live on stage in MARCH 2023

A colourful medley of clown and circus artists, Japanese dance, piano and percussion, bluegrass, and an operatic masterpiece all bloom on stage this March at ArtSpring. Social calendars are bound to be busy!

On March 11, RAGMOP Theatre presents Hotel Vortruba a surreal, wordless physical comedy from Canadian clown and movement artist Nayana Fielkov and USA circus artist Matthew “Poki” McCorkle. Otherworldly room service, creaky floorboards, and giant rats confound a guest looking to confront the proprietor in this gorgeous, hilarious, and daring theatrical experience where magic lingers in every shadow. Accomplished dancer-choreographer-actor Hiromoto Ida skillfully merges dance, theatre, classical music, and voice to tell the story of as old man, raising a glass of sake to himself, in celebration of what will be his last birthday in Birthday Present for Myself on March 14.

Inspired by the subtlety and simplicity of Japanese Noh theatre through western contemporary dance and music, Hiromoto explores a touching shared moment through the inner world and emotions of the old man. In turn, audiences are inspired to find unexpected beauty in their own lives.

Percussiano3 on March 22 is a veritable pageant for the eye and the ear, bringing together a myriad of percussion instruments with one piano. The trio’s dazzling array of instruments and brilliant display of virtuosity delivers all of the excitement of a percussion ensemble without losing the classical touch of a traditional concert. The repertoire spans the best of Bach, Schubert, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Brubeck, and Saint Saëns, as well as original compositions.

A swiftly emerging creative force, violist Radia a.k.a Ryan Davis joins the Gryphon Trio on March 25 in a slight change from what was programmed. Now they present Colour You Like, a luminous new musical experience, harnessing live looping and electronics that intertwine the sound worlds of classical, folk, electronic and hip-hop traditions. The program will feature Radia’s original compositions and visuals, as well as Dinuk Wijeratne’s stunning Love Triangle for piano trio, concluding with Johanne’s Brahms celebrated Piano Quartet in g minor.

Canada’s Juno-nominated “bluegrass band to watch,” The Slocan Ramblers, take to the stage March 30th to close out the ArtSpring Presents month. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between.

Adding to the Spring mix, The Met Opera’s Live in HD celebrates a soaring new production of Wagner’s masterpiece Lohengrin and Vetta Presents: The Joe Trio, with an inimitable and irreverent classical crossover style. Finally, ArtSpring’s Lobby and Gallery are awash in local colour with exhibitions from the SS Painters Guild and the Printmakers Exhibit.

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