KSO To Kick Off “Live at Kelson Hall” Series with Spellbinding Performance
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The Kamloops Symphony is starting off their 2024/25 Season with two enchanting evenings as part of their brand new Live at Kelson Hall concert series, Elinor Frey Plays Bach’s Cello Suites. Celebrated Canadian-American cellist Elinor Frey will be performing Suites 1, 4, and 5 on Sunday, September 22, and Suites 2, 3, and 6 on Monday, September 23. Both performances are taking place in the Lori Marchand Theatre in the Kelson Hall Centre, 330 St. Paul Street, starting at 7:30 pm.
Hailed for her elegant, playful, and warm performances, Elinor Frey has impressed audiences throughout North & South America and Europe in solo performances as well as performing with numerous chamber ensembles and orchestras. She has received dozens of grants and prizes supporting performance and research, including the US-Italy Fulbright Fellowship. Born in Seattle, Elinor now calls Montreal home where she teaches Baroque cello and performance at McGill University and the Université de Montréal. In 2021 she was awarded Québec’s Opus Prize for “Performer of the Year.”
Bach’s six suites are some of the most frequently performed solo compositions for the cello and are considered among of his greatest musical achievements. Each suite is a masterful blend of elegance, introspection, and joy, showcasing Bach’s unparalleled ability to capture the soul’s most profound reflections. To avoid an overly lengthy presentation, Elinor is dividing the performance of all six suites across two nights. On Sunday evening, she will perform Suites 1, 4, and 5, followed by Suites 2, 3, and 6 on Monday evening. This means that to experience the complete set, audience members will need to attend both nights.
Tickets are $50 for adults, $15 for Youth (under 19), $20 for KSOundcheck members (age 19-35), and are available from the KSO office by calling 250-372-5000 or visiting KamloopsSymphony.com. The Lori Marchand Theatre is located on the upper level of Kelson Hall. Patrons are advised to use the Upper Entrance, unless they need the use of the elevator, which can be found using the Lower Entrance (both entrances are located on St. Paul Street).