ArtSpring Newsletter February 1, 2021
Dear Friends,
We had been hoping otherwise but unfortunately Angela Hewitt will not be joining us this season. Entirely understandable under the circumstances. The good news is that we are already looking at new dates for her in 2022 and 2023. Perhaps we’ll see her two years in a row! The program was to have included a number of pieces by François Couperin, here is Ms. Hewitt from her own living room playing Les Baricades Mistérieuses by Couperin. more>
Jane recommended a wonderful series of podcasts from Pacific Opera. You will see the links a little further down the newsletter. I have only had the chance to listen to the first one so far, but I was so taken with the stories of Artistic Director and Conductor Timothy Vernon; Chorus Master and Associate Conductor Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia; and Robert Holliston in this first podcast. I have been fortunate to have met all three of them at various points in my life, starting when I was a student at McGill and including a voice session with Robert Holliston. They are all such generous and interesting musicians.
Since last week I have had no less than seven offers of madeleine pans! I am so touched by all of the generous offers. I promise to test them out soon as possible. My only concerns is that this treat must be eaten immediately as they don’t really keep. Ah well, the sacrifices one must make.
The BC Provincial Health Order of November 19 has been extended. Unfortunately this means that ArtSpring will be closed to the public until at least February 5, 2021. Our Makana Youth Choir is able to continue under the current order.
The results of the raffle are in, our congratulations to:
Grand Prize winner Debbi Toole, and Second Prize winner Robert Lysay.
With thanks,
Cicela Månsson
Executive & Artistic Director, ArtSpring
At ArtSpring
Makana Youth Choir
The Makana Youth Choir directed by Caroni Young continues from last year. A new session starts on February 5. Register by calling the Box Office at 250.537.2102 or emailing tickets@artspring.ca Financial assistance is available upon request. more>
Interesting Articles
Pacific Opera Podcasts
The 15th Pacific Opera podcast is scheduled for February 5. The first podcast from March 27 features Artistic Director and Conductor Timothy Vernon; Chorus Master and Associate Conductor Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia; and Robert Holliston. Devoted to stories of the music that they love, the podcast is followed by a wonderful playlist of the music included in the podcast. These podcasts are created by Pacific Opera’s Director of Community Engagement, Rebecca Hass. more>
The Port Theatre
The Port Theatre hosting a free 20-minute livestream Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday February 3 at 3pm with special guest pianist Nico Rhodes. It’s free, but you need a ticket. more>
Powell River Film Fest
From John Hewson formerly of SSI. This year for the first time the Powell River Film Festival is going online, offering their films across BC. more>
The Pandemic Limerick Project book
Still available at Salt Spring Books and through ArtSpring. more>
Fundraising
Please consider supporting ArtSpring through Thrifty Foods’ Smile Card Program.
If you don’t have a Smile Card let us know and we’ll mail you one. Load and use the card at Thrifty’s and they will contribute 5% of the purchases to ArtSpring!
Thank you!
ArtSpring Presents 2020-2021
It continues to be a wild ride, and we are looking forward to seeing you back at ArtSpring.
Please see the complete season listing.
