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Sublime Summer Evenings (and one afternoon! ) of Music
SEASON OPENER JULY 30, 2024
July 30, 2024 at 7.30pm
Slavko Popovic (clarinet), Philip Hansen (cello), Arthur Rowe (piano)
Beethoven (1770 - 1827) - Cello Sonata no. 3 in A major, Op. 69
Brahms (1833 - 1897) - Clarinet trio in A minor, Op. 114
Jacques Hétu (1938 - 2010) - Nocturne (Op. 26) for clarinet and piano
Lutoslawski (1913 - 1994) - Dance Preludes for clarinet and piano
August 1, 2024 at 7.30pm
Slavko Popovic (clarinet), Müge Büyükçelen-Badel (violin) Paule Préfontaine (violin) Yariv Aloni (viola) Phillip Hansen (cello)
J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750) - Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor (BWV 1008)
Dvořák (1841 -1904) - Four Miniatures (Drobnosti) Op. 75a for two violins and viola
Mozart (1756 - 1791) - Clarinet quintet (K. 581)
August 6, 2024 at 7.30pm
New Zealand String Quartet with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni (cello)
Tabea Squire (b. 1989) - “ I danced, unseen” (NZ composer)
Janáček (1854 - 1928) - String quartet no. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”
Schubert (1797 - 1828) - String quintet in C major, Op. posth. 163 "Cello Quintet' (D. 956)
August 7, 2024 at 7.30pm
New Zealand String Quartet
Gareth Farr (b. 1968) - “Te Koanga” ("Spring") (NZ composer
Haydn (1732 - 1809) - String quartet, Op. 71, no. 3
Debussy (1862 - 1918) - String quartet in G minor, Op. 10 (L. 91)
August 11, 2024 at 2.30pm
Dover Quartet
Dvořák (1841 - 1904) - String quartet no. 12 in F major, Op. 96 “American” (B. 179)
Janáček (1854 - 1928) - Quartet no. 2 “ Intimate letters”
Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) - Quartet no. 1in D major, Op 11
August 12, 2024 at 7.30pm
Dover Quartet with Arthur Rowe (piano)
Joaquín Turina (1882 - 1949): La oracion del torero, Op. 34 (" Bullfighter's Prayer")
Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981): Strum
Mozart (1756 - 1791) - Quartet in E flat major, K. 428
Shostakovich (1906 - 1975) - Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57
CONCERT VENUE:
Concerts will take place at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall in the Music Building at the University of Victoria.
PARKING OPTIONS
Pay parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Music Building. Payment is by permit available from the parking dispenser. The current evening rate is $4.00 maximum from 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
UVIC MOBILE PARKING APP
https://uvic.t2hosted.ca/cmn/auth_guest.aspx
HONK MOBILE PARKING APP
https://www.honkmobile.com/press-release/honk-and-university-of-victoria-roll-out-contactless-parking/
PUBLIC TRANSIT
The Phillip T. Young Recital Hall is accessible by ample public transit.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS AT PHILLIP T. YOUNG RECITAL HALL CONCERTS AND EVENTS
Please note - VSMF will update this site as protocols are announced.
Masking requirements
Masking is strongly recommended.
2022 HVAC Improvements at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall
All UVic building HVAC systems have been checked and upgraded for the fall to ensure appropriate air quality.
Distancing, sanitization and capacity
We encourage physical distancing while entering the facility. Please follow all signage when arriving at and inside the venue.
Hand sanitizer will be provided at entrances and exits.
Improved cleaning and disinfection protocols continue to be followed.
If you feel unwell, stay home and use the BC Self-Assessment Tool for guidance.
SPECIAL SEATING
Seating is available for audience members with wheelchairs or walkers.