Spend a Deliciously Enlightening Morning with Pianist Sarah Hagen

Enjoy The Music of Brahms - Love in Every Bite at Horizon Stage on Friday, February 6

 Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen’s weekday morning recital in 2014 was such a lovely event that Horizon Stage is pleased to present her again. Sarah’s concerts are unlike any other classical music presentation. While enjoying a musical feast for the ears, and tasty treats for their tummies, her audience members also learn about the featured composer and gain insight into the pianist's perspective. Sarah promotes an informal ambiance, providing opportunities for listeners to ask questions, voice opinions, or just sit back and listen to the music. For something different on a winter morning, join Sarah Hagen at Horizon Stage on Friday, February 6 for The Music of Brahms - Love in Every Bite. Tea, coffee, and goodies will be served at 10 a.m. and the concert will start at 10:30.

Sarah will focus this year’s recital on the romantic story and music of nineteenth century German composer and pianist Johannes Brahms. Sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the "Three Bs", Brahms' popularity and influence in the classical world has been huge. Considered both a traditionalist and an innovator, many of his works have become staples of the modern concert repertoire. But, as an uncompromising perfectionist, he also destroyed some of his works and left others unpublished.

A visionary and an idealist herself, Sarah’s performances are conceptually innovative. With expressive technique and an engaging personality, she is equally at home in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate concert lecture setting. Sarah is the Artistic Director for Pro’ject Sound, a performance project involving live piano with large-scale projected images. She has curated, hosted, and performed as part of numerous concert series in BC, sharing the stage with artists from around the world.  Highlights of her career include winning the 2013 Bradshaw & Buono International Competition, performing twice at New York City’s Carnegie Hall, and touring the prairies with cellist Rebecca Wenham. Sarah is motivated by the belief that music has the power to be a window into our souls-regardless of age or knowledge.

Enjoy tea, goodies, and a beautiful performance by Sarah Hagen, at Horizon Stage on Friday, February 6. For an even more Up Close and Personal concert experience, seating will be general admission and a limited number of seats will be available at tables on the stage, right next to Sarah and the grand piano. Tickets are just $25 and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave) or by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can also be purchased online by visiting www.horizonstage.com and clicking on the ‘Tickets’ link.

This performance is proudly sponsored by Canadian Heritage, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Travelodge Inn & Suites, and Ticketpro.