2011-2012 Concert Series Musicians
Lafayette String Quartet
Sunday, October 16, 2011 2:00 pm
Opening our season is the award-winning Lafayette String Quartet, renowned as one of Canada’s leading ensembles. They are highly acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic for their vitality, technical mastery and insightful interpretation of classical to contemporary works. Local audiences may remember them as the headliners of our 2008 Chamber Music Festival.
Presented in collaboration with MusicFest Vancouver and Windsor Plywood Spectacular Music BC program.
Juan Martin
Saturday, November 5, 2011 8:00 PM
He’s BACK! Fiery, passionate, thrilling. Flamenco guitar legend Juan Martin returns to the Coast, at the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt, to accommodate the 2 dancers, singer and 3 musicians in his troupe. An extravaganza! This is as real as flamenco gets, in the traditional Andalucian style. Last visit was standing room only, so get your tickets early!
Sponsored in part by Alan and Margaret Skelley
The Sojourners
Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:00 PM
Seriously spiritual gospel singers, The Sojourners came together to help out a friend on an album. They have stayed together, for each other and the love of their music. Come out and hear them bring soul, spirit and gospel sound to the Pender Harbour Music Society stage.
Sponsored in part by Gwen & Ed Hawkins
Linda Lee Thomas and Jonathan Goldman
Sunday, February 12, 2012 2:00 PM
Pianist Linda Lee Thomas, “Chamber Musician Supreme,” and bandoneonist Jonathan Goldman of the Legendary Canadian group “Quartango,” have come together as a formidable duo, bringing unforgettable tango to West Coast audiences.
Sponsored in part by Elaine & Gary Park
The Good Lovelies
Sunday, March 4, 2012 2:00 PM
Funny and upbeat, with a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies have enlivened the folk music landscape since 2006. Their ‘take’ on folk has been compared to a sonic sun-shower, which separates them from so many of the too-hip-to-be-happy groups currently writing and performing. Come bask in sonic joy!
Sponsored in part by H&R Block and Rosemary & Glen Bonderud
Sara Buechner
Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:00 PM
Brilliantly gifted pianist Sara Buechner returns to Pender Harbour to dazzle and enchant us. ” Buechner’s performance… with its soft contours and liquid, legato phrasing… had a beauty that might have taken even Mozart’s breath away.” – Washington Post. Her art of classical piano is guaranteed to mesmerize you.
Presented by the Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Committee
Pearl Django
Saturday, April 14, 2012 8:00 PM
The hit of the Millennium Park Event at the 2010 Jazz Festival, this wickedly accomplished group of musicians from Seattle bring their gypsy jazz, influenced by Django Reinhardt, back to Pender Harbour for an encore. Seamless, brilliant performances make this group a ‘do not miss.’
Sponsored in part by Sunshine Coast Credit Union
Christie Reside & Terence Dawson
Sunday, May 6, 2012 2:00 PM
“Possessing trademark elegance and technical flair” – The Georgia Straight. The performances of Reside (flute) and Dawson (piano) highlight a remarkable onstage rapport. Their interpretations of flute and piano repertoire are delightfully colourful and technically assured. We are delighted they will be performing our season’s final concert in Pender Harbour.
Sponsored in part by The Coast Group