Sat Jul 27 12:00

It’s the girl in the chair with the big hair! Chamberfest welcomes Julie Nesrallah, mezzo-soprano and CBC Tempo host, back to our stage with Heat, a program featuring “the sexiest songs in classical music.” Joined by pianist Guy Few, these two treasured Canadian personalities explore a spicy Iberian palette with works by De Falla, Montsalvatge, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and of course – a bit of Bizet’s Carmen. As both a singer and a radio host, Nesrallah’s warm and sultry voice is, in the words of Eric Friesen, “her defining presence,” while virtuoso Guy Few is known for his “flawless… wild, and joyous” performances. Don’t miss these award-winning Chamberfest favourites in a performance showcasing their engaging personalities, expressiveness, and fearless interpretations – together, a seduction of the senses!

• Julie Nesrallahmezzo-soprano
• Guy Fewpiano

Programme

Manuel de Falla (1876 – 1946)
Siete Canciones populares Españolas, G. 40
El Paño Moruno
Seguidilla Murciana
Asturiana
Jota
Nana
Canción
Polo

Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918)
Trois Chansons de Bilitis, L. 90
La flûte de pan
La chevelure
Le tombeau des Naïades

Xavier Montsalvatge (1912 – 2002)
Cinco Canciónes Negras
Cuba dentro de un piano
Punto de habanera
Chévere
Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito
Canto negro

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 – 1921)
Samson et Dalila: Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix

Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875)
Carmen: Gypsy Dance

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