Art of Time Ensemble presents
Shostakovich: A Portrait
Featuring actor R.H. Thomson, dancer Andrea Nann, filmmaker Peter Mettler
along with leading musicians in classical and jazz scenes
TORONTO, January 6, 2010- The acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble, under the Artistic Direction of Andrew Burashko, presents Shostakovich: A Portrait, a celebration of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, on February 12 and 13 at Harbourfront Centre's Enwave Theatre. Acclaimed guest artists - filmmaker Peter Mettler, dancer/choreographer Andrea Nann and actor R.H. Thomson - join leading musicians in the Canadian classical and jazz scenes for this outstanding program, sponsored by BMO.
The evening features two of Shostakovich's greatest chamber works - 8th String Quartet and 2nd Piano Trio - and his rarely performed Jazz Suite #1. Award-winning Canadian stage, screen, and television actor R.H. Thomson provides an introductory narration while Canadian filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist Peter Mettler and dancer/choreographer Andrea Nann both create and present new works to accompany the monumental 2nd Piano Trio.
For Shostakovich: A Portrait, the Ensemble, conducted by Robin Engelman, consists of:
Andrew Burashko - Piano
Andy Ballantyne - Sax
Benjamin Bowman - Violin
Steven Dann - Viola
Stuart Laughton - Trumpet
John Johnson - Sax
Al Kay - Trombone
Rachel Mercer - Cello
Joe Phillips - Bass
Rob Piltch - Guitar
Don Rooke - Steel Guitar
James Brown - Guitar
Ryan Scott - Percussion
Stephen Sitarski - Violin
Michael White - Trumpet
The evening features two of Shostakovich's greatest chamber works - 8th String Quartet and 2nd Piano Trio - and his rarely performed Jazz Suite #1. Award-winning Canadian stage, screen, and television actor R.H. Thomson provides an introductory narration while Canadian filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist Peter Mettler and dancer/choreographer Andrea Nann both create and present new works to accompany the monumental 2nd Piano Trio.
For Shostakovich: A Portrait, the Ensemble, conducted by Robin Engelman, consists of:
Andrew Burashko - Piano
Andy Ballantyne - Sax
Benjamin Bowman - Violin
Steven Dann - Viola
Stuart Laughton - Trumpet
John Johnson - Sax
Al Kay - Trombone
Rachel Mercer - Cello
Joe Phillips - Bass
Rob Piltch - Guitar
Don Rooke - Steel Guitar
James Brown - Guitar
Ryan Scott - Percussion
Stephen Sitarski - Violin
Michael White - Trumpet
Perry White - Sax
Dmitri Shostakovich is one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century. While working in the Soviet Union under the patronage of Leon Trotsky's chief of staff Mikhail Tukhachevsky, Shostakovich developed a hybrid style influenced by Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Despite achieving fame, Shostakovich had a troubled relationship with the Stalinist bureaucracy, resulting in his music being denounced twice in 1936 and 1948, and it was periodically banned. Nevertheless, his extensive collection of work was popular and well-received.
Previous Art of Time productions have met with high praise. J.D. Considine of the Globe and Mail noted that at Art of Time's most recent concert Brasil (December of 2009): "the music presented a façade of effortless grace that belied how much was going on beneath the surfaceŠ. by any name the music would have been as ravishing."
About Abbey Road, the first concert of the season in September of 2009, thewholenote.com blog noted that there was "no denying the artistry and entertainment value offered up" and that "Art of Time is a genius mashup of classically-trained violinists and cellists, jazz-based reed and trumpet players, singers from the pop and rock realm, and a rhythm section and percussionist that can do it all."
Envisioned and crafted by Artistic Director and founder Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble concerts are provocative, engaging and accessible to people unfamiliar with classical music, but also immensely fulfilling to aficionados. Art of Time provides a unique musical experience that breaks down barriers between artistic and musical disciplines, and reveals the vibrancy of classical music as a contemporary artistic expression, appealing to a range of audiences.
Dmitri Shostakovich is one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century. While working in the Soviet Union under the patronage of Leon Trotsky's chief of staff Mikhail Tukhachevsky, Shostakovich developed a hybrid style influenced by Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Despite achieving fame, Shostakovich had a troubled relationship with the Stalinist bureaucracy, resulting in his music being denounced twice in 1936 and 1948, and it was periodically banned. Nevertheless, his extensive collection of work was popular and well-received.
Previous Art of Time productions have met with high praise. J.D. Considine of the Globe and Mail noted that at Art of Time's most recent concert Brasil (December of 2009): "the music presented a façade of effortless grace that belied how much was going on beneath the surfaceŠ. by any name the music would have been as ravishing."
About Abbey Road, the first concert of the season in September of 2009, thewholenote.com blog noted that there was "no denying the artistry and entertainment value offered up" and that "Art of Time is a genius mashup of classically-trained violinists and cellists, jazz-based reed and trumpet players, singers from the pop and rock realm, and a rhythm section and percussionist that can do it all."
Envisioned and crafted by Artistic Director and founder Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble concerts are provocative, engaging and accessible to people unfamiliar with classical music, but also immensely fulfilling to aficionados. Art of Time provides a unique musical experience that breaks down barriers between artistic and musical disciplines, and reveals the vibrancy of classical music as a contemporary artistic expression, appealing to a range of audiences.
Art of Time Ensemble
-Andrew Burashko, Artistic Director-
presents Shostakovich: A Portrait
Featuring noted Canadian talents: actor R.H. Thomson, dancer Andrea Nann, filmmaker Peter Mettler
FEBRUARY 12 & 13, 2010 - 8PM
Harbourfront Centre's Enwave Theatre , 231 Queens Quay West
Tickets: $19, $39 and $49 ($25 - Student/Senior/Artist)
Box Office: 416-973-4000 or online at www.artoftimeensemble.com
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Media Refer: Dianne Weinrib | DW Communications 416-703-5479 dw@dwcommunications.net
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Director, DW Communications Inc.
Communications for the Arts
Director, DW Communications Inc.
Communications for the Arts
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416-703-5479
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