ARTISTS


GUY&NADINA
TRUMPET & BASSOON DUO

GALLERY | BIOGRAPHY | REVIEWS | CONCERTO | DISCOGRAPHY | LINKS


GALLERY




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BIOGRAPHY

Known internationally as soloists, chamber musicians, recitalists and fashionistas, guy&nadina celebrate a passionate musical friendship that has earned them a reputation as being “completely engaging from the moment they walk on stage”( THE CHRONICLE, Oliver BC). guy&nadina have performed in Canada and the United States as concerto soloists, a multi-instrumental recital duo and recording artists. The result of this musical union has seen the commission of four new solo concerti, three double concerti, one triple concerto and one symphony.

Successful recording artists, guy&nadina released their first CD of concerti for trumpet, bassoon and string orchestra. Titled Bacchanale, the CD was recorded with the Toronto Chamber Orchestra and won the 2009 ‘Best Classical Orchestral Album’ from Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Their second CD, Romanza, features virtuoso concerti by Hummel, Weber and Lachner and was also recorded with the Toronto Chamber Orchestra and guest conductor Nicholas McGegan. This past season, guy&nadina recorded their third CD titled, After Hours, a collection of their favourite music for trumpet, corno da caccia, bassoon and piano. Also heard regularly on various radio networks, in 2008, the CBC commissioned two solo concerti by Canadian Mathieu Lussier and a double concerto by Alain Trudel. To great acclaim, guy&nadina premiered these commissions in a CBC broadcast from the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.

guy&nadina have given educational concerts across Canada for people ranging from kindergarten to high school. They have also been speakers, master class guests and interpretational coaches at the University of British Columbia, Ithaca College (USA) and Scotia Fest (Halifax) and other schools and festivals. Both performers maintain studios at Wilfrid Laurier University, while Nadina also teaches for the University of Toronto and The Glenn Gould School. Their joy for teaching through music has led to their new commedia dell’arte inspired family show, Buzz and Crow, which will premiere at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival in August 2010.

Co-directors of the Grand River Baroque Festival since 2009, guy&nadina have added their stamp to this small festival. Integrating visual arts, dance, food and historically inspired performances (HIP), this annual summer festival includes concerts on both contemporary and historical instruments and takes place in the town of Ayr, Ontario (www.grbf.ca).

Determined to expand the boundaries of classical concerts, the duo’s virtuosic playing and lively interpretations impress both the novice and experienced audience. Consistently “playing with polished tone, immaculate intonation and infectious high spirits; it’s obvious they’re having a blast.” (ALLMUSIC.COM)

(as of May 2010)

REVIEWS

“...the bassoon and corno da caccia can blend almost seamlessly in both tone and timbre...This pair of performers is indeed a good one, and I am glad that they are collaborating as much as they have.”

- AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE

“….completely engaging from the moment they walked on stage…. glorious… a fascinating and joyful concert…”

- OLIVER CHRONICLE

"…exquisite virtuosos…tossing melodies seamlessly between two instruments… amazing musicality…their duet is super-heroic…"

- VERNON MORNING STAR

“deeply expressive talent of each player…out-of-the-way musical offering of superlative quality -- irresistible combination of extraordinary musicianship and engaging showboating.”

- THE KW RECORD

“Few and Jackson’s remarkable virtuosity”

- AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE

“Few and Jackson play with polished tone, immaculate intonation and infectious high spirits; it’s obvious they’re having a blast”

- ALL MUSIC online review

“…stunningly beautiful in every way… pure virtuosity… gorgeously together and breathtakingly in tune…”

- THE DOUBLE REED Magazine

PREFERRED CONCERTO LIST
2011-2012

Double Concerti with Orchestra
Ignaz Lachner  
Concertino in E-flat (bassoon, corno da caccia and orchestra)
(also available for string orchestra)

Double Concerti with String Orchestra
(percussion may be required)
Mathieu Lussier*
Double Concerto (trumpet, bassoon and strings)
Bacchanale (trumpet, bassoon and strings)
Hindemith
Double Concerto (bassoon, trumpet and strings)
Shostakovich (arr. F. Jackson)
Waltz from Jazz Suite, No. 1 (trumpet, bassoon and strings)
Dance from Suite for Promenade Orchestra (trumpet, bassoon, strings and percussion)
Alain Trudel*
Carnets de Voyages (trumpet, bassoon, strings and percussion)

Double Concerti with Wind Symphony
Mathieu Lussier*
Nightfall, Op. 27

Sample Program with String Orchestra
Pietro Baldassare
Sonata in F Major, No. 1 (piccolo trumpet and strings)
Vivaldi
Concerto in C Major, No. 26 (bassoon and strings)
Ignaz Lachner
Concertino in E- flat (corno da caccia, bassoon and strings)
INTERMISSION
Mathieu Lussier
Spring Lullaby (bassoon and strings)
Double Concerto (trumpet, bassoon and strings)
Bassango (bassoon and strings)
Shostakovich (arr. F. Jackson)
Waltz from Jazz Suite, No. 1 (trumpet, bassoon and strings)
Dance from Suite for Promenade Orchestra (trumpet, bassoon and strings)

* Canadian Composer

DISCOGRAPHY

After Hours (to be released)
Romanza (with Toronto Chamber Orchestra)   MS 1232
Bacchanale (with Toronto Chamber Orchestra)   MS 1201


LINKS

Artists Websites
www.nadinamackiejackson.com
www.guyfew.com