Ground breaking mixed-genre series features some of Toronto’s biggest names in classical, indie rock, and bluegrass

Two of Toronto’s most exciting young talents – violinist Edwin Huizinga and violist Keith Hamm – announce “STEREO LIVE,” a unique new performance series at Campbell House Museum. STEREO LIVE features stars of the classical, indie rock, theatre, and bluegrass worlds over a limited three-concert run. The events will be intimate, casual, and elegant, with limited seating in the Campbell House’s beautifully preserved space. Committed to bringing world-class music to audiences who have never experienced a classical concert, Huizinga and Hamm have designed the series to be both unforgettable and affordable.

Concert location: Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto

Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door; or $50 to all 3 concerts if purchased before February 27

Tickets may also be purchased through www.brownpapertickets.com, or by calling the museum box office from Monday, February 2, 416 597-0227 x 2

Refreshments available for purchase at all performances

Haydn, Beethoven, and Canning

Friday, February 27 Door opens 7 pm, concert 8 pm

The season launch unites classical string quartets and indie rock legends. Hamm and Huizinga will perform pieces by Haydn and Beethoven, followed by a set with Broken Social Scene’s Brendan Canning and friends. The String Quartet will feature Aaron Schwebel, newly appointed Associate Concertmaster of the Canadian Opera Company, and Joseph Johnson, Principal Cellist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Seven Last Words

Friday, April 3 Door opens 2 pm, concert 3 pm

Morris Ertman will narrate this special Good Friday performance of Haydn’s profoundly moving Seven Last Words. The string quartet arrangement will feature Christopher Verrette, a member of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and Rachel Desoer from the Cecilia Quartet.

Tubbs Duo and Ultimate Bluegrass Jam

Monday, April 27 Door opens 7 pm, concert 8 pm

This final concert of the season features Keith Hamm and Edwin Huizinga in a duo performance followed by a bluegrass jam with some of Toronto’s finest pickers and players: Joe Philips, Ben Plotnick, Adam Shier, and Will Meadows.

“Our 2014 pilot project was very successful. I especially loved watching such a diverse audience come together. Everyone who came out to the sold out show felt like they were really part of something very special.” – Keith Hamm

“All of the music that we’ll be performing this coming season is incredibly versatile and for all ages and ears. This is going to be a big, beautiful concert with early music, Celtic music, some romantic music, and even some fiddling. The Toronto audience always feels like family, and creates a warm and loving environment.” – Edwin Huizinga

Media Inquiries

Amy Gottung: agottung@tapestryopera.com 647-217-1550

Shannon Todd, Assistant Curator, Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3H3

416-597-0227 x 2 stodd@bellnet.ca www.campbellhousemuseum.ca

About Edwin Huizinga

Canadian-born violinist Edwin Huizinga is quickly establishing a reputation as one of North America’s most versatile violinists. This year, his New York City based baroque band Acronym will be recording their fourth album, featuring previously unrecorded Valentini Sonatas from around the world. This year will be his seventh with internationally acclaimed baroque ensemble Tafelmusik in Toronto's Koerner Hall. Edwin will be playing with New York's Classical superstar chamber orchestra, The Knights, on their European tour with legendary opera singer Dawn Upshaw. This summer marks a decade of his performing as a member of the Carmel Bach Festival. Edwin is also Artistic Director of the Big Sur Land Trust's music camp for kids, and a founding member of Classical Revolution.

About Keith Hamm

A native of Rosebud, Alberta, violist Keith Hamm is a dynamic and exciting young presence on the Canadian music scene. When Keith was named Principal Violist of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, he became the youngest member of the ensemble and one of the youngest principals in North America. He is a winner of the Stratford Symphony’s Emerging Artists Competition and The Glenn Gould School Chamber Music Competition. Keith was recently featured on CBC Radio 2 as one of this year’s Next! artists. He received his training at The Glenn Gould School of Music under Steven Dann and at the Mount Royal Conservatory under Nicholas Pulos. He has shared the stage with Anssi Kartunnen, Ernst Kovacic, Richard Lester, and members of the Smithsonian Chamber Players. Keith has been invited to perform at the Ravinia Festival as guest violist with the Royal Conservatory’s ARC Ensemble; the SweetWater Music Festival in Owen Sound; and at Music By The Sea festival in Bamfield, BC.

About Campbell House Museum

Campbell House Museum is a vibrant public space where members of Toronto’s diverse communities gather to discuss, to create, to perform and to socialize, giving life to the words “freedom of expression.” Built in 1822, it was the grand home of the 6th Chief Justice of Upper Canada, Sir William Campbell. Today, the museum informs and inspires visitors through its history, collections, and unique context in the heart of downtown Toronto.