ArtistInfo

Appassionata

Band, US
Classical

Appassionata is a chamber orchestra that founder Daniel Myssyk has directed with passion since 2001. Composed of 20 talented musicians, the orchestra annually presents some 15 concerts of the highest quality in Quebec and more recently in the US. Specializing in the classical period, Appassionata is motivated by the desire to bring music to as many people as possible, while renewing interest in the concert experience. Aware of the artistic and social role that an orchestra can play in it's community, Appassionata supports the creation of Canadian compositions and the emergence of new talents by means of original artistic associations. The orchestra also annually produces an important youth series for elementary school students. Regulary aired on Espace Musique, Appassionata accompanies internationally renowned soloists including John Zirbel, Yehonatan Berick and Richard Raymond. The release of it's first CD, 'Idyla', was well received by Canadian and American critics alike and was a finalist for the OPUS prize in 2010.

Members

	Jean René vl CA
	Carla Antoun vc
	Johanne Morin vn, str CA
	Véronica Thomas vn CA
	Vincent Bernard vc CA
	Solange Bouchard vn CA
	Elvira Misbakhova vl, fl RU
	Valérie Belzile vn CA
	Alain Giguère vn
	Geneviève Beaudry vn NL
	Céline Arcand vn CA
	Marie-Josée Arpin vn CA
	Jocelyne Bastien vl, fl CA
	Pierre-Alain Bouvrette vc CA
	Émilie Rabaraona vn
	Daniel Myssyk cb MX
	Ana Drobac vn
	Natalia Kononova vn RU
	Catherine Arsenault vl, fl CA
	Ariane Bresse vn
	Regan Toews vl, fl
	Richard Capolla cb CA
	Marie-Claude Masse vn CA
	Alexander Lozowski vn
	Mana Shiraishi vn
	Margaret Carey vl, fl