An exciting series of subscription classical concerts put on by the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)is slated for Bowen Islanders for 2014-2015. It will be kicked-off on Sunday 26 October by the Cascadia Reed Quintet. The member include Marea Chernoff, oboe; A.K. Coope, bass clarinet; and Olivia Martin, bassoon, Colin MacDonald, saxophone, and is led by Shawn Earle, a clarinetist. The members of the quintet have played not only all over BC but also North America and Europe.
The second performance of this season’s series will be the return to Bowen of the Orca String Quartet on Sunday November 23. The last time the Quartet played on Bowen they were very enthusiastically received not only for their music but also for the way they interacted with the audience. Since then, many people who were in the audience have asked they be invited to back Bowen for another concert. The Arts Council is happy to oblige then.
The third and final concert will be given on Sunday January 11, 2015 by guitarist Daniel Bolshoy. He is an internationally renowned artist who committed to bringing the guitar to the attention of audiences everywhere. He is regularly praised for his friendly and informative spoken introductions, and progressive programming of solo and chamber music. His concert tours have eclectic location and take him from prestigious international concert stages to remote villages and house-concerts.
People wishing to buy a subscription to the concert series can do so by calling at the Gallery between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday or from our website biac.ca/ccs.php. Tickets will cost $90 for BIAC members and $95 for people who are not BIAC members.
