2024 Agassiz Presents: "Winnipeg 150 - City of Song"

The cello is often regarded as the most human and voice-like of musical instruments. Tonight, cellos take centre stage, singing praises to Winnipeg, the City of Song, in its 150th year. They’ll perform an astonishing collection of works for up to seven cellos, voice, and more. The program includes Scott Joplin, Samuel Barber, Jessie Montgomery, the “Brazilian Bach” of Heitor Villa-Lobos, and much more.

"Duo" for cello and contrabass (1824) - Giachino Rossini 1792-1824

"Lamentatio" for cello and singing cellist (2008) - Giovani Sollima b.1962

"Duet for Cello" (1987) - Andy Pape b.1955

2 Ragtimes for 4 cellos - Scott Joplin 1868-1917

"Adagio" arranged for 6 cellos - Samuel Barber 1910-1981 arr. J. Chong

"Vocalise", for soprano, cello and piano (1995) - André Previn 1929-2019

"Loisaida, My Love" for soprano and cello (2016) Jessie Montgomery b.1981

Three Songs, Op. 21 for voice, piano and cello (1893) - Amy Beach 1867-1944

"Aria" from "Bachanias Brazilieras No. 5 for 7 cellos, bass and soprano (1938) - Heitor Villa-Lobos 1887-1959