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Music on Main offers a limited number of complimentary tickets for all self-identifying Indigenous peoples. This policy is informed by our commitment to recognize and honour the original and ongoing stewards of these lands. Tickets can be reserved by contacting [email protected] or by calling 604-879-9888.
A powerful blend of film, music, and storytelling
Join us for an unforgettable evening that opens with an evocative concert celebrating the brilliance and creativity of Vancouver’s artistic community. The evening’s program brings together music by Jocelyn Morlock, Alfredo Santa Ana, Hildegard Westerkamp, and Leslie Uyeda featuring poetry by Joy Kogawa. Experience the legendary sounds of Vancouver brought to life by Sarah Jo Kirsch, Mark Takeshi McGregor, and Adrian Verdejo.
The evening concludes with the world premiere of Klavierklang, a cinematic tone poem directed by Nettie Wild and edited by Michael Brockington. In this celebration of the piano as an extraordinary instrument, legendary composer and soundscape activist Hildegard Westerkamp joins forces with renowned pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa.
Klavierklang is a sonic journey into the complexities of piano playing. It reflects on the challenging but also inspiring experiences of learning the piano, and the instrument itself as both a sanctuary for musical exploration and a place of discouragement.
The film follows a young girl in post-war Germany who falls in love with the piano, only to have her passion silenced by the fear of making mistakes. Years later, she finds an abandoned piano in a ghost town in British Columbia, a ruined instrument where no sound could be wrong, which sets her free to learn and experiment.
Programme
Hildegard Westerkamp Kits Beach Soundwalk
Alfredo Santa Ana Ant and Bee Poem – Text by Joy Kogawa
Leslie Uyeda
Station of Angels – Text by Joy Kogawa I. Zen Graveyard
II. Stations of Angels
Accessibility The entrance to the ANNEX (located at 823 Seymour Street) is located at street level. There is an auto door opener for a standard sized door. A security guard is always present, and can open an adjacent door to provide more space for entry if needed.
The theatre lobby is located on the Main Level, and is accessible via the elevator or two flights of standard sizes stairs. The elevator is located immediately inside the entrance next to the street doors.
This performance will feature bleacher seating, with rows 2 to 10 accessed by stairs. Wheelchair seating is available on the Main Level at row 1 and on the Gallery Level, which is up one level by elevator or an additional flight of stairs.
The washrooms are located on the Main Level. There is one wheelchair stall in each of the gendered washrooms.
Please contact Music on Main at [email protected] or by phone at (604) 879-9888 if you have any questions. Please also note that tickets are sold as general admittance without reserved seating, so please let Music on Main know if you require accessible seating.
