Performing Memories

Erato’s mission is to foster and develop the growing repertoire of vocal/instrumental chamber music: honouring, yet distinct from the traditions of art song, choral music, and opera. We do this by supporting the creation of new work, and presenting high-quality artistic performances in public places, thereby advancing the public’s appreciation of the arts.

Erato Ensemble

Unravelling a queer boy’s coming out, through recollections at the piano.

Queer Arts Festival & SUM gallery

Featuring the world premiere of Performing Memories, a film by Michael Park and Esteban Guti. Plus works by Cecilia Livingston, Edward Grieg, and Richard Greig.Co-presented by Erato Ensemble Solo Series and Queer Arts Festival + SUM gallery.Tickets: $25 regular admission, $15 concession, free for students and First Nations patrons.Performing Memories is a 35-minute piece for solo speaking pianist, written by Michael Park during the pandemic, with the support of the BC Arts Council. In recounting the first time he looked inside various objects from his past, the narrator takes the audience on a journey of self-discovery through themes of isolation, shame, fear and death; but also exploration, joy, love and belonging. Through the generous support of the Canadian Council for the Arts, the composer collaborated with director Esteban Guti to create a film version of the piece incorporating performance footage, dramatic reenactment, and illustration/animation by Héctor Rivera.We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. About Michael ParkMichael Park (he/they) is a pianist and composer with a keen interest in speech, humour, and improvisation. His aim is to give audiences an experience beyond the realm of traditional concert-going.Michael is a passionate champion of new music. He’s performed dozens a of B.C. premieres as resident pianist with Vancouver’s Erato Ensemble, and supported the creation of more than 100 world premieres as founder and co-director of Art Song Lab, an innovative program that teams composers, poets, and world-class performers.For more than a decade, Michael has collaborated with dancers, choreographers, and companies including Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Ballet BC. Taking inspiration from the movement style at hand, Michael has developed a fluency in improvisation that has been praised by dancers and teachers alike.Michael’s own compositions have been performed in Vancouver at the VSO’s Jean Coulthard Reading Session, Sonic Boom Music Festival, Songfire Festival of Song, Queer Arts Festival, and Music on Main. His music has also been performed across North America, with notable premieres in Winnipeg, Boston, and New York.www.michaelpark.ca

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