Celebrating a legacy of unforgettable performances, Discover tomorrow’s music stars.
SweetWater marks 15 years of world-class music from September 21 to 23. Artistic Director Mark Fewer is bringing back many SweetWater vets including James Campbell, Katie Gleiser, Matthias Maute, Guy Few, Denise Djokic, Aiyun Huang, Mark Edwards, Douglas McNabney, and Dean McNeil. Others will make their SweetWater debuts including soprano Suzie LeBlanc and Alexander Tselyakov. Plus, enjoy new music talents such as Yolanda Bruno and Quatuor Despax.
Festival Celebration Pass
( 5 Concerts) $165
Saturday Sunday Pass
(4 Concerts) $120
CONCERT ONE
Friday, September 21
Party Like It’s 1689!
(Opening Night Gala), 8 p.m., Historic Leith Church, Meaford
presented by The Medley Family
featuring Suzie LeBlanc, Matthias Maute, Mark Edwards, Mark Fewer, & Denise Djokic
Enjoy an evening of the tastiest Italian Baroque treats from the late 1600s.
Barbara Strozzi, L’Eraclito amoroso
Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Edwards (harpsichord)
Maruizio Cazzati, Regina Coeli
Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denise Djokic (cello)
Giovanni Paolo Simonetti, Trio Sonata Opus 5, No. 2 La Burrasca
Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (treble recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denis Djokic (cello)
Tarquino Merula, Nigra sum a 2
Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Fewer (violin), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denise Djokic (cello)
INTERMISSION
Giovanni Pandolfi Mealli, “La Bernabea” – Opus 4. No. 1 for flute
and harpsichord
Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord)
Tarquino Merula, Ciaconna
Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denise Djokic (cello)
Anonymous, Ciaconna di parasido et dell inferno
Suzie LeBlanc (soprano), Mark Fewer (violin), Matthias Maute (recorder), Mark Edwards (harpsichord), Denis Djokic (cello)
Suzie LeBlanc is sponsored by Bruce & Mary Hutchinson.
Reserved seating. Single tickets – $50 Students – $10
CONCERT TWO
Saturday, September 22
Brave New World II
(Saturday Matinee), 4 p.m., Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
featuring Aiyun Huang and Denise Djokic
Benjamin Britten, Third Suite for Violoncello Solo
Denise Djokic (cello)
Mark Appelbaum, Aphasia
Aiyun Huang (percussion)
Nicole Lizée, Hitchcock Etudies (multimedia work with film)
Aiyun Huang (percussion)
General Admission – $30 Students – $10
CONCERT THREE
Saturday, September 22
Wait… What?
(Saturday Early Evening), 7 p.m., Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
Featuring Guy Few, Dean McNeill, James Campbell, and SweetWater Strings (full programme) – Mark Fewer, Yolanda Bruno, Cendrine Despax, Jean Despax (violin), Douglas McNabney, Maxine Despax (viola), Denise Djokic, Valerie Despax (cello), Joe Phillips (double bass), Mark Edwards (harpsichord)
Franz Biber, Battalia
SweetWater Strings
Robert Carli, C
SweetWater Strings
Antonio Vivaldi, Il Proteo
Mark Fewer (violin), Denise Djokic (cello)
Johann Sebastian Bach, A on a G String
SweetWater Strings
INTERMISSION
Allan Gilliland, Suite from the Sound
James Campbell (clarinet), SweetWater Strings
William Walton, The Death of Falstaff and Touch Her Sweet Lips and Part
SweetWater Strings
Antonio Vivaldi, Concerto for Cello and Concerto for Two Trumpets
Guy Few, Dean McNeill (trumpet), SweetWater Strings
Work by Bach sponsored by Heather Sutherland (in memory of Dr. Don Sutherland)
James Campbell is sponsored by Tamming Law.
General Admission – $35 Students – $10
CONCERT FOUR
Saturday, September 22
After Hours Again
(Saturday Late Night Jazz), 9:45 p.m., Heartwood Hall, Owen Sound
featuring James Campbell, Dean McNeill, Graham Campbell, Joe Phillips, Kaelin Murphy, and Quator Despax
An upbeat mix of classic jazz standards along with a splash of Brazilian jazz as well as a few other surprises.
James Campbell is sponsored by Tamming Law
General Admission – $30
CONCERT FIVE
Sunday, September 23
Out With a Bang
(Sunday Matinee Finale), 2 p.m. , Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
featuring Alexander Tselyakov, Yolanda Bruno, Denise Djokic, Douglas McNabney, Kati Gleiser, James Campbell, and Mark Fewer
Francis Polenc, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
James Campbell (clarinet), Alexander Tselyakov (piano)
Aram Khactacturian, Trio for violin, clarinet and piano
Yolanda Bruno (violin), James Campbell (clarinet), Kati Gleiser (piano)
INTERMISSION
Johannes Brahms, Piano Quartet in G Minor, Opus 25
Mark Fewer (violin), Douglas McNabney (viola), Denise Djokic (cello), Alexander Tselyakov (piano)
Kati Gleiser is sponsored by Murray & Ruth Cathcart.
James Campbell is sponsored by Tamming Law
Work by Khactacturian sponsored by Ken & Maureen Sutherland
General Admission – $35 Students – $10
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