Welcome to the web site of the McMichael Volunteer Committee. You’ll find information about our committee, as well as information about our Annual Autumn Art Sale, our Sunday Concert Series, and other events we organize. If you’d like to become involved, visit the Get Involved page to find out more, or fill in an online application. Enjoy the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and we look forward to meeting you.
Ed Vokurka, The Eclectic Jazz & Swing Violin Ensemble
Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Part of Sunday Concert Series
Violinist Ed Vokurka’s music is a unique blend of European classicism and North American Swing. He possesses a lyricism rarely found in a jazz violinist. In his eclectic approach to jazz, Ed is uniquely providing a missing link between his original Classical training and the Jazz world, which he embraces so passionately! Ed performed with the legendary Joe Venuti in the 70′s and has recently been featured at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. He leads the Ed Vokurka Quintet "Violin Swing & Jazz Ensemble" steeped in the tradition of the Hot Club of 1930′s Paris. Truly an engaging & exciting performer who puts his all into every note.
| Cost: | |
| General public: | Included with gallery admission |
| McMichael members: | Free |
Presented by the McMichael Volunteer Committee
Sunday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m.
Emma Banfield, violin
Diana Dumlavwalla, piano
Part of McMichael Sunday Concert Series
Diana and Emma met while studying together at Wilfrid Laurier University. Their debut performance as the San Agustin Duo at the Burgos International Music Festival in Spain was met with enthusiastic response and they have continued to garner praise for their warm sound, tight ensemble, and sincerity in performance. Their work has led to repeat invitations at several performance venues.
As faithful and sensitive performers of the standard repertoire for violin and piano, the San Agustin Duo also maintains a commitment to the performance of new compositions, especially by Canadian composers. Their performance at Gallery 345 in Toronto highlighting Canadian female composers is included in the Canadian Music Centre’s Ann Southam Archive.
In addition to their international work, they have performed across Ontario including recitals at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Toronto’s Hart House, the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society, University of Windsor, University of Guelph, Queen’s University and other established concert venues in Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph.
For more information, please visit their website www.sanagustinduo.com.
Programme:
Sonata in G major, Op. 78 Johannes Brahms
Vivace ma non troppo (1833-1897)
Adagio
Allegro molto moderato
Sonata in A minor, op. 105 Robert Schumann
Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck (1810-1856)
Allegretto
Lebhaft
Intermission
A Selection of Tangos: Astor Piazzolla
Retrato de Milton (1921-1992)
Patchouli
Milonga del angel
Le Grand Tango (arranged by Sofia Gubaidulina)
Cost:
general public: Included with gallery admission
McMichael members: Free
Applications are now being accepted for the 23rd Annual Autumn Art Sale.
Application Information is available HERE
Applications are available to be filled in online HERE (to save you the cost of postage), or as a printable PDF version HERE.
The Application deadline is May 31, 2013
Good luck to all applicants!
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