9 78ERS Celebrates2 103Years5 ERS SEASON 10 6412015-2016 July 12, 2015 (Sunday) Jessica Linnebach, violin Message from the Artistic Director ERS Co-presents Sarah Ho, piano It is a delight for me to welcome you to our Tenth Anniversary September 20, 2015 (Sunday) Season! In celebration, we have scheduled a fabulous array of Robert Uchida, violin musical treats for your enjoyment. Main Series 1 William Eddins, piano ERS has a special summer recital for you this year! In partnership with MacEwan University, we present Edmonton-born violinist extraordinaire, Jessica Linnebach and pianist Sarah Ho at Muttart October 25, 2015 (Sunday) Hall on July 12th. Zemlinsky Quartet September 20th launches our Main Series with a rare opportunity to hear Main Series 2 ESO concertmaster Robert Uchida in recital with Maestro Bill Eddins. October 25th, we partner with The Czech and Slovak Society of Arts and Sciences of Alberta for the much anticipated return of the Zemlinsky Quartet. November 22, 2015 (Sunday) Two of Canada’s most esteemed artists, soprano Donna Brown and pianist Jane Coop perform a very special art song evening on January 24th. In recognition of our 10th Whitney Leigh Sloan, soprano Emerging Artists Series 1 Alexandra Munn, piano birthday, ERS founder Aaron Au will join them for one of Brahms’ most hauntingly beautiful works. On April 21st, Andrew Wan and Jonathan Crow present a violin extravaganza unlike January 24, 2016 (Sunday) anything you have heard before on our stage! There will be instruments to see, a special Donna Brown, soprano guest appearance by Robert Uchida, as well as a visit from one of our city’s youngest and Jane Coop, piano brightest ‘stars-to-be’, Jack Forestier. Main Series 3 With guest: Aaron Au, viola This season’s Emerging Artists Series introduces two wonderful up-and-coming artists for your enjoyment. Look forward to hearing lyric soprano, Whitney Leigh Sloane and pianist February 21, 2016 (Sunday) Alexandra Munn on November 22nd, and Paris-based pianist Sarah Hoyt on February 21st, Sarah Hoyt, piano both concerts at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Emerging Artists Series 2 These recitals promise to be memorable musical experiences for everyone. We look forward to having you join us! April 21, 2016 (Thursday) All best wishes, Janet Scott Hoyt Andrew Wan & Jonathan Crow, violins Main Series 4 With guests: Robert Uchida and Jack Forestier, violins ERS Celebrates Years Co-presentation with Alberta College Conservatory of Music, ERS MacEwan University in celebration of the Summer Music Message from the President CO-PRESENTS Retreat’s 10th Anniversary. Sunday, July 12, 2015, 2 pm Muttart Hall, Alberta College Conservatory of Music Happy tenth anniversary Edmonton Recital Society! 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton AB Admission by donation. Many great artists have graced our stage this past decade. Some were young musicians, early in their careers; others, internationally recognized, brought their talent to our city. Jessica Linnebach, violin The success of ERS is due to the dedication of volunteers, musicians and board members who share the vision of our founding President, Aaron Au, and former Artistic Director, Sarah Ho, piano Tanya Prochazka, and current Artistic Director, Janet Scott Hoyt. Violinist Jessica Linnebach has distinguished herself among the new And to you, our friends, we could not have done this without generation of Canadian classical artists. Since her solo debut at age seven, your support! Jessica has appeared with major orchestras throughout North America, We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming recitals. Europe and Asia. A member of the first violin section of the National Arts Centre Orchestra since 2003, Jessica became Associate Concertmaster in April 2010. Best wishes, Born in Edmonton in 1983, Jessica Linnebach began playing the violin at the age of 2½. Nora Bumanis Accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia at ten, Jessica remains one of the youngest students to graduate with a Bachelor of Music in the school’s history. At eighteen, Jessica received her Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Jessica Linnebach has collaborated with some of the most illustrious artists of our day, including Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman, Leon Fleisher, Lynn Harrell, Yo-Yo Ma and Gil Shaham. She is a founding member of the Zukerman Chamber Players, a string quintet led ERS Board of Directors by Pinchas Zukerman. Since its inception in 2003, the ensemble has appeared throughout North and South America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Its recording of the Mozart Viola Quintet in G minor was nominated for a Juno Award in 2004. Nora Bumanis, President Sincere thanks to ERS Pianist Sarah Ho is a leading Canadian soloist, chamber musician, collaborative artist, teacher and adjudicator performing frequently in Canada, the United States and Europe. Janet Scott Hoyt, Artistic Director past board members: Sarah has appeared as concerto soloist with the Edmonton Symphony Sarah Ho, Assistant Artistic Director Aaron Au, President Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and the Kitchener- Waterloo Chamber Orchestra, and her performances are Chris Taylor, Treasurer Hugh McPhail, Vice-President frequently heard on CBC Radio. Sarah Ho studied at Indiana Laura Grantham, Marketing Allene Hackleman, Secretary University with Menahem Pressler and at Yale University, with Jochen Eggert, Member-at-large Gabe Shelley, Member-at-large Claude Frank. A resident of Edmonton, she is very active in the Edmonton musical community. Sarah Ho is a member of the Julian Savaryn, Member-at-large Paul Hookman, Member-at-large piano faculty at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music of Micki Ruth, Member-at-large Barbara Bergstrom, Treasurer Grant MacEwan University and is Assistant Artistic Director of Denise Hugman, Member-at-large Court Laslop, Marketing the Edmonton Recital Society. Tanya Prochazka, Artistic Director Maureen Ha, Executive Director MAIN1 SERIES MAIN2 SERIES Sunday, September 20, 2015, 7:30 pm Sunday, October 25, 2015, 3 pm (note special time) Muttart Hall, Alberta College Conservatory of Music Muttart Hall, Alberta College Conservatory of Music 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton AB 10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton AB $35 (adult) / $25 (senior) / $10 (students) $35 (adult) / $25 (senior) / $10 (students) Robert Uchida, violin Zemlinsky Quartet William Eddins, piano František Soucek, Petr Strizek, Violins, Petr Holman, Viola, Vladimir Fortin, Cello A great favorite with Edmonton audiences, the Canadian violinist Robert Uchida has been hailed for his Zemlinsky String Quartet exemplifies the great “ravishing sound, eloquence and hypnotic intensity” (Strings Czech string quartet tradition. They have Magazine). This versatile artist enjoys a varied career as soloist, garnered awards in many of the world’s most chamber musician, concertmaster and educator with acclaimed prestigious quartet competitions, most performances across North America and Europe. recently the 1st Grand Prize in the Bordeaux Appointed Concertmaster of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra International (2010) as well as top prizes in in 2013, Robert Uchida previously served as Concertmaster Banff (2007), London (2006) and Prague of Symphony Nova Scotia and Associate Concertmaster of the Spring (2005) international string quartet Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He has performed under the competitions. baton of many leading conductors, including Valery Gergiev, Kurt The Zemlinsky Quartet performs regularly in Masur, Edo de Waart, and Pinchas Zukerman. the most important concert halls throughout Robert Uchida has been a featured soloist with several of Canada’s the world. Recent major appearances include orchestras. Last season, among his numerous solo appearances with Wigmore Hall in London, Cité de la Musique in the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Robert had the honour of performing Paris, Library of Congress in Washington, Place des Bottessini’s Grand Duo Concertante with legendary bassist Edgar Meyer, under the Arts, Montreal and the Prague Spring Festival. The direction of William Eddins. repertoire of the ensemble is far ranging, containing more than 200 important works, including contemporary music. Now in his tenth season as Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, William Eddins has a captivating energy, a magnetic stage presence, and an adventurous Since early 2007, the Zemlinsky Quartet has recorded exclusively for the French record musical curiosity that continues to propel the orchestra to unique, new and exciting label Praga Digitals, receiving the coveted “Diapason d´Or“ prize in 2007. In 2014, the achievements. His commitment to the entire spectrum of the ESO audience brings him Zemlinsky Quartet became only the fourth quartet in history to record the complete string to the podium for performances in every subscription series, and for a wide variety of quartets by Antonín Dvoˇrák. galas and specials. A distinguished and versatile pianist, Bill was bitten by the conducting bug while in his sophomore year at the Eastman School of Music. In 1989, he began conducting studies at the University of Southern California, followed with Assistant Conductorships at both the Minnesota Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony (the latter under the leadership of This recital is sponsored Daniel Barenboim). With conducting his principal pursuit, he continues to perform as by The Czech and Slovak a pianist, organist and harpsichordist and has conducted the ESO from the keyboard on Society of Arts and