ClassicalValley Presents…
UNCANNY≈VALLEY
New and Innovative Chamber Music
MAY 11th–MAY 15th, 2024
Uncanny≈Valley is the newest addition to the ClassicalValley International Chamber Music Festival. It is both a celebration and exploration of new, innovative, and experimental chamber music.
In 2024, Uncanny≈Valley will consist of three concerts featuring a roster of acclaimed new music artists from New Zealand and Canada.
UNCANNY≈VALLEY I: PATCHWORK
📅 Sat. May 11, 2024 - 7:30pm
Centre culturel francophone de l'Okanagan
702 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
Uncanny≈Valley 2024 will kick off with a feast for the ears, bringing the full complement of its resident artists together, plus two special guests.
Lush and dazzling soundscapes collectively composed by the ensemble will transition seamlessly into several traditional folk songs from around the world, sung by NZ-Greek vocalist and composer Briar Prastiti. Briar will be accompanied by the original string arrangements of Elliot Vaughan (viola) and Nicholas Denton Protsack (cello). Bolstering their ranks will be jaw-droppingly versatile artists Andrew Stauffer (percussion) and Darren Williams (tenor/baritone saxophone) of Branchroot Ensemble.
This one-time musical collaboration will be sure to delight, subvert, and mystify, setting the tone for the rest of Uncanny≈Valley 2024.
General Admission - $35 + taxes & fees.
18 and under - $18 + taxes & fees.
*All ticket sales final
Featuring:
Briar Prastiti - voice
Elliot Vaughan - viola
Nicholas Denton Protsack - cello
with special guests:
Andrew Stauffer - percussion
Darren Williams - tenor/baritone saxophone
UNCANNY≈VALLEY II: ELLIOT VAUGHAN
📅 Sun. May 12, 2024 - 5:30pm
Black Box Theatre
1375 Water St, Kelowna
New Zealand composer, violist, and multimedia artist Elliot Vaughan will perform a full-length recital of modern works for solo viola. Featuring a unique and intrepid roster of living Canadian and New Zealand composers (including works by both himself and ClassicalValley artist director Nicholas Denton Protsack) Elliot will be sure to deliver a solo recital the likes of which has not been heard before.
General Admission - $35 + taxes & fees.
18 and under - $18 + taxes & fees.
*All ticket sales final
Featuring:
Elliot Vaughan - viola
Programme:
Martin Reisle - At A Distance (2016)
Elliot Vaughan - Constriction Tones (2018)
Nicholas Denton Protsack - Matrameru (2018)
Mallory Elmo - Sand Chimes (2022)
Olga Neuwirth - weariness heals wounds (2014)
Salina Fisher - Reflect (2014)
UNCANNY≈VALLEY III: TWINN ETHYR
📅 Wed. May 15, 2024 - 7:00pm
The Gallery Winery
2233 Witt Rd, West Kelowna
The most intimate event of Uncanny≈Valley 2024 will feature a collection of hauntingly beautiful songs by NZ-Greek composer and vocalist Twynn Ethyr (AKA Briar Prastiti).
Held at the Gallery Winery, overlooking a quintessentially stunning view of Lake Okanagan, Twinn Ethyr’s music will be accompanied by the original string arrangements of composer-performers Elliot Vaughan (viola) and Nicholas Denton Protsack (cello), resulting in a spellbinding evening of magic, myth, and music.
Only 40 tickets available!
Tickets $50 + taxes & fees. Ticket includes one glass of wine.
This is a 19+ event.
*All ticket sales final
Featuring:
Briar Prastiti - voice/guitar
Elliot Vaughan - viola
Nicholas Denton Protsack - cello
FANFARE
📅 Saturday, May 18 - 7:30pm
Rotary Centre for the Arts – Mary Irwin Theatre
421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1
General admission (19+): $54. Ticket includes one glass of wine.
18 and under: $18
*All ticket sales final
An all-out collaborative evening between the Uncanny≈Valley 2024 artists and other resident artists of ClassicalValley 2024, Fanfare will prominently feature Principal trumpet of the Montreal Symphony, Paul Merkelo, as he makes his Okanagan debut! Music for trumpet from Baroque to Gershwin, and original compositions by the Uncanny≈Valley 2024 artists, topped off with handpicked Okanagan wine included at intermission will make this an evening to remember!
Featuring:
Paul Merkelo - trumpet
Briar Prastiti - voice/guitar
Jinjoo Cho - violin
Lucy Wang - violin
Victor Fournelle-Blain - viola
Elliot Vaughan - viola
Cameron Crozman - cello
Nicholas Denton Protsack - cello
Meagan Milatz - piano
Programme:
Giuseppe TARTINI Trumpet Concert in D major
George ENESCU Konzertstücke for Viola and Piano
George GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue, arr. Timofei Dokshizer for Trumpet and Piano
Camille SAINT-SAËNS Septet, op. 65
With original compositions by Nicholas Denton Protsack, Elliot Vaughan, and Briar Prastiti.