These are the files for the electronic part, which can be used for practice and performance.
Audio file with clicktrack (for practice purposes)
Audio file with louder clicktrack (for practice purposes)
Audio file (high resolution, for performance)
Vivian Fung has been commissioned by the National Arts Centre of Canada to write a new work for the National Arts Centre Orchestra – premiere to take place on March 22, with subsequent performance in Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall. For the 2017-18 season, her orchestral works will be performed across North America including with the Toronto Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Stamford Symphony, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.
Dust Devils will have its West Coast premiere at the Cabrillo Festival this coming summer. Listen to the work here.
LPR Live has posted the premiere performance of Vivian Fung’s Harp Concerto online. Featuring the virtuoso soloist Bridget Kibbey, the premiere was given at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City on April 6, 2014, with conductor Andrew Cyr leading the Metropolis Ensemble.
Vivan Fung’s new Biennale Snapshots was premiered at the Vancouver Biennale on the Vancouver Symphony’s opening concert. Inspired by artwork in the outdoor exhibition, the piece was a vivid reminder of Fung’s fresh and engaging orchestra composition.
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Fung was featured on the cover of Boulevard Magazine in connection with the events.
The Vancouver Biennale brings together JUNO® Award-‐winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung and the GRAMMY® and JUNO® Award-‐winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere performance of a commissioned work inspired by the Vancouver Biennale exhibition. The performance will be part of the VSO’s 2015-‐2016 season opening concert, and will launch live music as part of the Biennale program, further fulfilling on its vision to celebrate the full spectrum of Contemporary arts in one integrated exhibition.
“Apropos of the Biennale itself and our curatorial theme Open Borders Crossroads Vancouver, Vivian is known for crossing traditional boundaries and exploring a diversity of cultures in her music”, says President and Artistic Director Barrie Mowatt. “She has created an exhilarating sound portrait of our exhibition, brilliantly interpreting several of our public artworks into music”.
Five distinct artworks by renowned Contemporary artists from China, Brazil, India and Australia featured in the current Biennale exhibition, including “F Grass” by Ai Weiwei and “Giants” by OSGEMEOS, are the inspiration for the multi-‐movement work. The result is a wonderfully textured musical celebration of the Vancouver Biennale by one of Canada’s “must hear” Contemporary composers.
The Biennale is equally excited to be partnering for the first time with the VSO under the leadership of Maestro Bramwell Tovey. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere as part of its GOLDCORP Masterworks Gold series opening concert on Saturday September 26th. Tickets are available online through the VSO at www.vancouversymphony.ca, or by calling VSO Customer Service at 604-‐876-‐3434.
September will mark the beginning of the Vancouver Biennale incorporating live music performance into its exhibition. The CineFest LIVE program will feature a series of inspiring documentary films about music and the staring musicians will perform live in concert after each screening. Stay tuned for program announcements and online ticket sales.
The world premiere of Violin Concerto No. 2, commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for concertmaster Jonathan Crow, will be featured at TSO’s New Creations Festival.
“A Mind of Winter” Program:
Dai Fujikura: Tocar y Luchar (Canadian Premiere)
George Benjamin: A Mind of Winter (Canadian Premiere)
Vivian Fung: Violin Concerto 2 (World Premiere/TSO Commission)
Dutilleux: Métaboles
Performers:
Peter Oundjian, conductor and host
George Benjamin, conductor
Barbara Hannigan, soprano
Jonathan Crow, violin
Fung’s first Violin Concerto will be played by the Milwaukee Symphony on May 14-17 with soloist Kristin Lee.
