St. Albert Chamber Music Society

Very happy for this kind review of my recent CD with Michael Jarvis: There’s a simply outstanding new CD from the Canadian west coast duo of violinist Paul Luch...kow and harpsichordist Michael Jarvis of the six Sonatas for Harpsichord & Violin Op.25 by the 18th-century French composer Michel Corrette (Marquis MAR 81475). The works date from around 1742 and were published with the usual description for the period as Sonates pour le Clavecin avec un Accompagnement de Violon, although the violin’s role here is clearly not merely subservient. As the excellent booklet notes point out, the keyboard writing is more symphonic in scale than simply melody with accompaniment, with the violin sharing the melodic role and enhancing the harpsichord’s orchestral texture. The violin playing is sensitive and warm, and the harpsichord playing bright, clear and beautifully articulated. There’s sensitivity in the slow movements, dazzling virtuosity in the fast outer movements and superb ensemble playing throughout. It’s thoroughly engrossing music, fascinating and inventive with never a dull moment, and recorded with lovely ambience. All in all, an absolute delight.

Tickets are still available for our upcoming concert this Saturday, Nov 18th with Trio de Moda. The trio will be performing Beethoven’s highly passionate String Trio in G Major, the dramatic and lyrical String Trio by Penderecki, and Dohnanyi’s Serenade in C Major; a multi-movement work packed with musical richness. The concert will begin with a performance by our feature emerging artist, Mark Knoefel on violin, who will perform two Romantic pieces by Czech composer, Dvorak, ...as well as the ever popular and exciting Czardas by Monti. Don't miss this fabulous trio with us this weekend! www.stalbertchambermusic.ca

New on the scene, Trio De Moda is turning heads with their style, flare and musical charisma. This trio, that arose out of friendship, began in late 2016 and includes violinist Neda Yamach, violist Clayton Leung, and cellist Kathleen de Caen. The St. Albert Chamber Music Society is excited to present Trio De Moda in concert on November 18, 2017 at 7:30pm at Red Willow Place in St. Albert (7 Tache Street). Tickets are available at the Art Gallery of St. Albert and Musée Herita...ge Museum (Arts and Heritage St. Albert) and they are going quickly with almost half gone to our season ticket holders already. Adult: $35.00 Senior/Student: $30.00 www.stalbertchambermusic.ca

Coming up this weekend is our season 8 opener! Tickets are still available!!

The first concert of the St. Albert Chamber Music Concert Series is only a short time away! We are pleased to open our eighth season on Saturday, October 14 with the Royal Canadian Artillery Band. www.stalbertchambermusic.ca