Concerts Café Classico Series
Nov
29
2:30 PM14:30

Concerts Café Classico Series

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Enjoy an afternoon of keyboard masterpieces with acclaimed pianist Bruce Vogt, who will feature works from the elegance and brilliance of the French Baroque to the lyricism and depth of the Romantic era. The program includes pieces by Rameau, Chopin’s Nocturne in G Major and Mazurka in c-sharp minor along with Schubert’s monumental Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960.

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Sparrows with Bruce Vogt
Jul
19
7:00 PM19:00

Sparrows with Bruce Vogt

Pianist Bruce Vogt improvises to Mary Pickford’s silent era classic SPARROWS

Molly (Mary Pickford) is the eldest child at a swamp “baby farm”, who must rescue the other children when the cruel Mr. Grimes decides that one of them will be dispatched. Mary Pickford’s timeless statement film was chosen in 2025 by the US Nat’l Film Registry for preservation for its significance to film history.

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Our Hospitality with Bruce Vogt
Jul
19
3:30 PM15:30

Our Hospitality with Bruce Vogt

Sole heir Willie McKay (Buster Keaton) journeys by train from New York City to Kentucky to claim his fortune amid a decades-old feud with the Canfield family. En route, he meets and is smitten with young beauty Virginia (Natalie Talmadge), who invites him to dinner, but he realizes too late that she is the only daughter of patriarch Joseph Canfield (Joe Roberts). The rules of hospitality protect McKay from harm in their house, but he must outwit her brothers to resolve the feud.-RottenTomatoes

Pianist Bruce Vogt will introduce each film and improvise piano accompaniments

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UVic Summer Piano Seminar
Jul
12
to Jul 18

UVic Summer Piano Seminar

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Program Highlights:

Masterclasses: Engage in dynamic morning and afternoon sessions with our esteemed instructors, gaining valuable insights into technique, interpretation, and performance.

Daily Recitals: Showcase your artistry at our daily noon-time recitals, held in the acoustically superb Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, featuring two Steinway concert grands.

Private Lessons: Receive one personalized, 40-minute lesson with a faculty member to focus on your individual musical goals.

Faculty Talks: Participate in three afternoon lectures led by faculty, exploring a variety of topics relevant to the pianist’s craft.

Duo Day: Experience the joy of collaborative music-making with a dedicated day for 4-hand and 2-piano repertoire, ideal for those interested in chamber music.

Practice Facilities: Enjoy full access to the School of Music’s 28 practice rooms, available daily from 7 AM to 11 PM.

Debussy Course: Optionally register for a two-hour afternoon course on the works of Claude Debussy, taught by Dr. Michelle Fillion and Bruce Vogt, exploring his music in depth.

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant musical community while receiving tailored instruction in a world-class setting. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, expand your repertoire, or gain insight into the art of performance, the UVic Summer Piano Immersion Program is designed to elevate your musical journey.

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The Fernwood Trio - Island Notes Chamber Music Festival
Jun
13
2:00 PM14:00

The Fernwood Trio - Island Notes Chamber Music Festival

The Fernwood Trio brings together three outstanding musicians from Victoria for an unforgettable chamber music experience. Featuring Karen Hough on horn, Jeremy Potts on violin, and Bruce Vogt on piano, this ensemble offers a rich and beautifully balanced sound that is both powerful and intimate.

With a repertoire that spans classical masterworks and evocative contemporary pieces, the trio showcases the unique and rarely heard combination of horn, violin, and piano. Their performances highlight lyrical expression, intricate interplay, and a deep musical sensitivity that draws audiences in from the very first note.

Karen Hough is an accomplished orchestral and chamber musician with international training and performance experience, while Bruce Vogt is a celebrated performer and longtime professor at the University of Victoria, known for his expressive artistry and global concert career. Together with Jeremy Post, they create a compelling musical dialogue that is both refined and emotionally engaging.

Audiences can expect an inspiring afternoon of chamber music filled with warmth, elegance, and dynamic storytelling. An experience that beautifully captures the spirit of live performance.

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Sparrows: 100th Anniversary (with live score)
Mar
28
2:15 PM14:15

Sparrows: 100th Anniversary (with live score)

Presented with live score by pianist Bruce Vogt

The renowned American silent Gothic melodrama starring and produced by Canada's first movie star, Mary Pickford.

Molly (Mary Pickford) is the eldest resident of a prison-like orphanage run by the abusive Mr. Grimes (Gustave von Seyffertitz), his neglectful wife (Charlotte Mineau), and their diabolical son, Ambrose ("Spec" O'Donnell). When Mr. Grimes becomes involved in a kidnapping plot, Molly realizes she must somehow escape and struggles to lead the younger children to freedom through the treacherous swamps that surround the orphanage where they have all been enslaved.

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Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Times
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00

Songs of Consolation for our Distracted Times

An evening of keyboard works by Chopin, Rameau, Debussy, Schubert

Friday, March 27 th , 7 pm

Doors open at 6:30 pm

FREEWILL OFFERING IN SUPPORT OF

THE CHURCH’S OUT OF THE COLD MEALS PROGRAM

DUNDAS ST. CENTRE UNITED CHURCH

482 DUNDAS ST. (AT MAITLAND)

 outofthecold@golden.net 

For more information call 519-434-9173

There will be a reception following the performance

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Songs of Consolation for Our Distracted Times
Feb
22
2:00 PM14:00

Songs of Consolation for Our Distracted Times

Kingston Road Village Concert Series

Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt performs early English and French keyboard works in addition to music by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin and Schubert.

A Sad Pavan For These Distracted Times is the actual title of a Thomas Tomkins' composition from 1649. Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt loved the title and the music. He's included it in a wide-ranging piano concert that includes music by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin and Schubert. Join us for an afternoon filled with music of transcendent beauty—uplifting, moving, and unforgettable.

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Saturday Night at the Movies
Feb
21
7:30 PM19:30

Saturday Night at the Movies

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Kingston Road Village Concert Series

Enjoy silent movie classics of 4 genius directors: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy and Harold Lloyd with piano accompaniment by Bruce Vogt

Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt's multifaceted career has led him down an unusual path: improvising accompaniments for the great films of the silent era. He brings sound to many silent film masterpieces – including those by Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy. In movie theatres across Europe, Asia and North America, he has provided audiences a greater intimacy with these films, transforming the silence of the medium into another sphere. Will there be popcorn? You bet!

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Mary Pickford's Sparrows: Live Music Accompaniment
Feb
14
6:30 PM18:30

Mary Pickford's Sparrows: Live Music Accompaniment

Directed by William Beaudine

Starring Gustav von Seyffertitz, Mary Pickford, Roy Stewart, Charlotte Mineau, Spec O'Donnell

Join us for a screening of Mary Pickford's, SPARROWS (1926) with live musical accompaniment.

ABOUT THE FILM:
Molly, the eldest child at a baby farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.

LIVE MUSIC
BRUCE VOGT

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Keaton and Chaplin: Live Music Accompaniment
Feb
1
5:00 PM17:00

Keaton and Chaplin: Live Music Accompaniment

Join us for screenings of Buster Keaton's, THE GENERAL (1926), and Charlie Chaplin's, THE IMMIGRANT (1917) with live musical accompaniment.

ABOUT THE FILMS:
THE GENERAL, Buster Keaton-
After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines.

THE IMMIGRANT, Charlie Chaplin-
Charlie is an immigrant who endures a challenging voyage and gets into trouble as soon as he arrives in America.

LIVE MUSIC
BRUCE VOGT

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