The image is a split composition featuring two musicians. On the left, a young woman with shoulder-length wavy purple-blue hair is holding a classical guitar, gazing to her right with a thoughtful expression. She is wearing a shirt with a colorful pattern. On the right, another woman with her hair tied back is smiling gently towards the viewer and holding a violin and bow. She is dressed in a black turtleneck and a brown suede blazer. There is a date block with "Nov 18" written on the bottom left corner, indicating the date of a concert.

Guitarist JIJI and Violinist Danbi Um

SAT, NOV 18, 2023 • SAM 18 NOV 2023
7:30PM • 19h30
$12.50-$37.50
JOSEPH STRUG CONCERT HALL • 1385 SEYMOUR STREET
K'JIPUKTUK/HALIFAX • MI’KMA’KI/NOVA SCOTIA
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
MAIN STAGE CONCERT SERIES

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About this Concert

PROGRAM: Albeníz, Beach, Corelli, de Falla, Giuliani, Paganini, Piazzolla, Tárrega

ARTISTS: JIJI, guitar; Danbi Um, violin

Explore a rich tapestry of music spanning centuries and continents with classical guitarist JIJI and violinist Danbi Um. Journey to Baroque Italy with the raw emotive power of Arcangelo Corelli's Sonata in D minor “La Folia.” Explore 19th-century America and immerse yourself in the elegant charm of three Amy Beach compositions - "La Captive," "Berceuse," and "Mazurka." Savor the romantic strains of Francisco Tárrega's iconic "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" and Isaac Albeníz's "Asturias (Leyenda)," and feel the colourful spirit of Spain as you enjoy Manuel de Falla's "Suite Populaire Espagnole," a vibrant fusion of folkloric melodies and compelling rhythms. Relish the dramatic flair of Mauro Giuliani's "Grand Overture," the captivating virtuosity of Niccolò Paganini's "Caprice No. 24" and the soulful "Cantabile," and Ástor Piazzolla's "Histoire du Tango," a fascinating exploration of the Tango's evolution. Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, South Korean guitarist JIJI is an adventurous musician known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Also a native of South Korea, Menuhin International Violin Competition medalist Danbi Um captivates audiences with her luscious sound and interpretive sensitivity. Main Stage Concert Series Major Sponsor: Scotiabank. Season Sponsor: Jules Chamberlain / Red Door Realty. Presented in partnership with Dalhousie University's Fountain School of Performing Arts.

JIJI performs Claudia Sessa's "Occhi Io Vissi Di Voi"

À propos de ce concert

PROGRAMME : Albeníz, Beach, Corelli, de Falla, Giuliani, Paganini, Piazzolla, Tárrega

ARTISTES : JIJI, guitare; Danbi Um, violon

Explorez une riche tapisserie musicale couvrant les siècles et les continents avec le guitariste classique JIJI et le violoniste Danbi Um. Voyagez dans l'Italie baroque avec la puissance émotionnelle brute de la Sonate en ré mineur "La Folia" d'Arcangelo Corelli. Explorez l'Amérique du XIXe siècle et plongez-vous dans le charme élégant de trois compositions d'Amy Beach : "La Captive", "Berceuse" et "Mazurka". Savourez les accents romantiques des emblématiques "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" de Francisco Tárrega et "Asturias (Leyenda)" d'Isaac Albeníz, et ressentez l'esprit vibrant de l'Espagne en écoutant la "Suite populaire espagnole" de Manuel de Falla, une fusion vibrante de mélodies folkloriques et de rythmes irrésistibles. Savourez le flair dramatique de la "Grande Ouverture" de Mauro Giuliani, la virtuosité captivante du "Caprice n° 24" et du "Cantabile" de Niccolò Paganini, ainsi que l'"Histoire du Tango" d'Ástor Piazzolla, une exploration fascinante de l'évolution du tango. Louée par le Washington Post pour ses interprétations "hypnotiques" et "émouvantes", la guitariste sud-coréenne JIJI est une musicienne aventureuse connue pour sa virtuosité et sa maîtrise d'un répertoire varié. Également originaire de Corée du Sud, Danbi Um, médaillée du concours international de violon Menuhin, captive le public par son talent, sa sonorité individuelle et sa sensibilité d'interprétation. Commanditaire principal de la série de concerts Main Stage - Banque Scotia. Commanditaire de la saison - Jules Chamberlain / Red Door Realty. Présenté en partenariat avec la Fountain School of Performing Arts de l'Université Dalhousie.