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Blue Quilt
40 Fingers Saxophone Quartet
Founded in September, 1993, 40 fingers is a group of experienced and active composers and performers in the Toronto scene.Susan Layard (vocals), Chris Devonshire (electronics), Adele Armin (violin), Marc Sabat (violin), Richard Sacks (percussion)Five major works by Rui Shi Zhuo, who has found his own path to express traditional Chinese music through contemporary western forms.JUNO AWARD: Best Classical Composition. (2003) Requiem Mass for a Charred Skull.This CD contains works by composers, Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957), Walter Rein (1893-1955) and Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)Laughton & Humphreys is one of Canada's most exciting ensembles, winning critical and public acclaim for their versatility in performing music of Bach and Handel alongside contemporary works. All of the music on this recording was written or arranged for Laughton & Humphreys, and celebrates Canada's cultural heritage and natural beauty.The Hannaford Street Silver Band is Toronto’s award-winning professional brass band and Resident Company of Toronto’s St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.Trio Lyra's repertoire ranges from the Baroque through the twentieth century. They have commissioned and premiered works from some of the most prominent Canadian composers.Go to Top