The 5-Penny New Music Concert series is recognized

as one of Canada’s outstanding venues for the performance of new music.

Among the eminent artists who have appeared:

are saxophonist Jean-Michel Goury, electric guitarist Tim Brady, bass-baritone Michel Ducharme, guitarist Arturo Parra, and conductor Brian Current, as well as ensembles such as Proxima Centauri, Erosonic, Estria, Anubis Quartet, and the Molinari String Quartet. Local artists have also contributed greatly to the series, notably pianist Yoko Hirota and the members of the Silver Birch String Quartet.

The series has introduced a wide range of repertoire to Northern Ontario audiences, including the world premieres of works by distinguished Canadian composers such as Robert Lemay, James Rolfe, and Brian Harman.  The series has also paid homage to international composers including Toru Takemitsu, Witold Lutosławski, Luciano Berio, and Elliott Carter.

Events

Concert 1
Helen Pridmore Solo voice and voice with electronics and video Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 8PM
Concert 2
5-Penny New Music Ensemble Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 8PM
Concert 3
Anubis Quartet Saxophone quartet from Chicago, USA Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8PM

Helen Pridmore

Solo voice and voice with electronics and video

Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 8PM St. Peter’s United Church 203 York Street, Sudbury

Works by WL Altman, Emily Doolittle, Ian Crutchley, Helen Pridmore, Helen Hall and Martin Arnold

 

5-Penny New Music Ensemble

Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 8PM St. Peter’s United Church 203 York Street, Sudbury

Works by Robert Lemay, Derek Charke, Laurie Radford, Alice Ho and others

Musicians:

Yoko Hirota, Myriam Valley, Christian Robinson, Geoff McCausland, Jane Russell and Alexandra Lee  

Anubis Quartet

Saxophone quartet from Chicago, USA

Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8PM St. Peter’s United Church 203 York Street, Sudbury