Introducing a new series featuring string quartet and guest. This year, the Saint John String Quartet (Dani Sametz, Nadia Francavilla, Robin Streb, and Chris Yoon) is teaming up with clarinetist Richard Hornsby to present works by Black composers as part of Black History Month.
Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive Sunday, February 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $30/$15 student at the door Limited free parking
On December 20, 2024, Fredericton will be aglow with the serene and festive ambiance of “Candlelight: Christmas Classics,” an evening dedicated to cherished holiday music performed by talented local classical musicians. Set in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere, this event invites guests to revel in timeless Christmas melodies, from “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” to “The Nutcracker Suite” and other seasonal favourites, creating an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia perfect for the holiday season.
This immersive musical experience celebrates the beauty and tradition of Christmas music with arrangements that highlight the elegance of classical instrumentation. Each piece will be performed with the artistry and emotion fitting of this beloved time of year, making it an ideal event for family gatherings, couples, or anyone looking to enjoy the festive spirit in a unique, enchanting setting.
ECSQ Season Finale: Cello Quintets with Guest Artist India Gailey
The ECSQ closes out its season by teaming with a special guest India Gailey to perform cello quintets.
India Gailey is a cellist, composer, and improviser of “unparalleled talent” (Take Effect) based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Recently named by CBC as one of “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30,” in May 2022 India released her second solo cello album, to you through (Redshift Records) to much acclaim. India has worked most often in the realms of classical and experimental music, including tours across Canada, the United States, and Germany.
Together, India and the ECSQ will perform Schubert’s famous cello quintet in C Major, as well as two brand new commissions by none other than India and the ECSQ’s Emily Kennedy.
ECSQ Season Finale: Cello Quintets with Guest Artist India Gailey
The ECSQ closes out its season by teaming with a special guest India Gailey to perform cello quintets.
India Gailey is a cellist, composer, and improviser of “unparalleled talent” (Take Effect) based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Recently named by CBC as one of “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30,” in May 2022 India released her second solo cello album, to you through (Redshift Records) to much acclaim. India has worked most often in the realms of classical and experimental music, including tours across Canada, the United States, and Germany.
Together, India and the ECSQ will perform Schubert’s famous cello quintet in C Major, as well as two brand new commissions by none other than India and the ECSQ’s Emily Kennedy.
ECSQ Season Finale: Cello Quintets with Guest Artist India Gailey
The ECSQ closes out its season by teaming with a special guest India Gailey to perform cello quintets.
India Gailey is a cellist, composer, and improviser of “unparalleled talent” (Take Effect) based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Recently named by CBC as one of “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30,” in May 2022 India released her second solo cello album, to you through (Redshift Records) to much acclaim. India has worked most often in the realms of classical and experimental music, including tours across Canada, the United States, and Germany.
Together, India and the ECSQ will perform Schubert’s famous cello quintet in C Major, as well as two brand new commissions by none other than India and the ECSQ’s Emily Kennedy.
Embark on a musical adventure through myth, legend, and fantasy! Nadia Francavilla and Julien Leblanc present George Enescu’s sweeping and majestic Sonata No. 2 in F minor for violin and piano; complementing this well-loved and romantic work, two short pieces by Czech composer Vítězslava Kaprálová. Rounding out the program, Karol Szymanowski’s Mythes depicts ancient Greek tales of river gods and forest nymphs, while Mel Bonis’ Femmes de légende transmits, via the medium of solo piano, the stories of women whose fates have become legendary.
Join us for this mythical journey on March 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the beautiful Memorial Hall, at 9 Bailey Ave. Tickets are $30 regular, or $15 for students.
MusicUNB invites you to join us for a captivating and thought-provoking performance.
The French women composers featured in this concert worked in the Impressionist tradition of Debussy and Ravel. In a time when music by women composers was rarely performed, these trailblazers defied expectations, making their living from their art. But despite their prolific output–more than 300 pieces performed throughout the early 20th century–history has seen their contributions eclipsed by those of their male counterparts.
February 14, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall. Tickets $30 regular / $15 students.
Back by popular demand, The Elm City String Quartet invites you to an evening of holiday music. We will be dimming the stage lights and lighting some candles for a cozy celebration of the season. Sit back and relax with your friends, family, and loved ones.
Program will be announced from the stage.
In the spirit of the season, $5 from each ticket will go towards the United Way.
Back by popular demand, The Elm City String Quartet invites you to an evening of holiday music. We will be dimming the stage lights and lighting some candles for a cozy celebration of the season. Sit back and relax with your friends, family, and loved ones.
Program will be announced from the stage.
In the spirit of the season, $5 from each ticket will go towards the United Way.
Saint John Arts Centre Dec. 21 at 7:30pm
Tickets: General Admission: $25 | Senior: $20 | Student: $15
The Elm City String Quartet presents two masterworks; one an early turning point, and the other a maturation of a lifelong journey. Beethoven’s 14th string quartet is one of the famous “late” quartets, composed when he was nearing the end of his incredible career. The third string quartet of Shostakovich is seen as the composer’s first great success of imbedding his personality into a quartet piece. It is dark and desolate, sarcastic, and heart-breakingly intimate. Both these pieces are profound, artful, and deeply personal, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Date: November 30, 7:30PM
Location: Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Peel Plaza, Saint John, NB, E2L 3G6
String Quartet No. 14 in C♯ minor, Op. 131
L. V. Beethoven (1770 – 1872)
I. Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo
II. Allegro molto vivace
III. Allegro moderato – Adagio
IV. Variations
V. Presto
VI. Adagio quasi un poco andante
VII. Allegro
– Intermission –
String Quartet No. 3 in F Major, Op. 73
Dimitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975)
I. Allegretto
II. Moderato con moto
III. Allegro non troppo
IV. Adagio (attacca)
V. Moderato