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Parry Sound, Ontario 22 P2ABay 1S5Street ParryTel#: Sound, 1-705 Ontario-746- 2882P2A 1S5 Fax#:Tel: 1-705-746-2882 1-705-746-5205 Fax: 705-746-5205 www.festivalofthesound.ca 1 James Campbell, Artistic Director Annual Summer Classical Music Festival Charles W. Stockey Centre for the 25 Performing Arts, Parry Sound, Ontario contents 5 MESSAGES: Welcome to Our Festival 11 SUPPORTERS: Donors and Sponsors 21 PROGRAMME: July 17th – August 9th, 2015 75 ARTISTS: WELCOMING ALL Artist biographies 95 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF PARTICIPANTS AND 96 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VISITORS TO THE COVER ARTIST — PAT FAIRHEAD Pat was born in England and came to Canada at the age of ten. She fell in love with the Canadian landscape and has filled her life with a wide variety of outdoor activities that provide inspirations to take back to the studio. She has always been fascinated 2 by water and her work, interpreting colour and 5 light, has been greatly influenced by her extensive world-wide travels. Pat studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design and holds a Master of Cover Painting Arts from Goddard College, Vermont, U.S.A. and a Master of Education from “Evening Light” the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Pat has painted all her life and has by Pat Fairhead had 70 shows in Canada, the U.S.A., and Great Britain. Her work is in national and provincial collections, she has over 200 works in corporate collections, and a watercolour in the Royal Collection of Prints and Drawings, Windsor Castle, England. Pat was elected to the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1966 and is now a life-time member. She was elected to the Ontario Society of Artists in 1986, has been a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art since 1993, and was awarded the A. J. Casson Medal for excellence in watercolour in 2011. She is presently represented by four galleries in Ontario and Alberta. She continues to travel and to paint in her Muskoka home studio. As she says, “My work is my passion and the core of my life.” Festival Station Gallery 1 Avenue Road, Parry Sound [email protected] 2 1.8 6 6.3 6 4 .0 0 61 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 3 Jessica vergeer studios Gallery and Dress Shop 5A Miller st 2 Just across from the LCBO parking Lot messages 5 Paintings • Metalwork • Furniture signs • dresses • skirts & more TONY CLEMENT Member of Parliament, Parry Sound – Muskoka 705.996.1414 NORM MILLER www.jessicavergeer.com Member of Provincial Parliament, Parry Sound – Muskoka JAMIE McGARVEY Mayor, Town of Parry Sound SUSAN HÉDER President, Festival of the Sound JAMES CAMPBELL Artistic Director, Festival of the Sound Your One Stop For Plumbing, Electrical & Radiant Heat Contracting Serving the Residential, Cottage & Commercial Sectors for 38 Years. Complete plumbing and electrical, UV water disinfection systems, Generator sales and much more. Direct Sales Showroom Open Monday to Saturday 86 Joseph Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2G5 705-746-5877 [email protected] 4 1.8 6 6.3 6 4 .0 0 61 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 5 2015 MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT’S MESSAGE 2015 MEMBER OF PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT’S MESSAGE The Honourable The Honourable Tony Clement Norm Miller It is my honour once again this year to extend congratulations to the Dear Friends (and fellow music lovers), organizers of the Festival of the Sound, which continues to welcome people to the shores of Georgian Bay each summer for an exceptional I am very pleased to welcome you to the 2015 edition of the Festival series of great performances. of the Sound. For 36 years this festival has graced the shores of the beautiful Georgian Bay. The pairing of renowned classical musicians As always there is great anticipation for opening weekend and the and rugged Canadian wilderness has proved a popular one; varied lineup which follows, and this year is no exception. The Stockey attracting audiences from across the country and around the world. Centre will once again be centre stage to an incredible array of talent The Festival provides an altogether unique experience as Ontario’s to suit every taste. premier international classical music festival, and we are most pleased to share it with you. The Festival, now in its 36th season, has grown into a Canadian and international showcase of talent, inspiring young performers and Over the years it has become a summer staple in Parry Sound, thanks attracting visitors from far and wide. It is a cultural institution with many to the tireless dedication of many committed volunteers, musicians loyal friends and patrons, and it reinforces why our region is such and directors. I would like to take the opportunity to thank those whose a great place to call home. combined efforts have seen 36 editions of the Festival since 1979; you are a credit to our community. I send Artistic Director James Campbell and all those who work on the Festival a resounding ‘bravo.’ All the best for a wonderful and I hope you enjoy your Festival of the Sound experience, and wish you enriching experience this summer. a very happy summer season. Warm regards, Sincerely, Norman A. Miller Tony Clement Member of Parliament, Parry Sound – Muskoka 6 1.8 6 6.3 6 4 .0 0 61 705.746.2410 www.festivalofthesound.ca 7 2015 MAYOR OF PARRY SOUND’S MESSAGE 2015 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jamie McGarvey Susan Héder On behalf of myself and Council, it is my pleasure to welcome On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the 36th Festival of the Musicians and Patrons to Parry Sound and the 36th season of the the Sound! We are so very glad you are here with us once again. Festival of the Sound. James Campbell, our Artistic Director, has created a wonderful programme We are very proud of the acoustically perfect quality of the of music, musicians and events. You, our patrons have also helped! Charles W. Stockey Centre and I am sure that the selection and quality Last summer, Jim asked you to prepare lists of your top 10 classical music of music will truly make an excellent season. So from opening night favourites, and some of these have been incorporated into the 2015 to the final performance, sit back and enjoy the truly exceptional programme. Alison Scarrow-McGarvey, our General Manager, and her performances that have been selected for your enjoyment. conscientious staff have helped put it all together, and with the help of our amazing volunteers, we know the Festival will again run smoothly. Please take time to explore Parry Sound. You can take in the unequalled beauty of Georgian Bay, the 30,000 Islands and enjoy as many sunsets Thanks to you, our patrons. You’ve encouraged and supported us through as you possibly can. Our fitness trail skirts the shore of Georgian Bay, the long months of preparation.