Artists

Described in the Vancouver Sun as “a dream gift… One of the best additions to local new music circles”, The Nu:BC Collective brings together the spectacular talents of flutist Paolo Bortolussi, cellist Eric Wilson and pianist Corey Hamm, joined frequently by such eminent artists as violinists Jasper Wood and Eugenia Choi, violist David Harding, and clarinetists Erika Block, Francois Houle and Cris Inguanti. An ensemble-in-residence at the University of British Columbia, the group incorporates technology and interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Since 2006, Nu:BC has premiered more than a dozen works, including Nu:BC-commissioned pieces by Jules-Leger winner Chris Paul Harman, as well as Vancouver composer Christopher Sivak. In 2008, and 2009 The Nu:BC Collective was ensemble-in-residence with ProMusica’s Sonic Boom Festival, and will continue its association with the festival in April 2010.

 

Upcoming projects include a new works being written for the ensemble by Giorgio Magnanensi and Brian Cherney, as well as an exciting collaboration with the BC Chinese Music Ensemble, funded by an Arts Partner Grant, where the combined groups, including Chinese and western instruments, will premiere six works by Chinese and Canadian composers. From its inception in 2006, The Nu:BC Collective has received critical accolades for its innovative programming and intense, virtuosic performances; Nu:BC has since been broadcast several times on CBC radio’s “The Signal” and has earned a place on the cutting edge of Canada’s new music scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the series

Jack Straw Productions, and WCF present the Transport series of compelling performances by international and local artists, offering a way out of audio gridlock to music’s far horizons. Receptions follow the concerts. 

 

The series features international and local artists in several premieres, and includes music by acclaimed composers. National calls for scores inject the programs with the latest music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transport

Jack Straw Productions and Washington Composers Forum present

 

Morton Subotnick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nu:BC Collective

Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 8pm

Chapel Performance Space

Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, 4th Floor in Seattle map

 

Tickets: At door. $5-$15 siding scale, WCF members attend one concert in the Transport series free

 

The ensemble presents a program of works by
Canadian, French and American composers, written for chamber ensemble and tape.

 

Program

Christopher Sivak: A Perfect Focus (2008)

Dorothy Chang: Miniatures (1998)

Kamran Ince: MKG Variations for solo cello (1998) Chris Paul Harman: Doubling (2007)

Jacob TerVeldhuis: The Body of Your Dreams (2004) Phillipe Leroux: ppp (1993)

Marc Mellits: Fruity Pebbles (1997)

 

Interview

Christopher Shainin interviews flutist Paolo Bortolussi on the Nu:BC Collective, music inspired by the abdominal machine, and advice for living with a composer. Listen

 

Supporters

Co-presented by Jack Straw Productions, the series is co-sponsored by 4Culture.

 

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