Linfield College will host a concert featuring Montreal-based classical string band, collectif9, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall.
Earlier that day, a “Meet the Musicians” event will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Delkin Recital Hall in the Vivian A. Bull Music Center.
The program will feature selections from collectif9’s recent album, “Volksmobiles.” The album was released in February 2016 and features folk-inspired music by Brahms, Bartók, Schnittke and André Gagnon. It also presents the world premiere recording of Canadian composer Geof Holbrook’s “Volksmobile,” written for the ensemble.
Collectif9 is known for its energized, innovative arrangements of classical repertoire. The ensemble combines the power of an orchestra with the crispness of a chamber ensemble for a rare musical experience. The musicians met as students at Université de Montréal and McGill University.
Tickets for the performance are available at the door for $10. The concert is free for Linfield students with current ID and K-12 students. This event is sponsored by the Linfield Lively Arts, in collaboration with Friends of Chamber Music. For more information, call 503-883-2275 or visit linfield.edu/arts.
