40th Annual Abbey Bach Festival

Thursday, July 28

Program and Artists subject to change.

6 PM Abbey Church

In Mulieribus

In Mulieribus (the Latin phrase meaning “amongst women”) is a female vocal ensemble from Portland, Oregon dedicated to the promotion and enrichment of community through the art of music with a focus on works written primarily before 1750.

8 PM Damian Center

Daniel Bolshoy, guitar (Hear Daniel play Granados >>)
Paul Marleyn, cello (Hear Paul play Bach Bourees 1 and 2 >>)

“If you were lucky enough to hear Daniel Bolshoy when he was here in 2008, I know you will be looking forward to his return. He is a particularly delightful and entertaining performer.” Rev. Paschal Cheline, OSB.

Daniel Bolshoy has performed in every major centre in Canada, establishing him as the country’s most visible concert guitarist. He is regularly praised for his friendly and informative spoken introductions, and progressive programming of solo. He is committed to bringing the guitar to the attention of audiences everywhere, from prestigious international concert stages to remote villages and house-concerts.

Paul Marleyn is a cellist with a broad and eclectic repertoire that ranges from the Baroque period to the twentieth century, from the Gabrielli Ricercar to the Romantic concerto, and from the Metallica song to the Irish reel, Anglo-Canadian cellist Paul Marleyn tours regularly in Canada and has given numerous performances in the United States, Europe and Asia.

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