BRANDON, MB – The young pianist who won the 2010 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition (a.k.a. the E-Gré), Claudia Chan will give a recital in Brandon on November 16. The 20 year old musician is currently on a 14-city, cross-Canada tour — one of the prizes she garnered following her winning semi-finals and finals performances in May.
Hailing from Ottawa, Chan has been deemed an “ambassador for new music” and a “powerful, expressive, and energetic pianist” by Megumi Masaki, the Artistic Director of the Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition. A humanitarian at heart who raises money for various charities through her music-making, this young performer has played as a soloist, a collaborative artist and a chamber musician in Canada and the United States.
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BRANDON, MB — Tasty Bits is a fundraising venture spearheaded by the students from the Brandon University School of Music’s opera workshop and special guests, including performers from last spring’s acclaimed production of “Albert Herring”.
These bits will be aural treats from the world of musical theatre accompanied by a selection of desserts.
BRANDON, MB — On Saturday, October 30, the Brandon University School of Music will be hosting a masterclass with flutist and educator David Gerry. He will be working with five students from the flute studio of Brandon University’s School of Music, who will present works ranging from the Baroque era to the mid-twentieth century.
BRANDON, MB – Saturday evening, three faculty members of the School of Music and the Conservatory— violinist Kerry DuWors, violist Robert Richardson Jr., and ‘cellist Leanne Zacharias — will be joined on the Lorne Watson Recital Hall stage by two musical friends from Calgary. At this performance, violinist Brinna Brinkerhoff and pianist Jeffrey Neufeld will make their pro series debut.
Kerry DuWors, violin
Brinna Brinkerhoff, violin
Leanne Zacharias, ‘cello
Jeffery Neufeld, piano
Robert Richardson Jr., viola
Programme: Prokofiev Sonata for Two Violins, Op.56; Kodaly Duo for Violin & Cello, Op. 7; Schumann Piano Quintet in E Flat Major, Op. 44
Professors Kerry DuWors and Leanne Zacharias have invited three of their good friends to join them in this concert: Robert Richardson Jr. from Brandon, Brinna Brinkerhoff and Jeffrey Neufeld from Calgary.
Saturday, October 30
8:00 p.m.
BRANDON, MB – Next Tuesday evening, flutists Nancy Hennen and David Gerry will reunite on stage for their debut pro series concert, along with pianist Dr. Kyung Kim. The two often collaborated prior to Hennen’s move to the Brandon University School of Music last year.
The former principal flutist of Symphony Hamilton, Hennen has also played with several other Canadian orchestras.
LORNE WATSON (1919 – 2010)
Lorne Watson was Director of Music at Brandon College/University from 1948 to 1981. A pivotal figure in Brandon and Manitoba, he was a major presence in Canadian music until his death at age 90 in January, 2010.
BRANDON, MB – Brandon University is proud to announce that James Ehnes has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.
For his accomplishments as a concert violinist, who began violin studies at the age of four and who has received acclaim both in Canada and abroad.
Brandon, MB – The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is pleased to announce its 2010 prizewinners:
1st Prize – Claudia Chan
2nd Prize and City of Brandon Prize – Andrea Lodge
3rd Prize – Christopher Morano
Audience Choice Prize – Everett Hopfner
The annual “E-Gré Competition,” now in its 33rd year, took place in Lorne Watson Recital Hall at the Brandon University School of Music April 30 to May 2. This year’s competition was for pianists. Nine semi-finalists performed public recitals on April 30 & May 1, after which three were chosen to advance to the finals and perform completely different programs on May 2.
Focusing on Canadian and contemporary music and exceptional performance, the E-Gré Competition was created as a tribute to composer and pianist/violinist Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté.
BRANDON, MB – The 2009-2010 pro series continues with a recital featuring three School of Music faculty members. Pianist Kyung Kim will be collaborating with clarinettist Catherine Wood and ‘celllist Leanne Zacharias.