Chamber Music Kelowna, 2003-2004 Concert Series

Friday, Oct. 3, 2003 The Parkanyi Quartet
Sunday, Oct 26, 2003 Angela Jia Kim, piano
Monday, February 16, 2004 The St. Lawrence Quartet
Friday, March 5, 2004 Andrew Dawes, Jane Coop
Friday, April 16, 2004 The Vetta Harp Trio

* Venue has been changed for this event *

We have changed the venue for our Oct. 29th concert featuring Angela Jia Kim from New York. She requires a better piano than the Rotary Arts Centre had to offer, especially for the large Chopin Sonata in B minor, so we have decided to move the concert to the Kelowna Community Theatre.  She will be performing on their 9 foot Yamaha concert grand. The date and time are identical; however, there will be general seating only for this performance in the larger Community Theatre venue.

Concert # 2
Sunday, Oct 26, 2003, 8 PM
* Venue Changed To Kelowna Community Theatre *
Angela Jia Kim
(New York, USA)

Piano

Described as "a superb colorist" with "playing that encompasses the full range of sound from the very delicate to the very powerful," pianist Angela Jia Kim has established a presence on the concert stage that encompasses solo recitals, chamber music, and orchestral appearances. The eminent pianist Maria Curcio wrote, "A formidable and brilliant technique and a real virtuoso of the instrument combine to produce some astonishing artistry at the keyboard." She went on to predict that Ms. Kim would "represent her country on the world stage as one of the great musicians of our time."

For more information, visit Angela Jia Kim’s website.

Program
Schubert Four Impromptus Op. 90
Haydn Sonate in C Major XVI: 50
Chopin Sonate No.3 in B minor, Op. 58

Concert # 3
Monday, February 16, 2004, 8 PM
Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts
The St. Lawrence String Quartet
(Canada/ USA)

String Quartet

Geoff Nuttall, violin
Barry Shiffman, violin
Lesley Robertson, viola
Christopher Costanza, cello

Having walked on stage together over 1500 times in the last twelve years the St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles of its generation. The group continues to build on its reputation for imaginative, spontaneous music making that the Washington Post calls "emotionally high charged but never out of control."

For more information about the St.Lawrence String Quartet visit their website.
The string quartet is represented by David Rowe Artists.

Program
Haydn Quartet in B-Minor, Op. 64, No. 2
Shostakovich Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110
Dvorak Quartet in C-Major, Op. 61

Concert # 4
Friday, March 5, 2004, 8 PM
Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts
Andrew Dawes, Jane Coop Duo
(Vancouver, Canada)

Violin and Piano

Two of Canada’s finest musicians, both artists have received glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike from around the world."Every line and gesture of the score seemed considered and thoroughly right", was how the Ottawa Citizen described the performance of the exquisite violin/piano duo of Andrew Dawes and Jane Coop.

The Duo is represented by Andrew Kwan Artists. Find more information on Andrew Dawes and Jane Coop at this site.

Program
The Beethoven Experience: Violin and Piano Sonatas:
Sonata in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring"
Sonata in G Major, Op. 96
Sonata in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"

Concert # 5
Friday, April 16, 2004, 8 PM
Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts
The Vetta Harp Trio
(Vancouver, Canada)

Harp, Viola and Flute

Rita Costanzi, harp
David Harding, viola
Lorna McGhee, flute

Virtuoso harpist Rita Costanzi has been heralded as one of today's most gifted artists, and is highly acclaimed for the penetrating depth and sensitivity of her interpretations. In her hands the harp comes alive with a unique magnetism and force evoking a response in the audience so profound that it has been said "No one who hears her can remain unchanged." Joined, for this performance, by award-winning, husband and wife musicians, violist David Harding and Lorna McGhee on the flute.

For more information, visit Rita Costanzi’s website.
Find information about Lorna McGhee on Andrew Kwan Artists website.
Click here for a biography of David Harding.

Program will include:
16th Century Lute Dances
Debussy Sonate for Flute, Viola and Harp
Gubaidulina: Garden of Joy and Sorrow
Ravel: Pavane