Hope everyone has been having a lovely summer so far! Stay tuned as we give you a preview of this coming season over the next few weeks
Happy Canada Day! We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful day celebrating our country’s birthday
What a way to finish the season - Brahmsalicious times abound! Thanks for a great season everyone and see you all in October!
See you soon!
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Krzysztof Jablonski is Laureate of the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1985 as well as numerous top prizes at international piano competitions in Milan, Palm Beach, Monza, Dublin, New York, Calgary as well as Gold Medal at the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition in Tel Aviv. For more than 30 years Jablonski is active performing solo, chamber music as well as with orchestras on stages in Europe, Americas, Asia and Israel in prestigious concert halls, including appearances on the Master Concert Series at Berliner Philharmonie. Catch him this Saturday at 3PM at St. Stephen's Anglican Church!
An inspiring morning with ISC Outreach thanks to Storymusic Creations by Liza Scriggins Lowry, with Gianetta Baril, Lucie F Jones and Samantha Whelan Kotkas. And to the fantastic kids and teachers at Connaught School who seem to love wildlife as much as we do!
Who's coming on Sunday? This will be amazing!
An internationally known cello artist, Johanne Perron presently pursues a career as chamber musician, solo performer and educator. Critics of the Musical America Worldwide magazine have described Madame Perron as “an artist of extraordinary musical dimension, compelling intensity and deep inner serenity.” Gilles Potvin wrote “her sonority is unswervingly beautiful and of great fluidity. What is most striking about her are the musical gifts which enable her to phrase with sensitivity and elegance.” Madame Perron plays a 1705 Giovanni Grancino cello made in Milan, Italy. Catch her live on Sunday May 27 at 3PM at St. Stephen's Anglican Church!
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Isabella Perron, violinist, pianist, and singer, was born in 2000 in Florida into a musical family and began her musical studies at the age of two with her grandmother, Ghislaine Dufour. By the age of three, she was performing in concert with her mother, Johanne Perron, a professional concert cellist and pedagogue. Since then, she has been a prizewinner of many regional, provincial and national competitions and has been awarded first prizewinner with the highest mark multiple times in Canada. Isabella plays a Jean-Batiste Vuillaume 1850 and a bow Nicolas Maline graciously lent by CANNIMEX INC., from Drummondville, Quebec. Catch her on Sunday May 27 at 3PM at St. Stephen's Anglican Church!
BRAHMS 😍
Gibson, made famous by stars such as Elvis Presley, BB King, Keith Richards, Pete Townsend and Lenny Kravitz, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The iconic company, who also make Baldwin pianos, will also kill its Innovations unit, which makes Phillips headphones, speakers and other electronic accessories.
https://www.wsj.com/…/guitar-maker-gibson-brands-files-for-…
Thank you, Holly Blazina! ISC Outreach at Unit 47 (Palliative Care) yesterday
An excerpt from our Great Quartets concert featuring David Lakirovich, Jeremy Gabbert, Jeremy Bauman and Arnold Choi
ISC wants to thank all of our pre-performers and supporters. Without YOU! ISC wouldn't be able to be where it is today. Thank you for your ongoing support. Please join us for our second last concert Great Quartets April 22nd.
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/great-quartets-tickets-34210452…
David Lakirovich has served as Assistant Concertmaster of the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra in Columbus, Ohio, from 2014 to 2017, and is currently serving a one year position as Assistant Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Catch him performing this Sunday at 3PM at St. Stephen's Anglican Church!
Our next concert is this weekend!
As of the nineteenth century, the string quartet has been regarded as the supreme form of chamber music. Beginning with Beethoven, composers wrote string quartets to give expression to their most intimate and powerful personal feelings. Instrumental Society of Calgary is proud to present Great Quartets this Sunday, April 22, 2018, featuring the brilliant work of Calgary Philharmonic violist Arthur Bachmann. Don't forget to purchase your tickets for this Sunday's show.
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/great-quartets-tickets-34210452…
When I first came to the ISC, I was not sure what to expect but it completely blew mind and at the same time soothed the soul! The talent was top notch, the community welcoming, and my Sunday afternoon was never better! The thing that really makes me happy is that they are a community of musicians, patrons, and of Calgary. Showcasing local talent, and making it accessible to everyone!