SATURDAY SEASON SUBSCRIPTION EDMONTON SOCIETY ORDER FORM Admission to all concerts FRIDAY MONDAY 2017/2018 SEASON November 25, 2017 Order your season passes and tickets. *GST is included in all prices Robertson-Wesley United Church JANUARY 26, 2018 APRIL 23, 2018 Early Bird deadline: August 1, 2017. Please note: All concerts begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise stated. 10209 123 Street NW Robertson-Wesley United Church Robertson-Wesley United Church Adult Pass 10209 123 Street NW 10209 123 Street NW Tickets are available at TIX on the Square, $205 or $195 (Early Bird discount) x $ = $ Zuill Bailey, GRYPHON TRIO $180 or $170 (Early Bird discount) x $ = $ SATURDAY Yuliya Gorenman, piano THE TALLIS SCHOLARS For over two decades, Canada’s Gryphon Trio has firmly established itself as one of edmontonchambermusic.org. September 23, 2017 the world’s pre-eminent piano trios with its highly refined and dynamic performances. $65 or $60 (Early Bird discount) x $ = $ Widely considered as one of the premier cellists in the Johann Sebastian Bach For over 40 years, Britain’s early music vocal The Tallis Scholars Convocation Hall world, Zuill Bailey is a distinguished soloist, recitalist, (1685–1750) With a repertoire that ranges from the classical to the contemporary, and a versatility ensemble The Tallis Scholars has established perform War and Peace, Gamba Sonata No. 3 MAIL TO University of Alberta teacher, and artistic director of several important in performing in classical and modern media forms, the ensemble is redefining chamber itself as the leading proponent of Renaissance commemorating all those SINGLE TICKETS in G minor, BWV 1029 festivals and music series. His rare combination of music for the 21st century. sacred music throughout the world. Its who lost their lives in the For individual concerts Pre-concert performance by worldwide tours and extensive recordings have First World War, 1914–1918. Subscribers may purchase single concert tickets in advance until August 1. celebrated artistry, technical wizardry, and engaging After August 1, single concert tickets will be available for sale to the 2017 ECMS Scholarship winner Additional information about the Gryphon Trio is available at gryphontrio.com. earned several accolades, including Gramophone Following the framework of #188, 8507 112 Street NW personality has secured his place as one of the most (1770–1827) general public. Magazine’s Record of the Year, several Grammy a Mass, the program features Jacob Kryger, percussion, at Sonata No. 3 in A major, Edmonton, Alberta sought-after cellists today. The program features Franz Joseph Haydn Dinuk Wijeratne Johannes Brahms Award nominations, and admission into music from compositions 6:45 PM Op. 69 T6G 2L7 Behzod Abduraimov Regular $45.00 = $ ’s “” (2015), a (1732−1809) (b. 1978) (1833−1897) Gramophone’s Hall of Fame. by Josquin, Guerrero, Pärt, September 23, 2017 Senior $40.00 = $ concerto for which Bailey’s recording received critical Michael Daugherty Piano Trio in E flat major, Love Triangle Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Mouton, Lobo, Victoria, Student $15.00 = $ Additional information about The Tallis Scholars acclaim and was honoured with two GRAMMY awards (b. 1954) Hob XV:29 Op. 8 Tavener, and Palestrina. RETURN ADDRESS BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, PIANO is available at thetallisscholars.co.uk. in 2017. Tales of Hemingway Zuill Bailey Regular $45.00 = $ Young Uzbek piano sensation Behzod Abduraimov is rapidly establishing himself November 25, 2017 Senior $40.00 = $ Gregor Piatigorsky FRIDAY Student $15.00 = $ as one of the foremost pianists of his generation. Acclaimed as a “master of all he Additional information about Zuill Bailey is available at (1903–1976) colbertartists.com/zuill-bailey. MARCH 2, 2018 surveys” (The Times, 2014), his captivating performances with the world’s leading Variations on a Paganini Gryphon Trio Regular $45.00 = $ Theme January 26, 2018 (, Boston Symphony, NHK Symphony, and Award-winning Russian-born American pianist Robertson-Wesley United Church FRIDAY, 5:30 p.m. Senior $40.00 = $ 10209 123 Street NW Student $15.00 = $ Leipzig Gewandhaus) have garnered international praise. Yuliya Gorenman has been praised for her “fluid and FEBRUARY 9, 2018 unpretentious technique, and for the lyrical honesty Additional information about Behzod Abduraimov is available at RED PRIEST Yellowhead Brewery Red Priest Regular $45.00 = $ behzodabduraimov.com. and generosity of her playing.” She has performed with 10229 105 Street NW March 2, 2018 Senior $40.00 = $ orchestras and chamber music ensembles throughout Named after the flame-haired Venetian priest Piers Adams, recorders Student $15.00 = $ the world. BONUS PERFORMANCE CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE COMMUNITY Johann Sebastian Bach Franz Liszt Antonio Vivaldi, British Baroque instrumental Adam Summerhayes, violin CHAMBER MUSIC FROM THE ROYAL CANADIAN ARTILLERY BAND The Tallis Scholars Regular $45.00 = $ (1685–1750) (1811–1886) group Red Priest is the only early music group Angela East, cello PAYMENT April 23, 2018 Senior $40.00 = $ Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV Valse-Caprice No. 6 (after Franz in the world to have been compared in the press David Wright, harpsichord The Royal Canadian Artillery Band is the oldest professional military band in Canada. Cheque Visa MasterCard Student $15.00 = $ 565 (arranged by Ferruccio Busoni, Schubert) to the Rolling Stones, Jackson Pollock, the Marx Comprising 35 musicians, it performs over 150 engagements a year. Recent highlights 1866–1924) Sergei Prokofiev Brothers, Spike Jones, and the Cirque du Soleil. Red Priest performs Gypsy include concerts in England, France, and across Canada. Please make cheque payable to Edmonton Chamber Music Society. – OUR SPONSORS – Ticket Subtotal Franz Liszt (1891–1953) This extraordinary acoustic foursome has been Baroque Fantasy, a program inspired by the expressivity and This event in the Yellowhead Brewery features the Band’s Wind Quintet and Brass Service fee: + $ 3.00 (1811–1886) Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82 described by music critics as “visionary and Quintet. Enjoy an intimate performance in casual surroundings with food, beer, and Sonata for Piano in B minor, S178 virtuosity of forgotten Roma heretical” and “outrageous yet compulsive,” friends. musicians. Featured works are Donation with a “break-all-rules, rock-chamber concert by Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann, (1797–1828) approach to early music.” Biber, Campra, Byrd, Nicholson, Admission is free due to a collaboration between the Canadian Armed Moment Musicale No. 2 in A flat major and Mielczewski. Forces and ECMS, but come early because seating is limited to 100. FINAL TOTAL Additional information about Red Priest is *GST Registration number: 118893510 RT001 available at redpriest.com. All programs are subject to change without notice. Edmonton Chamber Music Society Edmonton2017/2018 Chamber Performing Music Society Artists 2017/2018 Performing Artists

SEASON SUBSCRIPTION Admission to all concerts *GST is included in all prices

Early bird deadline: August 1, 2017.

Adult Pass $205 or $195 (early-bird discount) x $ = $

$180 or $170 (early-bird discount) x $ = $

BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, PIANO ZUILL BAILEY, CELLO $65 or $60 (early-bird discount) x $ = $ 2017/2018 Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 7:30 PM Saturday, November 25, 2017 | 7:30 PM SINGLE TICKETS Convocation Hall, University of Alberta Robertson-Wesley United Church Edmonton Journal music reviewer Mark Morris described the 2017 10209 123 Street NW For individual concerts SEASON “This young musician is evidently a seeker of Subscribers may purchase single concert tickets in advance until August 1. ECMS concert by Cho-Liang Lin, the New Orford String Quartet, and substance and meaning beyond the surface of “Bailey is one of the most exciting cellists to After August 1, single concert tickets will be available for sale to the Orion Weiss as “quite easily the best chamber music concert so far this the works he is interpreting.” come along in years.” general public. season, and one of the most enjoyable I have heard anywhere.” For – Edward Sava-Segal, Bachtrack – The Kansas City Star

Behzod Abduraimov Regular $45.00 = $ more than 60 years, the Edmonton Chamber Music Society has been September 23, 2017 Senior $40.00 = $ offering events such as this to audiences in Alberta’s capital region, Student $15.00 = $ presenting critically acclaimed soloists and ensembles from Canada and around the world. Zuill Bailey Regular $45.00 = $ November 25, 2017 Senior $40.00 = $ All of our subscribers are members of the ECMS, and it is because of Student $15.00 = $ our members that we are able to present the annual series of concerts GRYPHON TRIO RED PRIEST Gryphon Trio Regular $45.00 = $ and Summer Solstice Music Festival. We also enrich the lives of children, January 26, 2018 Senior $40.00 = $ families, music teachers, and developing artists through community Friday, January 26, 2018 | 7:30 PM Friday, March 2, 2018 | 7:30 PM Student $15.00 = $ engagement and outreach efforts, and master classes by featured Robertson-Wesley United Church Robertson-Wesley United Church performers. 10209 123 Street NW 10209 123 Street NW Red Priest Regular $45.00 = $ “This is a piano trio that plays with strength “For sheer technical wizardry, charismatic March 2, 2018 Senior $40.00 = $ Despite strong audience support, ticket sales and other earned revenue and unanimity…big, bold, almost orchestral showmanship and expressive devilment, Red Student $15.00 = $ performances.” Priest is in an exhilarating class of its own.” cover only 46% of our costs. We receive an additional 26% from all three – Los Angeles Times – BBC Music Magazine levels of government and foundation grants. That leaves a 28% gap that SEASON SUBSCRIPTION EARLY BIRD PRICING The Tallis Scholars Regular $45.00 = $ April 23, 2018 Senior $40.00 = $ our loyal members and donors help us to bridge. Regular $205 Regular $195 Student $15.00 = $ Senior $180 Senior $170 Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated. You can donate as Student $65 Student $60 you order your subscription, or online through Canada Helps: Ticket Subtotal https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/edmonton-chamber-music-society. Early Bird pricing available on subscriptions Service fee: + $ 3.00 ordered before August 1, 2017. The Edmonton Chamber Music Society is a registered charity. Tax- BONUS PERFORMANCE Donation deductible receipts will be issued for all donations over $10.00. THE TALLIS SCHOLARS Monday, April 23, 2018 | 7:30 PM Chamber music from The Royal Canadian Artillery Band Sincerely, Tickets are available at TIX on the Square, Robertson-Wesley United Church FINAL TOTAL The Gramophone, and at the door. 10209 123 Street NW Friday, February 9, 2018 | 5:30 PM The ECMS Board “Voices immaculately balanced and Yellowhead Brewery *GST Registration number: 118893510 RT001 sublimely paced.” 10229 105 Street NW Visit edmontonchambermusic.org. – BBC Music Magazine