Nadina Mackie Jackson and Guy Few
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Photographer: Bo Huang

"Few and Jackson play with polished tone, immaculate intonation and infectious high spirits; its obvious they're having a blast"
All Music.com

Known internationally as soloists, chamber musicians, recitalists and fashionistas Nadina Mackie Jackson and Guy Few celebrate a passionate musical friendship. In the five years that they have been performing together, four new solo concerti, three double concerti, one triple concerto and one symphony have been written for them.

Since 2005, Nadina and Guy have performed in Canada and the United States as concerto soloists, a multi-instrumental recital duo and recording artists. They recently recorded their third CD, After Hours, a collection of their favourite music for trumpet, corno, bassoon and piano.

In 2006, they recorded their first CD of concerti for trumpet, bassoon and string orchestra (Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon, conductor). This disc, Bacchanale, won "Best Classical Orchestral Album 2009" from Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Their second CD, Romanza, (featuring virtuoso concerti by Hummel, Weber and Lachner), soon followed in 2007 (Toronto Chamber Orchestra and guest conductor Nicholas McGegan). The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation commissioned two solo concerti (Mathieu Lussier) and a double concerto (Alain Trudel), and featured Nadina and Guy in a broadcast of the premieres from the CBC, Glenn Gould Studio in the spring of 2008.

As dedicated teachers and public speakers, Nadina and Guy have given educational concerts across Canada for young people from kindergarten to high school. They have been featured speakers, master class guests and interpretational coaches at the University of British Columbia, Ithaca College (USA) and Scotia Fest (Halifax). Both performers maintain studios at Wilfrid Laurier University, while Nadina also teaches for the University of Toronto and the Glenn Gould School. Their joy for teaching through music has lead to their new commedia dell'arte inspired family show, Buzz and Crow, which will premiere at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival in August 2010.

Nadina and Guy are the artistic co-directors of the Grand River Baroque Festival. This anuual summer festival presents performances on both contemporary and historical instruments in the Buehlow Barn and the town of Ayr, Ontario (www.grbf.ca).

"...completely engaging from the moment they walked on stage... glorious... a fascinating and joyful concert..."
Oliver Chronicle

Nadina Mackie Jackson records and tours worldwide on both modern and historical bassoons, has released 7 acclaimed solo CDs and can be heard on over 100 orchestral and chamber music recordings on the London Decca, Sony, ATMA and Naxos labels. BACCHANALE, the first of her concerto albums with Guy Few and the Toronto Chamber Orchestra, won 'Best Classical Orchestral Album of the Year' in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.

Nadina has appeared as soloist with l'Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (Ithaca, New York), the Grand River Baroque Festival Soloists and l'Orchestre Symphonique de Trois-Rivières.

Co-directors of the Grand River Baroque Festival, Nadina Mackie Jackson and Guy Few have established a singular festival that integrates visual arts and features historically inspired performance on both modern and historical instruments.

Immediately upon graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music, Nadina began her career in 1981 with the Montreal Symphony. She is the principal bassoonist of the Toronto Chamber Orchestra, the Group of Twenty-Seven, the Aradia Baroque Ensemble and a regular guest with Violons du Roy.

Nadina teaches at Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Toronto and the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music.

www.nadinamackiejackson.com 		Guy Few is a gold medal graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and holds a Fellowship Diploma from Trinity College, London, England. He has appeared as a soloist with many Canadian and US orchestras including the Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec, Winnipeg, Santa Rosa, and Oregon Bach Festival Symphony Orchestras. As a chamber musician, Guy performs and records on a regular basis with Stephanie Mara, Nadina Mackie Jackson and Bellows and Brass. He has been invited as a soloist, principal, and recitalist, to many festivals including Festival of the Sound, Scotiafest, The Ottawa Chamber Festival, Takefu International Music Festival, Tanglewood, and The Oregon Bach Festival. As a clinician and in-residence teacher Guy has given master classes for many organizations and universities including Takefu International Music Festival, University of Toronto, University of Saskatchewan, Memorial University, Montreal Conservatory, Banff Centre for the Arts, Sonoma State University and the State University of New York at Fredonia. Guy has appeared on CBC-TV, CTV, Bravo, and European television broadcasts and is heard regularly on CBC Radio and NPR. His discography encompass recordings for Arsis Classics, CBC Musica Viva, CBC SM5000, MSR Classics, Naxos, and the H”nssler Classics labels. Recording awards include a Grammy for the CREDO of Penderecki (Hänssler Classics) and a Just Plain Folks Award - Best Classical Orchestral Recording 2009 for Bacchanale (MSR).

Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson are the artistic co-directors of the Grand River Baroque Festival. Guy is a sessional lecturer at Wilfrid Laurier University where he teaches trumpet and chamber music. He is a Yamaha artist.

www.guyfew.com



Chamber Programs


Carnets de Voyages
Guy Few, Trumpet and Corno da Caccia
Nadina Mackie Jackson, Bassoon
String Quintet

Sonata No. 1 in F Major
piccolo trumpet & strings
-allegro
-grave
-allegro

 		Pietro Baldassare
(1690?-1768?)
Concerto No. 26 in C Major
bassoon, strings & basso continuo
-allegro
-larghetto
-allegro molto

 		Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
(1678 - 1741)
Two Arias
Largo, Orchestral Suite in D Minor (picc & bn)
Largo, "Ich steh mit einem Fuş im Grabe" (corno &bn)

 		J. F. Fasch (1688-1758)
J. S Bach (1685-1750)
Concertino in E Flat, Opus 43
corno, bassoon & strings
-allegro spirituoso
-romanze
-allegro moderato

 		Ignaz Lachner
(1807 - 1895)
intermission
Waltz from Jazz Suite No. 1
trumpet, bassoon, violin & strings

Dmitri Shostakovitch
(1906 - 1975)
Carnets de Voyages (2008)
trumpet, bassoon and strings

Alain Trudel
(b. 1966)
Dance No. 1 from Jazz Suite No. 2
trumpet, bassoon & strings

Dmitri Shostakovitch)
(1906-1975)


BACCHANALE
Guy Few, Trumpet and Corno da Caccia
Nadina Mackie Jackson, Bassoon
String Quintet

Sonata No. 1 in F Major
 piccolo trumpet & strings
-allegro
-grave
-allegro

 		Pietro Baldassare
(1690?-1768?)
Concerto No. 26 in C Major
 bassoon, strings & basso continuo
-allegro
-larghetto
-allegro molto

 		Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
(1678 - 1741)
Two Arias
Largo, Orchestral Suite in D Minor (picc & bn)
Largo, "Ich steh mit einem Fuş im Grabe" (corno &bn)
J. F. Fasch (1688-1758)
 J. S Bach (1685-1750)
Concertino in E Flat, Opus 43
 corno, bassoon & strings
-allegro spirituoso
-romanze
-allegro moderato

 		Ignaz Lachner
(1807 - 1895)
intermission
Waltz from Jazz Suite No. 1
trumpet, bassoon, violin & strings

Dmitri Shostakovitch
(1906 - 1975)
Andante and Rondo
 bassoon & strings

C. M. von Weber
(1786-1826)
Bacchanale
 trumpet, bassoon & strings

 		Mathieu Lussier
(b. 1973)
Dance No. 1 from Jazz Suite No. 2
trumpet, bassoon & strings

Dmitri Shostakovitch)
(1906-1975)


Double Concerti



DOUBLE CONCERTI
Guy Few, trumpet and corno da caccia
Nadina Mackie Jackson, bassoon

Double Concerti for Trumpet, Bassoon and String Orchestra
Double Concerto (1949)
Allegro Spiritoso
Molto Adagio - Allegro pesante
Vivace

Paul Hindemith
Double Concerto (Canadian, 2007)
Recit - Allegro
A Simple Song
Farewell Song

 Mathieu Lussier
Carnets de Voyages (Canadian, 2008)
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII

Alain Trudel
Bacchanale (Canadian, 2007)

Mathieu Lussier
Waltz

Dmitri Shostakovitch
Dance


Dmitri Shostakovitch
Double Concerto for Corno da Caccia, Bassoon and Orch.
(2fl/2cl/2bn/2hn/2trpt/3timp)
Concertino in E Flat (1850)
Allegro Spirituoso
Romanza
Allegro Moderato
Polacca

Ignaz Lacher



Press Quotes for Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson - duo recordings and recitals

 "deeply expressive talent of each player... a wonderful, out-of-the-way musical offering of superlative quality... that irresistible combination of extraordinary musicianship and engaging showboating." - The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo), July, 2008

"seductively and shimmeringly gorgeous..." - World Magazine, June. 2008

"Few's trumpet playing... strong, confident, very secure in high register... Mackie Jackson has a dark, burnished tone and a sensuous way of playing... Few and Jackson's remarkable virtuosity" - American Record Guide, April 2008

"Few and Jackson play with polished tone, immaculate intonation and infectious high spirits; its obvious they're having a blast" - All Music online review Dec/07

"...stunningly beautiful in every way... pure virtuosity... gorgeously together and breathtakingly in tune..." - The Double Reed, Spring 2007




Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson in Recital
Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson join to present this popular and vibrant duo. Celebrated internationally as soloists, chamber musicians and recitalists, these two incredible musicians blend their ideas and spirits in this recital concept. Trumpet and bassoon - the starting point - following the lead of Baroque tradition, the inspiration of 19th century composers and the voices of today. But there is so much more. Programming also includes piano, corno da caccia and voice. Join these two renowned musicians for an evening of musical magic.

"Few and Jackson play with polished tone, immaculate intonation, and infectious high spirits; it's obvious they're having a blast." All Music Guide, 2007



Photographer: Bo Huang


Sample Programmes

ARIA
Guy Few - trumpet, corno and piano
Nadina Mackie Jackson - bassoon

Sonate No. 1 in F Major, Opus 20
Les Délices de la Solitudes
bassoon & piano
-fuga
-aria
-allegro

 Michel Corrette
(1707-1795)
ARIA Suite
Largo, Orchestral Suite in D
piccolo trumpet & bassoon
Largo from BWV 156, "Ich steh mit einem Fuş im Grabe"
bassoon & corno
Prelude VI from W. T. C.
bassoon alone
Fantasia
piccolo trumpet & bassoon


J. F. Fasch
(1688-1758)
J. S Bach
(1685-1750)
J. S. Bach
(1685-1750)
J. L. Krebs
(1713-1780)
Sonata
corno & bassoon
-adagio con trasporto
-pollonese brillante
-adagio seducentemente
-rondo alla Napoletana

 Niccolò Pagannini
(1782-1840)
Sieben Variationen über das Thema
Aus Mozarts Oper Die Zauberflöte
Thema (andante)
Var. I
Var. II
Var. III
Var. IV
Var. V (più vivace)
Var. VI (adagio)
Var.VII (Allegro ma non troppo)
bassoon & piano

Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770-1827)
intermission
Sonate No. 2 in D Minor, Opus 20
Les Délices de la Solitude
bassoon & piano
 -allegro
-arias I & II
-allegro staccato

 Michel Corrette
(1707-1795)
Five Poems of Emily Dickenson
trumpet & narrator
-This is my letter to the world
-There is a certain slant of light
-I taste a liquor never brewed
-Because I could not stop for death
-Nature - the gentlest mother

Jay Rizzetto
-contemporary American
Sonate
bassoon & piano
allegro moderato
allegro scherzando
adagio
allegro moderato

 Camille St-Saëns
(1835-1921)
Dance from Jazz Suite No. 2
trumpet, bassoon & piano

Dmitri Shostakovitch
(1906-1975)



Summersong
Guy Few - trumpet, corno and piano
Nadina Mackie Jackson - bassoon

Sonata VI, Opus III
-adagio con trasporto
-pollonese brillante
Sonata I, Opus VI
-adagio seducentemente
-andantino con grazia
Sonata III, Opus VI
-adagio con espressione
-rondo alla Napoletana
for corno and bassoon

 		Niccolò Pagannini
(1782-1840)
Sieben Variationen über das Thema
Aus Mozarts Oper Die Zauberflöte
Thema (andante)
Var. I
Var. II
Var. III
Var. IV
Var. V (pi˜ vivace)
Var. VI (adagio)
Var.VII (Allegro ma non troppo)
bassoon & piano

Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770-1827)
Suite in G from Opus 37
I - allegro
II - adagio
III - allegro
for piccolo trumpet and bassoon

 Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
(1689-1755)
Sonate
pour bassoon et piano
allegro moderato
allegro scherzando
adagio
allegro moderato
 Camille St-Saëns
(1835-1921)
intermission
Partita
for bassoon and piano
I - Bebop Cantando
II - Mirage
III - Raga Todi Blues

 Bill Douglas
(b. 1944)
Five Poems of Emily Dickenson
for trumpet & narrator
This is my letter to the world
There is a certain slant of light
I taste a liquor never brewed
Because I could not stop for death
Nature - the gentlest mother

Jay Rizzetto
Two Impromptus (1993)
for bassoon and piano

Manfred Schoof
(b. 1936)
Dance
for trumpet, bassoon and piano

 Dmitri Shostakovitch