The cello is often regarded as the most human and voice-like of musical instruments. Tonight, cellos take centre stage, singing praises to Winnipeg, the City of Song, in its 150th year. They’ll perform an astonishing collection of works for up to seven cellos, voice, and more. The program includes Scott Joplin, Samuel Barber, Jessie Montgomery, the “Brazilian Bach” of Heitor Villa-Lobos, and much more.
Programme:
Giachino Rossini – Duo, for cello and contrabass
Giovanni Sollima – Lamentacio - for cello and singing cellist
Andy Pape - Duet for Cello, 1988
Scott Joplin – 2 Ragtimes for 4 cellos
Samuel Barber – Adagio for 6 cellos (arr. J. Chong)
André Previn – Vocalise, for soprano, cello and piano, 1995
Jessie Montgomery – "Loisaida, My Love”, for soprano and cello, 2016
Amy Beach – Three Songs, for voice, cello and piano
Heitor Villa-Lobos – "Bachanias Brazilieras" Aria for 7 cellos, bass and soprano
Featuring:
Elena Howard-Scott - soprano (Toronto)
Yuri Hooker - cello (Winnipeg)
Ethan Allers - cello (Winnipeg)
Sam Nadurak - cello (Winnipeg)
Paul Marleyn - cello (Ottawa)
Franz Ortner - cello (Switzerland)
John Ehde - cello (Denmark)
Joel Quarrington - contrabass (Montreal)
Laura Loewen - piano (Winnipeg)
