ANGELA HEWITT PHOTO BY ERIC RICHMOND 2 2 THE UNIVERSITY Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall CONCERT SERIES OF WINNIPEG’S RECITAL & INTERNATIONAL 0 0 1 1

6 7

emotional excitement. and interpretation unique their with also faithfully, but – of the great composers’ music who communicate the heart to bring you virtuoso artists vision artistic our renew we ourAs 26th season begins, Friends Dear Happy Birthday Canada! Happy Birthday for Janina. Subscription” event –“Beyond special the Fialkowska Hewitt Angela musicians –pianists living greatest country’s of the you two we bring in 2017, birthday of Canada’s 150th celebration In Trout Quintet. Schubert’s wonderful perform who Ensemble String WSO Hildebrand, piano Manitoba Madeline artists we include musicians, mixof superb international Into trio. an a and trio apiano quartet, arecorder quartets, string two recital, acello recitals, piano three with is evident concerts of the diversity The . Subscribers receive a discount for receive adiscount . Subscribers and the the and Janina Janina and

NANIECE IBRAHIM were fantastic the and incredible.” artist “Absolutely beautiful, the and venue is “A wonderful, intimate setting for aglorious “...an evening of music to long remember.” Artistic Director Artistic Strub Harry the stars. for we usas join reach Please support. enthusiastic your with only is like possible ours series A chamber CONCERTS to VIRTUOSI keep prices subscription in our increase Experience Virtuosi The success! smashing a acclaimed audience our by from performers our Young Program Artist is preceded Concert year, Virtuosi second the For each “An exceptional concert experience – AUDIENCETHE CRITIC AS Lovely programming. delight!” A the word about these concerts to my concert. technique. and Phenomenal artistry family friends!” and my first in this beautiful hall. The acoustics so intimate –it’s perfect! Iwill be spreading

accessible to all. accessible has expanded, with no no with expanded, has

, which , which virtuosi.mb.ca 204.786.9000 Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall 2016 10-11, December flute Marie, Haley artist, guest and Ensemble String with WSO piano Hildebrand, Madeline Brandenburg & Trout of Manitoba: Artists at204.786.9958. Director,Executive Thomson, Andrew Concerts’ Virtuosi call please information, more For line.) memo inthe Fund” written Endowment Concerts with “Virtuosi Foundation, payable to Winnipeg the cheque (Please make 0X3. the R3B MB Winnipeg, Place, Lombard 1350 –One Foundation, to: Winnipeg The a cheque 204.944.9474 mail or phone, over the to make agift You box. search in the call also can Concerts Virtuosi name the enter then and tab, AGIFT” “MAKE the on Click visitTo www.wpgfdn.org. gift, online make asecure Fund Program. Investment Cultural Canada’s Canada by Heritage to to up matched Fund are eligible 100% be Endowment Concerts Virtuosi by year the each received gifts New program. concert in the recognition with receipt tax for acharitable eligible size and are welcome of every Gifts occasion. or person aspecial honouring or gift alegacy You making consider Please help! can concerts. music chamber outstanding mandate presenting of artistic its and viability financial will Virtuosi’s ensure this fund time, Over Foundation. Winnipeg Fund atThe Endowment Concerts Virtuosi the established VCI the of Directors Board Kahane, Dr. from Leonard gift agenerous with and Anniversary, 25th Concerts of Virtuosi in recognition 2015, In Invest Future the in ENDOWMENT FUND CONCERTS VIRTUOSI VIRTUOSI CONCERTS & THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA SYMPHONY WINNIPEG &THE CONCERTS VIRTUOSI virtuosi.mb.ca 204.786.9000 Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall 2017 12, March Recital in Hewitt Angela wso.ca/1617season 204.949.3999 Hall Concert Centennial 2017 10-11, March Falla de and Ravel plays Hewitt Angela Angela with Weekend My

VCI –VIRTUOSI CONCERTS INC. 515 Portage Avenue, Room 2C04 [email protected] Andrew S.Thomson, Executive Director Sandra Shapiro, Concert Administrator Winnipeg MB,R3B2E9 DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG www.virtuosi.mb.ca Harry Strub, Director Artistic keyboard from every seat! 204.786.9000 Panoramic View of 2 2 0 0 1 1 6 7 VIRTUOSI CONCERTS INC. We are proud of our urban DATES TO KEEP IN MIND campus that encourages the Early Bird UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG confluence of arts, academia June 6th Early Bird Deadline: Save up to 25% 2016-17 LETTER FROM PRESIDENT and community. We believe Save up to 25% off regular off regular Single Ticket prices & VICE CHANCELLOR, that hosting critically-acclaimed Single Ticket prices June 6th Renewal Deadline for preferred musicians in performance makes seating privileges Season at a Glance DR. ANNETTE TRIMBEE for a rich learning experience that It’s always best to be an Early Bird subscriber – June 7th Seats are released to new Season contributes to the vibrancy of our you’ll get a great discount and be more likely Saturday, September 24, 2016, 8 PM Ticket subscribers PETER VINOGRADE, piano At the start of our 26th season we continue urban campus and makes world to find yourself sitting in your preferred seats July 1st Single Tickets go on sale Bach, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Albeniz to celebrate the Virtuosi Concert series and class music accessible to all. As a on concert night. season subscriber, I look forward Early September Season Tickets are mailed out Saturday, October 22, 8 PM the unsurpassed musical performances at to another exciting season of SUBSCRIPTION PRICES HORSZOWSKI TRIO UWinnipeg. Here, in the heart of our city, we Beethoven, Shostakovich, Dvorˇák critically acclaimed music. Adult Single Regular Early Bird Save present a musical experience that recognizes ORDERING OPTIONS Welcome to the University of Saturday, November 19, 8 PM a range of artists who will traverse borders and Virtuosi 9 $389 $309 $289 $100 By mail: Complete the accompanying order form Winnipeg and enjoy the journey. Custom 6 $272 $229 $219 $53 ZODIAC TRIO transcend time. UWinnipeg is honoured to be and mail it with payment to: Schickele, Weber, Piazzolla, List, Brahms Dr. Annette Trimbee Virtuosi Concerts, The University of Winnipeg a part of this distinguished concert series since Under 30 President & Vice-Chancellor 515 Portage Avenue, Room 2C04, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Saturday, December 10, 8 PM its inception in 1991. The University of Winnipeg Virtuosi 9 $223 $179 $164 $59 Sunday, December 11, 3 PM Custom 6 $157 $134 $124 $33 By phone: 204-786-9000 (Virtuosi Box Office) MADELINE HILDEBRAND, piano & By email: [email protected] WSO STRING ENSEMBLE with HALEY MARIE, flute Bach, Schubert Student By website: www.virtuosi.mb.ca (printable pdf) Welcome to this Season of In addition, the intimate size of the Hall provides the Virtuosi 9 $124 $115 $110 $14 Saturday, January 21, 2017, 8 PM audience with the perfect atmosphere in which to Custom 6 $85 $80 $75 $10 FLÛTE ALORS! Virtuosi Concerts at The University Bach, Gillespie, Koomans, Kosma, Prévert, Godbout enjoy the very best in classical chamber music. During PRIORITY SEATING PROTOCOL JANINA FIALKOWSKA RECITAL of Winnipeg’s Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. For the interactive performances, the musicians offer the We all have a favourite seat in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, and the Saturday, February 4, 8 PM those who are new to Virtuosi Concerts, audience insightful commentary about the composers Non-subscriber Subscriber Virtuosi staff does its utmost to seat you where you are the most CECILIA STRING QUARTET Mendelssohn, Curcin, Schubert each season Virtuosi’s Artistic and their compositions, which brings the music to life. Recital Ticket $50 $40 comfortable. To get the best available seat, order your subscrip- In addition, audience members are afforded the rare tion as early as possible. When ordering your subscription please: Director, Harry Strub, brings Sunday, March 12, 3 PM opportunity to interact with the musicians following • Tell us your preferred seat location ANGELA HEWITT each performance, while enjoying a glass of wine, coffee Valuable benefits of being a the world’s finest musicians to • Include two alternative seating options Bach, Scarlatti, Ravel, Chabrier and sweets. As a result, Virtuosi Concerts has been VIRTUOSI CONCERTS subscriber perform on our stage at a most affectionately referred to as “Music with Friends.” • Tell us if you have mobility concerns Saturday, April 8, 8 PM affordable price. Although we • Reserved seating • Include the names and phone numbers of friends with whom DALÍ QUARTET The Board of Directors and I invite you to embrace • Free ticket exchanges (as available) you would like to sit Amaya, Haydn, Yumar, Piazzolla, Turina, Ginastera embark on this year’s season the Virtuosi Experience and become a season ticket • No agency fees at Virtuosi Concerts subscriber. Your patronage ensures that Virtuosi Unfortunately, sometimes seating conflicts do arise. To make Saturday, May 6, 8 PM with great anticipation and certain everyone has the best available seat, we follow our Concerts will continue to make these internationally • Lost or forgotten tickets replaced free of charge COLIN CARR, cello with THOMAS SAUER, piano Priority Seating Protocol: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms excitement, we are reflective acclaimed musicians available to Winnipeg audiences. • Heated Underground Parking available for every • Renewing subscribers requesting the identical subscription of the passing of one of our We know that you will enjoy your experience and quickly concert for only $4.00 and seats have priority until June 6th find that Virtuosi Concerts becomes an important part • Save up to 20% on WSO Classics series concerts* founding directors and great benefactors, Mr. J.F. • Please remember: Changes to your subscription may require of your concert going schedule. Beyond Subscription: (Reeh) Taylor. The commitment and dedication of • Musicnet Subscriber Reward Card: seat substitution Chopin & Janina We look forward to seeing you at our concerts, Two tickets for the price of one at Musicnet • Orders are given priority first by number of concerts Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 8 PM our Board members past and present and all of our throughout the 2016-17 Season. members’ regular concerts** in your subscription: JANINA FIALKOWSKA, piano volunteers make Virtuosi Concerts a vibrant success. Ian B. Scarth • Opportunity to purchase a McNally Robinson Reader 1) Virtuosi 9 President, Virtuosi Concerts Inc. Reward card for only $10 ($25 value) 2) Custom 6 * Subject to WSO box office fees and limitations. And then by the date a paid subscription is received. ** Subject to availability. Restrictions may apply. The Tempest BEYOND SUBSCRIPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 8 PM CHOPIN & JANINA PETER VINOGRADE, piano WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 8 PM In 2008, Peter Vinograde played the Goldberg JANINA FIALKOWSKA, PIANO Variations as well as two Bach concerti on the Janina Fialkowska returns Virtuosi Concerts stage. The late Gwenda to the Virtuosi stage as Nemerofsky wrote that it was “the best live “one of the Grandes Dames performance this reviewer has heard to date; Vinograde of piano playing (Frankfurter brought us on a voyage through Bach’s imaginative brilliance Allgemeine). She was as surely as if he had taken us by the hand” (Winnipeg made an Officer of the Free Press). As the Los Angeles Times noted, “Bach’s Order of Canada and was striking clarity” as well as “the exquisitely sultry playing of bestowed the Governor Albeniz” reflected what many have written about Peter’s General’s 2012 Lifetime musicianship - “This is outstanding pianism!” (Fanfare) Achievement Award in PROGRAMME: Bach Partita No. 4 in , BWV 828; Artists of Manitoba: Classical Music. She has Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23, No. 1 in F sharp minor, Prelude played with the foremost Op. 23, No. 3 in D minor, Prelude Op. 32, No. 8 in A minor; Brandenburg & Trout orchestras worldwide and Beethoven Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2 “Tempest”; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 8 PM her discography includes Albéniz Iberia - Book 4 SUNDAY MATINEE, DECEMBER 11, 3 PM the BBC Music Magazine’s

IRINA MEDNIK MADELINE HILDEBRAND, piano 2013 “Instrumental CD of Ecstasy & Angst WSO STRING ENSEMBLE the Year” award. She is a SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8 PM “born Chopin interpreter” Fantazye Gwen Hoebig, Karl Stobbe, violins; said Arthur Rubinstein, HORSZOWSKI TRIO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 8 PM Daniel Scholz, ; Leana Rutt, cello; after she won his inaugural Jesse Mills, violin; Raman Ramakrishnan, cello; ZODIAC TRIO Meredith Johnson, double bass JULIEN FAUGÈRE Rieko Aizawa, piano International Chopin Kliment Krylovskiy, clarinet; Vanessa Mollard, violin; with guest artist HALEY MARIE, flute Competition in 1974, and he remained her close Ms. Aizawa was the last pupil of the legendary pianist, Riko Higuma, piano “Madeline Hildebrand is an extraordinary friend and mentor for the rest of his life. Mieczyslaw Horszowski who performed up until his NARDELLA TONY With a , great care must be taken to blend young artist; her pianism is of the highest death in 1993, at the age of 101. The Los Angeles Times two soprano voices, clarinet and violin, so as to create level.” (Jon Kimura Parker). As the featured “Her playing is sheer bliss” calls the Horszowski Trio, a different type of unity with the piano. The Zodiac Trio artist in this season’s all-Manitoban (the sunday times, london) “power players”, adding sings with a single voice, yet sparkles with diversity. concert, she performs major chamber that they are “memorably “She is an international treasure” In France, the Trio is considered “one of the best works of Bach and Schubert with the monumental… with a big, chamber ensembles of its generation” (La Marseillaise). leading string players of the Winnipeg (the toronto star) bold, dug-in tone”. “Their They display “… remarkable musicality of rare intensity” Symphony Orchestra. Guest flutist playing is impeccable; PROGRAMME: Chopin Polonaise in E flat minor, Op. 26, No. 2; (La Tribune) and perform with “…seemingly effortless Haley Marie joins the ensemble in the LISA-MARIE MAZZUCCO LISA-MARIE their artistry is already at Nocturne in B major, Op. 9, No. 3; Impromptu No. 3 in G flat ease” (San Angelo Standard Times). We welcome the Brandenburg Concerto. Her performances a level that most chamber major, Op. 51; Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38; Waltz in B Zodiac Trio on this return engagement. have been praised by the German press ensembles strive for but minor, Op. 69, No. 2; Waltz in A flat major, Op. 42; Fantaisie as “stylish and radiant” (Rheinische Post). in F minor, Op. 49; Scherzo No. 4 in E major; Prelude in E flat seldom attain!” (Las Vegas Review-Journal). They are PROGRAMME: Schickele Serenade For Three; minor, Op. 28; Prelude in D flat major, Op. 28; 3 Mazurkas, “… destined for great things”, wrote The New Yorker. Weber Grand Duo Concertante for Clarinet and Piano PROGRAMME: Bach Keyboard Concerto in E flat major, Op. 48; Shostakovich Three Duets, No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052; Bach Op. 50; Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20 PROGRAMME: Beethoven Piano Trio in G major, Op. 1, No. 2; Op. 97d; Piazzolla Milonga del Ángel and Muerte del Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, Subscriber ticket price $40 Shostakovich Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 67, No. 2; D v o rˇ á k Piano Ángel; Andrew List Klezmer Fantazye; Brahms Sonata BWV 1050; Schubert in Non-subscriber ticket price $50 Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65 for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 , D. 667 “Trout”

2 0 1 6 VIRTUOSI BOX OFFICE 204.786.9000 virtuosi.mb.ca 2 0 1 7 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! …my weekend with Angela SUNDAY MATINEE, MARCH 12, 3 PM ANGELA HEWITT, piano Angela Hewitt is among the world’s most celebrated and recorded pianists. Don’t miss this rare Winnipeg opportunity to hear her in recital. Angela is “a positive sensation… the complete performer… with the ability to convey a spiritual LISA-MARIE MAZZUCCO LISA-MARIE seriousness” (The Sunday Times). At the Edinburgh Festival, Death and the Maiden the reviewer was simply overwhelmed, writing: “What SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 8 PM

a pianist. What a performance. BERND EBERLE CECILIA STRING QUARTET What an experience!”

JONATHAN GOULET JONATHAN Min-Jeong Koh, Sarah Nematallah, violins; Caitlin Boyle, PROGRAMME: Bach Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825; JO SCHOFIELD GORSKI JACOB viola; Rachel Desoer, cello Bach Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826; Scarlatti selected Bach To The Future Taking their name from St. Cecilia, the patron saint Sonatas; Ravel Sonatine; Chabrier Bourée Fantasque of music, the Cecilia String Quartet is now in its SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 8 PM THE Cello Recital second decade. Hailed for their “dauntingly perfect” Classical Roots, Latin Passion SATURDAY, MAY 6, 8 PM FLÛTE ALORS! RECORDER QUARTET performances (Berliner Zeitung), they won the 2010 SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 8 PM COLIN CARR, cello Vincent Lauzer, Alexa Raine-Wright, Marie-Laurence Banff International String Quartet Competition, and Primeau, Caroline Tremblay subsequently appeared internationally and in Canada DALÍ QUARTET THOMAS SAUER, piano Dynamic and versatile, this Montreal based ensemble with Virtuosi Concerts. They have performed for Domenic Solerni, Carlos Rubio, violins; Adriana Linares, The English cellist, Colin Carr, is no stranger to Winnipeg continues a grand tradition of the recorder ensemble homeless youth, veterans, prisoners, and for the viola; Jesús Morales, cello and it’s no mystery as to why he is so frequently in Québec. They reveal an instrument capable of elderly in care facilities. New initiatives include With an artist’s grace and a Caribbean soul, the Dalí invited back. One of the brightest stars of the Agassiz expressing the most extreme emotions and the most “Xenia Concerts”, welcoming children on the autism Quartet is today’s freshest voice in Classical and Latin- International Cellofest, “His infectious joy and ability gentle of nuances. Internationally, they have performed spectrum and their families, and “Celebrating Canadian American music. In the spirit of famed Spanish artist to communicate seemingly every shade of emotion in in France, Germany and the United States. Michel Pintal Women in Music”, with newly commissioned works Salvador Dalí, the Dalí Quartet embraces imagination whatever he is playing has consistently led to roaring from Le Soleil wrote that “Flûte Alors! is like a good wine; by a ‘quartet’ of talented female composers. and excellence as central to its art form and has brought standing ovations.” (Holly Harris, Winnipeg Free Press). His they stunned the audience with repertoire from two The Cecilias have “…an almost unimaginable level of its signature Latin-Classical connection to audiences in playing is “full of poetry and subtlety” (Gazeta Wuborcza, very different eras.” Their Virtuosi Concert takes us articulation, communication, timbres, clarity of structure Canada, the U.S. and South America. “The Dalí Quartet’s Lublin, Poland) and can achieve the spiritual heights on a journey from Bach to jazz to a neo-baroque work and… a deep musical rhetoric second to none.” (Bremen Latin-American program alternately glimmered and of what Stephan Bonfield called “the transportatively commissioned for composer Matthias Maute, who, Kreiszeitung, Bremen, Germany) blazed”, wrote the Philadelphia Inquirer. transcendental” (Calgary Herald). as leader of Ensemble Caprice, performed here in PROGRAMME: Mendelssohn String Quartet in D major, PROGRAMME: Amaya Angelica; Plaza Fuga Romántica, Colin Carr has played around the globe with his regular January 2015. Op. 44, No. 1; Katarina Curcin String Quartet No 3; Fuga Criolla; Haydn String Quartet in G major, Op. 76, No. 1; duo partner, pianist Thomas Sauer, and Virtuosi PROGRAMME: Bach Five major works including excerpts Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 Piazzolla Four, for Tango; Turina La oración del torero, Op. 34; Concerts is honoured to present them both on our stage. from the Goldberg Variations, two Concerti, and Medley: “Death and the Maiden” Ginastera String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20 PROGRAMME: Bach Viola da Gamba Sonata in G major, Bach to the Future; Dizzy Gillespie A Night in Tunisia; BWV 1027; Beethoven Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2; D. Koomans The Jogger; Kosma/Prévert/Godbout Beethoven Variations from Mozart’s Opera Die Zauberflöte Autumn Leaves SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 11 AM (The Magic Flute); Brahms Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 the cecilia string quartet presents a special concert for children on the autism spectrum and their families in convocation hall. phone 204.786.9000 for more information. Order Form PLEASE PRINT  Ms.  Mrs.  Miss.  Mr.  Dr.

Name______

Address______

City ______Postal Code______

Phone______

Email______PRIVACY POLICY: Virtuosi Concerts does not trade, rent, sell or other­ wise disclose our patron contact list or other personal information. If you wish to be removed from our patron contact list, please contact us at 204.786.9000 or by email at [email protected]. Please allow 15 business days to update our records. RECEIVE HARRY’S HIGH NOTES Sign up to receive concert reminders, programme and artist information as only Harry Strub can offer it.  Yes, I would like to be on your email list to receive Harry's High Notes e-newsletter and information on upcoming events.

PICK YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE Adult Regular Early Bird (ends June 6, 2016)  Virtuosi 9 $309 x____ $289 x____ = $______ Custom 6 $229 x____ $219 x____ = $______Under 30  Virtuosi 9 $179 x____ $164 x____ = $______ Custom 6 $134 x____ $124 x____ = $______Student*  Virtuosi 9 $115 x____ $110 x____ = $______ Custom 6 $80 x____ $75 x____ = $______*includes full-time students over 30. Student Number #______Janina Fialkowska Recital  Recital Ticket non-subscriber $50 x____ subscriber $40 x _____ = $______Sub Total $______ DONATION $______Ticket sales account for only 30% of all Virtuosi Concerts’ revenues. Your gift provides vital support to help ensure the programming excellence you have come to expect from your Virtuosi Concerts. [Charitable Tax #86517 1045 RR0001] TOTAL $______Prices include all taxes and/or charges.

PAYMENT  VISA  Mastercard  Cheque  Cash Card #______

Expiry Date ______| ______Signature ______(Credit card charges processed through the The University of Winnipeg) HELP US REDUCE OUR COSTS: PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING YOUR PAYMENT BY CHEQUE

PICK YOUR CONCERTS (select 9 or 6 dates) Concerts 8 pm Saturday unless otherwise indicated  Sept. 24 Peter Vinograde, piano  Oct. 22 Horszowski Trio  Nov. 19 Zodiac Trio  Dec. 10 Madeline Hildebrand/WSO String Quintet or  Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 pm  Jan. 21 Flûte Alors!  Feb. 4 Cecilia String Quartet  Mar. 12 Angela Hewitt (3 pm Sunday matinée)  Apr. 8 Dalí Quartet  May 6 Colin Carr, cello with Thomas Sauer, piano

PICK YOUR SEAT D E F in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall See reverse to review A B C PRIORITY SEATING PROTOCOL SEATING PREFERENCE  Renewing Subscriber  Former or New Subscriber 1st seat choice: Section ______Seat ______2nd seat choice: Section ______Seat ______3rd seat choice: Section ______Seat ______PLEASE NOTE: Concert dates, performers and programs are subject to change without notice. Young children must be able to sit quietly. Babes in arms not admitted.

UNDERGROUND PARKING AVAILABLE Heated Underground Parking is available for every Virtuosi Concert performance in The University of Winnipeg’s Axworthy Health & RecPlex Parkade. The entrance to the Parkade is off Young Street, accessed only from Portage Avenue. Parking is $4.00 for the evening, payable by cash, VISA or MASTERCARD at the time of exit. Season Parking is available for Handicap Parking Permit holders, on a limited basis. For more information please call the Virtuosi box office 204.786.9000.