Tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Wenwen Du join forces for a Nebula Performances concert, May 14
The Grammy-winning vocalist and artistic director collaborate on a program featuring music by Hugo Wolf and Benjamin Britten
Wenwen Du (left) and Ian Bostridge.
Nebula Performances Society reunites three-time Grammy Award–winning tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Wenwen Du for a concert at the Vancouver Playhouse on May 14 at 7:30 pm. The pair will also perform in Ottawa at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on May 6 at 7:30 pm.
An exceptionally influential recitalist, Bostridge is celebrated for his profound musicianship, intellectual depth, and definitive interpretations of Lieder and art song. His performance career has taken him to the foremost concert halls, orchestras, and opera houses in the world, while his recordings have won several major international record prizes.
Du is known both for her piano accomplishments and for her role as artistic director of Nebula Performances, where she curates concerts, masterclasses, and workshops for the musical community. Her upcoming Vancouver presentation with Bostridge will be an evening of art song featuring the music of Hugo Wolf and Benjamin Britten.
Bostridge’s engagement in the concert is made possible by the generous support of Nebula Performances executive producer Alice Chee.
Tickets are available here.
Post sponsored by Nebula Performances Society.
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