Sarah Hagen, piano
Acclaimed pianist Sarah Hagen returns to Christ Church Cathedral to present a joyous programme celebrating the gift of water. The concert will feature Ravel’s Jeux d’eau (Water Games), Debussy’s Reflets dans l’eau (Reflections in the Water) and works by Chopin, Liszt, and others. Both music and water are elemental to life, responding to a deeply felt need. Often the two intertwine in our speech and thought: we talk about a thirst for beauty, and the way music flows. In this programme, Sarah explores music’s extraordinary ability to harness both the beautiful rhythms of waves and rainfall as well the sense of calm and depth that can result from water’s stillness. Originally from Vancouver Island, Sarah enjoys an international career as a soloist and chamber musician. Sarah is a visionary who places innovation and collaboration at the forefront of her performances. This recital is sponsored by the Gail O’Riordan Climate and Arts Legacy Fund.