BRANDON — Talented Brandon University (BU) alumni will be in the spotlight when Jana Starling, on clarinet, and Allison Wiebe, on piano, perform a pro series concert on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Starling and Wiebe will present an evening of contemporary and evocative works, showcasing hidden gems by Canadian composers, including Juno Award winner and fellow BU alumna Jocelyn Morlock, as well as unorthodox and imaginative Albertan composer Ian Crutchley. The evening will also include a performance of the powerful and captivating Bright Angel, by American composer Roshanne Etezady.
“Jana and Allison are remarkable musicians and educators who are wonderful ambassadors of Brandon University,” said Dr. Leanne Zacharias, Acting Dean of Music at BU. “They have put together a captivating evening of music, and we’re delighted to welcome them back for this performance.”
Starling is an Associate Professor in Western University’s Don Wright Faculty of Music. She is a member of Ironwood Trio, which released its debut CD, “Destiny,” in 2019, and she has also released two solo albums, “Mythos,” in 2011 and “Inflexion,” in 2006. After receiving her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from BU, Starling went on to earn a Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts at Arizona State University.
Wiebe is on the Piano Performance Faculty at Western Ontario and has performed throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Her performances have earned praise from the Globe and Mail and the New York Times. She was a semifinalist in the 24th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition at Brandon University and earned a BMus (Honours) degree at BU. She also holds a Master of Music from Western University in piano literature and performance.
Tickets for the January 13 concert at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, inside the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building, cost $20 for general admission and are available at the door. Brandon University students and Conservatory of Music students can attend for free.
The School of Music gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council.
Please note that seating in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall is limited and that programs are subject to change. For an up-to-date listing of pro series and student performances, please visit Events.BrandonU.ca/Events/Category/Music.
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