GroundSwell and WAG-Qaumajuq are thrilled to co-present North/South, a unique gallery concert featuring throat songs performed by Chasity Swan and Aleatra Sammurtok, as well as music for violas and percussion played by Melody McKiver, Jennifer Thiessen, and Ben Reimer. This concert features group improvisations as well as recent compositions by Jim Hiscott and Melody McKiver. Held in the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Main Hall, the performance was immersed in by a curated selection of Inuit sculptures from the WAG-Qaumajuq collection and paintings by Winnipeg artist Wanda Koop.
Programme:
Throat Song Set 1: Caramello Swan and Aleatra Sammurtok
“Tundra” for viola and percussion by Jim Hiscott: Jennifer Thiessen, Ben Reimer
Duo Improvisation 1 for two violas and electronics: Melody McKiver and Jennifer Thiessen
Throat Song Set 2: Caramello Swan and Aleatra Sammurtok
“Let the Stain Remain” by Melody McKiver: Melody McKiver
Duo Improvisation 2 for two violas and electronics: Melody McKiver and Jennifer Thiessen
Trio Improvisation for two violas with electronics and percussion: Melody McKiver, Jennifer Thiessen, and Ben Reimer
Group Improvisation for two violas with electronics, percussion, and throat singers: Melody McKiver, Jennifer Thiessen, Ben Reimer, Caramello Swan, and Aleatra Sammurtok.