News – Fall 2008
World Premiere of Lozowchuk’s Polyelei & Kalyno-Malyno take place in Saskatoon
The Lastiwka Ukrainian Orthodox Folk Choir and Ensemble will be premiering Lozowchuk’s latest works Polyelei and Kalyno-Malyno on October 4th, 2008, at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The works are set for SSAATTBB and folk orchestra (string quintet, dulcimer, sopilka, accordian, domra and percussion) and will be performed by the 60+ member choir and ensemble, as well as by the Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble.
World Premiere of Lozowchuk’s Yπεραγία (‘Iperaghia’) takes place in Montreal
Soprano Kami Lofgren will be premiering Lozowchuk’s latest work Yπεραγία on December 13, 2007, at Redpath Hall in Montreal, Canada. The work is for soprano, baroque violin and baroque cello, and is a setting in ancient Greek of a text from the Small Paraklesis Service of the Eastern Orthodox Church, in honour of the Dormition of the Mother of God.
Lozowchuk scores music for TV series ‘La Vie Apres La Mort’ - 2007
Oleksa Lozowchuk scored music for the TV documentary series ‘La Vie Apres La Mort’ (aka. Life after Death). “The documentary series brings us to life’s limit to make us discover unsettling near-death experiences and unexplained phenomena surrounding the other side.” The series was produced for Astral Media and is being broadcast on Canal D.
World Premiere of Lozowchuk’s ‘La Rencontre’ at Soundstreams Canada ‘ Marimba Madness’
Three marimba superstars launch Soundstreams Canada’s Cool Drummings International Percussion Festival and Conference with a concert entitled ‘Marimba Madness’, taking place this May 22, 2007 in Toronto, Canada. Anne-Julie Caron, Beverley Johnston, Kuniko Kato, along with 3 Taiko Drummers, will dazzle in music from four continents. The concert will also be recorded by CBC Radio Two for future broadcast on Canada Live and The Signal.
World Premiere Recording of Lozowchuk’s ‘La Rencontre’ – Spring 2007
The world premiere recording of Lozowchuk’s ‘La Rencontre’ for solo marimba, will be performed by Adam’s artist, Anne-Julie Caron. The work was commissioned by Caron to be featured on her debut CD, to be released on the Austrian label, Classic Concert Records. The recording will also feature works by composers such as Astor Piazolla. The recording is slated to be released during the fall of 2007.
Pigeons International’s ‘The Earth Trilogy’ features Lozowchuk’s music
Oleksa Lozowchuk’s music was featured in internationally-renown dance/theatre company Pigeons International’s recent dance trilogy ‘La Trilogie de la Terre’. ‘5AM’(Cinq heure du matin) was shown between March 29-31, 2007, and ‘Tomorrow’ (Demain) was shown between April 5-7, 2007. Both shows took place at l’Usine C in Montreal, Canada.
Lozowchuk scores TV-special, Lib?c)r?c)e: la choix de Nathalie Simard - 2006
Oleksa Lozowchuk scored music for Yves Th?c)riault’s 2 hour documentary ‘Lib?c)r?c)e: la choix de Nathalie Simard’ which aired many times on TVA and Illico.
Lozowchuk scores Martin Doepner’s film ‘La Lettre’ – 2006
Oleksa
Lozowchuk scored Martin Doepner’s short drama, ‘La Lettre’,
featuring actress/director Micheline Lanctôt. When
a Canadian WWI nurse tends to a German soldier, grief
and revenge
are awoken. The
film has aired on CBC and has won many awards at short film festivals
around the world.
Prix d'Europe winner commissions Lozowchuk
Marimbist Anne-Julie Caron, winner of the 2004 Prix d'Europe, has commissioned Oleksa Lozowchuk to write a work for solo marimba to be premiered in the summer of 2007. Caron is represented by Richard Paul Concert Artists.
Vancouver Symphony world premiere of Lozowchuk's 'AIONION'
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performed the world premiere of Oleksa Lozowchuk's latest composition 'Aionion' on October 29th, 2005. The concert featuring Lozowchuk's work, was part of the VSO's Musically Speaking series, and took place at the Orpheum theatre in Vancouver, B.C. The concert was also recorded by CBC Radio for future broadcast.
Lozowchuk’s work has Icelandic Radio Premiere
Bright Sadness had its Icelandic radio premiere on Tuesday, August 30th, 2005 on the program Hlaupanótan of the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (Reykjavík). In addition, ‘Sun Rising’, ‘Christ is Born (Dance I)’, ‘Joy of All Sorrow’, ‘Cadenza’ and ‘Ektenia (Sun Setting)’ were featured on a second program on September 1, 2005.
Vancouver Symphony commissions Lozowchuk
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has commissioned Oleksa Lozowchuk to compose a short work in commemoration of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. One of five composers chosen across Canada, Lozowchuk will have his new work premiered this upcoming October in a concert also featuring the Canadian Brass, as part of the Musically Speaking series for 2005-2006.
Bright Sadness airing regularly across North America
- ‘Sun Rising’ aired on host Eric Friesen’s Studio Sparks on CBC Radio Two, June 22, 2005. (http://www.cbc.ca/studiosparks)
- ‘Joy of All Sorrow’ aired on Porte Ouverte, Radio-Canada Premiere Chaine, April 26, 2005 (http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio/porteouverte) & on Bien Meilleur, Radio-Canada Premiere Chaine, April 14, 2005. (http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio/bienmeilleur)
- ‘Voskresennia’, ‘For Thou- Dance II’, ‘Voskresennia Sopilka’, ‘Joy of All Sorrow’ & ‘Cadenza’ aired on Danielle Charbonneau’s program Music for awhile in commemoration of Pope Jean Paul II’s passing. It was broadcast nationally on CBC Radio-Two on April 8th, 2005. (http://www.cbc.ca/musicforawhile/index.html)
Pigeons International features Lozowchuk’s music
Oleksa Lozowchuk’s music was featured in internationally reknowned dance/theatre company Pigeons International’s latest production ‘Cinq heure du matin’. Shows began this April 2005 at l’Usine C in Montreal, Canada.
Bright Sadness nominated for Opus Album of the Year
Oleksa Lozowchuk’s ‘Bright Sadness’ CD was nominated for the Album of the Year (Modern/Contemporary Classical) at this year’s Opus Prizes (http://www.cqm.qc.ca/m-prix.html).
Bright Sadness airing regularly across North America
- ‘Sun Rising’ aired on Andrea Rituski’s national radio program Northern Lights on CBC Radio, Jan.19, 2005. (http://www.cbc.ca/northernlights)
- ‘Lament for the Forgotten’ aired on Andrea Rituski’s national radio program Northern Lights on CBC Radio, Jan.3, 2005. (http://www.cbc.ca/northernlights)
- ‘Christ is Born’ aired on Marvin Rosen’s unique radio program ‘Classical Discoveries’ on WPRB (103.3FM - Princeton, NJ) on December 23, 2004.
- ‘Sun Rising’ & ‘Ektenia’ aired on Kalvos & Damian’s New Music Bazaar on the NonPop International WGDR FM 91.1 on December 18, 2004.
- ‘Bright Sadness’ aired in full on Saturday, August 7th, 2004 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET on the 21st Century classical music show Musica Nova on CJSR (FM 88.5) Edmonton.
- ‘Bright Sadness’ had its American radio premiere on Wednesday, July 28th during the 8:00 o’clock hour (ET) on Marvin Rosen’s unique radio program ‘Classical Discoveries’ on WPRB (103.3FM - Princeton, NJ). The program is devoted to little known repertoire of all musical periods with an emphasis on the old (Baroque and before) and the new, and takes its listeners on musical voyages throughout the world.
Bright Sadness gaining critical attention
Reviews: American Record Guide (May/June 2004), La Scena Musicale (avril 2004), Le Soleil (May 2004)
Bright Sadness in stores across Canada – May 2004
Oleksa Lozowchuk’s ‘Bright Sadness’ CD is distributed exclusively in Canada by SRI (www.sricanada.com) TSM001.
World Premiere of Bright Sadness
The world premiere of Oleksa Lozowchuk’s chamber music work Bright Sadness took place on April 30, 2004 (Montreal) and May 1, 2004 (Quebec City). The concerts featured cellist Blair Lofgren, contrabassist Etienne Lepine-Lafrance, the Quatuor Cartier, sopranos Kami Lofgren & Louise Frenette, tenor Micah Lamb and the composer himself, playing the tenor sopilka (Ukrainian wooden flute). Press clippings: Voir, Le Soleil
Bright Sadness airing regularly on CBC and Radio-Canada
- ‘Sun Rising’, ‘For Thou – Dance II’, ‘Voskresennia Sopilka’ & ‘Ektenia (Sun Setting)’ were featured on Take Five on May 11th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on CBC Radio Two. (http://www.cbc.ca/takefive) - ‘Christ is Born’, ‘Falling’, ‘Miserere Nobis’, ‘Joy of All Sorrow’ and ‘Cadenza’ aired on L’air d’Aller on April 28th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on la Chaine Culturelle. (http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio) - Bright Sadness aired on host Danielle Charbonneau’s program Music for Awhile (18h30 right after the World at Six) on Easter Monday, April 12th, 2004. The first part of the two-part series aired on Ash Wednesday, February 25th, 2004. The program is broadcast nationally on CBC Radio-Two. (http://www.cbc.ca/musicforawhile/index.html) - ‘Sun Rising’ aired on Music and Company on March 26th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on CBC Radio Two. (http://www.cbc.ca/musicandcompany) - The first half of Bright Sadness aired on The Latest Score (http://www.womr.org) March 2, from 1 to 4pm EST. (Maine, USA) - ‘Christ is Born’ aired on Richardsons Roundup on February 19th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on CBC Radio One. (http://www.cbc.ca/roundup) - ‘Kairos – Dance III’ aired on Music and Company on February 19th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on CBC Radio Two. (http://www.cbc.ca/musicandcompany) - ‘Sun Rising’, ‘Voskressenia’, ‘Joy of All Sorrow’, ‘Kairos’ and ‘Agios’ aired on La Grande Fugue on February 8th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on ‘la chaîne culturelle’ (Radio-Canada) (http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio/emissions/140.html) - ‘For Thou- Dance II’ aired on Northern Lights on February 6th, 2004. The program was broadcast nationally on CBC Radio One and Two (http://www.cbc.ca/northernlights) - ‘Sun Rising’ aired on host Peter Togni’s program The Weekender (Sunday at 7:00 am) on February 1st, 2004. The program is broadcast nationally on CBC Radio-Two. (http://www.cbc.ca/weekender/index.html) - ‘Voskressenia’ aired on Music and Company at 9:00am, January 26th, 2004. The program is broadcast nationally weekdays on CBC Radio Two (http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/musicandcompany/index.html) - There will also be an on-air interview with Mr. Lozowchuk on "Sounds Ukrainian", on FM 88.5 CJSR in Edmonton (http://edmc.net/ukraine/soundsu.html) - Bright Sadness aired on L'Air d'Aller at 16:30, January 22, 2004. The program is broadcast nationally on ‘la chaîne culturelle’ (Radio-Canada) (http://www.radio-canada.ca/radio/emissions/498.html) - The first half of Bright Sadness aired on ‘CMC Presents’, January 6th, 2004, on CJSW 91 FM (cjsw.com) in Calgary, AB
Bright Sadness Editor’s Pick at CDBABY.COM
Bright Sadness is one of the Editor’s Picks at CDBABY in the Contemporary Classical (http://cdbaby.com/style/21) and World/Eastern European sections (http://cdbaby.com/style/158)
2003
‘Kairos’ aired December 15th, 2003 on CBC Radio One program ‘Northern Lights’
On December 15th, 2003, the section ‘Kairos’ from Oleksa Lozowchuk’s latest CD Bright Sadness aired in the second hour of Andrea Ratuski’s evening classical program Northern Lights on CBC Radio One (11:00 pm) and CBC Radio Two (4:00am). The two pieces from ‘Kairos’ are Dance III and Ebb & Flow.
Lozowchuk's works aired nationally on the CBC Radio Two program 'Disc Drive'
During the Christmas season, host Jurgen Gothe played various pieces from Oleksa Lozowchuk's chamber work Bright Sadness on his drive-home show DiscDrive (CBC Radio Two).
November 2003
Cello section of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra premieres Lozowchuk's works
The cello section of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra premiered two sections from Oleksa Lozowchuk's chamber work Bright Sadness at the Musee de Quebec on November 8th, 2003 to a sold out crowd. The two pieces 'Christ is Born' and 'Joy of All Sorrow', arranged especially for 8 cellos, finished the evening's program to rapturous applause.
Huit
couleurs d’automne
L’ensemble
de violoncelles de l’OSQ
Un programme pour huit
violoncelles
Villa Lobos (Bachiana Brasileira No.1), Casals,
Piazzolla et Lozowchuk
8 novembre 2003, à 20 h. Musee de
Quebec, Quebec City, QC
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