, Guy Few, and more,
his ease and flexibility to spontaneously live in each musical moment shines
through.
Eric’s musical start began with the violin and viola as a member of the Nuremburg Symphony in Germany, and has played regularly
with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Canadian Opera Company, the National
Ballet of Canada Orchestra, Les Violons du Roy, and Tafelmusik Baroque
Orchestra.
About group of 27
What happens when you gather some of
Canada’s top musicians in a room and add some of the best music ever written:
group of 27. Dubbed “Toronto’s All-Star Classical Band”, this supergroup lives
for their thrilling live performances, creating unique experiences each and
every time. Whether they’re romping through Stravinsky, wowing with Beethoven,
or bringing a new Canadian piece to life, group of 27 gives everything they
have in each moment with electrifying results. Want the audience on stage with
the performers? Done. Want an actor, dancer or even the audience to
participate? Done. Want to see Toronto’s at-risk youth giving it their all
side-by-side with the professionals? Done. Want a world-class experience that
blows you away? Done and done. group of 27 – The Experience Orchestra.
Labels: Chamber Music, concert, Eric Paetkau, Toronto
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