GET CLASSICAL! With Ian Parker

Join world-renowned pianist Ian Parker for a captivating multimedia concert that will take you on a musical adventure! This exciting program features a vibrant mix of classical masterpieces, folk-inspired melodies, and beloved favorites, all brought to life through the rich sounds of piano, violin, and cello. Many of the pieces will be accompanied by animation or dance, making this concert a perfect introduction to live classical music.

From 2PM to 2:40PM, learn and interact with a variety of instruments at the instrument petting zoo in the Telus Studio Theatre, generously provided by Tom Lee Music.

Suggested Age: 5+

Performers:
Ian Parker, piano
Arianna Stott, violin
Charles Lim, cello

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CONCERT PROGRAM:

Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (Cadenza only)
Almas Abou Chakra, Arabic Calligraphy Animation

Ludwig van Beethoven
Für Elise
Fiona Nicole van der Eerden, Animation

Bela Bartok
Romanian Folk Dances
Arianna Stott, Violin
Sophia Makarenko, Dance

Camille Saint-Saëns
The Swan
Charles Lim, Cello
Ava Brown, Animation

Ludwig van Beethoven
“Moonlight” Sonata (Presto Agitato)
Karen Siyuan Lin, Interactive Media Art

Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 5
Charles Lim, Cello
Ethan Aaron White, Silent Film

Franz Schubert
Auf dem Wasser zu singen (Singing in the water)
Ayesha Kashif, Animation

George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue

Felix Mendelssohn
Piano Trio D Minor Piano (Scherzo)
Arianna Stott, Violin
Charles Lim, Cello
Sophia Makarenko, Dance

*Program subject to change

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Sponsored by UBC Inspired, part of Campus + Community Planning