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Metchosin musician performing pair of concerts

Allison MarshallBԪַs musical program will cover Classical and Baroque periods
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Allison Marshall will perform on the harp and the piano on June 4 at St. MaryBԪַs of the Incarnation in Metchosin. Her program includes pieces from Mozart, Bach and Chopin and special performances from two of her harp students. Photo submitted by Allison Marshall

Pianist and harpist Allison Marshall can recall rare occasions where perfectly executed performances have led to a deep connection with her audience.

She says itBԪַs only happened a handful of times, but when it does, itBԪַs a special feeling.

BԪַYou sit back and relax and let the music go and the audience does the same. You just feel that intimacyBԪַthat is such an incredibly beautiful feeling,BԪַ she said.

The Metchosinite will achieve that level of connectivity on June 4 (2:30 p.m., St. Mary of the Incardnation, 4125 Metchosin Rd.) when she performs a musical program that includes pieces by Bach, Mozart and Chopin on both of her preferred instruments.

The program was organized so that the audience will be led from the Baroque period through to Classical.

BԪַI wanted a balanced program, in other words things that were soothing and soft and others that were more exciting,BԪַ Marshall said.

She expects the finale, ChopinBԪַs Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, to be a highlight for those in attendance.

BԪַItBԪַs so dramaticBԪַit just stays with you,BԪַ she said.

Also performing will be two of MarshallBԪַs harp students. Having graduated from the University of VictoriaBԪַs music performance program and taught for many years at a variety of institutions, Marshall currently teaches out of her home in Metchosin and in Langford at the Westshore Music Academy.

She began learning piano at the age of five, but like many students, it took her a while for her to become passionate about the instrument.

BԪַAt that time the way they taught piano was as if you were a little adult. ChildrenBԪַs development is so different,BԪַ she said, adding that it was her mother who helped make the instrument fun.

Marshall has used her experience in her own teaching, and says she strives to make the experience as fun for her students as possibile with a variety of musical games and activities.

BԪַYou can so easily turn them off (from music),BԪַ she said.

If you canBԪַt make it to MarshallBԪַs Metchosin show, sheBԪַll be performing the same program a week later at St. John the Baptist Church in Cobble Hill (June 11, 2:30 p.m., 3295 Cobble Hill Rd.)

Tickets are $15 for adults and free for youth 16 and under, with proceeds from both performances going to support St. MaryBԪַs and St. John the Baptist churches.

joel.tansey@goldstreamgazette.com





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