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 are “completely engaging from the moment they walk on stage” (THE CHRONICLE, Oliver BC). Performing in Canada and the United States as concerto soloists, a multi-instrumental recital duo and recording artists, this musical union has already seen the commission of four new solo concerti, three double concerti, one triple concerto and one symphony.

In the 2011.12 season, the duo will embark on an extensive tour throughout Ontario, the Prairie Provinces, British Columbia and the Yukon. On this tour, the duo will present an exciting new program titled Carnets de Voyages (The travel Book), which features the duo’s favourite music complimented with their own personal stories about being touring musicians.

Successful recording artists, guy&nadina released their first CD titled Baccahanale in 2006. Recorded with the Toronto Chamber Orchestra, this disc won the “Best Classical Orchestral Album 2009” from Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Their second CD, Romanza, followed in 2007 and features concerti by Hummel, Weber and Lachner. It was recorded with the Toronto Chamber Orchestra and guest conductor Nicholas McGegan. This past season, the duo released their latest CD titled, After Hours. This recording is comprised of a collection of their favourite music for trumpet, corno, bassoon and piano.

guy&nadina are heard regularly on CBC radio. In addition, they were featured in a special broadcast of two premieres commissioned by The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The commissions included a solo concerto by Mathieu Lussier and a double concerto by Alain Trudel and were performed in CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.

As dedicated teachers and music advocates, guy&nadina have given educational concerts across Canada. They have been featured speakers, master class guests and interpretational coaches at the University of British Columbia, Ithaca College (USA) and Scotia Fest (Halifax). Guy Few maintains a studio at Wilfrid Laurier University, while Nadina teaches at the University of Toronto and The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School. Their joy for teaching through music has also led to their new commedia dell’arte inspired family show, Buzz and Crow, which premiered at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival in August 2010. Guy&nadina have also made their mark as artistic directors, co-directing the Grand River Baroque Festival for two successful seasons in 2008 and 2009.

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 September 2011)

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
2011-2013

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