The chamber music festival continues at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall with a performance by duo pianists Madeline Hildebrand and Everett Hopfner tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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The chamber music festival continues at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall with a performance by duo pianists Madeline Hildebrand and Everett Hopfner tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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The chamber music festival continues at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall with a performance by duo pianists Madeline Hildebrand and Everett Hopfner tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Brandon Sun editor Matt Goerzen managed to catch up with the piano duo on Monday afternoon as they put in some practice time at the hall, playing La Valse by Maurice Ravel, and ironing out their upcoming performance.
Included are some of the images from that photo shoot.
Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand runs her fingers down the keys during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
Renowned Canadian tenor James McLennan will also be performing Wednesday evening (accompanied by pianist Laura Loewen and guest vocalist Lara Ciekiewitz).
Admission for both shows is $40 at the door. No advance tickets will be made available. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca.
Expressive pianist Everett Hopfner jumps his hands to the higher notes during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand offers a knowing smile to her fellow pianist Everett Hopfner during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Tonight's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Expressive pianist Everett Hopfner moves to the music during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Pianist Everett Hopfner moves to the music during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Piano music on an iPad screen lights up the Lorne Watson Recital Hall for pianist Madeline Hildebrand during a practice session with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner on Monday afternoon. The duo will be performing this evening as part of the Augustfest series. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)The hands of Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand run over the keys during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Pianist Everett Hopfner moves to the music during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel with fellow pianist Madeline Hildebrant on Monday afternoon with fellow in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)Winnipeg pianist Madeline Hildebrand runs her fingers down the keys during a practice of La Valse by Maurice Ravel on Monday afternoon with fellow pianist Everett Hopfner, in advance of this evening's Augustfest performance at Brandon University's Lorne Watson Recital Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is $40 at the door. For more information on this year’s concert series, visit augustfest.ca. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)
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“It is definitely the single largest event that we’ve experienced in our organization,” said interim CEO Rey Girardin.
Residents in the RM of Rockwood, including in Stonewall and Balmoral, have submitted the most claims, he said.
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This was the biggest match he’s ever played.
He shanked his first approach and Jarod Crane surgically birdied the first hole. Then Crane won the second with a par. It appeared to be a blowout in the making.
For the next five hours, however, Solman matched the 2013 champ shot for shot and found the resolve he needed in the biggest moment. With one delicate, pressure-packed pitch to five feet on the 18th green, the 27-year-old sealed the 88th annual Tamarack title 2 up.
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WINNIPEG — A group of residents in southwestern Manitoba is concerned a proposed wind farm could impact their way of life.
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The Brandon University Bobcats spent three years building towards this season.
Now it’s time to see if a group loaded with seniors can claw its way into the Canada West women’s volleyball playoffs after four straight last-place finishes.
The last year in Bobcat blue and gold for almost half of this team begins tonight against the UBC Okanagan Heat in Kelowna, B.C.
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