Salon 21: Canadian Music and Dance
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Salon 21: Canadian Music and Dance
September 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Take a journey through the past, present, and future of Canadian music as Soundstreams kicks off its 35th season! The evening features a sneak peek into the making of a brand new dance piece by actor, director, educator, and award-winning choreographer Michael Greyeyes, which premieres at Soundstreams’ Northern Encounters concert (October 16 at Koerner Hall).
Join the celebration with prize giveaways and special musical performances, complemented by a docent-led tour of the Gardiner’s lobby exhibition The Canadian Odyssey of Lord Milton and the Museum’s collection of Canadian historical ceramics in the European Porcelain Galleries.
7 pm: Gallery Prelude
7:30 – 8:30 pm: Salon 21 (Free with registration)
About Soundstreams
Soundstreams is one of the world’s leading contemporary music companies, and the biggest global presenter of new Canadian music. Under the direction of Artistic Director Lawrence Cherney and Executive Director Ben Dietschi, the company showcases the work of living Canadian and international composers, with a focus on innovative thematic and experiential programming that provides context and contributes to the rich legacy of Canadian music at home and around the world.
Photo: Jeremy Mimnagh
