Recital: Two Works by Richard Beaudoin presented by Paolo Bortolussi (flute) and Réa Beaumont (piano)

This talk is co-sponsored by the UBC Rhythm Research Cluster: Exploring Musical Time

Richard Beaudoin (Dartmouth College) is a composer whose music and writings explore compositional uses of microtiming. He taught composition and theory at Harvard University for eight years (2008-16), was a Visiting Research Fellow at the Royal Academy of Music, London (2016-17), and has also held the post of Valentine Visiting Professor of Music at Amherst College. His work has been performed by artists and ensembles including Roomful of Teeth, Claire Chase, Dashon Burton, Mark Knoop, Annette Dasch, the Chiara and Kreutzer String Quartets, Konzerthaus Dortmund, Staatstheater Kassel, and Boston Lyric Opera.

Reviewed as a “tremendous pianist” (CBC Radio 2) Réa Beaumont (RAY-a BO-mont) is one of Canada’s leading pianists who is known for her compelling interpretations that are delivered with a rich palette of tone color, powerful technical command and depth of artistry. She has garnered critical acclaim for her international concerts and recordings that have been broadcast in 13 countries and are often reviewed as “beautiful” (American Public Media).

 

Flutist Paolo Bortolussi is a soloist, chamber artist, and new music pioneer. Raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across Canada, the US and abroad. A specialist in contemporary music, Paolo is the flutist and co-director of the Nu:BC Collective, a new music and multimedia arts ensemble in residence at the University of British Columbia. To date he has premiered over one hundred and fifty solo and chamber works.  Currently principal flutist with the Vancouver Island Symphony, Paolo has appeared as soloist multiple times with the VIS as well as the Albany (NY) Symphony and the Turning Point Ensemble, and has performed with the Aventa Ensemble, the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, The Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, as well as the Vancouver and Victoria Symphony Orchestras.