LCMS 2013-14 Concert Season Launches

For Immediate Release:  Friday September 13, 2013

LCMS 2013-14 CONCERT SEASON LAUNCHES WITH CELLIST PAUL MARLEYN – SCHOOL BRINGS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STARS TO LANGLEY

Season headlined by the New Orford Quartet, Guitarist Daniel Bolshoy, and Musica Intima.

 LANGLEY, BC – Langley Community Music School (LCMS) is pleased to announce its concert series are launching this month with Rose Gellert Hall season premiere – cellist Paul Marleyn and pianist Mauro Bertoli on September 28, 2013 at 7:30pm.  The artists will present stirring and epic Russian masterpieces of the cello literature.

“We are delighted to open our season with Paul Marleyn, who is professor at University of Ottawa,” says Elizabeth Bergmann, LCMS artistic director, concerts.  “The school is connected with him as a few of our graduating students have continued their post-secondary studies with Marleyn in Ottawa.  We are excited to welcome him and his piano partner Mauro Bertoli to our school, “ says Elizabeth Bergmann, LCMS artistic director, concerts.

“This excellent concert is just the beginning of our stellar 2013/14 season,” adds Bergmann. “Concert enthusiasts can also expect a variety of genres and styles of music ranging from groups like the famous New Orford Quartet to a night of jazz.  We are pleased to offer the opportunity to hear these stellar artists – the best you will hear on an international stage – right here in Langley.”

The Rose Gellert Hall series continues with the New Orford Quartet on October 19, 2013, followed by Daniel Bolshoy, guitar on March 1, 2014. The final concert of the series takes place on May 3, 2014 with Vancouver’s own vocal ensemble Musica Intima. Rose Gellert Hall series performances begin at 7:30 pm.

The Concerts Café Classico season begins with Standing Wave, Vancouver’s cutting edge chamber ensemble on November 24, 2013. LCMS Chamber Players take the stage on January 12, 2014 with a sizzling program titled “L’histoire du Tango” featuring faculty members Joel Stobbe, cello, Marcel Bergmann, piano, and Paolo Bortolussi, flute.

The series continues on February 2, 2014 with pianist Doug Johnson, known internationally as the original keyboardist for the band, Loverboy. LCMS Chamber Players return to the stage on March 9, 2014 with a program featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Part. LCMS welcomes soprano Stacie Dunlop on April 13, 2014 with a concert titled “Kafka Fragments”. The series closes with a Night Jazz Café featuring Alisia Lyne, voice, Jodi Proznick, bass, Jillian Lebeck, piano, and Jimmy D. Lane, guitar.

 Concerts Café Classico performances start with Coffee and Commentary at 3:00 pm, followed by the concert at 4:00 pm. Night Jazz Café on April 13, 2014 begins with Coffee and Commentary at 7:00 pm, with the concert starting at 8:00 pm.

 Concerts Café Classico is LCMS’ educational series that includes a pre-concert chat and refreshments before each 60-minute concert program.  The Rose Gellert Hall series is LCMS’ premier evening concert series, featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

 Season subscriptions are available at 15 per cent off regular ticket prices. Rose Gellert Hall subscriptions are $82 adults, $73 seniors, and $58 students. Regular tickets range from $22-$30 adults, $20-$25 seniors, and $16-$20 students. Concerts Café Classico subscriptions are available for $77 adults, $67 seniors, and $51 students. A Concerts Café Classico flex pass is also available that gives access to any four concerts for $54 adults and $47 seniors. Regular tickets are available for $15 adults, $13 seniors and $10 students. Call the box office for tickets at 604.534.2848. The Rose Gellert Hall is located at 4899 207 Street in Langley.

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Meagan Baker

Communications Consultant

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Carolyn Granholm

Assistant Principal

Langley Community Music School

604.534.2848

development@langleymusic.com