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Goldberg Variations for String Trio

Violist Joanna Hood is joined by Christi Meyers and Amy Laing to perform.
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Music Classical / Baroque / Opera
Tue. November 5th 2024 + Add to Calendar Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic) (All Ages)
8:00pm - 10:00pm  Doors at: 7:30pm By Donation

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Joanna Hood
Classical from Victoria BC
Available for Shows/Gigs
Christi Meyers
Modern/baroque classical violinist from Esquimalt BC
Available for Shows/Gigs
Amy Laing

Event Description

In this UVic faculty concert, violist Joanna Hood is joined by guests Christi Meyers (violin) and Amy Laing (cello) to perform Dmitry Sitkovetsky’s innovative arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach's famous Goldberg Variations. Originally composed for harpsichord, this arrangement was created by the Russian violinist and conductor Sitkovetsky in 1984 to mark the 300th anniversary of Bach's birth. It is often praised for its ability to showcase Bach’s genius in a new light, emphasizing the timeless and adaptable nature of his music. The string trio version allows for expressive phrasing and dynamic contrasts that are different from those possible on the keyboard. Each instrument in the trio takes on different roles, from leading melodic lines to providing harmonic support, making... more...

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Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)

MacLaurin B-Wing, University of Victoria Victoria BC
V8P 5C2


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School of Music
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Canada

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Goldberg Variations for String Trio - Nov 24th @ Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)

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