Ottawa Was Magic — Vancouver Is Next
- nebulaperformances
- May 7
- 3 min read
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in Ottawa for an unforgettable evening of Hugo Wolf and Benjamin Britten performed by tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Wenwen Du.
It was a truly special night sharing this music with Ottawa’s art song community.
“You and Ian made magic tonight in Ottawa. You are in a league of your own, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for delving into the cracks and crevices to bring the songs to life. Brava, Wenwen and Ian.”— Cara Gilberto
NEXT CONCERT: VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE — MAY 14
Following the success of the Ottawa recital, Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du bring this remarkable program to Vancouver for one final performance at the Vancouver Playhouse on May 14.
This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s leading interpreters of art song live in Vancouver.
Nebula Performances subscribers can receive 15% off tickets using code: NEBULA
“Ian Bostridge's concert in Ottawa on May 6th was truly a life-changing experience. Since I have been a fan of his work for more than a decade, my first experience seeing him live was absolutely great. His thorough musical knowledge, his attention to detail, and his genuine enjoyment of the artistic experience not only inspiring, but can move you to tears.Back stage, Mr. Bostridge was open, honest, caring, and humble about his own learning.Pianist Wenwen Du has been my mentor and friend for a very long time. It is rare for a pianist to have such knowledge on how the human voice works and how to make the singer feel confident and secure on stage. When Wenwen plays, she is not just playing the accompaniment, but creating something where voice and piano cannot live without just one or the other.These two musicians in tandem create the perfect duo on stage. Do not miss their performance at the Vancouver Playhouse on May 14th!”— Kevin Liu
New Interview in Stir
A new feature interview with Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du is now available through Stir, exploring their collaboration, repertoire, and approach to Wolf and Britten.
Read the interview here: https://www.createastir.ca/articles/wenwen-du-ian-bostridge-wolf-britten
The Art of Song — Final Mastercourse Concert
Join us for the culminating concert of The Art of Song mastercourse, where participating singers and pianists come together to share the work, insight, and artistry developed throughout an intensive week of collaboration with Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du.
This special evening celebrates the intimacy and expressive power of art song, highlighting how thoughtful partnership between voice and piano can illuminate every nuance of text, colour, and emotion — while also showcasing the extraordinary emerging talent within our local musical community.
Saturday, May 16, 7:00 PM
“For all of us who love song and chamber music, Nebula sends a signal from Vancouver to the wider musical world: this art form matters.”— Ian Bostridge
Event details & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of-song-tickets-1988610966934?aff=oddtdtcreator
Audit passes for the mastercourse are also available.
Saturday, May 9th: 2-5 PM
Sunday, May 10th: 2-4:30 PM
Monday, May 11th: 11-1:30 PM
Following last night’s recital in Ottawa, Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du arrived in Vancouver this morning as preparations begin for next week’s performances, mastercourse, and community events. Tomorrow, Wenwen Du will also be featured in an upcoming CBC interview — stay tuned for broadcast details in the coming days. We are thrilled to officially welcome the duo to Vancouver and look forward to sharing this extraordinary week of music, collaboration, and art song with our community.
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