Sunday January 14, 2024 at 3 pm

 Somerset Trio - Beethoven, Brahms & Beatles! 

Violinist Alana Lopez, Cellist Ben Goheen and Pianist  David Antoniuk.

 

In this genre-bending program, Somerset Trio brings together three monumental figures of music history who have all played unique roles in shaping and redefining music, both during their lifetimes as well as in their legacies. Years and even centuries after their rise to fame, each one's outstanding musical contributions remain an inspiration to artists around the world today. Somerset's approach to each musical style is energetic and passionate, with the objective to endorse the integrity of all the music they perform, whether multi-movement work or simple song. Featured on this diverse program are Beethoven's Piano Trio in B-flat Major Op.97 ("Archduke") -- a highly inspired composition at the peak of his "heroic" period; Brahms' Piano Trio No.1 in B Major, Op.8 -- a youthful and exuberant work with his trademark long and lush melodic lines; and, of course, a great selection of some of The Beatles' top hits -- all creatively and thoughtfully arranged by Somerset Trio. In this celebration of musical mastery, there is certainly something for every listener, whether it's the thrill of discovery or the reassurance of nostalgia.. we invite you to share in this experience with us!

Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 3 pm

Augmented Five

Featuring sopranos Angelina Van Dyke and Sylwia Karwowska, flutist Bernard Blary, violinist Lorin Friesen, cellist Sylwia Karwowska, and pianist Betty Suderman.

Their concert, "Nuit Enchantée", will treat you to scintillating chamber music arrangements featuring French mélodie, Russian folk songs, and an Italian cantata from Handel.  

The Maple Ridge Music Society is proud to announce once again a program of musical events at Westacres.

Dedicated as we are to chamber music in an intimate environment,  with direct contact between musicians and audience, we are happy to be able to do just that once again.

The two regular concerts will be offered by a suggested donation of $30.- 
Please reserve your seat well in advance - there will be 75 places available.
There will be four disabled parking places in front of the carport, and at least 15 parking spots around the circle in front of the house.

Saturday November 18 at 3 pm – The Augmented Five
A combination of piano, voice, violin, flute and cello

Saturday December 16 at 7 pm – Peter Tam’s Fundraiser for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle
A warm buffet, followed by an offering of seasonal music by a variety of local musicians

Sunday January 14 –  Somerset Trio  –  Violin, cello and piano

And in April – AGM for members of the Maple Ridge Music Society followed by a musical happening

Members of the Board Maple Ridge Music Society

Denise Ervin, president

Josine Eikelenboom, vice-president

Ross Dunning, secretary

Agneta Eikelenboom, treasurer

Members at large:

Judith Cornell

Nell Plotnikoff

Heidi LeRossignol

Michele Desponts

Bruce Coughlan at Westacres

On July 7th, over 70 members of the MR Music Society and friends of Bruce Coughlan enjoyed an evening of music and song – the initial evening of his new “Confessions of a Songsmith” tour. Bruce is a resident of Maple Ridge and is best known for his time with Tiller's Folly, the well-known folk music group. He provided us with an evening of original music ranging from blues and jazz to gospel and Celtics intermingled with stories of his life in music. 

 

AGM

Registered members of the Maple Ridge Music Society are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the society om Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 7pm at Westacres, 23575-124th Avenue, Maple Ridge to:  

1)   Elect a new board, President, Secretary, Treasure and members at large
2)   Present the Treasurer's report
3)   Present the Artistic director’s (Josine’s) report
4)   Have a presentation and discussion of plans for the society

At the end there will be a short musical presentation by the Alouette Baroque Players and light refreshments.

Membership in the Maple Ridge Music Society

Becoming a member is a declaration of support for the Society and its purposes. 

Click here for more information. 

For 40 years Josine Eikelenboom held intimate classical chamber concerts in the large music room at her house on her farm called Westacres. On the occasion of the celebration of the fortieth anniversary at Westacres on March 11th 2023 Mrs. Eikelenboom recalled the past of the Maple Ridge Music Society.  Click here to read what she remembered.

Sunday May 7th – 3:00 pm

 

Rose Gellert String Quartet – String quartet in-residence at Langley Community Music School, providing outreach concerts and other performances in the Lower Mainland of BC.

Click here for program

Sunday. February 12th - 3:00 pm

The Lafeyette String Quartet is hrilled to perform Vivian Fung’s quartet “Spiraling” commissioned by the LSQ. 

Shostakovich Quartet No. 4 and Beethoven’s Quartet Op. 59, No 3 are also on the program.

These four musicians are teaching at the University of Victoria, BC, combining this with tours throughout the American and European continents. They have won numerous competitions and are teaching many workshops and master classes throughout Canada and the USA. 

Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge 

Local Voices – Sunday, October 30th

 

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RSVP

sylvia@telus.net or aeikelenboom@yahoo.ca

Sunday, November 27th – 3:00 pm

 

Duo Rendez-vous unites two leading Canadian performers, violinist Jasper Wood and guitarist Daniel Bolshoy. 

This duo was formed as a response to great demand for a refreshing and passionate chamber ensemble with a strong dedication to outreach and education.

For more:  https://duorendezvous.com

Sunday, October 9 – 3 pm

 

Sergei Saratovsky is recognized both in Canada and abroad as “a player of gargantuan proportions” and a “pianiste extraordinaire.” Mr. Saratovsky will play music by François Couperin, Gabriel Fauré, Erik Satie, Olivier Messiaen, Johann Sebastian Bach and Oscar Peterson

Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge 

Music in the Field – Sunday August 2

 

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ONETOOTRIO & FRIENDS  presented us with a wonderful and entertaining concert this evening on Westacre’s hayfield.  We were, indeed, delighted to have them back this year !  

Sunday June 5th, 4 pm

Luci Barz’s Youth String Quartet

Look forward to an intimate, satisfying musical experience.

                                            By private invitation only. Call 604 467-3162

There will be refreshments 30 minutes before the concert, at 3.30pm,  in front of the house. 

This will also give you a chance to socialize, as there will be no intermission.

Sunday May 1st at 4 pm.

Luci Barz –  viola

Teresa Bowes – piano

J. S. Bach  – Prelude in C major ( viola solo)

William Walton  – Viola Concerto ( viola/piano)

Sergei Prokofiev – Suggestion Diabolique (piano)

Sergei Prokofiev  – Selected pieces from the ballet: “Romeo and Juliet"

 

By private invitation only. Call 604 467-3162.

Sunday March 6th, at 3 pm

               Trio Canada

                 David Gilham, violin

                 Chiharu Iinuma, piano

                 Eric Wilson, cello

Anton Dvorak, Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op 90 Dumky

Dmitri Shostakovich, Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op 67

Sunday March 6th, 3pm

St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Laity Street in Maple Ridge.

Note change of venue!

Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge

Tickets available at the door -- $35

BC Public Healthy mandates will be in place. 

Proof of COVID vaccination will be required.

Sunday, 16 January 2022 at 3:00 pm

 The Vancouver Cello Quartet

Cristian Markos,  Luke Kim,  Kevin Park,  &  Lee Duckles

This concert will be held in St. John the Divine Anglican Church at River Road/Laity Street

Finally... the first of our concerts after almost two years. 

For Covid safety reasons we will sell only 50 tickets to enable some space between seats.  We also require proof of a double vaccination, and masks are mandatory. 

A limited number of tickets is still available. Please consider joining us for this festive afternoon. And keep it in mind as a meaningful Christmas gift for a friend. 

You can order by phone at 604-467-3162. Then please send a cheque for $35 per ticket or $60 for both concerts (Vancouver Cello Quartet on January 16 and The Canada Piano Trio on March 6) to: 

Maple Ridge Music Society, 23575 - 124 Ave., Maple Ridge B.C. V2X 4K3

We are looking forward to resume our chamber music programs and are excited to welcome you back. 

Click here for program.

Sunday, October 17th, 2021

This Sunday afternoon, a small invited group of music lovers enjoyed an intimate concert given at Westacres by the Alouette Baroque Ensemble: Anthony Morgan (recorders), Agneta Eikelenboom (cello), Josine Eikelenboom (recorder) and Michèle Desponts (harpsichord and recorders).  

The musicians treated the audience to a rich selection of music stretching from the sixteenth century to the present. They played music by Arrandell, Hotteterre, von Preussen, J.S. Bach, Maute and Sieg.