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Dear PRISMA,
Happy New Year from PRISMA!
As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share some updates and upcoming events with you.
January sets the stage for a busy start to the year as we prepare for our members-only PRISMA Annual General Meeting in February. It’s a chance to reflect on the past year and discuss our plans for the future. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, now is the perfect time to ensure you’re part of this important event!
Looking ahead, we’re delighted to announce that ticket sales for the 2025 PRISMA Festival will open in March, with exclusive early access for PRISMA members. This year’s festival, taking place from June 16-28, promises to deliver breathtaking performances featuring a stunning repertoire—stay tuned for more details!
Meanwhile, our very own Arthur Arnold is preparing for his Spring Concert Tour with Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen, bringing their musical expertise to the stage in captivating performances. Be sure to mark your calendars for these not-to-be-missed events!
Gratefully,
PRISMA
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Annual General Meeting
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the PRISMA community at the PRISMA Academy & Festival's Annual General Meeting! This year's event will be held at the Italian Hall on February 26, 2025, with doors opening at 6:00 pm for membership renewals and sales. The main program begins with a performance by the qathet Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting. Please RSVP in advance at prismafestival.com/agm.
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Spring Concert Tour with Arthur Arnold and Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen
Don't miss a series of upcoming performances featuring our very own Arthur Arnold (cello) and Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen (piano) who are headed to Vancouver Island, Vancouver, and Powell River.
Concert Dates and Locations:
York Place Music Salon, Courtenay
- Saturday, February 8, 2:00 PM (Sold Out)
- Saturday, February 8, 7:00 PM (Sold Out)
Chemainus Classical Concerts
- Sunday, February 9, 2:00 PM
Notional Space, Vancouver
- Thursday, February 13, 8:00 PM
Home of Bruce Munro Wright, Vancouver
- Friday, February 14, 7:00 PM
- A fundraiser for PRISMA (suggested minimum donation: $100)
Powell River Academy of Music Concert Series
- Saturday, April 5, 7:30 PM
- Come celebrate Arthur Arnold’s birthday with us!
Program for All Concerts:
R. Strauss – Cello Sonata Op. 6
Vaughan Williams – Six Studies in English Folk Songs
Romberg – Divertimento on Austrian Folksongs, Op. 46
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Shostakovich – Cello Sonata Op. 40
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PRISMA 2025 - Box Office Update
Tickets and passes for the 2025 PRISMA Festival (June 16-28) will go on sale in the first week of March, with a special head start – as always – for PRISMA members. Experience an incredible lineup featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 6, Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6, Berlioz's Les Nuits d’été, Mosolov's Symphony No. 3 (World Premiere), and other exciting works. Additional details will be announced soon.
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Last month, we told you about the exciting new repertoire on the program for PRISMA 2025. This month, we're thrilled to introduce you to three new additions to our Guest Artist roster. | |
Julianne Lee - Violin
Julianne Lee has built a remarkable career on both violin and viola as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. She is the Assistant Principal Second Violin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the violist of the acclaimed Dover Quartet. From 2017–2019, she served as Principal Second Violin of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and performs as concertmaster at the Grand Teton Music Festival.
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Emily Melendes - Harp
Emily Melendes, the new principal harpist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, draws inspiration from both orchestral and solo playing. A national Anne Adams Award winner, she has performed with leading North American orchestras and renowned conductors such as Alan Gilbert and Michael Tilson Thomas, earning praise for her precision and expansive sound.
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Richard Ranti - Bassoon
Richard Ranti had 40 year career playing in the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra while making guest appearances in such orchestras as Toronto Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, National Arts Centre Orchestra, and in many other orchestral and chamber ensembles in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan.
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The PRISMA Festival & Academy would not be possible without the generosity of individuals and organizations in Powell River, British Columbia, and beyond. Their support comes to us in a variety of ways, from sponsorship to in-kind donations to annual subscriptions. Thank you!
Our team is hard at work on tax receipts for 2024 contributions.
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Musical Merit Fund
We are sincerely grateful for the support received on Giving Tuesday (December 3). Donations to the Musical Merit Fund (MMF) on Giving Tuesday totalled $8,500 to go toward helping students reach their goals at PRISMA Festival and Academy. However, we still need additional support. Your continued generosity will help us in supporting our talented students.
Thank you for considering a donation to the Musical Merit Fund.
Donate Today
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To learn more about the Musical Merit Fund download our Case For Support PDF. | | | | | | |
