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SUMMARY:BLACK MOUNTAIN with Heavy Trip & Ofcosmos
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presentsFrom Los Angeles & VancouverATO Recording Artists\nBLACK MOUNTAIN\n\nWith special guests from Vancouver HEAVY TRIP\n\nWith Cumberland’s OfCosmos\n\n6 PM Sunday July 13Comox Valley Curling Centre4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\nLicensed all ages event.$30 Advance tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/ https://shorturl.at/LJMzU and https://cvgbs.tickit.ca/events/29760#t-18663d834\n\nA night of glorious space heaviosity headlined by BLACK MOUNTAIN\, the now approaching legendary psych rock\, genre challenging cosmonauts fronted by singer/songwriter Stephen McBean (Pink Mountaintops\, Jerk With A Bomb\, Mission of Christ\, Ex-Dead Teenager\, Obliterations\, Jerk Ward\, Grim Tower\, Gus\, Onionhouse) and Amber Webber (Lightning Dust).Touring with Black Mountain are Vancouver’s Heavy Trip. Cumberland’s Ofcosmos will get things started!\n\nBLACK MOUNTAINThe rock canon has many anti-heroes\, Black Mountain being the latest. In the past\, Can’s ‘Tago Mago’ established that the only rule in rock and roll is that there are no rules. Delinquent proto-metallers Black Sabbath demonstrated that you can make a lot from not that much. Now Black Mountain teach us that you don’t have to be afraid of the past to move bravely into the future.\nBlack Mountain is a Canadian psychedelic rock band from Vancouver\, British Columbia. The band is composed of Stephen McBean\, Jeremy Schmidt\, Adam Bulgasem\, Amber Webber\, and Arjan Miranda. Since forming in 2004\, Black Mountain has released five globally celebrated LPs: Black Mountain (2005)\, In the Future (2008)\, Wilderness Heart (2010)\, IV (2016) and Destroyer (2019)\nhttps://www.blackmountainarmy.com/https://blackmountain.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/blackmountainarmy/https://www.facebook.com/BlackMountainOfficialhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mountain_(band)\n\nHEAVY TRIPAlong shore of an all powerful river\, thousands of years heavy water flow crushed gargantuan bedrock into fine un earth like sands. Three men found this estranged riverside and endured an al mighty HEAVY TRIP.https://www.facebook.com/HeavyTripDudeshttps://heavytripdudes.com/https://www.instagram.com/heavy_trip_dudes/\n\nOFCOSMOSWith a solid\, groove based rhythm section\, ambient effects driven\, hypnotically rhythmic guitar and powerful lead vocals\, Ofcomsos’s sound isn’t easily sorted into a familiar genre. You can find elements of psychedelic folk\, dub\, post punk and even the funk.https://www.instagram.com/ofcosmosmusic/https://ofcosmos.bandcamp.com/album/see-the-skyhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092328942636…\n\nCVGBs is a loose collective bringing oddball music\, art\, & culture to the Comox Valley.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/black-mountain-with-heavy-trip-ofcosmos/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Spring 2025 Concert "New Orleans"
DESCRIPTION:Just in Time Choirs present “New Orleans”\, their Spring Concert at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay at 7:00 pm on Saturday April 26th.   \nJoin us in celebrating the fabulous\, diverse music of this vibrant and iconic city\, the city that gave us Louis Armstrong\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Jon Batiste and John Boutte to name just a few. The songs are legendary. The choirs will be covering much loved tunes like “Iko Iko” by Dr John\, Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya”\, the trifecta of “Sweet”\, “Freedom”\, and “It’s All Right” by Jon Batiste\, the cherished “Mr Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker\, and a reprise of a choir favourite\, “Proud Mary”. And of course\, a New Orleans set list would not be complete without Harry Connick Jr’s “It Had to be You” and “What a Wonderful World” by the master\, Louis Armstrong. \n“The music borne of the vibrant multicultural hub of New Orleans has heavily influenced modern music genres such as jazz\, blues\, R’n’B\, and gospel\,” says Wendy Nixon Stothert\, Just in Time’s founder and choral conductor. “With 40 of us from Just in Time having travelled to NOLA during March Break\, we’ve gleaned a deeper understanding and appreciation of the musical legacy of New Orleans and we’re looking forward to sharing that with our audience.” \nNow in their 20th year\, the thriving Just in Time Choirs organization comprises three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems and Vocal Minority. These renowned local contemporary choirs will be joined by talented musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Britt Bowman on bass\, Beau Stocker on drums\, and special guest\, Rachel Cooper on clarinet and saxophone. The infectious joy that all three choirs project in their presentations is uplifting and entertaining and has the audience tapping their feet and singing along.  \nTickets are $28.00 for adults\, $15.00 for children 12 & under (including fees). There is also a live stream option for $28.00 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets and full details available online from the Sid Williams Theatre or the Just in Time web site. Tickets may be purchased at the door\, subject to availability\, but patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nSo\, if you “Feel like funkin’ it up” join us at the Sid. We look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-spring-2025-concert-new-orleans/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Bob Log III
DESCRIPTION:Bob Log III is a one man band slide guitar blues punk party. A perverse product of the Arizona desert\, Bob Log III has been diligently travelling the globe since 1996\, showcasing his incomparable talents and developing a devoted following along the way. A whirlwind of dexterous limbs and digits\, this super star sonic showman has to be seen to be believed. \nClad in his cannonball man\, extra tight jumpsuit and signature motorcycle helmet with telephone/microphone attached\, Bob Log III unfailingly sweats up a river while kicking on a kick drum\, stomping his homemade foot cymbal and playing slide on an old arch top guitar. Bob Log on being a one man band: “Yeah\, who needs a rhythm section? They say drummers are crazy\, guitar players are idiots and singers are assholes. And I gotta be all of ‘em.” His endless pursuit for musical mayhem and a downright party has seen his unique talents utilized for children’s birthday parties\, obscure beer barns\, mammoth music festivals and everything in between. \nBob Log explains: “It’s pretty simple: I take a guitar and turn it into a party. There’s a lot of ways to do that\, and I’ve figured out most of ‘em! Having fun with my guitar is the ultimate goal in every song. Then I add some drums to it. With my drumming it’s electronic beats\, but not a whole song programmed\, so it can change at any time. Then I also play real drums on top of that. I’m trying to sound like two drummers\, and one of my drummers is good and the one of my drummers is terrible and they absolutely hate each other! And I finger-pick on top of that and sing into a telephone in my helmet attached to my head. The basic idea is I’m doing this fun thing with my guitar and making it as fun as possible until people spill their drinks and someone loses a shoe. If there’s one shoe on the ground\, and it’s totally wet because of the puddles of spilled drinks\, then I‘ve done my job right.” \nYet\, beyond the crazy show and mesmerizing visuals\, lies the true reason for Bob Log’s international cult status and superhero adoration. It is quite simply the guitar playing – finger picked lightning\, sliding up and down\, stopping when it wants to\, then starting again when it feels like it\, all in a way that makes people move uncontrollably\, smile and reel. \nhttps://www.boblog111.com/ \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Log_III \nhttps://www.facebook.com/boblog111/ \nhttps://boblogiii.bandcamp.com/track/consuela-did-it \nOpening the show will be Caveman & The Banshee\, a kozmik atomic punk duo from Nanaimo BC Canada guaranteed to melt your brain. \nhttps://cavemanandthebanshee.bandcamp.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/cavemanandthebanshee/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/bob-log-iii/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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SUMMARY:CVGBs New Year's Dance Party w/ Drama Queen\, Devours\, & Avro
DESCRIPTION:Local music and art cooperative CVGBs is proudly presenting it’s first ever New Year’s event\, an inclusive dance party featuring three diverse live acts & DJs. Co-headlining will be two acts that have caused multiple long line-ups to see them play at Cumberland’s Woodstove Festival: Vancouver’s Devours\, and Salt Spring Island’s Drama Queen. Opening the show will be a solo set from Denman Island’s Avro.\n\nDrama Queen\, is the lush\, nostalgic\, bejewelled synth-pop band that your pelvis never knew it needed. Reminiscent of Heroes-era Bowie and Kate Bush\, their music will confuse\, delight and alight your feelings and your senses. Give in to the emotional pop-star paradise soundtrack that is Drama Queen. Drama Queen is a synth-wave band\, and the latest invocation from Knick Tomlinson formerly of “Superfeather.” The group consists of Knick on Synthesizer\, Pierre Vincent Forgues on Synthesizers\, Harley Dunn on bass guitar and Ben Frey on Drums. Effortlessly channeling the essence of the past while crafting a sound distinctly their own\, Drama Queen weaves a tapestry of neon melodies and pulsating rhythms. They transcend the ordinary and envelope listeners in a vibrant sonic journey reminiscent of an electrifying ’80s dreamscape dancehall.https://www.instagram.com/drama.queen.band/\n\nDevours (they/them) is the DIY electropunk project of Vancouver-based musician Jeff Cancade. Across four acclaimed underground albums\, including the recent Polaris Prize-longlisted Homecoming Queen\, Devours has written confessional and confrontational electronic music about masculinity\, body image\, gay politics\, and inner-city queer existence. They have toured Canada and the US\, received coverage from Vice\, CBC\, Exclaim\, and the Globe and Mail\, and have performed at festivals such as SXSW\, Treefort Music Fest\, Up Here Festival\, Purple City\, Vancouver Jazz Fest\, and more. Their anticipated fifth record will be released in March 2025.https://www.facebook.com/devoursvancouverhttps://www.instagram.com/devours.ufo/https://linktr.ee/devourshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1naaQv78Dwzc6iwCNRUWTb…\n\nDenman Island’s is an electronic pop group from Denman Island. Influenced by synthpop\, classic new wave / cold wave\, minimal techno\, and with a pinch of post punk. Their New Year’s eve set will be a solo set of new material from leader Adam Percy.https://www.facebook.com/thisisavrohttps://avromusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/avromusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1H85Rkd1aCTHK0vFdZYBBS…\n\nThe CVGBs New Year’s Dance Party will take place at the Comox Valley Curling Centre’s recently renovated Rotary Banquet room\, a growing cultural and community space.\nDJs to be announced!\nProduced with support from Comox Valley Pridehttps://www.facebook.com/comoxvalleypride2016
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/cvgbs-new-years-dance-party-w-drama-queen-devours-avro/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Fall 2024 Concert "River"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just in Time Choirs for their Fall Concert\, “River”\, at a new location: Northgate Church\, Burgess Road\, Courtenay on Saturday December 7th 2024.  Matinee – 3:00 pm\, evening performance – 7:30 pm. \nIn keeping with the “River” theme\, songs have been chosen for their reference to rivers\, but also because they reflect how our journey through life is like a river meandering\, sometimes rushing\, discovering what’s around the next bend. \nThese choirs are known for their versatility and their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock.  You’ll hear “Take me to the River”\, classic rock by Al Green\, jazz standards like “Moon River”\, the folk classic\, “Shenandoah”\, Tina Turner’s iconic version of “Proud Mary” and contemporary pop like James Bay’s “Hold Back the River”\, just to name a few of the great river themed songs on the setlist. \nThe concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform a few pieces\, including Carly Simon’s anthemic “Let the River Run”. \nAll songs have been chosen by Just in Time’s founder and choral conductor\, Wendy Nixon Stothert.  “I love how the river can be a metaphor for so many life experiences like change and renewal\, comfort and solace\, and so much more\, for cultures all around the globe.” says Nixon Stothert. “Living on the Puntledge River\, I get to witness all the seasonal stages of the river and the role it plays in nurturing our environment. This setlist is like a love letter to the river\, an ode of appreciation.” \nApproaching their 20th year\, the Just in Time Choirs organization comprises three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). These renowned local contemporary choirs will be joined by talented musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Britt Bowman on bass\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Arlo Fleenor on guitar. The infectious joy that all three choirs project in their presentations is uplifting and entertaining and has the audience tapping their feet and singing along. \nTickets are $25 for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under. There is also a live stream option for $25 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets and full details available online at justintime.tickit.ca or the Just in Time web site www.justinetimechoirs.ca.  Tickets may be purchased at the door\, subject to availability\, but patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nThe choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-fall-2024-concert-river/
LOCATION:Northgate Church\, 1640 Burgess Road\, Cpurtenay\, BC\, V9N 5W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:David Braid - Composer. Improviser. Pianist.
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Canadian composer\, improviser and jazz pianist David Braid is visiting Vancouver Island in December 2024 following his tour in Denmark\, Poland and the UK. It is our good fortune that he can join us in the Salon to perform selections from his own compositions for solo piano\, as heard on some of his Juno award-winning recordings.  \n\nCombining harmonic intricacies fundamental to European classical music and the spontaneity of American jazz\, Braid’s original music engages audiences with melodic lyricism and rhythmic pulses that do not conform neatly to any one musical genre. For lovers of jazz and the piano\, and for folks who like to be adventurous in their musical taste\, do not miss this performance!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/david-braid-composer-improviser-pianist/
LOCATION:York Place Musical Salon\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Place Musical Salon":MAILTO:events@yorkplacemusicalsalon.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T220000
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SUMMARY:Unseen Mountains at Weird Church
DESCRIPTION:Unseen Mountains is a free performance of live experimental film and music featuring the multiple reel to reel celluloid creations of Dr. Monotony on actual film projectors.\n\nOne year in the making due to postponements from two members’ overcoming illness\, the performance will feature the cinematic improvisations of Air Above Mountains (Destanne Lundquist – analogue synth + mbira\, Scott Bertram – electric guitar + effects\, Jesse Gentes – drum set\, Persian percussion + effects) and the ambient textures of Unseen Sight (Joshua Klassen – samples\, electronics + objects\, Dave Miklos – homemade instruments\, effects\, objects + clarinet).\n\nTogether with Dr Monotony’s filmic compositions the two bands form the multi-media project Unseen Mountains.\n\nAdmission to this performance is free and open to the public. The project is made possible through the Comox Valley Arts Incubator Microgrant program as a means to engage the public through innovative and experimental works with minimal social and financial barriers.\n\nThis will be an immersive environment for active listening and viewing. Audience members are encouraged to bring something comfortable such as a blanket or pillows to lie on the floor with. Seating will also be available.\n\nOctober 26 2024 at Weird Church. Doors 7:30 pm\, performance 8:00 pm
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/unseen-mountains-at-weird-church/
LOCATION:Weird Church\, 2688 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, British Columbia\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Film
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SUMMARY:A Comox Valley Tribute To David Bowie
DESCRIPTION:10+ local musical acts each playing 12 minute sets of their interpretations of David Bowie songs. \nHosted by Patti Savard.\nIncluding: Space Junk Removal Service\, Captain Thunderpants\, Macaque Attack\, Wylie Marr\, Captain Hofish\, TV Dreams\, sufferfools\, Sonder\, Avro and more.\nOctober 12\, 2024\nDoors at 7pm music at 8pm\nComox Valley Curling Centre\n4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\n$25 at cvgbs.tickit.ca or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1015884867987\nAll ages until 10pm – 19+ after 10pm\n$10 for people under 19\, but all minors must leave the venue at 10pm\, even if the show is not over.\nRaffle tickets will be sold for an amazing selection of David Bowie memorabilia (Backpack\, lunchbox\, songbook\, playing cards\, career retrospective CD box set\, colouring book\, playing cars\, etc). Bowie raffle sponsored by Bartle and Gibson Plumbing and Electric.\nAll proceeds go to the Gukwa̱s sa Wagalus Rainbow House\nA transitional housing project for 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth in our community. A partnership between Dawn to Dawn and the Pride Society of the Comox Valley\, supported by Hereditary leadership and the K’omoks First Nation.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/a-comox-valley-tribute-to-david-bowie/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T210000
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SUMMARY:Sheena Legrand with Special Guest Andy Gartner
DESCRIPTION:There’s a special moment when the breath meets the heartbeat\, and time stands still. The pull to move with the music emerges\, and hesitancy falls away. Sheena Legrand channels this in “Back To Life” – her latest offering to the world since 3 full length albums as Sheena Grobb. \nListening to her music\, there is a comfort\, a familiarity\, a remembering who we are. Expect this WCMA-nominated indie-folk/pop songwriter and multi-instrumentalist to serve us a generous helping of sweet melodic hooks\, intricate keys\, and delicately layered vocals reminiscent of her earlier work\, with an electrifying live loop experience that will be sure to get your body moving. \nSheena’s songwriting reflects the inner strength\, playfulness\, and electricity that exists when standing on the edge of our infinite potential. Her audiences live happily on that edge with her where the journey really begins. \nCheck out Sheena’s latest release “Green Light” – now available on all platforms. This is the songbird’s first commercial single in 10 years\, and a celebration for anyone finding their way ‘back to life’.\nWith that in mind\, you won’t want to miss local songwriter Andy Gartner as he shares his long awaited song list to warm the room. Andy’s powerful voice and captivating songwriting have been kept under wraps up until now…
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/sheena-legrand-with-special-guest-andy-gartner/
LOCATION:Weird Church\, 2688 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, British Columbia\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Sam Tudor Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The underpinnings of the songs are genre-less; jazz players join forces with Eno inspired beats while acoustic guitars meet distorted synths. What unifies the project is Tudor’s distinct voice: a sandy\, melancholic narrator\, leaning in close with confessional and cathartic writing. The band’s live show is not to be missed – moving and personal\, with both hushed tones and bombastic walls of sound. On this tour\, Sam is touring with guitarist / vocalist Lilli Carr and bassist Jasper Wrinch\, in an intimate trio set-up that focusses on the songwriting. \n“a moving and honest performance… embellished with jazz\, baroque\, and electronic touches” \n— VICE Magazine \nDoors at 8pm\, Show at 8:30pm
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/sam-tudor-live-in-concert/
LOCATION:Weird Church\, 2688 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, British Columbia\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T190000
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SUMMARY:The Addams Family- At The Sid Williams Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dance performance of “the Addams family”. A kooky\, upside-down world where to be sad is to be happy\, to feel pain is to feel joy. The Addams live their gloomy lives in isolation from the outside world. Gomez prepares his son Pugsley for his upcoming “Mazurka”\, a rite of passage that every Addams family member takes. Morticia struggles to keep their daughter\, Wednesday\, from wanting to experience the world outside the mansion after a balloon and confetti appear on their property. Please join us as the Addams family and the world they live in learn how to join worlds and not judge a book by its cover.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-addams-family-at-the-sid-williams-theatre/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Strathcona Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky - From Dark to Light
DESCRIPTION:The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) From Dark to Light! program features two of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic works\, Symphony No. 5 in E Minor\, and one of the most difficult violin pieces in history\, Violin Concerto in D Major\, with Canadian-born soloist\, Gregory Lewis. \nThe performances will be at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay (Friday\, May 24th) and the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River (Saturday\, May 25th). \nA Canada Council for the Arts recipient\, Gregory won the right to play a 1768 Gagliano violin for three years and he will be the SSO’s guest soloist for the challenging violin piece. \nGregory grew up in Thunder Bay and left at the age of sixteen to pursue his musical education and a bachelor’s degree in Winnipeg before relocating to the U.S. to get a master’s degree at Yale University. He is now pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree while simultaneously playing in Yale’s award-winning Quartet in Residence\, the Callisto Quartet. The Callisto Quartet maintains a busy international touring schedule\, appearing at notable venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the Ravinia Festival. \nGregory’s connection with SSO Music Director and solo cellist\, Helena Jung\, dates to 2017 when he first performed on Vancouver Island with Campbell River-born pianist\, Carter Johnson. Carter introduced Gregory to Helena\, and the three musicians toured Vancouver Island in 2018 and 2019. Helena contacted Gregory in early 2023 with the idea of performing Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto with the SSO and Gregory enthusiastically agreed to the request. \nThe concert’s title\, From Dark to Light! refers to the emotional trajectory of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Violin Concerto\, taking the listener on a journey through a range of emotions\, from darker\, more turbulent passages to moments of light\, hope\, and resolution. \nHelena Jung\, said\, “I want the audience to feel how Tchaikovsky explores struggle\, despair\, and eventually triumph in Symphony No. 5\, mirroring his inner turmoil.” \n“In these times of political uncertainty\, social unrest\, and environmental challenges\, I hope the theme of moving from darkness to light helps our listeners find inspiration and resilience\,” she said. \nClassical music has also served as the inspiration for modern pop music to ballads\, including Frank Sinatra’s Moon Love which was adapted from Tchaikovsky’s 2nd movement in Symphony No. 5. \nTickets for the SSO’s From Dark to Light! Courtenay performance can be purchased at https://strathcona-symphony-orchestra.tickit.ca/ or the Campbell River concert at https://tidemarktheatre.com/events/. Tickets may be available at the door\, but we have been selling out. \nPlease visit www.strathconasymphony.ca for more information or the SSO’s Facebook page\, https://www.facebook.com/StrathconaSymphonyOrchestra. \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/strathcona-symphony-orchestra-presents-tchaikovsky-from-dark-to-light-2/
LOCATION:Tidemark Theatre\, 1220 Shoppers Row\, Campbell River\, British Columbia\, V9W 2C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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SUMMARY:Strathcona Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky – From Dark to Light
DESCRIPTION:The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) From Dark to Light! program features two of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic works\, Symphony No. 5 in E Minor\, and one of the most difficult violin pieces in history\, Violin Concerto in D Major\, with Canadian-born soloist\, Gregory Lewis. \nThe performances will be at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay (Friday\, May 24th) and the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River (Saturday\, May 25th). \nA Canada Council for the Arts recipient\, Gregory won the right to play a 1768 Gagliano violin for three years and he will be the SSO’s guest soloist for the challenging violin piece. \nGregory grew up in Thunder Bay and left at the age of sixteen to pursue his musical education and a bachelor’s degree in Winnipeg before relocating to the U.S. to get a master’s degree at Yale University.  He is now pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree while simultaneously playing in Yale’s award-winning Quartet in Residence\, the Callisto Quartet. The Callisto Quartet maintains a busy international touring schedule\, appearing at notable venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the Ravinia Festival. \nGregory’s connection with SSO Music Director and solo cellist\, Helena Jung\, dates to 2017 when he first performed on Vancouver Island with Campbell River-born pianist\, Carter Johnson.  Carter introduced Gregory to Helena\, and the three musicians toured Vancouver Island in 2018 and 2019.  Helena contacted Gregory in early 2023 with the idea of performing Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto with the SSO and Gregory enthusiastically agreed to the request. \nThe concert’s title\, From Dark to Light! refers to the emotional trajectory of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and Violin Concerto\, taking the listener on a journey through a range of emotions\, from darker\, more turbulent passages to moments of light\, hope\, and resolution. \nHelena Jung\, said\, “I want the audience to feel how Tchaikovsky explores struggle\, despair\, and eventually triumph in Symphony No. 5\, mirroring his inner turmoil.” \n“In these times of political uncertainty\, social unrest\, and environmental challenges\, I hope the theme of moving from darkness to light helps our listeners find inspiration and resilience\,” she said. \nClassical music has also served as the inspiration for modern pop music to ballads\, including Frank Sinatra’s Moon Love which was adapted from Tchaikovsky’s 2nd movement in Symphony No. 5. \nTickets for the SSO’s From Dark to Light! Courtenay performance can be purchased at https://strathcona-symphony-orchestra.tickit.ca/ or the Campbell River concert at https://tidemarktheatre.com/events/.  Tickets may be available at the door\, but we have been selling out. \nPlease visit www.strathconasymphony.ca for more information or the SSO’s Facebook page\, https://www.facebook.com/StrathconaSymphonyOrchestra. \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/strathcona-symphony-orchestra-presents-tchaikovsky-from-dark-to-light/
LOCATION:Florence Filberg Centre\, 411 Anderton Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 6C6
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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