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		<title>Bridge &#038; Wolak</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bridge &#38; Wolak are a globe-trotting music &#38; comedy duo, merging traditional instruments with 21st century digital technology. Michael Bridge (accordions &#38; piano) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet &#38; piano) perform their own original brand of fusion, drawing from their classical roots, and loves for folk, jazz and tango music. With deft virtuosity and endless wit,...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bridge &amp; Wolak</strong> are a globe-trotting music &amp; comedy duo, merging traditional instruments with 21st century digital technology. <strong>Michael Bridge</strong> (accordions &amp; piano) and <strong>Kornel Wolak </strong>(clarinet &amp; piano) perform their own original brand of fusion, drawing from their classical roots, and loves for folk, jazz and tango music. With deft virtuosity and endless wit, they have been called the “Victor Borges of the 21st Century.” Fun-loving gentlemen (with seven degrees in music), they represent the modern conception of musician-entertainer-educators. “Watch and be amazed!” — CBC</p>
<p>Across Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, France, Ecuador, throughout the USA and Canada, Bridge &amp; Wolak have mystified audiences of all sizes (and can tell you all the best vegetarian restaurants.) Most concerts include a Q &amp; A, so have your questions ready and expect riotous answers – they’ve been asked everything from “How can Kornel play for 5 minutes without breathing?” to “Do you like girls??” (by a grade 5 student).</p>
<p>Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak were set up on a blind (musical) date by Michael’s accordion professor at the University of Toronto, and have since toured the world and become great friends and colleagues. They both started studying music at age 5 – Kornel in Poland, and Michael in Alberta.</p>
<p>Off stage, Kornel Wolak teaches clarinet at Queen’s University and Michael Bridge is completing his doctorate in accordion at the University of Toronto (while writing his thesis in hotel rooms!) Collectively holding seven degrees in music, they frequently offer school concerts and university masterclasses / lectures throughout their tours. Dr. Wolak is also a pioneer in collaborative research in oral articulators with the department of Speech Language Pathology, University of Toronto, which led to the publication of peer-reviewed scientific articles and his two books on woodwind pedagogy.</p>
<p>A highly decorated accordionist, Michael Bridge placed second at the World Digital Accordion Championships, twice won the Canadian championships, and the Calgary Stampede Talent Search among 300 contestants. He is the North American artist-ambassador for Bugari Evo digital accordions.</p>
<p>Together, Bridge &amp; Wolak were nominated for the BC Touring Artist of the Year award in 2019 and have collaborated with CBC, TVO and other broadcasters for TV and radio specials. They gratefully acknowledge the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council for financially supporting their international touring.</p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Bridge &amp; Wolak</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto"> est un duo musical humoristique</span><span data-contrast="auto"> qui parcourt le globe, </span><span data-contrast="auto">mélangeant les instruments traditionnels avec la technologie numérique du 21</span><span data-contrast="auto"><sup>e</sup></span><span data-contrast="auto"> siècle. </span><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Michael Bridge</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto"> (accordéons et piano) et </span><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Kornel Wolak</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto"> (clarinette et piano)</span><span data-contrast="auto"> interprètent leur </span><span data-contrast="auto">propre musique de fusion, puisant à partir de leurs racines classiques et de leur amour du jazz et du tango. Munis de virtuosité et d’une vivacité d’esprit sans fin, ils ont été appelés les « Victor Borges du 21</span><span data-contrast="auto"><sup>e</sup></span><span data-contrast="auto"> siècle. » </span><span data-contrast="auto">Ces deux </span><span data-contrast="auto">gentlemen</span><span data-contrast="auto"> bons vivants (qui détiennent</span><span data-contrast="auto"> sept diplômes en musique), représentent la conception moderne de musiciens-comédiens-éducateurs. « </span><span data-contrast="auto">Regardez</span><span data-contrast="auto"> et soyez</span><span data-contrast="auto"> émerveillés! » - CBC.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Bridge &amp; Wolak </span><span data-contrast="auto">ont stupéfait des auditoires de toutes tailles</span><span data-contrast="auto"> partout en Pologne, en Ukraine, en République Tchèque, en France, en Équateur et à travers les États-Unis et le Canada.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">(Ils peuvent même vous </span><span data-contrast="auto">dire où se trouvent</span><span data-contrast="auto"> les meilleurs restaurants végétariens!) La plupart des</span><span data-contrast="auto"> concerts </span><span data-contrast="auto">ont</span><span data-contrast="auto"> une période de questions</span><span data-contrast="auto"> et réponses, alors préparez </span><span data-contrast="auto">bien </span><span data-contrast="auto">vos questions et soyez prêts à des réponses hilarantes – on leur a posé des questions sur tout, par exemple, « Comment Kornel peut-il jouer pendant cinq minutes sans respirer? » ou « Aimez-vous les filles? » (</span><span data-contrast="auto">question</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">posée dans </span><span data-contrast="auto">une classe de cinquième année).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">À l’Université de Toronto, le professeur d’accordéon de Michael Bridge a organisé une rencontre (musicale) à l’aveuglette </span><span data-contrast="auto">avec</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Kornel Wolak, et les deux </span><span data-contrast="auto">ont fait le tour du monde, devenant de</span><span data-contrast="auto"> bons amis et collègues depuis lors.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Ils ont </span><span data-contrast="auto">tous deux </span><span data-contrast="auto">commencé leurs études musicales dès l’âge de cinq ans – Kornel en Pologne et Michael en Alberta.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">En plus de présenter des spectacles, Kornel Wolak enseigne la clarinette à l’Université Queen’s et Michael poursuit ses études doctorales en accordéon à l’Université de Toronto (Il continue à rédiger</span><span data-contrast="auto"> sa thèse dans les chambres d’hôtel!). </span><span data-contrast="auto">Ensemble étant titulaires de sept diplômes en musique, ils offrent souvent des concerts aux écoles et des classes de maître et des conférences aux universités pendant leurs tournées. M. Wolak est </span><span data-contrast="auto">également </span><span data-contrast="auto">un pionnier dans la recherche collaborative </span><span data-contrast="auto">sur</span><span data-contrast="auto"> l’articulation orale</span><span data-contrast="auto"> avec le Département d’orthophonie de l’Université de Toronto, ce qui l’a mené à la publication d’articles scientifiques évalués par les pairs et ses deux livres sur la pédagogie des instruments de la famille des bois.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Michael Bridge est un accordéoniste hautement décoré. Il s’est classé deuxième aux</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Championnats du monde d’accordéon numérique, </span><span data-contrast="auto">est lauréat des championnats canadiens à deux reprises et a remporté les honneurs parmi 300 participants au </span><span data-contrast="auto"><em>Calgary Stampede Talent</em><em> </em></span><span data-contrast="auto"><em>Search</em></span><span data-contrast="auto"> (Recherche de talent du Calgary Stampede). Il est l’artiste-ambassadeur des accordéons </span><span data-contrast="auto">Bugari</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Evo.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Ensemble, </span><span data-contrast="auto">Bridge &amp; Wolak</span><span data-contrast="auto"> ont été mis en nomination pour le prix </span><span data-contrast="auto"><em>BC Touring</em><em> </em></span><span data-contrast="auto"><em>Artist</em></span><span data-contrast="auto"><em> </em><em>of the</em><em> </em></span><span data-contrast="auto"><em>Yea</em><em>r</em></span><span data-contrast="auto"><em> </em></span><span data-contrast="auto">(Artiste en tournée de l’année</span><span data-contrast="auto"> de la Colombie-Britannique)</span><span data-contrast="auto"> en 2019</span><span data-contrast="auto"> et </span><span data-contrast="auto">ont</span><span data-contrast="auto"> collaboré avec la CBC, TVO et d’autres </span><span data-contrast="auto">sociétés de diffusion</span><span data-contrast="auto"> pour des émissions spéciales à la télévision et à la radio. Ils désirent exprimer leur gratitude envers le Conseil des arts du Canada et le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario </span><span data-contrast="auto">pour</span><span data-contrast="auto"> le soutien financier à </span><span data-contrast="auto">leur</span><span data-contrast="auto"> tournée </span><span data-contrast="auto">internationale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}"> </span></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.debutatlantic.ca/education-engagement-bridge-wolak">-VISIT BRIDGE &amp; WOLAK&#8217;S EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PAGE &#8211;</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 9-25, 2018 Pouya Hamidi &#8211; piano Beth Silver &#8211; cello Michael Bridge &#8211; accordion Adam Campbell &#8211; hand percussion Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber music that is passionate, sophisticated, and wild. The group met and formed in 2007 while studying music at the University...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>March 9-25, 2018</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pouya Hamidi &#8211; piano</strong></p>
<p><strong>Beth Silver &#8211; cello</strong></p>
<p><strong>Michael Bridge &#8211; accordion</strong></p>
<p><strong>Adam Campbell &#8211; hand percussion</strong></p>
<p>Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber music that is passionate, sophisticated, and wild. The group met and formed in 2007 while studying music at the University of Toronto. Individual members hail from Alberta (Michael Bridge &#8211; accordion), Toronto (Beth Silver &#8211; cello), Prince Edward Island (Adam Campbell &#8211; percussion), and Ontario by way of Tehran, Iran (Pouya Hamidi &#8211; piano). The in-house composer, Pouya, writes original music for the group. The Canadian spread of the group also reaches across the world and across genres as their all-original repertoire incorporates inspirations from Argentinean tango, Serbian folk and dance traditions, Persian classical repertoire, as well as music from the Classical (Bach, Prokofiev) and progressive rock worlds (Radiohead). Ladom doesn’t pretend to represent any one tradition, but rather expresses an authentically Canadian experience. Ladom’s musical identity is combined from many sources and reflects a beautiful new world with a Western classical toolset. They also commission original music by local, Canadian composers such as Elisha Denburg, Igor Correia, Maziar Heidari, Keyan Emami, Saman Shahi, and Afarin Mansouri.</p>
<p>Accordionist Michael Bridge (MMus) brings his whole heart and ballooning talent to the Ensemble, despite being extremely active performing around the world, from orchestras to solo recitals. He has been named one of CBC’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30” and does over 100 concerts per year&#8230; on top of pursuing a doctorate in performance. Sock-foot on stage, Adam Campbell (Mmus) passes around a twinkle-in-the-eye during performances, and always brings the bottles&#8230; as part of his hand percussion toolkit! Cellist Beth Silver (MMus) starts spontaneous jams in between takes, with playful sounds that can only be called ‘fiddling around’. Pouya Hamidi (MMus) usually emerges from rehearsals declaring, “They’re such sweethearts!” In performance and composition, the pianist has a deep love for the music, and a profound humbleness that makes bragging impossible, although warranted. All are active, professional musicians in various contexts.</p>
<p>To date, Ladom has toured and enthralled audiences across the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Recently, they completed a 38-day tour of Ontario and Quebec with Jeunesses Musicales Canada (Fall 2017). They have been awarded 3 other major tours, with Debut Atlantic (Spring 2018), Prairie Debut (Winter 2019), and Jeunesses Musicales Canada (March 2019). They have also been presented by Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. CBC, Radio-Canada, the Whole-Note magazine, and the BBC have featured Ladom in print and video media. A postlude performance marked their debut at the prestigious Koerner Hall in Toronto. Ladom has been selected to showcase at festivals such as CAPACOA in Ottawa and at OSAC conferences. The group has been receiving wide acclaim for their imaginative arrangement and performance of Radiohead’s <em>Weird Fishes/Arpeggi </em>(video released to YouTube, January 2017).</p>
<p>The words of Ladom’s reviewers couldn’t be clearer. CBC’s Errol Nazareth gave a glowing review of Ladom’s first, self-titled album: “I can honestly say that this is the first time I have heard such a fascinating mix and it really works well. The music can be very elegant and contemplative and it can also be rocking and fiery&#8230; there is no denying the passion of the four musicians investing in their playing.” Of Ladom’s 2014 CD release concert, renowned Canadian publicist Jane Harbury wrote, “The joy was universal and the standing ovation totally spontaneous!” Grant agencies are in agreement with the press! Both Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts have awarded Ladom Ensemble grants for their upcoming album and concert productions.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.debutatlantic.ca/education-engagement-ladom-ensemble">&#8211; VISIT LADOM ENSEMBLE&#8217;S EDUCATION &amp; ENGAGEMENT PAGE &#8211; </a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the artists of Diomira&#8217;s life and music by clicking here. &#160; Touring from February 7th to February 23rd, 2014 Joseph Petric, accordion Dinuk Wijeratne, piano/composer Nick Halley, percussion For Education &#38; Engagement programs and information for Diomira, please click here. Performing works composed by their founder Dinuk Wijeratne, Diomira&#8216;s music explores Dinuk’s hugely diverse...]]></description>
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<h3>Touring from February 7th to February 23rd, 2014</h3>
<p><strong>Joseph Petric</strong>, accordion<br />
<strong>Dinuk Wijeratne</strong>, piano/composer<br />
<strong>Nick Halley</strong>, percussion</p>
<p><strong>For Education &amp; Engagement programs and information for Diomira, please <a title="Education – Diomira" href="http://www.debutatlantic.ca/education/education-diomira">click here</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Performing works composed by their founder Dinuk Wijeratne, <b>Diomira</b>&#8216;s music explores Dinuk’s hugely diverse cultural influences: from the Persian poetry of Omar Khayyam and the fantastical prose of Jorge Luis Borges, to the sensuality of Flamenco and the intricate rhythms of the Indian Classical tradition.</p>
<p>Formed in April 2011, the trio&#8217;s critically acclaimed literary and globally-inspired program was immediately recorded by the CBC and has since enjoyed repeated nationwide broadcast, garnering audience support for a style that balances sublime music-making with virtuosity.</p>
<p>The &#8216;soul&#8217; of Diomira&#8217;s unique sound is the accordion of Joseph Petric. An internationally renowned recording-artist hailed as “an extraordinary performer” by the Boston Globe, Petric toured with Debut Atlantic for the first time in 1990. He returns this year with Diomira as Debut Atlantic’s <i>Encore</i> tour. World percussionist Nick Halley is a fiery talent who moves effortlessly amongst the major drumming traditions. Sri Lankan-born Dinuk Wijeratne, with a rapidly growing reputation as a prolific creator of genre-spanning projects, leads the group with his striking compositions and remarkable invention at the piano.</p>
<p>As part of their Debut Atlantic tour, Diomira will engage local young creators and composers to write music for the ensemble. These works will then be performed in concert, bringing a unique element to each community performance.</p>
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<h3>En tournée du 7 au 23 février</h3>
<p><strong>Joseph Petric</strong>, accordéon<br />
<strong>Dinuk Wijeratne</strong>, piano/compositeur<br />
<strong>Nick Halley</strong>, percussion</p>
<p>Par l’interprétation des œuvres composées par son fondateur Dinuk Wijeratne, la musique de <b>Diomira </b>explore les grandes influences culturelles variées: de la poésie perse d’Omar Khayyam et la prose fantastique de Jorge Luis Borges, à la sensualité du flamenco et des rythmes classiques traditionnels indiens.</p>
<p>Formé en avril 2011, le programme du trio d’inspiration globale et acclamé par la critique littéraire, a immédiatement été enregistré par Radio-Canada et a, depuis, été diffusé et répété à travers tout le pays ce qui lui recueillera le soutien d’une audience pour un style qui équilibre composition musicale sublime et virtuosité.</p>
<p>“L’âme” du son unique de Diomira est l’accordéon de Joseph Petric, l’accordéoniste de renommée internationale acclamé en tant que « musicien extraordinaire » par le Boston Globe. Petric a fait sa première tournée avec Début Atlantique en 1990. Il revient cette année avec Diomira dans le cadre de la tournée <i>Encore. </i>Le percussionniste Nick Halley possède un talent enflammé qui se meut sans efforts parmi les traditions principales de la percussion.  Dinuk Wijeratne, originaire du Sri Lanka, avec sa réputation croissante de créateur prolifique de projets à chevauchement de genre, dirige le groupe avec ses compositions saisissantes et ses inventions remarquables au piano.</p>
<p>Pendant la durée de leur tournée Début Atlantique, Diomira va demander à des jeunes créateurs et compositeurs d’écrire des œuvres pour le group. Ces œuvres seront ensuite exécutées en concert, donnent un élément unique à chaque concert communautaire.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[website: http://quartettogelato.ca/ Peter DeSotto, violin George Meanwell, cello Cynthia Steljes, oboe Claudio Veno, viola/accordion]]></description>
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<p>Peter DeSotto, violin<br />
George Meanwell, cello<br />
Cynthia Steljes, oboe<br />
Claudio Veno, viola/accordion</p>
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