Anne-Julie Caron, marimba with Akiko Tominaga, piano
Anne-Julie Caron, marimba with Akiko Tominaga, piano
Anne-Julie Caron
Canadian percussionist Anne-Julie Caron is recognized by the greatest masters of her field as one of the most remarkable talents of her generation. Mainly recognized as a marimbist, Miss Caron’s rapidly blooming career as an orchestral soloist, chamber musician and recitalist is causing her to be sought after both in Canada and abroad. She has brilliantly performed in solo recitals as well as with orchestras such as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Anne-Julie Caron has won the 2nd Prize and a recording contract with Classic Records (Europe) at the International Marimba Competition Linz 2006 and two of the most prestigious Canadian competitions: The Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition (2005) and the Prix d’Europe (2004). She was also chosen as “Laureate de Quebec” by Le Soleil and Radio-Canada. Ms. Caron’s sensational performances astonish with their deepness, colors and sensitivity.
Ms. Caron is represented by Richard Paul Concert Artists, Toronto.
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Akiko Tominaga
Pianist Akiko Tominaga has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Her solo and chamber performances have been broadcast on Radio-Canada and Akiko’s most recent project, the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach, was recorded by the Université de Montréal. An avid chamber musician, she has taken part in numerous collaborations with instrumentalists and vocalists. Akiko studied in the Doctorate Degree Program at the Université de Montréal under the guidance of Marc Durand.
Anne-Julie Caron and Akiko Tominaga, piano will tour with Prairie Debut in February/March 2008.
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Tour Concert Performance Schedule
Saturday, February 2/08 Winnipeg, MB
Presented by Virtuosi Concerts in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, U of Winnipeg
Sunday, February 3/08 Altona, MB
Presented by Southern Manitoba Concerts in Bergthaler Church
Tuesday, February 5/08 Brandon, MB
Presented by Brandon University School of Music Pro Series Plus in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University
Friday, March February 8/08 Snow Lake, MB
Presented by Ravna Concerts
Monday, March 3/08 Hudson Bay, SK
Presented by Hudson Bay Arts Council in Brooks Hall
Tuesday, March 4/08 Yorkton, SK
Presented by Yorkton Arts Council in Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional Highschool
Wednesday, March 5/08 Kipling, SK
Presented by Kipling & District Arts Council in Kipling Community Centre
Friday, March 7/08 Weyburn, SK
Presented by Weyburn Concert Series in Weyburn Comprehensive Highschool
Saturday, March 8/08 Assiniboia, SK
Presented by Assiniboia Arts Council in Prince of Wales Cultural & Rec. Centre
Sunday, March 9/08 Estevan, SK
Presented by Estevan Arts Council in St. Paul’s United Church
Monday, March 10/08 Swift Current, SK
Presented by Swift Current Allied Arts Council in Swift Current Comprehensive Highschool
Wednesday, March 12/08 Lloydminster, SK
Presented by Lloydminster Allied Arts Council in Vic Juba Community Theatre, Lakeland College
Thursday, March 13/08 Luseland, SK
Presented by Luseland Arts Council in the Luseland Homecoming Hall
Friday, March 14/08 Rosthern, SK
Presented by Station Arts Centre at the Station Arts Centre
Saturday, March 15/08 Tisdale, SK
Presented by Tisdale Arts Council in the Tisdale RECplex
Sunday, March 16/08 Melfort, SK
Presented by Melfort Arts Council in North East Leisure Centre
Monday, March 17/08 Watrous, SK
Presented by Watrous Area Arts Council in Watrous Civic Centre
Wednesday, March 19/08 Kindersley, KS
Presented by Kindersley & District Arts Council in St. Paul’s United Church