Soundstreams Encore is a new group of young patrons committed to facilitating engagement with Soundstreams' culturally provocative musical programming.
Soundstreams Encore patrons enjoy a diverse array of benefits, exclusive musical events in unconventional venues, opportunities to meet other like-minded young professionals in Toronto, and behind-the-scenes access to the most accomplished and innovative musicians from Canada and around the world.
Soundstreams Encore patrons are:
- dynamic young professionals under the age of 40;
- curious to discover new music and artists;
- commited to supporting Canada's musical legacy; and
- eager to meet other like-minded professionals.
Encore patrons also provide vital support to Soundstreams programs, including the annual concert series in Koerner Hall, community outreach programs, and music education initiatives aimed to inspire youth both locally and nationally.
Founded by renowned oboist Lawrence Cherney in 1982, Soundstreams has presented hundreds of unique and compelling concerts, from intimate chamber music events to multi-choral spectaculars, operas, music-theatre works and 7 highly successful international festivals. Lawrence Cherney is a Member of the Order of Canada, a three time Juno nominee and a recipient of two Lieutenant Governor's Awards and the Chalmers National Music Award.
PATRON BENEFITS
Soundstreams Encore Patrons Enjoy:
- 3 exclusive Encore events featuring an up close and personal performance and an opportunity to meet the artists.
- A "Pick-3" Subscription to the annual Soundstreams concert series at Koerner Hall; or upgrade to a Premium membership and get a full subscription.
- Informal pre-concert cocktails at the Park Hyatt Rooftop Lounge (before 3 designated concerts).
- Reserved orchestra level seating with other Encore patrons at each concert
- Invitation to the Soundstreams Holiday Soiree (December 6, 2011).
- Special ticket price to the Soundstreams' annual Fundraiser Gala (May 2012) at Integral House, the private home of Dr. James Stewart, hailed by MOMA as "one of the most important private houses in North America".
- Opportunities to mix and mingle with other young professionals in Toronto.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership donation can be paid in full at point of registration, or in 3 installments spread over the 2011/2012 subscription series (1st installment upon registration, balance on January 16 and March 1)
Join Soundstreams Encore Today! Click here to be redirected to our secure online registration site.
EXCLUSIVE SOUNDSTREAMS ENCORE EVENTS
- April 2012 (TBD)
Venue: The Spoke Club
Exclusive Performance TBD
- Tuesday January 31, 2012
Musideum
401 Richmond St. W (Main Floor)
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
(416) 419-2248
Enjoy a glass of wine, meet other young professionals in Toronto, and share a live performance by Toronto-based Carla Huhtanen and pianist/composer Adam Sherkin, who will perform a selection of works for solo voice and piano by world-renowned Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
Carla Huhtanen
Adam Sherkin
Watch the following clips for a glimpse into Saariaho's fantastic musical world:
- Launch Event: October 3rd, 2011 (PAST EVENT)
Atelier Rosemarie Umetsu
198A Davenport Avenue, Toronto, Ontario)
Performance By: Ryan Scott, percussion
Rosemarie Umetsu is a Toronto based fashion designer whose clientele includes musicians and artists from all over the world. Jeanne Beker has described Rosemarie as being a designer extraordinaire who creates incredible dramatic clothes for both men and women. Many opera singers and musicians, actors, visual artists and celebrities collaborate with Rosemarie, and her pieces are frequently in the spotlight on red carpets, awards ceremonies and galas across Canada and around the world.
Critically acclaimed percussionist Ryan Scott is one of the most illustrious and esteemed Canadian musicians of his generation.
In addition to his work as a regular guest artist with NEXUS, Principal Percussionist of the Esprit Orchestra and percussionist in the Canadian Opera Company (since 1996), Ryan Scott is also a sought-after soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. A core member of Continuum Contemporary Music (founded 1985), he also serves as co-artistic director. He performs regularly as soloist and chamber player with several prominent new music ensembles in Toronto including Soundstreams Canada and New Music Concerts. Additionally, he has appeared as soloist with the Esprit Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, The Hyogo Performing Arts Centre Orchestra, The Austin Symphony, The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and Amici Strings.
Ryan has performed in over 200 world premieres; recent works include commissions and solo features by Christos Hatzis, Michael Oesterle, Erik Ross and Andrew Staniland. He has also collaborated with many other composers including Thomas Ades, Pierre Boulez, George Crumb, Mauricio Kagel, Philippe Leroux, Steve Reich, and Roger Reynolds in the presentation of their works.
His latest CD is called "Maki Ishii Live" (Innova #809), a collection of his first performances and the North American premieres of three percussion concerti by Maki Ishii, played from memory and recorded live by CBC radio 2, heralded by the Heirs of Maki Ishii as "an amazing and beautiful performance in which the musical universe of our late husband and father lives on". For more information, visit www.makiishiilive.com.
Encore patrons explore the vast array of percussion instruments brought to the event by Ryan Scott.
SOUNDSTREAMS 2011-12 CONCERT SERIES AND ASSOCIATED ENCORE PROGRAMS
MASSBRASS
Sunday - October 30, 2011 at 3 p.m. Koerner Hall
Post-Concert Reception with the Artists
TANGO
Tuesday - November 29th, 2011 at 8 p.m. Koerner Hall
Encore - Informal pre-concert Cocktails at Rooftop Lounge, Park Hyatt Hotel
THE SEALED ANGEL
Thursday - February 2nd, 2011 at 8 p.m. Koerner Hall
Encore - Informal pre-concert Cocktails at Rooftop Lounge, Park Hyatt Hotel
SO PERCUSSION: CAGE @ 100
Friday - March 2, 2012 at 8 p.m. Koerner Hall
Encore - Informal pre-concert Cocktails at Rooftop Lounge, Park Hyatt Hotel
STUTTGART CHAMBER CHOIR & SOUNDSTREAMS CHOIR 21
Sunday - March 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. The Carlu (Concert Hall)
THE GISMONTIS
Friday - May 4, 2012 at 8 p.m. Koerner Hall
Invitation to concert Receptions with the Artists
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rosario Cartagena (Chair)
Anna Abbott
Scott Crocco
Frank Davies
Signy Franklin
Yvette Lam
The Encore Executive Committee is nominated annually by, and reports to, the Fundraising Committee of Soundstreams. Please contact Rosario Cartagena for more information on the Executive Committee.
JOIN US!
Soundstreams Encore is a dynamic group of young patrons under the age of 40 who are committed to building sustainable relationships with Soundstreams and the patrons of tomorrow.
Membership donation can be paid in full at point of registration, or in 3 installments spread over the 2011/2012 subscription series (1st installment upon registration, balance on January 16 and March 1)
Join Soundstreams Encore Today! Click here to be redirected to our secure online registration site.
For further information, please contact:
Christina Niederwanger
Director of Development
Soundstreams Canada
christinan@soundstreams.ca
www.soundstreams.ca
57 Spadina Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5V 2J2
T: 416.504.1282
F: 416.504.1285