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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Sarah Hagen
DESCRIPTION:An exceptional classical pianist\, collaborator\, visual artist\, comedian\, Sarah Hagen is a unique musician on a mission to demystify classical music with a performance style all her own\, perhaps inspired as much by Victor Borge as Glenn Gould.  \nGrowing up on Vancouver Island\, Sarah took to the piano at an early age and studied widely across Canada. Her busy professional career in North America and Europe as soloist and collaborator has yielded 4 albums and numerous awards. Sarah’s most recent album J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations\, has been heralded by Whole Note Magazine as “something to absolutely die for” and won two 2022 Music PEI awards for Instrumental Recording of the Year and Album Art of the Year. \nSarah’s live performances invite audiences into her world of stories and music by presenting a variety of programs such as the Goldberg Variations (her own acclaimed interpretation)\, Wonder Women! (forgotten women composers) and “Perk up\, Pianist!”(the trials and joys of a touring musician).  \nAt the MERA Schoolhouse on February 15\, the day after Valentine’s Day\, Sarah will present her most recent program: “Lovesick!”\, a concert exploring romance and heartbreak in classical music. Through storytelling and music by Satie\, Bach\, Piazzolla and others\, Sarah delves into the love stories (good and bad!) of some of her favourite composers. \nCLICK HERE for more information and video about Sarah Hagan. \nTickets are available at TicketsPlease.ca \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $30 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $10 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $20 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-sarah-hagen/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Music
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SUMMARY:Raymond Truong
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Chopin’s Musical World\n  \nPianist Raymond Truong is brings an “all Chopin” recital to MERA. \nFrédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849) a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist has maintained worldwide renown as a leading musician of the Romantic period. In this program\, the audience will take a dive into Chopin’s vast repertoire for solo piano. Selections include preludes\, nocturnes\, waltzes\, etudes\, scherzi\, and ballades. Each work is carefully selected to best represent Chopin’s diverse range of styles and emotions\, while also showcasing both popular and the less-known for audiences who are big fans of Chopin and those who don’t know anything about him. The works will be presented as part of a narrative that connects Chopin’s life\, his works\, and the performer’s life. Raymond will also provide his own personal insights from his experience preparing the works. \nFor more information about Raymond Truong CLICK HERE \nTickets are $30 plus fees available at TICKETS PLEASE until 11:59 pm October 12\, 2024. \nDepending on availability\, tickets will be available at the door for $35.00 \nThe MERA Schoolhouse is located at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonald’s Corners
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/raymond-truong/
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Music
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SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Duo Cecillia
DESCRIPTION:It has been several years since we last had the pleasure of bringing Gertrude Létourneau (flute) and Catherine Donkin (piano) to the schoolhouse. Their ensemble\, now named Duo Cecilia\, is a fusion of French elegance and musical virtuosity. With a focus on French composers such as Debussy and Ravel\, Duo Cecilia promises an unforgettable musical journey filled with beauty\, depth\, and artistry with a program entitled “When Pan meets Syrinx” which evokes narratives and scenes from nature. As before Gertrude and Catherine enjoy introducing each piece with interesting information about the music\, the composers and their times\, creating a relaxed atmosphere that fits perfectly with the mandate of Blue Jeans Classics.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music_at_mera/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Music
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