Bartókiana - Bartók Events

A WORLD OF CONTRASTS

October 17, 2005 - University of Calgary 

The event befittingly entitled A World of Contrasts embodies the range of repertoire, genre and art forms that transcended the creative life of Hungary’s greatest composer.  Ever heard or seen a hurdy-gurdy? What about a zither, cobsa or hitgardon?  Come experience the sound of these historic Hungarian folk instruments.  While you’re at it view traditional folk dancing, experience children’s piano repertoire and more!  The event includes a one-day piano competition (junior, intermediate and senior levels) on the 19th, and culminates on October 20th with a lecture recital “On the Shaman’s Trail” presented by Dr. Damjana Bratuž, Professor Emeritus, University of Western Ontario.  The three laureate winners of the piano competition on October 19th will perform at the recital on October 20th.
 
As a composer Béla Bartók (1881-1945) profoundly influenced 20th Century classical music and awoke the public to the musical intimacies of peasant folk culture.  Calgarians are given this special opportunity to experience and transcend the multiplicities that characterizes Bartók’s repertoire.  In true Bartók spirit, this event will appeal to all ages, students, academics, lovers of folk & classical music, and devotees of ethnic culture.  These three events intend to bring musicians and friends of music closer to the world and works of Béla Bartók.

Gabriella Jonas (Piano), Artistic Director:
Kieth Mullback, Assistant to the Artistic Director
Janos Horvath, Conductor
Eszter Varkonyi and Steve Savanya, Folk Musicians
Olga Kotova , Violin
Ilana Dahl , Clarinet