Vision
To be a leading presenter and educator in the field of contemporary music in Canada.
Mission
To present a wide range of contemporary music in a creative and engaging manner.
Message from the Artistic Directorate
Welcome to the 2011–2012 season of GroundSwell!
This year we are pleased to present a diversity of remarkable musicians and music. My concert features Luminico, an interdisciplinary ensemble from Mexico, who is bringing their unique blend of music, visuals and technology to Canada for the first time. Guest curator Rosemarie van der Hooft presents Winnipeg ensemble Emerado (Rosemarie van der Hooft, soprano; Mel Braun, baritone; Laura Loewen, piano) in a concert that captures the creativity, experimentation, innovation and interaction that provide the stimulus for new scientific technologies. The Freedman/Houle/Smulovitz Trio brings the “mad scientist” machine to Winnipeg for a concert focusing on improvisation, curated by Gordon Fitzell. We celebrate John Cage’s 100th birthday with a concert of his work, organized by guest curator Cheryl Pauls and our own Jim Hiscott. At the invitation of Diana McIntosh, the remarkable Da Capo Chamber Players are coming from New York to present an evening of chamber music. Founded in 1970, they are one of the most esteemed new music ensembles in the world.
Please join us for another year of the music of our time.
Michael Matthews | Artistic Coordinator