SweetWater is all about “Evolution” for its 16th Festival of world-class music. The 2019 Festival will be Mark Fewer’s final one as Artistic Director. He’s got a few musical treats left on his bucket list. The stellar line-up includes the SweetWater debut of world-famous counter-tenor Daniel Taylor, Adrian Butterfield, David Braid, Kenneth Slowik, and Rachel Brown. SweetWater’s next Artistic Director, violinist Edwin Huizinga, will also be a featured performer.
FESTIVAL 4 CONCERT PASS
NOTE: FESTIVAL PASSES ARE SOLD OUT.
SweetWater Opening Night Gala
Everything Old is New Again
Historic Leith Church
Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 8 p.m.
Saturday Early Evening Concert
Beginnings & Endings
Roxy Theatre
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 7 p.m.
Saturday Late Night Jazz
After Hours Once Again
Heartwood Hall
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 9:15 p.m.
Sunday Matinee Finale
Reasons to Celebrate
Roxy Theatre
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 2:00 p.m.
CONCERT ONE
SweetWater Opening Night Gala
CONCERT PARTNER: Bruce & Mary Hutchinson
Everything Old is New Again
Historic Leith Church
Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 8 p.m.
NOTE: CONCERT ONE IS SOLD OUT.
An early music extravaganza featuring world-famous countertenor Daniel Taylor, soprano Ellen McAteer, violinists Adrian Butterfield and Mark Fewer, flutist Rachel Brown, and harpsichordist Kenneth Slowik. The entire evening concert programme features the music of Handel.
Trio for Flute, Violin and Continuo Opus 2, No. 1 HWV 386
Andante; Allegro ma non troppo; Largo; Allegro
Adrian Butterfield (violin), Rachel Brown (flute), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord)
Duet, Scherzano sul tuo volta, from Rinaldo HWV 7
Ellen McAteer (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor)
Duet, Se il cor ti perde, from Tolomeao HWV 25
Ellen McAteer (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor)
Trio Sonata Op.2 No.9 in E major HWV 394 for 2 violins and continuo
Adagio; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro
Adrian Butterfield (violin), Mark Fewer (violin), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord)
INTERMISSION
Trio Sonata Op.2 No.8 in G minor HWV 393 for 2 violins and continuo
Andante; Allegro; Largo; Allegro
Adrian Butterfield (violin), Mark Fewer (violin), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord)
Violin Sonata in A Major, HWV 361
Andante; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro
Adrian Butterfield (violin), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord)
Aria, Lascia ch’io pianga, from Rinaldo HWV 7
Ellen McAteer (soprano)
Domerò, from Tolomeo HWV 25
Daniel Taylor (countertenor)
Duet, Io t’abbraccio, from Rodelinda HWV 19
Ellen McAteer (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor)
CONCERT TWO
Saturday Early Evening Concert
CONCERT PARTNER: Murray & Ruth Cathcart
Beginnings & Endings
Roxy Theatre
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 7 p.m.
$40.00 single tickets / $10.00 student tickets
featuring David Braid, Mike Murley, Mark Adam, Joseph Phillips, Rachel Brown, Kenneth Slowik, Aiyun Huang, Mark Fewer, Edwin Huizinga, Keith Hamm, Julie Hereish
J.S. Bach, Sonata in B Minor for Flute and Harpsichord
Rachel Brown (flute), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord)
Michael Oesterle, Debut of New Work
Aiyun Huang (percussion), Mark Fewer (violin)
INTERMISSION
David Braid, LiuYang Fantasy (Lele’s Tune)
Joseph Phillips (bass), Mike Murley (saxophone), Mark Adam (percussion), David Braid (piano),
Mark Fewer, Edwin Huizinga (violins), Keith Hamm (viola) Julie Hereish (cello), Mike Murley (saxophone)
CONCERT THREE
Saturday Late Night Jazz
After Hours Once Again
Heartwood Hall
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 9:15 p.m.
NOTE: CONCERT THREE IS SOLD OUT.
SweetWater favourite Drew Jurecka headlines this “must see” concert with jazz classics and lots of surprises along the way. Drew will be joined by other SweetWater performers including guitarist Graham Campbell, percussionist Mark Adam, and saxophonist Mike Murley.
CONCERT FOUR
Sunday Matinee Finale
Reasons to Celebrate
CONCERT PARTNER: The Medley Family
Roxy Theatre
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 2:00 p.m.
$40.00 single tickets / $10.00 student tickets
The Festival concludes with a performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria featuring Uni
Violinists Mark Fewer and Edwin Huizinga and an all-star line-up will also perform Haydn’s String Quartet Opus 77, No. 2 and a few other musical treats to wrap up our 16th Festival.
Full concert details to follow soon!
Vivaldi’s Gloria MUSIC PARTNER: Ken & Maureen Sutherland
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