Trinity Western University presents a pair of midweek musical escapes on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, running the gamut from Renaissance music to jazz.
On Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m., the intimate Chamber Music Night, presented by TWU’s School of Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC) features piano, violin, and cello performing all four movements of Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101.
The piano trio is coached by Vancouver Opera violinist Heilwig von Koenigsloew.
Under the direction of SAMC Music professor Jon Thompson, the SAMC Renaissance Singers will perform the 16th century Missa Pange Lingua, one of the most famous mass settings by Franco-Flemish composer Josquin des Prez.
The following week, the popular Jazz Night returns on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
To kick off the evening, the new SAMC Jazz Quintet makes an encore appearance after their debut at the Township of Langley’s Until Everyone Comes Home tribute to the performers of the Second World War era.
The retro ensemble is gearing up to perform in SAMC’s swinging spring musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. Joining them onstage is songbird Charlotte Elgersma, the musical’s leading lady.
Closing out the night is the SAMC Jazz Combo, directed by Tony Gallo.
Their program encapsulates the music of the ’60s and early ’70s including artists such as Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, and Herbie Hancock.
Influences of jazz guitar greats Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhardt figure prominently as well.
Enjoy both concerts in the Instrumental Music Hall at TWU with admission by donation.
For more information, visit www.twu.ca/samc or phone 604-513-2173.
