Autour Du Monde

Autour du monde

Jeudi / Donnerstag / Thursday 26.09.2013 20:00 Salle de Musique de Chambre

The Fretless Ivonne Hernandez violin, viola, step dance Karrnnel Sawitsky violin, viola Trent Freeman violin, viola Eric Wright cello

2 x ~45’

Backstage Après le concert / im Anschluss an das Konzert Grand Foyer Meet the artists: Rencontre avec The Fretless (F)

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Vendredi / Freitag / Friday 11.10.2013 20:00 Grand Auditorium Mariza vocals António Neto Portuguese guitar Pedro Jóia acoustic guitar Nando Araújo double bass Vicky Marques drums, percussion

Backstage 18:45 SMC Film: Mariza and the Story of Fado by Simon Broughton (2006) (VO E, P / ST E) – 58’ The Fretless The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high acclaim around the world. This unique band is taking string music to fascinating places as it transforms fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements. In November 2011, Karrnnel Sawitsky, Ivonne Hernandez, Eric Wright and Trent Freeman got together for the first time on Vancouver Island to start rehearsing this project. After 10 days straight of writing, arranging, practicing and an absurd amount of tea, The Fretless emerged as a band. With the release of their debut album «Waterbound» in early 2012, which features their fresh styles, compositions, as well as collaborations with singers Ruth Moody and Norah Rendell, the quartet grabbed the attention of critics and fans across many genres. The year was capped with three awards, bringing the album, and the band further into the public eye; Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Fretless walk- ed away with both Ensemble of the year, and Instrumental Group of the Year. The Fretless harbor the energy of fiddle tunes, while shattering all expectations in writing, creativity and performance.

Ivonne Hernandez violin, viola, step dancing Some people are born to play music. By the age of three, Ivonne Hernandez was playing violin by ear, everything from her mother’s favourite Maritime reels to her father’s Chilean folk music roots. A child prodigy, she soon was playing guitar, piano, cello, flute, and percussion before joining Daniel Lapp’s BC Fiddle Orchestra. While still in her pre-teens, Ivonne played on the Orchestra’s «Fiddleharmonic» CD and at a Commonwealth Games performance with the Crash Test Dummies. At 13, Ivonne was the youngest member of the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra. She was the Merritt Old Time Fiddlers’ Provincial Champion for two years running before becoming a judge at the event as a 15 year old. Ivonne has performed with Mark O’Connor, Alan Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Jann Arden, U2’s the Edge, Natalie MacMaster, Earth Wind and Fire, Steve Winwood, Burt Bacharach, Juan Louis Guerra, Rosa Pasos, Ben Hepner and legendary film composer Howard Shore. She has most recently recorded and produced a twin fiddle album with her sister, Kalissa Hernandez fittingly called «Sisters» as well as Kalissa’s debut album «Later than Last» both released in 2009. With her band, Ivonne has been performing many educational and entertaining school shows across Canada and the US to high acclaim. She has toured and taught all over North America, the Caribbean and Europe, and graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Violin Performance and Music Business & Management.

Karrnnel Sawitsky violin, viola 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award Double Nominee and 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee for Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year, Karrnnel is quickly establishing himself as one of the most dynamic and original fiddle players in the country. As a spirited performer and composer, his music draws from the various styles that he plays – Cana- dian Old Time, Métis, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Irish, Scottish, Celtic, French Canadian, Cape Breton, Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, and Classical. In June 2010, Karrnnel alongside Juno nominated multi-instrumentalist Daniel Koulack released a new album entitled «Fiddle and Banjo» which garnered two Canadian Folk Music Award Nomina- tions for Instrumental Group of the Year and Pushing the Boundaries. Karrnnel released his debut self-titled solo recording in February 2009 with rave reviews from across Canada. That same year Karrnnel was one of three short listed nominees for the 30 Below Award at the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Arts Awards. He is increasingly in demand for solo appearances, recording sessions, and concerts. This has given him the opportunity to perform his talent for such prestigious events as the 2010 LOVE Saskatchewan Festival at the Toronto Harbourfront, the 2010 Regina Folk Festival, and the 2009 Council of the Federation (Premiere’s Convention), just to name a few.

Trent Freeman violin, viola Trent Freeman is an innovative violin player, whose unique blend of deep groove, in depth harmony, captivating melodies and personal writing style set him apart from many others. His 2012 Canadian Folk Music Award winning record «Rock Paper Scissors» is an all original, instrumental album that is artistic, inspired, edgy and beautiful as it blurs the lines between jazz and folk. Originally from Vancouver Island, Trent now lives in Toronto, and is in high demand as a side man and a studio musician.

Eric Wright cello Picking up the cello at age seven, Eric Wright began his musical career as a classically trained musician. By 13, he was teaching group and private lessons in Vermont, while playing in numerous chamber groups and orchestras. He has received numerous awards, as well as being accepted into the Vermont All-State Orchestra, New England Orchestra, and winner of the Vermont Youth Orchestra concerto competition. While he loved classical music, his father’s back- ground in Irish and Old Time fiddling was what really drew him in. From there, Eric moved to Boston and attended the Berklee College of Music where he studied folk styles with Eugene Friesen, Mark Simos, Natalie Haas, and John McGann. He graduated as a Professional Music major, focusing mainly on film scoring and cello performance. After college, Eric started a traditional Irish group, The Red Etin. When not on tour, Eric is the Celtic/Old Time cello, guitar, and banjo teacher at many music camps, including the annual Northeastern Suzuki summer camp, works as a composer/sound designer for film, and is a music consultant for EMI publishing in Los Angeles.