The international musicians of the NAC’s 2009 Summer Music Institute perform in multiple public events from June 14 to July 1
June 10, 2009
Ottawa, Canada -- The National Arts Centre’s Summer Music Institute (SMI), now entering its eleventh edition, will see 87 talented young musicians, conductors and composers from across Canada and around the world gather in Ottawa from June 9 to July 1 to study with an international faculty headed by Pinchas Zukerman, the Music Director of the NAC Orchestra. From June 14 until Canada Day there are a number of opportunities for the public to view these exceptional artists in performance.
The NAC Summer Music Institute was founded by Pinchas Zukerman in 1999, his first year as Music Director of the Orchestra. With this summer’s edition, the SMI will have provided training to 668 participants from 37 countries including Canada. The SMI consists of the Young Artists Program (YAP) for highly talented string, wind, piano and vocal musicians; the Conductors Program (CP), added in 2001, giving experienced conductors the chance to hone their skills in workshop format; and the Composers Program (CmP), added in 2003, during which composers develop an original work on a live ensemble. All three programs include concerts showcasing the talents of these stars of the future. (A chronological list of public events and Summer Music Institute participants follows.)
The 2009 Young Artists Program (YAP) offers 71 highly talented students from across Canada and around the globe the opportunity to take part in junior and senior levels of technical study. Exceptional students aspiring to be tomorrow’s best classical musicians are chosen by audition to participate in this intense program of study. Chamber music coaching is a key element of the students’ instruction and all the participants perform publicly in their chamber ensembles. There also three open masterclasses.
The public chamber concerts begin on June 14 with the Friends of the NAC Orchestra YAP Appreciation concert, in support of the Friends’ membership drive. Then on June 17 and 26 there are two separate noonhour chamber music concerts at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Three other different noonhour concerts will take place on June 23, 24 and 25 in the University of Ottawa’s School of Music Freiman Hall as part of the NCC’s Noon on the Bridge series. Four final recitals on June 26, 27, 29 and 30 in the University of Ottawa’s Tabaret Hall will showcase all the participants of the YAP in chamber ensembles. And to conclude the public events, members of the YAP will participate in the Canada Day concerts with the NAC Orchestra led by Pinchas Zukerman on July 1. Summer Music Institute public events also include three masterclasses – with cellist Hans Jorgen Jensen on June 23, with vocal coach Benita Valente on June 24, and on violin and viola with Pinchas Zukerman and Patinka Kopec on June 25. The NAC Summer Music Institute is presented in collaboration with the University of Ottawa.
The NAC Conductors Program (CP) concludes on June 20 with the five skilled participants leading the NAC Orchestra in a concert of musical classics. Throughout the Conductors Program, the participants have the benefit of the full-sized Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne to practice on under the expert guidance of Kenneth Kiesler, conductor and mentor-to-conductors, as well as Pinchas Zukerman.
The NAC Composers Program (CmP) concludes with a concert titled Celebration of Future Classics on June 22 in the NAC Theatre. The concert will feature the compositions that the five participants have workshopped throughout the program as well as works by their mentors Gary Kulesha and guest composer Poul Ruders. The works are performed by members of the Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne led by Jean-Philippe Tremblay and Gary Kulesha.
The Summer Music Institute is made possible through the wonderful generosity of individual donors, corporations and the NAC Foundation’s National Youth and Education Trust (Founding Partner TELUS), including major support from: Scotiabank, Galaxie-The Continuous Music Network, Nippon Foundation, Universal Music Canada and the University of Ottawa.
CHRONOLOGICAL CALENDAR OF SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE EVENTS
Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 pm
Friends of NACO Young Artists Program Appreciation Concert
In support of the Friends of NACO Membership Drive
Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg., University of Ottawa
Tickets $5; free for Friends of NACO members
Wednesday, June 17 at 12 noon
Tomorrow’s Classical Superstars
Rising star instrumentalists from Canada and around the world perform some of the finest chamber music in two different one-hour concerts on June 17 and 26.
In partnership with the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Cascade Salon
Free with admission to Museum
Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 pm
NAC Conductors Program Concert
Enjoy a free concert of superb orchestral classics performed by the National Arts Centre Orchestra under the baton of the talented participants of the 2009 NAC Conductors Program.
NAC Southam Hall
Free tickets may be picked up in person at the NAC Box Office
Monday, June 22 at 7:30 pm
Celebration of Future Classics
Members of the Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne
Jean-Philippe Tremblay, conductor
Gary Kulesha, conductor
Poul Ruders, Guest Composer
Experience brand new creations by members of the seventh annual Composers Program and their mentors.
NAC Theatre
Tickets $15
June 23 at 12 noon
Noon on the Bridge
Chamber music featuring participants in the NAC Young Artists Program. These three different concerts on June 23, 24 and 25 have traditionally been held under the Plaza Bridge beside the NAC, but have been relocated to the University of Ottawa because of construction.
Presented in collaboration with the National Capital Commission (NCC) .
Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg., University of Ottawa
FREE
Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30 pm
Cello Masterclass
Hans Jorgen Jensen (cello)
University of Ottawa, Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg.
Tickets: $5
June 24 at 12 noon
Noon on the Bridge
Chamber music featuring participants in the NAC Young Artists Program. These three different concerts on June 23, 24 and 25 have traditionally been held under the Plaza Bridge beside the NAC, but have been relocated to the University of Ottawa because of construction.
Presented in collaboration with the National Capital Commission (NCC)
Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg., University of Ottawa
FREE
Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 pm:
Vocal Masterclass
Benita Valente (vocal)
University of Ottawa, Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg.
Tickets: $5
June 25 at 12 noon
Noon on the Bridge
Chamber music featuring participants in the NAC Young Artists Program. These three different concerts on June 23, 24 and 25 have traditionally been held under the Plaza Bridge beside the NAC, but have been relocated to the University of Ottawa because of construction.
Presented in collaboration with the National Capital Commission (NCC)
Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg., University of Ottawa
FREE
Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 pm:
Violin and Viola Masterclass
Pinchas Zukerman and Patinka Kopec (violin, viola)
University of Ottawa, Freiman Hall, Perez Bldg.
Tickets: $5
Friday, June 26 at 12 noon
Tomorrow’s Classical Superstars
Rising star instrumentalists from Canada and around the world perform some of the finest chamber music in two different one-hour concerts on June 17 and 26.
In partnership with the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Cascade Salon
Free with admission to Museum
Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
Young Artists Program Chamber Music Series
Four different concerts on June 26, 27, 29 and 30 featuring the exceptionally talented string, wind, piano and vocal ensembles participating in the Young Artists Program.
University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall
Tickets: $10 per concert; $15 for two concerts; $21 for three; $24 for four
Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m.
Young Artists Program Chamber Music Series
Four different concerts on June 26, 27, 29 and 30 featuring the exceptionally talented string, wind, piano and vocal ensembles participating in the Young Artists Program.
University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall
Tickets: $10 per concert; $15 for two concerts; $21 for three; $24 for four
Monday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
Young Artists Program Chamber Music Series
Four different concerts on June 26, 27, 29 and 30 featuring the exceptionally talented string, wind, piano and vocal ensembles participating in the Young Artists Program.
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa
Tickets: $10 per concert; $15 for two concerts; $21 for three; $24 for four
Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m.
Young Artists Program Chamber Music Series
Four different concerts on June 26, 27, 29 and 30 featuring the exceptionally talented string, wind, piano and vocal ensembles participating in the Young Artists Program.
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa
Tickets: $10 per concert; $15 for two concerts; $21 for three; $24 for four
Tuesday, July 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Canada Day Celebrations
National Arts Centre Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman, conductor
musicians of the NAC Young Artists Program
400-voice massed Unisong Choir
Southam Hall
Free (no tickets required)
SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS 2009
Conductors Program participants
Participants (5)
Jonathan Govias (33) Edmonton, AB, Canada
Jungho Kim (35) Korea
Julien Leroy (26) France
Oriol Sans Arrufat (32) Spain
Alejandra Urrutia Borlando (34) Republic of Chile
Auditors (3)
Bryan Allsopp (21) Calgary, AB, Canada
James Darling (45) Edmonton, AB, Canada
Abraham Wong (22) Vancouver, BC, Canada
Composers Program participants
Participants (5)
Zosha (Sophia) Di Castri (24) Calgary, AB, Canada
Christopher Dietz (31) USA
Pierre-Olivier Roy (28) Beauceville, QC, Canada
Anthony Tan (30) Calgary, AB, Canada
Matthew Todd (30) Gravenhurst, ON, Canada
Alternate (1)
Jordan Pal (25) Toronto, ON, Canada
Auditors (2)
Christien Ledroit (33) London, ON, Canada
Daniel York (31) Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Young Artists Program participants
Violin (16)
Victor Fournelle-Blain* (20) Sainte-Julienne, QC, Canada
Eunju Cho (25) Korea
Eric Gratz (18) USA
William Hagen (16) USA
Hannah Ji*(18)Korea
Bora Kang (25) Korea
Kathy Kang (18) Germany
Benedicte Lauziere (19) Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada
Kobi Malkin (23) Israel
Asi Matathias (22) Israel / France
Anna Margrethe Nilsen* (21) Norway
Meghan Nenniger* (17) Calgary, AB, Canada / USA
Tosca Opdam (20) Netherlands
Nicholas Pappone* (21) USA
Jesus Reina-Gomez* (22) Spain
Eric Silberger* (20) USA
Viola (10)
Hee Jin Chang (19) Korea
Matthew Cohen* (20) USA
Zach Dellinger* (23)USA
Shasta Ellenbogen* (21) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Emilie Grimes (19) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Keith Hamm* (20) Rosebud, AB, Canada
Kendra James* (21) Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bo Li (24) China
Chensi Tang (19) China
Mialtin Zhezha* (26) Albania
Cello (8)
Estelle Choi (22) Calgary, AB, Canada
Matthew Allen* (17) USA
Rachel Desoer (24) Hamilton, ON, Canada
Audrey Nadeau* (21) Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
John-Henry Crawford (16) USA
Thaddeus Morden* (24) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Nicolas Olarte-Hayes (20) USA
Brian Yoon (22) Vancouver, BC, Canada
Double Bass (4)
Ian Roberts*(21) Halifax, NS, Canada
Joshua Fink (21) USA
Callum Jennings (22) Toronto, ON, Canada
Travis Harrison (21) Toronto, ON, Canada
Piano (4)
Alexander Seredenko (21) Toronto, ON, Canada
Emily Rho (25) Korea
Valantsina Sadovski (21) Toronto, ON, Canada / Belarus
Devon Joiner (19) Vancouver, BC, Canada
Winds (5)
Garrett Hudson*, flute (24) Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Joel Verkaik, oboe (24) Chatham, ON, Canada
Stephen Garman, bassoon (19) USA
Tzu-Ying Huang, clarinet (24) Taiwan
Laurence Latreille-Gagné, horn (22) Montreal, QC, Canada
Vocalists (4)
Maghan McPhee*, soprano (25) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Katarzyna Sadej, mezzo-soprano (31) Ottawa, ON, Canadian
Ryan Harper*, tenor (31) Toronto, ON, Canadian
Jonathan Estabrooks*, baritone (25) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Junior Strings participants
Violin (10)
Sarah Bleile* (13) Calgary, AB, Canada
Laurent Côté* (16) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Roman Fraser De Ruijter (13) Montreal, QC, Canada
Kerson Leong* (12) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Samuel Milner (16) Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Lev Nesterov (17) Calgary, AB, Canada
Blake Pouliot (15) Toronto, ON, Canada
Alicia Venables (15) Vernon, BC, Canada
Colleen Venables (12) Vernon, BC, Canada
Tristan Zeman (14) Canada/USA
Viola (5)
Osmond Chiu (16) Calgary, AB, Canada
Natalie Dyck (17) Bow Island, AB, Canada
Marie Katherine McBean (17) Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Geeta Nazareeth (15) Germany
Calvin Yang (16) Richmond, BC, Canada
Cello (5)
Oliver Aldort (15) USA
Bryan Cheng* (11) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Benjamin Ledoux (18) Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Stanley Leong* (14) Ottawa, ON, Canada
Noémie Raymond-Friset (17) Longueuil, QC, Canada
Piano (1)
Jan Lisiecki* (14) Calgary, AB, Canada
* returning participant
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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications Officer,
National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335
jmorris@nac-cna.ca
