1717 Windsor Weinstein Stradivari violin
Sunday, March 6th, 2010 at 3-5:30 PM
Redpath Hall, McGill University (downtown campus)
861 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2K6
The afternoon features the screening of the Rotating Planet film "The Instrument Bank," produced and directed by Ari A. Cohen, as well as a recital by Caroline Chéhadé on the 1717 Windsor-Weinstein Stradivari violin that she was awarded in 2009 (Previous winners of this instrument include James Ehnes and Scott St. John).
Ms. Chéhadé will perform J. S. Bach's Chaconne from Partita No. 2, in D Minor, BWV 1004. Refreshments will follow.
 “The film documents the Instrument Bank competition of Canada Council which takes place every three years and gathers talented musicians across the country for four days of intense scrutiny in search of the best performers. A jury of professional musicians selects the winners who are then granted the use for three years of some of the world’s most valuable violins and cellos estimated at over $27 million. Following the musicians over the course of the 2009 audition process for the ultimate prize, the film brings forth the awe-inspiring performances of past winners playing on these exquisite instruments, as well as a discovery of the world famous luthiers – the uniquely talented craftsmen who strongly influenced the classical music repertoire. The film culminates at Toronto’s prestigious Glenn Gould recording Studios where our hopefuls battle it out for the honour of a lifetime.”
From: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/musical_instrument_bank/
Tickets:
- Students $20
- Basic $50
- Supporter $125 (two for $200)
- Piano $250
- Forte $500
- Fortissimo $1000
- In addition to a partial tax receipt, benefactors Piano, Forte and Fortissimo will receive a DVD of the film and a CD from I Medici di McGill.
Children under fourteen are admitted free if accompanied by an adult
Tickets can be reserved
• by e-mail (alpsec.pharma@mcgill.ca)
• by phone (514) 398-3603, extension 2 (Wendy Correa).
Payment methods
• by cheques issued in the name of “I Medici di McGill (Benefit)” mailed to
I Medici di McGill
c/o Dr. A.L. Padjen,
McGill University,
3655 Promenade Sir W Osler, Suite 1325
Montreal, QC H3G1Y6
• On-line by charging your credit card. For more information please see: http://www.imedici.mcgill.ca/Pub/Pub_Main_Display.asp?LC_Docs_ID=5066 |
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