ClassicalValley, the Okanagan Valley’s first international chamber music festival, is born from a dream of two long-time friends to bring some of the world’s best classical musicians to one of the world’s most spectacular wine regions.
Through a unique experience pairing innovative programming and events with the innovative wines of the Okanagan, ClassicalValley will show why one of the fastest growing communities in Canada is a musical destination worth getting a taste of.
May 16th at the Vernon Community Music School, 7:30pm
PIANO QUARTETS FROM FRANCE AND SPAIN
Experience the lush colours of piano quartets by Gabriel Fauré and Joaquín Turina, alongside innovative works by Rebecca Clarke and Ana Sokolovic, presented in the intimate environment of the Carriage House at the Vernon Community Music School.
Regular $30 / Student $15 + taxes & fees
ARTISTS
Violaine Melançon violin || Marina Thibeault viola || Nicholas Denton Protsack cello || Meagan Milatz piano
PROGRAM
JOAQUIN TURINA Piano quartet in a minor, op. 67
REBECCA CLARKE Two Pieces for Viola and Cello
ANA SOKOLOVIC Chants for violin and piano
GABRIEL FAURÉ Piano Quartet no. 1 in c minor, op. 15
May 18th at the Vernon Community Music School, 7:30pm
HAO ZHOU & PHILIP CHIU
Experience the mastery of Montreal International Violin Competition 1st prize laureate Hao Zhou and JUNO award-winning pianist Philip Chiu, as they embark on a lyrical journey of vocal and opera-inspired music for violin and piano. Featuring Strauss’ towering Sonata for violin and piano, this is a rare chance to hear two of Canada’s top musicians in an intimate setting!
Regular $30 / Student $15 + taxes & fees
ARTISTS
Hao Zhou violin || Philip Chiu piano
PROGRAM
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Mother and Child
LI ZILI Fisherman’s Harvest Song
ANTONIN DVORAK Songs my Mother Taught Me
RICHARD WAGNER Albumblatt, WWV 94
RICHARD STRAUSS Violin Sonata in E flat major, op. 18