Time:7:30p.m.
Tickets: $20 regular $15 students
The Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers Association Presents Jesse Pessis in a Fundraising Recital
Friday, June 10, 7:30 PM
ATB Financial Community Room, Casa
230 8th Street South, Lethbridge AB
Tickets: Regular $20 Student $15
Programme:
W.A. Mozart - Sonata in A Minor, K. 310
C. Vivier - Pianoforte
C. Vivier - Shiraz
W.A. Mozart - Adagio in B Minor, K. 540
F. Liszt - Sonata in B Minor, S. 178
Contact Christine Rogers at 403-327-2703 or
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Proceeds to benefit the Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers' Annual Student Awards Program.
About The Artist:
Hailed as having "a skilled hand at crafting textures that pulse with
life," pianist and composer Jesse Plessis obtained a Master of Music
degree from Brandon University where he studied piano with Megumi Masaki
and composition with Patrick Carrabre. His Bachelor of Music degree is
from the University of Lethbridge where he studied piano with Deanna Oye
and composition with Arlan Schultz and Rolf Boon. Plessis has appeared
on stages accross Canada, England, and continental Europe, has recieved
numerous awards both in piano and composition, and regularly performs as
a guest artist with several orchestras and ensembles in Canada. He has
given the Canadian premieres of works by Arlan Schultz, Marcel Bergmann,
Kaija Saariaho, John Corigliano, Nico Muhly, and Kjartan Olafsson. He
currently resides in Montréal where he studies with Paul Stewart at the
University of Montréal.
he Registered Music Teachers will be holding a fundraising recital featuring Jesse Plessis, Piano, on Friday, June 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the ATB Financial Community Room at Casa, 230-8th Street S. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by contacting Christine Rogers at 403-327-2073--Regular $20, Students $15. Profits from the recital will go toward the Registered Music Teachers’ annual awards program. Jesse Plessis is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge, currently completing his Doctorate and the University of Montreal. He recently place 3rd in The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition for Pianists Each year the Lethbridge Branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association gives out approximately $1500 in awards to those students studying with current members, who have achieved the highest first-class honors marks in practical and theory examinations in order to recognize their achievements and encourage them to continue their studies. In addition, the branch sponsors 2 annual piano awards for the Lethbridge Kiwanis Festival. Biography, Jesse Plessis Hailed as having "a skilled hand at crafting textures that pulse with life," pianist and composer Jesse Plessis obtained a Master of Music degree from Brandon University where he studied piano with Megumi Masaki and composition with Patrick Carrabre. His Bachelor of Music degree is from the University of Lethbridge where he studied piano with Deanna Oye and composition with Arlan Schultz and Rolf Boon. Plessis has appeared on stages across Canada, England, and continental Europe, has received numerous awards both in piano and composition, and has performed as a guest artist with several ensembles including the Nouvelle Ensemble Moderne, the Land’s End Ensemble, and the International Piano Ensemble. He has given the Canadian premieres of works by Arlan Schultz, Marcel Bergmann, Kaija Saariaho, John Corigliano, Nico Muhly, and Kjartan Olafsson. He currently resides in Montréal where he studies with renowned pianist Paul Stewart.
Casa is the realization of a 20 year dream, shared by many in the Lethbridge arts community, to expand or replace the Bowman Arts Centre. This unique new facility far surpasses the original vision for expansion, and sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. It is about experimentation, incubation, learning and growing. Casa was built to serve a multi-generational community, with varying art skill sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts.
Designing the building was a comprehensive and collaborative process led by Nyhoff Architecture from (Calgary) working in conjunction with the local architectural firm of Ferrari Westwood Babits. The Architectural team visited numerous arts education institutions and also met with members of the local arts community to define requirements for a truly functional 42,000 square foot art centre. The resulting building design is truly impressive.
Funding for the project were provided by the Federal Build Canada Fund ($6,000,000.), the Provincial MSI Fund ($14,900,000.) and the City of Lethbridge ($200,000).