I was lucky to choose the recital at Trinity United Church yesterday on our first brilliant summer afternoon. Erica Skowron and Angela Alba treated the privileged few to a beautiful recital on piano, oboe and cor anglais, wonderfully varied programme, including a bonus, "Death swims in the water", a premiere performance of a new composition by José Delgado-Guevara.
C.M
Oboe concert
These first efforts in playing in a small ensemble were very worthwhile, both musically and personally. Our group improved significantly in just a few months, and it was very rewarding to see that we could play well enough to bring some pleasure to the residents in some of our local care facilities.
A.B
. I embarked on learning the clarinet at 68years to fulfil a life wish to play a musical instrument in a group situation,
M.A
We really enjoyed the Nov.9 concert -Rhapsody in Blue was wonderful!! Everything else was great but that was outstanding -
P.S
It's been absolutely delightful having music back in my life again!
G.M
NHB
Hi :
Wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the concert last night.
I met a young lady who had never heard of Gershwin,can you imagine that?
Anyway, she’s young and was impressed with your rendition as we were and she is going to do some research on Gershwin. It was a lovely evening and thank you very much for it.
P.S.
Very exciting and so transformative and positive!
M.T
I just want to say I have thoroughly enjoyed learning to play and hopefully
you will be able to offer class again.
S.F.
These first efforts in playing in a small ensemble were very worthwhile, both musically and personally. Our group improved significantly in just a few months, and it was very rewarding to see that we could play well enough to bring some pleasure to the residents in some of our local care facilities.
A.B.
Alban Classical Artists Society kukstsewmc (Thank you in Secwepemc) for the beautiful performance! Ts'oo Yoh community and Aboriginal Housing Society Prince George are grateful for you taking the time in coming and performing for us.
Thank you to Alban Classical Artists Society for coming to AiMHi - Prince George Association for Community Living today for a #musicalnooner lunch time performance. Your musical trio played beautifully! Also thank you to those in the audience who participated by playing along as the percussion/rhythm section.
from the Cancer clinic:
"Thank you for coming to the center to share your talents and expertise in music. You have brought joy to so many people through the gift of song. Thank you! Sincerely, Jolene Olson, Volunteer Services"
I have been going to your concerts for several years and so very much love them!
Thank you
Janice Pear
Wonderful concert yesterday! Monica M
On Christmas Eve Eve, I went to Grace Anglican Church to watch a performance by Alban Classical. If you dont't know Grace, it's a nice little log church off of Ospika, the one I grew up going to and it was nice to be backt here for a trio performance of oboe, clarinet and piano. The event was free thanks in part to a sponsorship from the city of Prince George and a lot of people were commenting on how amazing it was to get such a high-quality performance in such a unique venue so close to Christmas. Andrew Kurjata
How delightful to hear in an intimate setting the talented members of the group performing classical music.
As a senior it is truly a treat to drive in daylight hours to hear a concert.
having access to music in the north in the winter is another plus in favour of this group
Smaller venues with little opportunity to hear live classical music also appreciate this group's devotion to sharing music.
Holly Lee
My name is Dianne Christianson. I spend a great deal of time at the Simon Fraser Lodge with my mother in law, who is a resident. Her name is Bunty Christianson and she is 87 years old. There are many organized activities at the SFL, but the one that Bunty looks forward to the most and doesn't want to miss is the music time.
Although she enjoys the singing, she is particularly happy to play the xylophone. She always leaves the music lesson time with a smile on her face, and is delighted when people compliment her playing. I feel that the residents that participate receive a great benefit from this time together. I believe it is a wonderful asset to the Simon Fraser Lodge residents.
Sincerely
Dianne Christianson
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia