MAY 16
VERNON
PIANO QUARTETS FROM FRANCE AND SPAIN
📅 Tuesday, May 16, 2023
🕑 7:30PM
Vernon Community Music School
1705 32nd Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2J3
Experience the lush colours of piano quartets by Gabriel Fauré and Joaquín Turina, alongside innovative works by Rebecca Clarke and Ana Sokolovic, presented in the intimate environment of the Carriage House at the Vernon Community Music School.
Regular $30 / Student $15 + taxes & fees
ARTISTS
Violaine Melançon violin || Marina Thibeault viola || Nicholas Denton Protsack cello || Meagan Milatz piano
PROGRAM
JOAQUIN TURINA Piano quartet in a minor, op. 67
REBECCA CLARKE Two Pieces for Viola and Cello
ANA SOKOLOVIC Chants for violin and piano
GABRIEL FAURÉ Piano Quartet no. 1 in c minor, op. 15
MAY 17
KELOWNA
THE GREAT ROMANTICS
📅 Wednesday, May 17, 2023
🕑 7:30PM
The Cathedral Church of St. Michael & All Angels
608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X1
Immerse yourself in some of the greatest chamber music of the romantic period, from the evocative and passionate Spanish landscape of Turina’s Piano quartet, to the operatic splendour of Strauss’ Violin Sonata, and culminating in Brahms’s epic Piano Trio in B major. All performed by some of Canada’s greatest chamber musicians including JUNO award winner Philip Chiu, Peabody Trio founding violinist Violaine Melançon, Edmonton Symphony Concertmaster Robert Uchida, and violinist Hao Zhou of the Banff International Competition winning Viano Quartet.
Regular $40 / Student $15 + taxes & fees
ARTISTS
Violaine Melançon violin || Robert Uchida violin || Hao Zhou violin || Julien Haynes viola || Cameron Crozman cello || Nicholas Denton Protsack cello || Philip Chiu piano || Meagan Milatz piano
PROGRAM
JOAQUIN TURINA Piano quartet in a minor, op. 67
RICHARD STRAUSS Violin Sonata in E flat major, op. 18
JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano trio in B major, op. 8
MAY 18
WEST KELOWNA
STRINGS IN THE VINEYARD
📅 Thursday, May 18, 2023
🕑 7:30PM
The Gallery Winery
2233 Witt Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2C5
String music, sunset, sparkling wine, and the enchanting atmosphere of The Gallery Winery in West Kelowna. Enjoy all of this at ClassicalValley’s most exclusive event (only 40 tickets available!) From the classical elegance of Mozart to the colorful sonic brushstrokes of the French Impressionists and the earthy energy of Canadian folk music, this is an experience not to be missed! This is a 19+ event.
Tickets $40 + taxes and fees (includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine).
ARTISTS
Erin James violin || Violaine Melançon violin || Robert Uchida violin || Julien Haynes viola || Marina Thibeault viola || Cameron Crozman cello
PROGRAM
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART String Quartet no. 22 in B flat major “Prussian”
ARTHUR HONNEGER Sonatine for violin and cello
BOHUSLAV MARTINU Madrigals for violin and viola
SALINA FISHER Mata-Au for string trio
ERNEST MACMILLAN Two sketches on French Canadian airs
MAY 18
VERNON
HAO ZHOU & PHILIP CHIU
📅 Thursday, May 18, 2023
🕑 7:30PM
Vernon Community Music School
1705 32nd Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2J3
Experience the mastery of Montreal International Violin Competition 1st prize laureate Hao Zhou and JUNO award-winning pianist Philip Chiu, as they embark on a lyrical journey of vocal and opera-inspired music for violin and piano. Featuring Strauss’ towering Sonata for violin and piano, this is a rare chance to hear two of Canada’s top musicians in an intimate setting!
Regular $30 / Student $15 + taxes & fees
ARTISTS
Hao Zhou violin || Philip Chiu piano
PROGRAM
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Mother and Child
LI ZILI Fisherman’s Harvest Song
ANTONIN DVORAK Songs my Mother Taught Me
RICHARD WAGNER Albumblatt, WWV 94
RICHARD STRAUSS Violin Sonata in E flat major, op. 18
MAY 19
KELOWNA
A CLASSICALVALLEY WINE TASTING
📅 Friday, May 19, 2023
🕑 6:00PM
Rotary Centre for the Arts Atrium
421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1
Cultivate your taste with this one-of-a-kind wine and music pairing! In partnership with the UBC Wine Research Centre, ClassicalValley is excited to be continuing its tradition of bringing together Okanagan Wines with performances by some of North America’s top classical musicians. You will be guided through a tasting of wines from across the Okanagan, insightfully presented by UBC lecturer Katarina Vucic alongside dynamic musical performances. This is a 19+ event.
Tickets $40 + taxes and fees (includes tasting of 4 wines with each concert ticket).
MAY 20
KELOWNA
FESTIVAL FINALE - MENDELSSOHN’S OCTET
📅 Saturday, May 20, 2023
🕑 7:30PM
The Cathedral Church of St. Michael & All Angels
608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X1
The complete troupe of ClassicalValley’s resident artists will come together for a blockbuster finale featuring Mendelssohn’s timeless and celebrated String Octet. Additionally, our resident pianists, Meagan Milatz and Philip Chiu, will perform a selection of Schumann’s works for piano 4-hands, and festival co-director Nicholas Denton Protsack will premiere an original composition for two cellos and piano, specially written to celebrate the second edition of our festival. This spectacular conclusion to ClassicalValley 2023 will not be one to miss!
Regular $40 / Student $15 + taxes & fees
ARTISTS
Erin James violin || Violaine Melançon violin || Robert Uchida violin || Hao Zhou violin || Julien Haynes viola || Marina Thibeault viola || Cameron Crozman cello || Nicholas Denton Protsack cello || Philip Chiu piano || Meagan Milatz piano
PROGRAM
NICHOLAS DENTON PROTSACK Sand & Bark for 2 cellos and piano (World Premiere)
FRANZ SCHUBERT Notturno for piano trio, D 897
ROBERT SCHUMANN Pictures from the East for piano 4-hands, op. 66
FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Octet in E flat major, op. 20