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Dinuk Wijeratne Trio

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Vivifying globally-inspired music effortlessly blending Classical, World, and Jazz. Compositions by award-winning composer Dinuk Wijeratne. The Trio are Dinuk Wijeratne (piano, composer), Nick Halley (percussion, hand percussion), and Jon Sutters (upright bass, bass). This performance is a part of the Bach Tree Residency program, and is funded in part by the Expeditions program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the six New England state arts agencies.

WCCMA is committed to barriers free access to great music. Admission is by donation, the suggested freewill contribution is $25 for Adults, $30 for Families, or pay what you can. Contributions can be made at the door, via our Donate page, or through the Eventbrite link. Email [email protected] if you would like multiple seats or would like to make your contribution at the door. For more information about WCCMA visit wcc-ma.org.

The Bach Tree: Cultivating Creative and Collaborative Musicians

Step far beyond the musical page to develop your creative and collaborative skills and amplify your craft. In this program you will work with internationally acclaimed and well-travelled musicians Dinuk Wijeratne and Nick Halley. An intensive workshop using the extraordinary Bach Canons as a foundation for performance, composition and improvisation, with an aim to broaden the skill set and imaginations of all participants. The program combines group and one-on-one learning tailored to the individual’s goals and interests including styles of improvisation, composition, and performance techniques. Participants work on elements of their project in-between meeting times, and the program culminates in a showcase presenting work created during the workshop.

Full Program information and schedule can be found at wcc-ma.org/BachTree

A special 2019 addition to the program, all participants will be part of a performance of a new piece by Dinuk Wijeratne commissioned by the Saint-Gaudens Memorial and performed at the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park on Sept 28th during the annual Sculptural Visions event. The sessions during that day will be held in the Little Studio at the park.

Times for workshops are set based on participant groups, and generally consist of 2-3 hours per day for each group. There can be some scheduling accommodation if participants have timing conflicts.

This project is made possible in part by a grant from the NH State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, and is funded in part by the Expeditions Planning program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the six New England state arts agencies.

Register for the Bach Tree:

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    What burning questions do you have? What would you like to explore during our time? Is there an area that you would like to expand your knowledge in?

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    Delphi Trio

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    Immensely rich classic repertoire and contemporary music by critically acclaimed California piano trio. Admission is by donation, suggested at $25 Adults, $20 Members, $5 Students, $40 for families. For more information visit wcc-ma.org. This concert is part of the 2-day Music Experience in collaboration with Saint-Gaudens Memorial (sgnhs.org), an immersive opportunity to explore great artists across 2 days and 2 locations.

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    Praised for “…spot-on ensemble playing and a beautifully blended sound…” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and “…rich, committed string tone, dazzling pianism, rhythmic flexibility, and risky tempi…” (Sarasota Herald Tribune) the Delphi Trio has become a powerfully eloquent voice in the world of chamber music.

    Prizewinners of the 2015 Orlando Concours in the Netherlands, the Delphi Trio has performed in Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and across the United States. Recent highlights include the world premiere of William Bolcom’s Piano Trio; a concerto residency with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra and Barbara Day Turner; the west coast premiere of Paul Juon’s Episodes Concertantes (1912) with Michael Morgan and the Oakland Symphony; and performances throughout the United States, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, and WFMT Studios Chicago.

    The Delphi Trio is grounded in the immensely rich classic repertoire for piano trio and is committed to the exploration of its deep, lasting meaning for performers and audience alike. The Trio sees contemporary music as a natural extension of the standard repertoire and is therefore dedicated to the music of our time. Delphi has given acclaimed world premieres of William Bolcom’s Piano Trio (2014), Max Stoffregen’s Coyote Plan (2013) and Sahba Aminikia’s Deltangi-ha (2012) and Shab o Meh (2014). The Trio will be premiering a new work by Evan Price, composer and jazz violinist formerly of the Turtle Island Quartet, in the 2017-18 season.

    The Delphi Trio believes chamber music is an ideal model for education. Delphi is committed to supporting young artists as they begin their careers and has established their Emerging Artist Program to collaborate with collegiate students in their first professional chamber music concert. The Trio also curates the Practice Project, a social media group dedicated to fostering community, openness, and vulnerability among both professional and amateur artists.

    The ensemble is built on trust and communication; to that end, each Delphi rehearsal starts in the same way – a meal, conversation, and music.