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2003
Yang Ming International
Art Carnival Program
Location :
C.K.S. Memorial Hall Plaza
Time :
Friday , December 19th , 2003
Special Canadian Musical Performance
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"Bowfire" |
Bowfire
BOWFIRE, a total violin experience. It is a meeting of critically
acclaimed violinists and fiddlers whose expertise encompasses
styles as diverse as classical, jazz, country, rock, old-time,
Texas-style, bluegrass, gypsy, eclectic, Celtic, and electric.
The high level of talent and the diverse range of material presented
in their performances serve not only as a testament to the virtuosity
of these musicians, but also as a loving tribute to this amazingly
versatile, complex and lyrically romantic instrument. Assembled
by acclaimed jazz violinist Lenny Solomon, the performing ensemble
consists of the eleven violinists, piano, bass, drums, guitar,
and cello.
Formed in June 2000, Bowfire made its debut performance the
following month at Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany. Audience response
was wildly enthusiastic, and the group was subsequently invited
to perform on the Governor-General's Awards telecast, the Canadian
equivalent of the United States' Kennedy Center Honors. The
program aired in Quebec in December, and throughout the rest
of Canada in January 2001. The ensemble made its American debut
in a series of performances during the summer of 2001 in New
York City, and will embark on their first U.S. tour during the
2002-2003 season.
Bowfire is made up of the leading names in each genre of modern
violin playing. Artistic Director Lenny Solomon, who composes
and arranges many of the group's selections, is one of the leading
jazz violinists performing today.
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is joined by the other acclaimed violinists: Quebecois
jazz talent Stephane Allard; classical virtuosos Lara
St. John, and Peter De Sotto (who also sings); Bluegrass
fiddler Ray Legere; Celtic fiddlers Jon Pilatzke and Kelli
Trottier (accomplished stepdancers as well); twenty-year-old
Shane Cook, a master of several styles; virtuoso of the
Chinese erhu George Gao; and Daniel Lapp, whose wide-ranging
interests embrace a host of modern styles. |
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