Get ready for a unique musical experience, as Bach meets BeBop at the Vancouver Playhouse! Featuring the VSOSoM’s two advanced string orchestras Sinfonietta & Intermezzo performing with a trio of great Canadian jazz artists Miles Black; Jodi Proznick & Jesse Cahill, as well as guest vocalists, this concert pays homage to classical giant Bach in its first half, before celebrating standard and modern classics of the jazz genre in the second half.
A must for music lovers of every sort, bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful synergy of strings and jazz.
Program features:
ACT I: Bach, and Bach-inspired music:
BACH: WIR EILEN MIT SCHWACHEN
BIRSTON: VOCALISE FOR SOPRANO & CELLO
VILLA-LOBOS: BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS No.5
ACT II: Jazz featuring Black, Proznick & Cahill Trio
ARLEN: GET HAPPY
GERSHWIN: EMBRACEABLE YOU
HOWARD: FLY ME TO THE MOON
GOODWIN: THE JAZZ POLICE
NELSON: HOE-DOWN
CAMILO: ONE MORE ONCE
BIRSTON: ESCAPADES SUITE No.2 (Premiere)
Tickets are $19 for adults, $10 for under 16yrs