Our opening gala introduces the three ensembles visiting our festival this year: SHHH!! is making a name for themselves with innovative commissions for piano and percussion. Our resident string quartet is back this year, tonight with a bright and intricate Mozart masterpiece. And finally, we welcome
Ensemble Made In Canada, with a spectacular Saint-Saëns piano quartet.
Andy Akiho: Karakurenai (6')
SHHH!! Ensemble
Edana Higham, piano
Zac Pulak, percussion
W.A. Mozart: String Quartet in D Major, K575 (25')
Mark Lee, violin
Gwen Hoebig, violin
Blair Lofgren, cello
Isaac Chalk, viola
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 41 (32')
Ensemble Made In Canada
Elissa Lee, violin
Sheila Jaffé, viola
Trey Lee, cello
Philip Chiu, piano