VC2, consisting of Bryan Holt and Amahl Arulanandam introduce their own arrangements of works by Beethoven, including Ludwig’s cello colleagues Duport, Kraft, and Romberg and the program intertwines these works with 5 commissioned pieces by Canadian composers, again, inspired by Beethoven’s cello sonatas. Spanning genres, with influences from jazz to contemporary, and even hints of the rock world, VC2’s program will showcase the diverse future of virtuosic music for the cello duo.
Molly Johnson’s voice evokes the aura of dark smoky nightclubs of a bygone era. It speaks to an emotional depth that few vocalists in any genre can ever reach. Like the woman behind it, it is a voice filled with humour, joy, surprise, sassiness and, of course, love.
BOOM A Kidoons and WYRD Production Written, Directed and Performed by Rick MillerTuesday, April 14, 2020
BOOM is an explosive solo performance that documents the music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boomers (1945-1969). BOOM takes us through 25 turbulent years, and gives voice to over a 100 influential politicians, activists and musicians. It’s a mind-blowing experience for audiences of all generations. Experience the global events as they unfold: the Cold War, McCarthyism, Beatlemania, JFK, MLK, Vietnam... The various stories spiral into the “The Summer of Love’’, and BOOM ends as it began: with the birth of a new generation.
BOOM A Kidoons and WYRD Production Written, Directed and Performed by Rick Miller
Classic Albums Live The Beatles "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"Thursday, April 30, 2020
‘I read the news today… oh boy’ and it said that one of the Beatles most iconic albums of all time is being re-created, every note, from beginning to end on the Shell Theatre stage. “With a Little Help from my Friends” you will see a “Day in the Life” of some of the Beatles’ most memorable songs.
Classic Albums Live The Beatles "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Take a pinch of lyrical sweetness and optimism, add a smattering of road weary darkness and serve it up live like it's your last night on Earth and you’ll have a small taste of the Canadian contemporary roots outfit known simply as wiL. His unique style blending elements of traditional country, roots, rock, soul and blues but also adding elements of straight up pop music resulting in a distinctive and refreshing sound.
