Schnee: A Window into Winter

Experience Hans Abrahamsen’s 21st-century masterpiece, Schnee (or ‘Snow’) performed beside windows overlooking Toronto’s tranquil winter landscape. This 50-minute work draws listeners into Abrahamsen’s crystalline sound world, where the unique beauty of snow is reflected in both serene and explosive musical textures.

Complementing Schnee, the evening will feature a world premiere by internationally celebrated composer Linda Catlin Smith, as well as Black Ice, a brand new composition by NMC’s Composer-in-Residence, Rashaan Allwood. This evening promises shimmering, exceptional music, as NMC’s world-class musicians bring the beauty of winter to life through music.

SCHEDULE:
7:00PM Doors
7:15PM Pre-Concert Talk with Rashaan Allwood and Linda Catlin Smith
7:45PM Young Artist Overture – Hans Abrahamsen (DNK) Siciliano (2000), performed by musicians from The Glenn Gould School
8:00PM Main Show

PROGRAMME:

Linda Catlin Smith (CA) We've gone forth for dancing (2023 World Premiere) for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone         

Rashaan Allwood (CA) Black Ice (2024 World Premiere) for Nine Instruments

Hans Abrahamsen (DNK) Schnee:Ten Canons for Nine Instruments (2008) 

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