“Straight Ahead”: Honouring Chris Wilcox
Sunday, June 2 at 2:30pm
Joseph Strug Concert Hall, Fountain School of Performing Arts
1385 Seymour St., Halifax
Sponsored by Catherine Lazier
With generous additional support from Sally & JP Camus; Simon Docking & Jennifer Bain; Mary Lu MacDonald; Timothy Matthews; Bryan Rice; Jill Robinson; Lynn Stodola; Anonymous
Scotia Festival of Music owes its existence to Chris Wilcox (1941–2023), its founder, and Artistic Director for nearly forty years. This afternoon, we honour Chris’s life and legacy with some of his favourite music. Join us at this special free event, in person or live online, for an afternoon of performance, art, reminiscence, and celebration.
In-person tickets to this concert are free, but must be reserved in advance. The concert will also be livestreamed on our website and YouTube channel - reservation is NOT required if you wish to watch the livestream.
On the Program
TORU TAKEMITSU: And then I knew ‘twas wind (13’)
Jack Chen, flute
Isaac Chalk, viola
Lori Gemmell, harp
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF: Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 (mvt. III) (8’)
Blair Lofgren, cello
Peter Allen, piano
JOHN NOVACEK: Four Rags for Two Jons (11’)
Dominic Desautels, clarinet
John Novacek, piano
INTERMISSION
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135 (25’)
Gwen Hoebig, violin
Mark Lee, violin
Isaac Chalk, viola
Blair Lofgren, cello