Cello at The Barn
Brian Manker, solo Cello
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Premiered October 17th, 2020
In the spirit of Casals and Rostropovich, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra’s principal cellist Brian Manker presents a soulful search for solace using only his cello. Exploring themes of both exile and oasis, Brian shares the music of Bach, Britten and Albinoni while reflecting on stories ranging from the fall of the Berlin Wall to The Cellist of Sarajevo. There is even The Song of the Birds by the Westben willow.
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The NEW Westben Digital Venue - This venue is an interactive map of the Westben Farm where you can let your curiosity roam free! You can even visit The Milk Shed to be refreshed by the latest Dare to Share cooking videos by local Chefs.
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BIOGRAPHY
Principal Cello of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal since 1999, Brian Manker enjoys a diverse and varied musical career as a performer and a teacher. In addition to being a frequent concerto soloist with the OSM, Mr. Manker is also a member of the Juno and Opus award winning New Orford String Quartet.
Currently a faculty member of McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, Mr. Manker launched the Beethoven Project and founded the Adorno Quartet in 2007, the purpose of which is to perform all of Beethoven’s quartets in their proper context: the private salon. In 2010, he recorded the complete Bach Cello Suites.
Brian Manker plays on a cello made by Pietro Guarneri of Venice ca. 1728–1730 and a bow made by Joseph René Lafleur ca. 1850, graciously loaned by the Canimex Foundation.
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Digital Concerts are premiered monthly on Westben’s NEW Digital Venue . Explore the Map (an interactive representation of the Westben farm) where you can let your curiosity roam free! You can even visit The Milk Shed to be refreshed by the latest Dare to Share cooking videos by local Chefs, or explore Westben To Go with ideas to enhance your experience with scrumptious food from your favourite Trent Hills chefs to pick up before the show.
To round your visit off with a personal touch, check for the live Zoom Talk-Backs with the Artists presented at selected premieres. A great way to connect before or after watching the 12 noon premiere together. And don’t miss all the pre-performance excitement including behind-the-scenes photos and stories, and podcasts with Westben’s Artistic Director Brian Finley in conversation with the artists.
Afterward, tell us all about your Experience at westben@westben.ca, or connect with us on social media. We love to hear from you!
