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Large Ensemble Arion Baroque Orchestra 3

QuintetsPentaèdre – Wind Quintet 4 True North Brass – Brass Quintet 4

QuartetsCanadian Guitar Quartet – Guitar Quartet 5 Penderecki String Quartet – String Quartet 5

TrioTriple Forte – Piano Trio 6

DuosDuo Rendezvous – (Daniel Bolshoy & Jasper Wood) 7 Fung-Chiu Duo – (One Piano/Four Hands) 7 Wolak-Donnelly Duo – (Clarinet & Piano) 8

Soloists Maxim Bernard – Piano 9 Daniel Bolshoy – Guitar 9 Marc Djokic – Violin 10 Chris Donnelly – Piano 10 David Eggert – Cello 11 David Jalbert – Piano 11 Jasper Wood – Violin 12

ConductorsMarc David 13 Michael Newnham 13

Special ProjectJoan Watson 14

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 2014-15 all-Canadian touring roster for Richard Paul Concert Artists.

As in the past, we are delighted that we are able to continue to offer you such a distinguished variety of fine artists representing some of the best musicians on Canada’s performing arts scene.

Whether you are a chamber music series, major venue, salon series, festival or a symphony orchestra, it is our aim to work with you to help you plan a spectacular season.

Please visit our full service web site at www.greatconcerts.com where you will find downloadable photos and press kits with news and reviews, audio and video clips as well as links to the artists’ individual web pages.

As we begin our 15th season, we acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $157 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country.

Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 157 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.

We at RPCA look forward to serving you and helping you make your upcoming season YOUR VERY BEST!

Kindest Regards,

Richard Paul

True North Brass burst on to the scene in 1997 and has since solidified their reputation as one of the world’s finest brass ensembles. With a roster of some of Canada’s finest brass instrumentalists, their membership includes two outstanding composer/arrangers who create the Ensemble’s unique programming. Proudly Canadian in focus and expression, TNB has been welcomed not only in Canada but in China and throughout North America. Next season, the ensemble will tour solo brass concerts and collaborate with organists and pianists with a new transcription of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Since 1985, Pentaèdre has been exploring diverse, original and daring chamber music repertoire. Composed of five musicians whose talent and technique create a rich homogeneous sonority, Pentaèdre has developed many projects over the years which involve guest artists

or artistic media. Their show with either the OMNIBUS mime company, marionette creations for young audiences or movie presentations with silent film pianist Gabriel Thibaudeau, are just a few that show the range of their possibilities. Pentaèdre will offer a number of concerts including Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (showing 14 different instruments they play), a new Pinocchio with marionettes and a performance of Poulenc’s famous Sextet with the extraordinary pianist, David Jalbert.

Arion Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1981, is the only early music orchestra performing on period instruments in Québec and one of the most renowned early music ensembles in North America. Led by the enlightened artistic vision of flautist Claire Guimond, the

orchestra offers concerts between ten to more than twenty musicians and with internationally-known guest conductors. Critics through their concert tours in Japan, United States, Europe and Mexico have remarked on the clarity and freshness of Arion’s interpretations. Arion has also released an impressive collection of 27 discs - both as an ensemble and as an orchestra.

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The CGQ has toured throughout the Americas and Europe, going from one standing ovation to the next, establishing a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. “It Takes Four to Tango” is an exciting program that combines music from around the world infused with the exotic rhythms

and fiery melodies of Latin-inspired music. This engaging and charismatic ensemble can really tango! “One cannot imagine better ensemble playing” – Fanfare Magazine. The CGQ also offers a “four-guitar orchestra” program, performing symphonic masterworks from their latest CD “Orchestral Works for Guitar Quartet”.

Triple Forte unites three of Canada’s most prominent soloists. Violinist Jasper Wood, cellist *Yegor Dyachkov and pianist David Jalbert have joined forces to create this sought-after piano trio. They have captured critics’ and audiences’ attention with their passion, intelligence and sensitivity and the

sheer joy that they bring to the stage. Join them in a program centered around Beethoven’s glorious “Archduke” trio, and experience the blend of finesse and power that defined their brilliant, Juno-nominated debut recording for ATMA records. Separately, these three stars have delighted international audiences for years – together they now form Canada’s most exciting chamber music ensemble.*Yegor Dyachkov appears through the collaboration of Latitude45 Arts Promotion.

The Canadian ensemble the Penderecki String Quartet was originally formed in Poland in 1986 and has become one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation. The PSQ champions music of our time, performing a wide range of

repertoire from Haydn to Zappa as well as premiering more than 100 new works to date. As they enter their 22nd year as Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University, the PSQ will offer a number of recital options next season drawing from their recent performances of the cycles of Beethoven and Bartók as well as from their commissioned new works.

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Duo Rendezvous is already in great demand, thanks to the stellar reputations and passionate virtuosity of Daniel Bolshoy and Jasper Wood. Their engaging and humorous on-stage style has endeared them to audiences everywhere. Their program, drawing inspiration from the

brothels of Buenos Aires to the cafés of Paris, mixes Bach, Debussy and Ravel with Piazzolla, Django Reinhardt and Sarasate. This presentation has entertained audiences with great music - be it “classical”, “jazz” or “world”. As Duo Rendezvous is “un-plugged”, audiences are able to appreciate the subtleties of both the violin and guitar in any venue.

The Wolak-Donnelly Duo presents a rare opportunity to hear jazz and classical music in the same concert by way of their personal renditions of jazz standards as well as the traditional classics. Focusing on the similarities between the genres rather than the differences, this engaging duo of

clarinetist *Kornel Wolak and pianist Chris Donnelly entertains, informs and ultimately delights. Their programs include revered classical pieces such as Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Concerto, Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue to Oscar Peterson’s jazz classic Hymn to Freedom, supplemented with brief, light-hearted, descriptive, historical or personal perspectives on the music.*Kornel Wolak appears in collaboration with Ann Summers International.

With their unique programming, virtuoso pianism and captivating stage presence, The Fung-Chiu Duo has quickly become one of Canada’s premiere piano-duos. The chemistry between the Fung-Chiu Duo simply has to be seen and heard to be believed. They breathe new

life into orchestral masterpieces through their extraordinary arrangements for one piano (four-hands) and two-pianos, where the 100 musicians of the orchestra become 20 fingers flying across the keyboard. They have effortless rapport, not just with one another, but with their enthralled audiences. Janelle Fung and Philip Chiu break down the “fourth wall”, chatting with the audience throughout the concert, telling stories and sharing insights... and often answering a few questions about composers, life on the road, and most importantly, Montréal bagels!

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Maxim Bernard is one of the most promising pianists of his generation. A recent winner of the prestigious International Stepping Stones Competition, he was also a prize winner at the CBC Young Artists Competition. Maxim earned the reputable Doctor of Music degree from Indiana

University Jacobs School of Music, where he studied with Distinguished Professor Menahem Pressler. His talent and qualifications have led him to serve on juries of many music competitions. Maxim has prepared a number of wonderful recital programs including a recital commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. He also has prepared a superb solo-piano transcription of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy which is included in his “Star-Crossed Lovers” recital.

Critically-acclaimed violinist Marc Djokic brings new and innovative programming to audiences wherever he performs. Joining him this year is renowned percussionist Beverley Johnston with their new duet “Bev and Marc”. This innovative duo will perform a variety of upbeat music for violin and percussion instruments including a commissioned work by Canadian composer, Richard Mascall. Also taking the stage this year is the “Tangere Trio”, featuring violin with the striking edge of stereo virtuoso guitars played by Jerome Ducharme and Louis Trepanier. Stay tuned on the west coast as Marc performs

as guest soloist with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra!

Daniel Bolshoy is internationally recognized as “Canada’s reining master of the guitar”. He enjoys unprecedented success as a guitar soloist due to his unique way of combining entertaining presentations with expressive and virtuosic musicianship. His numerous performances of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez have received world-wide praise. His recording of the music of Sainz de la Maza was recently released on ATMA. Daniel is head of the Guitar Departments at the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Symphony’s School of Music and is in great demand for his master classes and

competition adjudication. Daniel is a D’Addario Gold Performing Artist.

Juno-nominated pianist Chris Donnelly is one of the most captivating and versatile artists on today’s music scene. Trained simultaneously as a classical pianist and a jazz pianist, his genre-bending repertoire is an eclectic mix of jazz, ragtime, stride, gospel and even classical! In his la

test project, Chris has put together a special presentation of ‘The Best Jazz Piano Music …EVER!’ – including familiar Scott Joplin rags, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Oscar Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom. Audiences will be treated to a diverse and well-balanced program featuring recognizable music, virtuosity, light-hearted audience interaction and of course, the Best Jazz Piano Music ...EVER!

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David Eggert is a young Canadian cellist with a blossoming international performing career. With his dominating stage presence and imaginative interpretation, he brings to the stage an inventive approach to the traditional repertoire, while fostering a strong commitment to the musical creation of our time. A winner of numerous international awards, he performs regularly in North America and Europe where he is committed to innovative, fresh recital programming. Eggert builds a relationship with his audience, engaging listeners through humorous and stimulating chats, while captivating with the virtuosity, charm and passion that has won him fans around the world.

Violinist Jasper Wood has established himself as a major talent of his generation capturing the hearts of music lovers everywhere with his “thrilling virtuosity” (Strad) and his “sweet tunefulness edged in melancholy” (Washington Post). Celebrating twenty years with his pianist David Riley, this formidable duo takes ensemble playing to a new level as they continue to offer their immensely popular themed concerts. Jasper recently released two new violin/piano recordings: “Chartreuse” (Strauss, Debussy, Mozart) and “A Stradivarius Christmas” (musical settings by Terry Vosbein); as well as a piano trio recording with Triple Forte (Ravel, Shostakovich, Ives).

Pianist David Jalbert, with his spirited and communicative style, incomparable stage presence and refined ear, is one of the flag-bearers of the new generation. His numerous recordings have earned him three Juno nominations and worldwide critical acclaim. For next

season, David has assembled fascinating programs. Experience a live performance of Bach’s keyboard masterpiece, the Goldberg Variations, a unique and unforgettable musical journey; or enjoy “A Night at the Bolshoi”, a colourful and exciting program of Russian ballet music by Stravinsky and Prokofiev, including Firebird, Petrouchka and the grandiose Romeo and Juliette Suite.

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Joan Watson is Canada’s foremost horn soloist, Principal Horn and a lecturer and educator. This dynamic woman is now presenting IN CONCERT COACHING – her coached system to help arts organizations and individual artists and musicians clarify their visions and achieve those visions with financial success. Joan has coached many people of all ages to achieve their dreams. Graduates eagerly give testimonies of their satisfied results from this course, www.inconcertcoaching.com. Joan is available to lecture and give seminars to your organization

or students enabling them to achieve incredible results in a short period of time. Major institutions have benefitted already from this information: the National Youth Orchestra, the Boris Brott Festival Orchestra, Boston Conservatory and the Juilliard School of Music to name only a few.

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Marc David is currently Music Director of both the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and l’Orchestre Symphonique de Longueuil. As guest conductor, he has worked with more than 40 orchestras across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Switzerland and Asia. Marc David holds a doctoral degree from l’Université de Montréal and also studied at the Pierre Monteux School, where he was Maestro Charles Bruck’s assistant. Adjunct Professor at Memorial University (Newfoundland), other activities involve jury work for various national and international competitions, as well as positions on the Boards of Directors of several Canadian arts organizations.

Michael Newnham is best known for his intense and inspiring conducting style. A born communicator, his open and direct contact with musicians and audiences creates performances full of expression and energy. Mr. Newnham has conducted many orchestras and opera

companies throughout Europe, Asia and Canada and is currently the Music Director of Symphony New Brunswick and of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra. He has also been Guest Professor of Conducting at the Taegu Hyosung University in South Korea and Conductor of the Warsaw Chamber Opera.

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