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ANDREW KWAN ARTISTS MANAGEMENT INC. IS PLEASED TO WELCOME PIANIST LUCILLE CHUNG

February 26, 2010

Noted as a “pianist of rare stamina and technique” (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE) with “purity and intellect” (THE LONDON - SUNDAY TIMES), she is celebrated as one of the foremost pianists of her generation. Lucille is known for her artistic versatility, expansive repertoire and appearances in solo, chamber, and concerti performances. She has performed with over 50 leading orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, Moscow Virtuosi, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Flemish Radio Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, Fort Worth Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, UNAM Philharmonic (Mexico), Israel Chamber Orchestra as well as all the major Canadian orchestras. As a recitalist, she has performed in over 30 countries and often performs with her husband as a member of the Bax-Chung Piano Duo. Ms. Chung has a discography of eight titles and her most recent recording of piano transcriptions of Camille Saint-Saens (XXI Productions/Universal Music) was just released in February 2010 and has already garnered critical praise and received radio broadcast internationally.



LATEST RELEASE – CHUNG RECORDS RARE SAINT-SAËNS PIANO TRANSCRIPTIONS
February 26, 2010

“Her technique is impeccable, as is her sense of phrasing. And I'm in awe of how she manages to make the concerto work with two small hands.”

- TORONTO STAR
(John Terauds, Feb 23, 2010 review of Saint-Saëns Piano Transcriptions recording)

One of the most exciting young pianists of her generation, Lucille Chung offers a spectacular selection of Camille Saint-Saëns Piano Transcriptions for her first XXI-21 recording.

Chung unearths 6 rare compositions by Saint-Saëns spanning a period of 30 years, including works originally conceived for piano with orchestra such as the Concerto no. 2 transcribed by Georges Bizet for solo piano, “Wedding-Cake” and exotic “Africa” in Saint-Saëns’ own finger-twisting solo version. Chung has also chosen Saint-Saëns’ transcriptions of Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila, the Bourrée from Bach’s Violin Partita no. 1 and Romance sans paroles, to conclude a masterful and exhilarating program.

The album has already been chosen as Discovery CD of the Month in Scena Musicale November 2009.
Universal Canada released the album on February 9, 2010. (Disques XXI CD2-1682)



LATEST RELEASE – JANE COOP RELEASES “A CENTURY OF PIANO CLASSICS”
February 26, 2010

This new collection of core repertoire by one of Canada’s favourite pianists, spans the period from the 1790’s to the 1890’s. Beginning with an early Beethoven Sonata, and ending with the final four piano pieces of Brahms, the centerpiece is the popular fourth Scherzo by Chopin. Coop’s previous Romantic Piano collections (Volumes 1 and 2) were best-sellers in the CBC Records catalogue… and now the Vancouver artist has added to these collections of short pieces some more substantial masterworks. It is, in effect, a recital of some of her most cherished music for piano.

Jane Coop continues to dazzle audiences around the world, from Oslo to Shanghai, from Berlin to Tofino. As the Montreal Gazette remarked “ Coop has that extra something that lets a pianist become a poet”. (Skylark SKY0901)



A SPECIAL DELIVERY IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: THE SCHUMANN LETTERS
January, 2010

A new music-as-theatre show, The Schumann Letters features some of the most beautiful piano and vocal music of Robert Schumann. Exquisitely narrated, these musical highlights are intertwined with a timeless story of love, life, tragedy and triumphs. A fresh approach to classical music, this production animates Schumann’s great works. The result is a mesmerizing performance of awe-inspiring music and storytelling that will entice the piano, voice and theatre enthusiasts as well as newcomers alike.

The Schumann Letters is narrated by JUNO & Gemini winner Colin Fox, with soprano Susan Gilmour Bailey and pianist Michael Kim. Join these artists on a journey of pleasure, grief, courage and music.


JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2010 TOURING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 20/10 - Brooks AB
Presented by Newell Concert Association & Prairie Debut

Friday, Januay 22/10 - Fort McMurray AB
Presented by Keyano College & Prairie Debut

Sunday, January 24/10 - Regina SK
Presented by Regina Musical Club & Prairie Debut

Monday January 25/10 - Melfort SK
Presented by Melfort Arts Council & Prairie Debut

Tuesday, January 26/10 - Kindersley SK
Presented by Kindersley & District Arts Council & Prairie Debut

Wednesday, January 27/10 - Outlook SK
Presented by Outlook & District Arts Council & Prairie Debut

Thursday, January 28/10 - Rosthern SK
Presented by Station Arts Centre in Station Arts Centre & Prairie Debut

Saturday, January 30/10 - Edson AB
Presented by Chautaqua Edson Arts Council & Prairie Debut

Sunday, January 31/10 - Sherwood Park AB
Presented by Festival Place & Prairie Debut

Tuesday, February 2/10 - Saskatoon SK
Presented by In Performance Concert Series, U of S & Prairie Debut

Thursday, February 4/10 - Toronto ON
Presented by Music Toronto

Saturday, February 6/10 - Winnipeg MB Presented by Virtuosi Concerts & Prairie Debut

Sunday, February 7/10 - Langenburg SK
Presented by Langenburg Arts Council & Prairie Debut

Tuesday, February 9/10 - Brandon MB
Presented by The Pro Series, Brandon University School of Music & Prairie Debut

Saturday, February 20/10 - Oshawa ON
Presented by Durham Region Concert Association



THE BEETHOVEN TRILOGY: PART TWO

Gryphon Trio [ANELEKTA 2 9858]

Canada’s pre-eminent ensemble, the Gryphon Trio, continues their survey of the great chamber music of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Performing two masterpieces for violin, cello, and piano, the Trio releases their second CD in a three part exploration of the great composers work.

Written in 1794, the Op. 1 piano trios demonstrate Beethoven’s complete assimilation of the Classical style and his personal innovations to the musical form. On this CD, Op.1 No.2 displays Beethoven’s ability to reinvent the piano trio structure, while still incorporating the influences of Haydn and Mozart. The “Archduke” trio, considered Beethoven’s masterpiece of the genre, was conceived at the end of the decade when the composer’s artistry blossomed into its full maturity.

Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin
Roman Borys, cello
Jamie Parker, piano

www.gryphontrio.com

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