Audiences won’t want to miss London-based pianist, composer, and technologist Zubin Kanga when he plays electrifying music by some of the hottest names of the global new music world: Alexander Schubert, Laura Bowler, Luke Nickel, and Zubin Kanga himself. How does a pianist “play the internet”? Alexander Schubert’s WIKI-PIANO.NET is
Witness the forging of new melodic paths with a night of energetic musical discovery. When improvising chamber jazz ensemble and Vancouver-based collective SICK BOSS takes to the stage, it’s sure to leave you inspired. Their Modulus Late Night Concert is the vinyl release event for their second album, BUSINESSLESS, a
Composer Jennifer Butler writes music for the people she loves. She works with quiet and fragile sounds juxtaposed with loud, forceful moments, layered textures, and silence. Her Modulus Festival concert celebrates the release of Butler’s new album, a collection of achingly beautiful music written for – and performed by –
Journey through an auditory space filled with newly imagined music and ecstatic abandon. Hopeful Monster is Eve Egoyan and Mauricio Pauly’s new recording and performance project, where the augmentation and extension of the piano’s sonic and expressive range come alive in new ways: infinite sustain, vibrato, tremolo, expressively revealed harmonic
Listening to the Vancouver Youth Choir is always a captivating experience. Their joyful voices, extraordinary musicianship, and energetic performances will fill your heart and lift your spirits. The Free Family Concert has become a beloved tradition at the Modulus Festival. It’s a festive, informal environment where families and friends can
There’s a Julius Eastman renaissance happening and you’re invited. Writing music in New York City’s burgeoning downtown scene in the 1970s and ‘80s, Julius Eastman was a young, black, gay man who criss-crossed musical worlds and provocatively “swerved from critical acclaim to gate-crashing controversy.” (NPR) Eastman’s music mixes the evergreen
Experience new sounds when Vancouver’s Juno-nominated contemporary chamber ensemble Standing Wave plays a concert featuring three world premieres. Celebrated Canadian composer Brian Current’s Shout, Sysiphus, Flock (2016) will open the program. Jocelyn Morlock‘s whimsical yet poignant Writing in the Margins (2009) will segue seamlessly into Giorgio Magnanensi’s new work liminal
The November edition of The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! noon series highlights the art of flamenco with an exciting double bill of works by Calle Verde (comprising Maria Avila, Michelle Harding, and Peter Mole) and Jhoely Triana Flamenco. The program features their latest creations: Calle Verde’s La Faena is
Gah-Den Party: A Comedy and Music Variety Show at The Redgate! Celebrate Jamie Gardiner and Brandon Beaulieu's birthdays with us at this intimate venue. Enjoy hilarious comedy acts and captivating musical performances in one unforgettable night! Comedy by: Jamie Gardiner, Eve Ghostkeeper, Kevin Appleby, Rachel Ruecker Music by: Matt Cramb
From November 13 - December 30, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to celebrate the holidays through a series of unique and diverse Santa experiences, festive displays, charitable initiatives and unparalleled shopping. Starting November 13th, visitors to Metropolis at Metrotown can meet
An exciting world premiere created by Berlin-based queer Canadian choreographer Meagan O’Shea, Anatomalia is an adventurous international collaboration, and a passionate collective healing of the damage done to ‘femalia’. Bringing together a cast of five exceptional dancers from Canada, Mexico and Europe, original sound and design, and local participants, the
Dried flowers are a great way to add warmth to a space with low effort and low maintenance, they can be enjoyed for months or even years! In this workshop, we'll create a large, modern floral arrangement in our freestyle approach, using both fresh and dried flowers and foliage. We'll