Marc Djokic SOLO SEVEN

For my debut album, I am proud to present a collection of pieces for solo violin written by great Canadian composers. Most of the selections on this recording are the result of my close collaboration with the composers. This dynamic between musician and composer has been formative in the interpretation and ultimately the final edit. My continuing research into new Canadian repertoire for my instrument is the inspiration behind this project, which I hope will continue over the years. As in the Sonatas and Partitas by J.S. Bach and Sonatas by Eugene Ysaye, these works celebrate the violin as a solo instrument. They push the technical, musical, and polyphonic limits of the violin and the ever-evolving violinist.

On this recording, I am playing on a violin by Petrus Guarnerius of Venice 1740.

Thank you for listening! (Marc Djokic)

Marina Thibeault / Janelle Fung TOQUADE

Named “Révélations Radio-Canada 2016-2017”, Marina Thibeault travels the world as an ambassador of the viola. Contributing to the repertoire of her instrument by commissioning new works is a vital calling for Marina.  Contemporary works for solo viola by Canadian composers Ana Sokolovic and Jean Lesage are paired with romantic and modern pieces by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Kymlicka, Martinů and Hindemith. She is accompanied by pianist Janelle Fung.

Ms. Thibeault is the recipient of the Sylva Gelber Foundation award (2016). She won first prize in the string category of Prix d’Europe (2015), the McGill Concerto Competition (2015), and the Radio-Canada “Young Artist” prize (2007), as well a special prize at the Beethoven Hradec International Viola Competition (2008).

Canadian pianist Janelle Fung has performed in concert from coast to coast in Canada, including tours with Prairie Debut and Jeunesses Musicales du Canada. Ms. Fung has been a prize winner in numerous national and international competitions, including the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, the Concours OSM-Standard Life, and the Canadian Music Competition.