CHOPIN/LISZT

The first Canadian Gold Medalist at the XVIII International Chopin Competition, Bruce Xiaoyu Liu makes his Isabel debut with works by Chopin and more. CBC describes, “no sooner had Bruce Liu been awarded first prize at the 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, then Deutsche Grammophon, the world’s most prestigious classical music label, announced it would release an album of highlights from Bruce Liu’s competition performances .”

Chopin- Rondo à la mazur in F Major, Op. 5

Chopin- Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38

Chopin- Variations on "Là ci darem la mano" from Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Op. 2

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Chopin -Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 “Funeral March” 

Chopin - 3 nouvelles études 

Liszt - Réminiscences de Don Juan, S. 418

Since 2015 and led by Karma Tomm, Sistema Kingston has provided under-served children with music training, helping them build confidence, persistence, and a sense of responsibility. Playing classic instruments requires commitment and perseverance. Unfortunately, it usually also requires money to invest in private lessons—which creates an economic barrier for many children and their families. This intensive music education program is housed at and supported by Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education, the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Joe’s M.I.L.L., and amazing donors who believe in the power of music education to build not only musical capacities, but also collaborative skills, creative thinking, and self-esteem.

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The Abrams, (formerly The Abrams Brothers) are a Canadian band composed of fourth-generation musicians John Abrams and James Abrams. Their music is a combination of bluegrass, country, and folk-rock with story-telling lyrics that has been called “newgrass.” As Kingston’s pride and joy, The Abrams perform with an explosive energy, honed with over 20 years of experience. They’ve performed at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and embarked on tours across multiple continents and we are thrilled to welcome them back to the Isabel. Many people hail The Abrams as one of the best live acts on the circuit.