Brad Cherwin: Director and Clarinets
Danika Lorèn: Voice
Peter Eom: Cello
Hoi Tong Keung: Production

Music by Pascal Dusapin and Kaija Saariaho.

One Harp World

Jonas Jurkūnas: Apie būtį // On Being, Concerto for Harp and Cello

Joana Daunytè, Harp

Peter Eom, Cello

Sylvain Blassel, Conductor
One Harp World Orchestra

Brad Cherwin, Director and Clarinets
Reilly Nelson, Voice
Joonghun Cho, Piano
Julia Mirzoev, Violin
Peter Eom, Cello
Aleh Remezau, Oboe and English Horn
Hoi Tong Keung, Production

Music by Thomas Adès, Oliver Knussen, Judith Weir, Thierry Tidrow, Mary Dering, George Benjamin, Colin Matthews, and John Dowland.

• Thomas Adès: Court Studies from The Tempest

• Triptych: A Purcell Garland

  • Oliver Knussen: Upon One Note…

  • George Benjamin: Fantasia 7

  • Colin Matthews: Fantazia 13

• John Dowland: Seaven Teares

• Mary Dering/Thierry Tidrow:

  • When first I saw for Voice, English Horn, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano

  • A false designe to be cruel for Voice, Violin, and Bass Clarinet

  • And is this all? for Voice and Cello

• Oliver Knussen: Elegiac Arabesques

• Thomas Adès: Darknesse Visible

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, Violin 1
Kumiko Sakamoto, Violin 2
Lauren Spaulding, Viola
Peter Eom, Cello

• Pérotin: Vidurent Omnes

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

• Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F Major, I. Allegro moderato

• India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Ravel: String Quartet in F Major, II. Assez vif, très rythmé

• Joaquín Turina: Scène Andalouse for Viola, String Quartet, and Piano

  • Eric Wong, Viola

  • Philip Chiu, Piano

Intermission

• Josquin des Prez: Ave Maria...Virgo Serena

• Ravel: String Quartet in F Major, III. Très lent

• Gala Flagello: Nebulous Beauty

• Ravel: String Quartet in F Major, IV. Vif et agité

Philip Chiu, Piano
Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, Violin 1
Kumiko Sakamoto, Violin 2
Lauren Spaulding, Viola
Peter Eom, Cello

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, “The Bird”

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

• Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major

Trio Han

Joonghun Cho, Piano
Luri Lee, Violin
Peter Eom, Cello

• George Gershwin/Igor Frolov: Porgy and Bess

  • Luri Lee, Violin

  • Joonghun Cho, Piano

• Errol Garner (arr. Rupert Austin): Misty

• Claude Debussy: Clair de lune

  • Joonghun Cho, Piano

• Stephen Prutsman: Four Broadway Showtunes

  • Peter Eom, Cello

  • Joonghun Cho, Piano

• Paul Schoenfield: Café Music for Piano Trio

Concerts in Care

Andrew Burashko, Piano

Russell Iceberg, Violin
Julia Mirzoev, Violin
Laurence Schaufele, Viola
Peter Eom, Cello

• Robert Schumann: Piano Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 74

  • III. Andante cantabile

• Claude Debussy: String Quartet, Op. 10

  • I. Animé et très décidé

  • II. Assez vif et bien rythmé

  • III. Andantino, doucement expressif

  • IV. Très modéré – Très mouvementé et avec passion

• Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in Eb Major, Op. 44

  • I. Allegro brillante

Full Programme TBA

Lunchtime Chamber Music
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
1585 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1Z9

Music for Piano, Clarinet, and Cello

Joonghun Cho, Piano
Brad Cherwin, Clarinets
Peter Eom, Cello

Gabriel Fauré: Trio in d minor, Op. 120 (1923)

1. Allegro, ma non troppo

2. Andantino

3. Allegro vivo
   

Johannes Brahms: Trio in a minor, Op. 114 (1891)

1. Allegro

2. Adagio

3. Andantino grazioso

4. Allegro

These works capture portraits of two very different master composers at the ends of their lives. Filled with layers of meaning, they balance between hyper-expressivity and restraint, showcase the height of compositional prowess, and offer a depth of perspective that is rare even within the extremely rich chamber music repertoire. 

Piano, clarinet, and cello are all instruments that are well-suited for both soloistic playing and blending within an ensemble. These works bring these three instrument families together, utilizing the myriad timbral and expressive possibilities of this combination: at times almost symphonic, and at times radically intimate. The central aesthetic is music of the night: expression that is sensuous, mysterious, and deeply reflective.

Tapestry Opera
877 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 3M2

Marc-Andre Hamelin: Tango for 4 hands

Piano: Vivian Chen, Noam Dekalo

Claude Debussy: Piano Trio in G, L.3

Piano: Noam Dekalo
Violin: Julia Mirzoev
Cello: Peter Eom

Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in d minor, Op. 49

Piano: Vivian Chen
Violin: Julia Mirzoev
Cello: Peter Eom

Syrinx Concerts
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

Claude Debussy: Piano Trio in G, L.3

Piano: Noam Dekalo
Violin: Julia Mirzoev
Cello: Peter Eom

Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in d minor, Op. 49

Piano: Vivian Lang Chen
Violin: Julia Mirzoev
Cello: Peter Eom

Music at Trinity
Trinity St. Stephen’s United Church
1 Ratchford St, Amherst, NS

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Théâtre Capitol Theatre
Empress Theatre
811 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1G1

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Musique Royale
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
1396 Blue Rocks Road, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

deCoste Centre for Arts & Creativity
99 Water St, Pictou, NS

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Marigold Arts Centre
St. Andrew’s United Church
55 King St, Truro, NS B2N 3K8

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

The Grace Arts Centre
31 Creamery Rd, Tatamagouche, NS B0K 1V0

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Thalea String Quartet

Chris Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Peter Eom, cello

• Terry Riley: Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector

• Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 in C Major, I. Allegro moderato

• *India Gailey: Cloud No. 2

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, II. Allegretto

• Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution

Intermission

• Akshaya Avril Tucker: Radha in the Forest

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, III. Adagio ma non troppo

• Andrew Yee: Something Golden

• Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33/3, IV. Presto

Presented by New Music Concerts.

Programme:

• Rashaan Allwood (CAN) Break My Hands! (2025 World Premiere) for 1 piano, 6 hands

• Pierre Boulez (FRA) Messagesquisse (1976-77) for solo cello and 6 cellos

• Kaija Saariaho (FIN) Neiges (1998) for 12 cellos

• Simon Steen-Andersen (DNK) Black Box Music (2012) for percussion solo, video, and ensemble

PRIMORDIAL
works for solo cello and spoken word

Ana Sokolović: Danze II

Kaija Saariaho: Long Live Love (for Pascal Dusapin)

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John Cage: III. 1’20” (from 4’33”)

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Pascal Dusapin: Imago II

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Cage: I. 33” (from 4’33”)

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György Kurtág: Árnyak // Shadows

Kurtág: Ruhelos // Restless

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Cage: II. 2’40” (from 4’33”)

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Péter Eötvös: Two Poems to Polly for a speaking cellist

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Cage: At the Middle

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Paul Desenne: Jaguar Songs

1. Gitane

2. Tombeau pour L’Amazonie

3. Gavotte

4. Birimbao (prélude à “Jaguar”)

5. Jaguar Song

PRIMORDIAL is inspired by surrealism and rites. The music charts a course through the half-lit worlds of Sokolović and Saariaho, the surreal evocations of Dusapin and Kurtág, the ritualism of Eötvös, and the pulsating, subterranean electric-folk of Desenne. Forming the spine of this programme are fragments of works by John Cage. Even when performed at the height of noon, this music reflects the uncannily short, dark days leading to the winter solstice on December 21.

Presented alongside Piano Lunaire and Adam Sherkin.

Adam Sherkin, piano

Peter Eom, cello

A concert in witness of the cold moon — the last full moon of the year.

• Harrison Birtwistle: Harrison’s Clocks

  Intermission

• György Kurtág: Ruhelos // Restless

• Ana Sokolović: Danze II

• Kurtág: árnyak // shadows

• John Zorn: Occam’s Razor

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