Brazilian guitar starts to make their first appearance in Canada's capital Feb. 11
January 26, 2017
OTTAWA
– True living legends will take the stage when internationally-loved guitarists Assad Brothers present their classical blend of Europe and South America Sat. Feb. 11 at Dominion-Chalmers United Church.
Lauded by audiences and publications alike across the world for their two-of-a-kind approach to classical guitar, Sérgio and Odair Assad have previously performed with Yo-Yo Ma and the LA Philharmonic. In February, the duo will draw from a repertoire developed over 50 years, which includes Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, for whom the brothers were a muse. Other composers on the programme are Scarlatti, Debussy, and Villa Lobos.
The Assad Brothers’ performance is part of 2016-17 Chamberfest Concert Series and the Guitare Alla Grande festival. Tickets are available online at
chamberfest.com
, by phone at 613-234-6306, or in person at 4 Florence St., Suite 201.
When:
7:30 p.m., Sat. Feb. 11
Where:
Dominion-Chalmers United Church
355 Cooper St. (O’Connor and Cooper)
What:
Classical guitar music from Europe and South America, including Scarlatti, Piazzolla, Debussy, Villa Lobos
Who:
Sérgio Assad
Odair Assad
Ottawa Chamber Music Society (Ottawa Chamberfest)
Guitare Outaouais (Guitare Alla Grande)
Ottawa Chamber Music Society (OCMS)
Founded in 1994, the Ottawa Chamber Music Society brings together the boldest names in ensemble and solo performance for musical celebration in the nation’s capital, culminating in the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. The world’s largest festival of its kind, Ottawa Chamberfest is a 2016 Festivals and Events (FEO) Ontario “Top 100” and winner of seven consecutive Lieutenant-Governor’s Awards for the Arts.
Guitare Alla Grande
The Guitare Alla Grande festival, now in its 12th edition, was founded to promote classical guitar in the national Ottawa-Gatineau region while providing a rich pedagogical experience for the area’s guitar students. Each festival features a headliner artist, who is a performer of international stature, Canadian and local guitarists, concerts by the guest artists as well as the participating students, master classes, lectures, and a luthier fair. A classical guitar enthusiast’s dream come true.
www.guitarallagrande.org
Media Contact:
Philippa Wolff, Marketing Communications Specialist
pwolff@chamberfest.com
613-234-8008 x 247
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