CONCERT II
Taste of Enlightenment
A tasting flight of music for strings from the 18th century, from Vivaldi to Beethoven.
The 18th century was a time of change throughout Europe, as the ideas of the Enlightenment took hold everywhere. From the music of Bach and Vivaldi, this musical journey takes us right up to Beethoven’s first string quartet, an early masterpiece by a composer who was about to change musical history forever.
The quaint Gallery Winery, with its vaulted ceiling and warm acoustics, offers superb views of the Valley from the hills of West Kelowna. At only 40 seats, this is a chance to experience the music up close, which is exactly how it would have been heard 250 years ago.
Wine Pairing: This one’s for the Rosé lovers! Enjoy a complimentary glass of the crisp and bright flavours of the Gallery’s newly released Rosé, included with your ticket.
PROGRAMME
Sinfonias
for violin, viola, and cello
Sonata in B-flat major
for 2 cellos
String Trio Op. 5 No. 4 in E-flat major
for 2 violins and cello
String Quartet in F major, op. 18, no. 1
for 2 violins, viola, and cello
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Artists
Andrew Wan
VIOLIN
Among Canada’s most esteemed violinists, Andrew is concertmaster of the Montreal Symphony with a JUNO-winning discography.
Gabrielle Després
VIOLIN
Gabrielle is one of Canada’s rising violin stars, a Juilliard graduate, and recent finalist of the prestigious 2025 Sibelius Competition in Finland.
Juan-Miguel Hernandez
VIOLA
A violist “loaded with personality” (Atlanta Journal), Juan-Miguel's extensive career as a quartet player has taken him from Carnegie Hall to Salzburg's Mozarteum.
Raphaël Jouan
CELLO
Founding member of Trio Helios, Raphaël is a leading French cellist of the new generation, playing everywhere from Wigmore Hall to Parisian jazz clubs.
Cameron Crozman
CELLO & ARTISTIC DIRECTION
With "a rich imagination and a keen mind," Cameron is regularly invited to perform around the world as a soloist and chamber musician.
The Venue
The Gallery Winery
2233 Witt Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2C5
The Gallery Vineyard is located in the heart of West Kelowna, situated between the city centre and Lake Okanagan, overlooking Gellatly Bay. While being in the hub of the city’s town centre, the 25 acres feels removed from the busy-ness, a little island of farmland lovingly tended and cared for by its owners.