Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Doors at 7:00pm – Show at 7:30pm
More Rivers: Album Launch
Celebrate the release of More Rivers (https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6689), the highly anticipated new album by acclaimed Canadian pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico, C.M., OOnt, FRSC. This solo piano cycle, written for her by Frank Horvat, will be available on Navona Records starting January 24.
Join Christina as she brings to life this evocative suite of seven solo piano pieces. Inspired by Ann Southam’s iconic water-themed work Rivers, Horvat’s More Rivers continues the journey, capturing the mystique and transformative power of water—at once gentle and fierce, life-sustaining yet profoundly humbling.
Held on what would have been Ann Southam’s birthday, this concert promises a meditative and moving experience, honouring Southam’s legacy while exploring new artistic depths.
Refreshments will be served following the performance.
Free with RSVP. Livestream also available.
Christina Petrowska Quilico, C.M., OOnt, FRSC, has been recognized for her contributions to the Canadian classical music by many accolades and awards, and a career that has incorporated everything from the Romantics to brand new music.
She was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada in 2021, and received the Ontario Arts Council’s Oskar Morawetz Award for Excellence in Music Performance in 2023. She has a catalogue of more than 60 recordings, with four JUNO nominations.
Frank Horvat is a multi-genre composer who weaves stories through his melodies, harmonizing emotions and captivating audiences around the globe. Horvat has carved a niche for himself among today’s composers, wearing his fragile heart on his sleeve (CBC Classical). With an ability to transcend boundaries and connect deeply with the human spirit, his compositions take listeners on a journey through the depths of emotion, leaving a profound mark on our hearts and souls.
Frank Horvat is one of the most inventive songwriters to come out of the contemporary scene in Canada (WholeNote Magazine). He has made the tricky musical leap that allows him to pursue a niche of his own (Edmonton Journal). Within the vast array of his compositions, he explores different themes, ranging from the wondrousness of life and love, to the environment and mental health. In a fast-paced world, his music offers a sanctuary, inviting audiences to pause, reflect, and find solace. Each note reveals deeply personal stories while leaving room for listeners to ponder their own.
