Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Cornell Recital Hall
3201 Bur Oak Ave., Markham ON L6B 0T2
Spanning more than two centuries of musical creativity, this recital showcases the artistry and individuality of a new generation of performers through a rich and varied program of masterworks for cello, violin, and piano. From the elegant architecture of Bach and Schubert to the poetic drama of Chopin, the impressionistic colours of Debussy, and the virtuoso brilliance of Wieniawski and Liszt, the program explores a wide spectrum of musical expression. Ligeti’s evocative Sonata for Solo Cello and Kapustin’s exhilarating fusion of classical and jazz idioms provide striking twentieth-century perspectives, while works by Beethoven and Schumann reveal the enduring power of the Romantic tradition. Together, these performances celebrate both the diversity of the classical repertoire and the remarkable talent of emerging artists.
J.S. Bach, Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 (Praeludium)
F. Chopin, Ballade no.1 in G Minor, op. 23
N. Kapustin, Eight Concert Etudes, op. 40, no. 8 (Finale)
Micah Lam, piano
F. Schubert, Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major, D. 574 (1st and 2nd movements)
H. Wieniawski, Polonaise Brillante No. 2 in A major, op. 21
Christina Sievers, violin | Aidan Cheng, piano
György Ligeti: Sonata for Cello Solo (I. Dialogo, II. Capriccio)
R. Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (I. Nicht zu schnell)
Vivian Hu, cello | Aidan Cheng, piano
Cl. Debussy, Préludes (book 1: nos. 10, 11, and 12
Fr. Chopin,
Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major
Isabella Lu, piano
L. van Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 27, op. 90 (1st movement)
Cl. Debussy, Reflets dans l'eau (from "Images", book 1)
F. Liszt, Paraphrase de concert sur 'RigoleVo', S.434
Tiffany Weng, piano
Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
MCMF Rehearsal Hall
3a-50 Innovator Ave (2nd fl.), Stouffville ON L4A 0Y2
This program celebrates four of Canada’s most distinctive and internationally recognized contemporary composers, each offering a unique perspective on sound, spirituality, and artistic expression. Claude Vivier’s Paramirabo invites listeners into a luminous and imaginative sonic landscape shaped by ritual, mystery, and transcendent beauty. R. Murray Schafer’s Duo explores the art of listening and communication through an intimate musical dialogue, while Alexina Louie’s O Magnum Mysterium evokes a profound sense of wonder and contemplation through its delicate textures and radiant sonorities. Completing the program, Christos Hatzis’s The Awakening charts a journey of transformation and renewal, drawing upon diverse cultural and spiritual influences. Together, these works reveal the remarkable breadth, innovation, and expressive depth of Canadian music in the late twentieth century, offering audiences an immersive exploration of sound, imagination, and the human spirit.
Claude Vivier, Paramirabo
Raymond Murray-Schafer, Duo
Alexina Louie, O Magnum Mysterium
Christos Hatzis, The Awakening
Kristian Alexander | conductor
7:10 p.m. Prélude: pre-concert recital.
7:20 p.m. Pre-concert talk.