SUN APR 6 | 2:30pm | Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen performs this classic programme featuring Bach’s formidable Goldberg Variations as part of the celebration of the recent release of her recording of the masterwork. Cherished by many, the Goldberg Variations are emblematic of keyboard virtuosity, rich expression, and hardcore classical interpretation. Sarah will offer a short introduction to this marvellous and intense piece before playing the full work. From the opening aria to its 30 variations, classical listeners are confronted with their need to define, categorize, and classify what they’re hearing in a joyful work that defies being pigeon-holed.
Sarah has been awarded Artist of the Year by both the Ontario (2017) and BC Touring Councils (2015), released four albums, and toured Canada, Europe, and twice played New York City’s Carnegie Hall.
In addition to writing wine reviews and matching wine to music for her blog “Artist Wines: Uncorking Musician-Priced Cellar Secrets,” (link on her website) she tours a one-woman musical comedy show called “Perk up, pianist!” of which the Edmonton Journal wrote, “Her comic timing is as solid as her musical meter.”
65 minutes no intermission | Concession before and after concert | CDs and Goldberg-inspired original art on sale in lobby.
