As you already know this is a quiet time for the Taffanel trio. Meanwhile, the octet is busy preparing for a number of performances at the end of summer.
Recently, I read about an interesting programming idea. Not sure that we can make it work for the ensembles but worth considering. Close Encounters with Music ensemble programmes works of well-known composers and juxtaposes them with works by contemporaries who are not as well know but worth a listen. For example, the group programmed the work of Eduard Franck, esteemed pianist and teacher. He knew Wagner and Chopin, and he was a close friend of Robert and Clara Schumann. He was a favourite of the King of Denmark. Most significantly, he was Felix Mendelssohn's prized student and protege, and his accompanist for violin recitals. Mendelssohn was a huge early influence on Franck's composing style, and the two musicians' paths crossed through the rest of Mendelssohn's life-in fact, Franck was a pallbearer at his mentor's funeral. Close Encounters programmed Franck's music at a concert of Mendelssohn's music.
This is an idea that will take some planning but definitely worth considering. The repertoire for wind ensembles is not as extensive but will look into this idea and theme.
The Taffanel Wind Ensemble has been entertaining audiences across the GTA at esteemed venues such as the McMichael Gallery, Spadina House, Roy Thomson Hall, and many others for over 10 years. The group [flute, clarinet, and bassoon] enjoys performing for audiences of all sizes and exploring various genres of chamber music composed for this combination of instruments.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
August
August is a quiet month for the Taffanel Wind Ensemble, things will pick up in September. We already have bookings in February 2010. In the meantime, we are busy with the octet (dectet), Otteto Prosciutto right now and will be starting performances on August 27 and we finish the first Sunday in October at the McMichael Gallery.
Our conductor, Gloria Ratcliffe is helping us go through our paces which is good for us and helps us cover the music in a more musical manner. Disagreements are dealt with quickly.
Interesting time for all of us.
Our conductor, Gloria Ratcliffe is helping us go through our paces which is good for us and helps us cover the music in a more musical manner. Disagreements are dealt with quickly.
Interesting time for all of us.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Spadina House
Otteto Prosciutto was looking forward to performing at Spadina House this summer but since the Civic workers strike does not seem to have an end in sight we are cancelled for this coming weekend. Sad, that events like this will not happen but without the support of the staff some of whom are part-time, this along with many other worthy events are put off or cancelled.
The Plein Air concert is still on and Nora and Zach are busy preparing their music.
The Plein Air concert is still on and Nora and Zach are busy preparing their music.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Happy Canada Day
The Taffanel Wind Ensemble is busy planning for the fall. The summer is quiet with one performance planned for July. We will be returning to Plein Air http://artistsgarden.blogspot.com/ with a duo: flute and bassoon. Bill, our clarinet player will be busy that date, July 29th. If you are in the area check out the concert and the rest of the series. The stage (pictured at the right is quite innovative and lovely as a performance area or place to have tea.)Otteto Prosciutto is busy practising and will be performing in August and September. More about that in a couple weeks.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Otteto Prosciutto
It is amazing how much computer problems affect us. Life is now good and we are back on-line and tomorrow the octet starts another season. Concerts are being lined up and a season planed.
More later. Will send pictures asap.
For those people hoping for a music fix. The Taffanel Wind Ensemble will be at Spadina House in two weeks, the gardens should be wonderful. The music fun but that is a given.
Will keep you posted about musical events now that we are back on-line.
More later. Will send pictures asap.
For those people hoping for a music fix. The Taffanel Wind Ensemble will be at Spadina House in two weeks, the gardens should be wonderful. The music fun but that is a given.
Will keep you posted about musical events now that we are back on-line.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Spadina House
At this time of year, it is no longer hard to imagine presenting an outdoor concert. The trio is now preparing its music for Spadina House and Music in the Orchard. June 14 at 1:30, we are back in the orchard.
With the weather that we are enjoying, the gardens should be wonderful and the concert a treat for those people looking for a chance to be outdoors and enjoy music.
We also recommend a tour of the house and gardens.
With the weather that we are enjoying, the gardens should be wonderful and the concert a treat for those people looking for a chance to be outdoors and enjoy music.
We also recommend a tour of the house and gardens.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
McMichael Gallery Concert
Reminder that if you are looking for something to do this Sunday, the trio will be performing at the McMichael Gallery as part of the Sunday Concert Series. The trio is pleased to have played at the gallery for over 10 years.
Time to get back to practising for the performance.
Time to get back to practising for the performance.
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