Francois Houle (clarinet), Joan Blackman(violin), and Jane Hayes(piano), combine excellent musicianship, interpretive prowess, and a willingness to experiment with dynamic, sometimes daring programming.
=0D=0A=Each member of the trio has star-studded credentials. Mr. Houle has released over 20 CDs, received multiple Juno awards, and is credited with single-handedly expanding the clarinet’s repertoire by commissioning and premiering over 100 new works by Canadian and international composers.
=0D=0A=Violinist Joan Blackman is Artistic Director of Vancouver’s Vetta Chamber Music Society and former associate concertmaster with the Vancouver Symphony. She has performed with a number of prestigious chamber ensembles including the Pedereski String Quartet, Purcell String Quartet and the Gryphon Trio.
=0D=0A=Pianist Jane Hayes is an active recording artist with over 20 CDs available on a variety of labels including solo, chamber, and orchestral works. Since her debut with the Toronto Symphony she has performed across Canada, the USA, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. In 2017-18 Ms. Hayes performed in Bulgaria, gave a series of recitals, lectures and master classes in China, toured with Turning Point Ensemble with stops in Taipei, Beijing, and Singapore, and, finally, a trip to Croatia.
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