Future Resonance Festival: Swara Sutras Goes Electric

53rd Season / 430th Event

Artistic Direction
Brian Current

Saturday, Apr.27.2024

St. George by the Grange
30 Stephanie St.
Toronto, ON
M5T 1X6

7:00PM Doors
7:15PM Pre-Concert Chat
8:00PM Main Show
9:30PM Reception

Info

Prepare for Swara Sutras Goes Electric, a standout performance blending traditional music with groundbreaking technology. Our highly skilled musicians, encompassing a rich tapestry of traditions, have embarked upon extraordinary collaborations with visionary Canadian composers. Together, they've woven an astonishing musical narrative, featuring the enchanting sounds of Guzheng, Tabla, Peul Flute, and Métis Fiddle.

What makes this concert truly special is the innovative use of music technology that amplifies and transforms these traditional instruments into something entirely new. These collaborations have resulted in the creation of four world premieres, each a testament to the boundless ability of music to bring people together. Join us for an unforgettable night where diverse traditions and cutting-edge technology converge, challenging and redefining the boundaries of music, and ushering in a new era of musical possibilities.

Programme

  • Andrew Staniland (CAN) Wu Xia ——— Ice and Fire for Guzheng and Electronics (2024 World Premiere) performed by Lina Cao
  • Kotoka Suzuki (JPN/CAN) Warm-Pulse-Rain for Tablas and Electronics (2024 World Premiere)
  • Laurie Radford (CAN) Les Échelles lointaines for Peul Flute, Percussion, Kora and Electronics (2024 World Premiere) performed by Lasso Sanou
  • Myriam Boucher (CAN) Bird's Dream for Métis Fiddle and Electronics (2024 World Premiere) performed by Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk
  • Swara Sutras Ensemble Group Composition for 6 Instruments (2024 World Premiere)

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