Hexaphone performs "Sixth Sense"

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Sunday, November 29th, 2009
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Hexaphone, Victoria’s six-member a capella vocal ensemble, presents "Sixth Sense." Enjoy the variety of textures, sounds and sensations of intimate vocal chamber music with earthy folk songs, rich harmonies and soothing romantic part songs. Featuring compositions by Raminsh, Pizzetti, Komorous, Brahms, Whitacre, Fairbank, and Overman with a helping of 'lollipops' and lighter fare, this fresh programme is certain to breeze in and delight your senses.

Hexaphone is: Carolyn Howe (soprano), Arlene Overman (alto), John Doughty (tenor), Michael Zastre (tenor), Nicholas Fairbank (baritone), and Paul Boughen (bass).

Hexaphone was formed in 2002 with the goal of performing diverse styles of vocal music, one voice to a part. Called "Canada's only professional vocal sextet," (Colin Miles, Canadian Music Centre) it has become a highlight of Victoria's choral scene, singing music of many styles and periods, with a particular focus on new Canadian works. Hexaphone is regularly invited to perform at arts events, including the Victoria Symphony's New Currents Festival, the Voice++ Festival, and the New Music In New Places concert series sponsored by the Canadian Music Centre. In 2008, Hexaphone was chosen to premiere Five Songs for BC, a new work commissioned by the Canadian Music Centre celebrating BC's 150th anniversary.

Recent reviews and comments from our audiences:

“Thanks…for the wonderful performance of Canadian music. … this was a highlight of our year and we commend your musicality and your fresh programming.” (Janet Leffek, BC Registered Music Teachers Assoc.)

“A highlight of the holiday season!” (G.T., Victoria)

“Beautiful programme, great sound” (H.K., Victoria)

“Congratulations on a spectacular programme… a highlight of the season” (D.G., Victoria)