Graham Vink

Special to The Morning Star

Looking for something to do on Victoria Day? Join British cellist Michael Kevin Jones as he makes a stop in Vernon on his 2018 global tour.

His playing has been described as 鈥減rofound, and deliciously controlled鈥� by the Daily Telegraph, and he has played for the Royal family. He has performed and recorded to glowing reviews the world over, and his discography includes a complete recording of Bach cello suites, played on a 1667 Stradivarius cello for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which has received critical acclaim and several audio awards.

You鈥檒l hear selections from those cello suites, along with Como una fantasia by Rodrigo in the first half.

I鈥檒l be joining him on the piano for the second half, starting with Liszt鈥檚 transcription of Schumann鈥檚 beautiful art song, Widmung. This has always been a favourite of mine, be it in its original form, or as a transcription: piano and cello together are sure to be a lovely combination. The passionate Andante from Rachmaninov鈥檚 Sonata for cello and piano will follow.

From there, we鈥檒l present Brahms鈥檚 Sonata in E minor for cello and piano, op. 38. Of this work, Brahms remarked that 鈥渢he piano should be a partner, often leading, often a watchful and considerate partner, but it should under no circumstance assume a purely accompanying role.鈥�

This homage to J.S. Bach features themes in the first movement and a fugue that are based on Contrapunctus 4 and 13 from Bach鈥檚 The Art of Fugue.

There may be a few other playful surprises on this May Long program, but you鈥檒l have to attend if you want to hear what they are. Join us at All Saints Anglican Church Monday, May 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adult, $15 senior and student and are available at the door, and through .

鈥� Graham Vink is a solo and collaborative pianist based in 琉璃神社.

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