Welcome to our 2022-23 season!
We are thrilled to present a full season of concerts this year, after many cancellations due to the pandemic, and a shortened season in 2021-22.
The season will include performances by Trio de Montréal, the Lafayette String Quartet (in their final retirement tour – do not miss!), and Edmonton’s own High Level Trio. As always, we pride ourselves on featuring the amazing local talent we have, and we will have an array of Edmonton’s finest musicians performing on several concerts this season, including our Tanya Prochazka Memorial Concert, our In Remembrance show, as well as a special Oktoberfest event we are holding on October 16.
The ERS is also proud to feature the world premiere of two compositions this season by composers Robert Rival and John Estacio.
Looking forward to sharing our music with you, from Edmonton and beyond!
Sarah Ho
Artistic Director, ERS
2022 – 2023 Season
SEASON RECITAL 1
Tanya Prochazka Memorial Concert
Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022
SEASON RECITAL 2
Oktoberfest
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022
In Remembrance
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022
Emerging Artist
Sonya Shin, violin
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023
SEASON RECITAL 3
Trio de Montréal
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
SEASON RECITAL 4
Lafayette String Quartet
Sunday, March 5, 2023
SEASON RECITAL 5
High Level Trio
Sunday, April 30, 2023
SEASON RECITAL 1
Tanya Prochazka Memorial Concert
Kathleen de Caen Cello | Janet Scott Hoyt Piano
Cello
Piano
Composer
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 2 PM
Muttart Hall, Alberta College Campus | MacEwan University
10050 MacDonald Drive NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
Our Tanya Prochazka Memorial Concert opens the season, and features Tanya’s former student Kathleen de Caen on cello, and Janet Scott Hoyt, a longtime friend and colleague of Tanya’s, on piano. There will be a world premiere of a piece by Robert Rival.
See Review by Mark Morris:
Of sunshine and rugged Romanticism
The 2022 Tanya Prochazka Memorial Concert
Mark Morris
edmontonscene.com
September 30, 2022
Program
Claude Debussy (1862−1918)
Sonate (1915)
Robert Rival (b. 1975)
Sunshine Variations (Premiere performance)
−Commissioned by Karen Cantine in memory of Tanya Prochazka
David Popper (1843−1913)
Hungarian Rhapsody Op. 68
~~Intermission~~
César Franck (1822−1890)
Sonata in A major (1886)
SEASON RECITAL 2
Oktoberfest
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Sunday, October 16, 2022 | 2 PM
Muttart Hall, Alberta College Campus | MacEwan University
10050 MacDonald Drive NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
Come celebrate Oktoberfest with us, as we present a concert featuring an all-star cast of brass players from our own Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Adult: $35
Senior: $25 [60+]
Student: $10
Tickets at TIX on the Square
780-420-1757
9930 102 Avenue NW
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
Tickets also available at the door
Program
Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)
Western Fanfare
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude & Fugue in g minor, BVW 942 & BVW 947
arr. John McPherson
Morley Calvert (1928-1991)
Three Dance Impressions
- With Dignity
- With Elegance
- With Humour
Malcolm Forsyth (1936-2011)
The Golyardes’ Grounde
Georges Bizet (1838-1875)
Carmen Fantasia
arr. Bill Holcombe
~~Intermission~~
Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
Canzona Bergamasca
arr. DeJong
Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)
Colchester Fantasy
- The Rose and Crown
- The Marquis of Granby
- The Dragoon
- The Red Lion
Music. Poetry.
Join us for an afternoon of reflection.
In Remembrance
Sunday, November 13, 2022 | 2 PM
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037 84 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
Our annual “In Remembrance” event this season features Laura Veeze on violin, Julianne Scott on clarinet, and ERS’s own Artistic Director Sarah Ho on piano.
D.T. Baker joins us as Guest Artist and Narrator for this special program.
ADMISSION BY DONATION
Contactless credit card and cash donations gratefully accepted.
Narrator
Program
Jennifer Higdon [b. 1962]
Gentle Notion for clarinet and piano
Alban Berg [1885-1935]
Adagio for Clarinet, violin, and piano
Andrew Waggoner [b. 1960]
Just past Llano from “Songbook”
Max Bruch [1838-1920]
Selections from Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
- Allegro con moto
- Andante con moto
- Andante
- Rumanische Melodie: Andante
- Allegro Agitato
Emerging Artist
Sonya Shin Violin | Sarah Ho Piano | Christina Kant Harp
Violin
Piano
Harp
Saturday, January 7, 2023 | 2 PM
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037 84 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
We begin 2023 with an Emerging Artist recital, featuring Edmonton violinist Sonya Shin, who is currently studying in New York City.
She will be joined by ERS’s Artistic Director, pianist Sarah Ho, and harpist Christina Kant.
ADMISSION BY DONATION
Contactless credit card and cash donations gratefully accepted.
Program
J.S. Bach (1865-1750)
Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor
Adagio and Fugue
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Violin Sonata in A Major “Grand Duo”
- Allegro moderato
- Scherzo: presto
- Andantino
- Allegro vivace
~~intermission~~
Clara Schumann (1819- 1896)
Three Romances for Violin and Piano
- Andante Molto
- Allegretto: Mit zartem Votrage
- Leidenschaftlich schnell
Andre Prevost (1934-2001)
Improvisation
Charles Oberthür (1819-1895)
Berceuse for Violin and Harp
Astor Piazolla (1921-1992)
Histoire du Tango “Nightclub 1960”
arr. for Violin and Harp
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Suite for Violin and Piano
IV “Waltz”
SEASON RECITAL 3
Trio de Montréal
Violin
Cello
Piano
Sunday, February 19, 2023 | 2 PM
Muttart Hall, Alberta College Campus | MacEwan University
10050 MacDonald Drive NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
Parking at Alberta College lot: Patrons must now use Honk Mobile (Google Play Store | App Store) to pay for parking [from cell phone, laptop, tablet or computer]. Parking Rates →
We are excited to welcome Trio de Montréal, featuring violinist Axel Strauss, cellist Yegor Dyachkov, and pianist Ilya Polataev. This will be their debut performance in Edmonton.
Adult: $35
Senior: $25 [60+]
Student: $10
Tickets at TIX on the Square
780-420-1757
9930 102 Avenue NW
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
Tickets also available at the door
Program
Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17
- Allegro moderato
- Scherzo (Tempo di menuetto)
- Andante
- Allegretto
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8
-Intermission-
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Piano Trio in A Minor
- Modéré
- Pantoum (Assez vif)
- Passacaille (Très large)
- Final (Animé)
SEASON RECITAL 4
Edmonton Recital Society and MacEwan University Conservatory of Music present
Lafayette String Quartet
Elliott Goldschmid
Violin
Violin
Viola
Highbaugh Aloni
Cello
Clayton Leung
Viola
Composer
Program
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Quartet No.4
Vivian Fung (b. 1975)
String Quartet No. 5
Spiraling
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Quintet Op.87
Sunday, March 5, 2023 | 2 PM
Muttart Hall, Alberta College Campus | MacEwan University
10050 MacDonald Drive NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
Parking at Alberta College lot: Patrons must now use Honk Mobile (Google Play Store | App Store) to pay for parking [from cell phone, laptop, tablet or computer]. Parking Rates →
Described as “powerful and riveting in every way” by The New York Times, the Lafayette String Quartet has been an internationally renowned quartet for over 3 decades.
Now in their final performance season together, the ERS is honoured to present this special concert on March 5th.
The program will feature works by Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and a brand new quartet written by Edmonton’s own Vivian Fung, who will be returning home for this local premiere!
Adult: $35
Senior: $25 [60+]
Student: $10
Tickets at TIX on the Square
780-420-1757
9930 102 Avenue NW
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
Tickets also available at the door
Co-presented with MacEwan University Conservatory of Music
SEASON RECITAL 5
High Level Trio
Composer
Piano
Progam
Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)
Serenade in C major, Op.10
- Allegro
- Romanza
- Scherzo
- Tema con variazioni
- Rondo
John Estacio (b. 1966)
Navigations
- Tall Blue Skies
- The Last Leaf of Autumn
- Homeward Bound
-Intermission-
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.15
- Allegro molto moderato
- Scherzo: Allegro vivo
- Adagio
- Allegro molto
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 2 PM
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
10037 84 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB [directions]
We close out our season with the High Level Trio, featuring three of Edmonton’s finest musicians: Ewald Cheung, violin; Ethan Filner, viola; and Julie Hereish, cello.
They will be performing a premiere of a work composed for them by Edmonton’s John Estacio [who will be in attendance], and will also be joined by ERS’s Artistic Director Sarah Ho on piano.
Adult: $35
Senior: $25 [60+]
Student: $10
Tickets at TIX on the Square
780-420-1757
9930 102 Avenue NW
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
Tickets also available at the door