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• “Music Oasis” with the "Quiet Hearts Ensemble "

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• "Rising" on a Fazioli Grand in the Chan Centre

Join us most Wednesdays at
Music Oasis with Quiet Hearts Ensemble

If you are looking for interesting things to do in Vancouver, consider coming to Music Oasis
with the Quiet Hearts Ensemble.

When: Most Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 pm.
Where: St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 1012 Nelson St., Vancouver, BC (at Burrard).

Occasionally we have last minute cancellations. Check the online calendar here on this website to confirm events or call 604-662-3053

Price: A donation of $10 is recommended.

What is Music Oasis?
The Quiet Hearts Ensemble provides one of Vancouver's most exquisite and unique experiences with their Music Oasis series. Music Oasis is an intimate and relaxing musical occasion like a vacation away from everyday pressures. Entering St Andrew's-Wesley's magical space is like discovering an oasis in a stressful and noisy urban environment. Professional musicians improvise beautiful music in one of Vancouver's most stunning cathedral acoustics. Listeners are transported, moved and inspired by enchanting flavours of music embracing classical, new age, jazz, folk and world styles. It's romantic. It's meditative. It's soothing. Listeners rave that they "can't believe" these musical journeys are composed on the spot. Quiet Hearts Ensemble truly creates a journey in a musical oasis.

Who is Quiet Hearts?
Amicus Music Duo - Craig Addy, piano & Howard Meadows, clarinet
Anand David, flute, harmonium, & vocals
Mark De Silva, violin & vocals
Special Guest Artists

Anand David

The number of participating musicians and instruments may vary from week to week.

Contact us
for schedule updates and information at
604-662-3053 • www.reverbnation/quiethearts
email: quiethearts@amicusmusicduo.com

What people are saying

It was enthralling from the opening improvisation to the final most recent composition of Craig Addy, Rising. Mr. Addy is an extremely talented composer. Both he and Mr. Meadows are not only very accomplished musicians, they are also fine entertainers. Their banter was filled with interesting musical tidbits, humour, and personal anecdotes. They completely engaged every member of the audience from the moment their performance began until the final mesmerizing piece. The two hours seemed to pass at the speed of light though chockerblock full of emotion.

I left with a sense of peace and joy. What a delightful experience!

Louisa Zerbe, Financial Advisor

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An Amicus evening is an experience of 'oneness'. Phrasing is so sensitive it is as if these two superb musicians play as one voice. Commentary is enlightening and humourous. The audience cannot help but respond to Craig and Howard's sincere invitation to become part of the music. Bravo!

Margaret McEown

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Amicus performs "Rising" on a $181,000 Fazioli Grand piano at the Chan Centre

A tremendous opportunity presented itself on April 15, 2009. The Amicus Music Duo had a spur-of-the-moment chance to record and video tape my composition "Rising". This piece, of all my compositions, never fails to turn heads when we perform it. A huge thanks to Manuel Bernaschek, owner of Showcase Pianos for making this possible. To leave comments and rate the video, view the video on the YouTube Website. Watch the video on YouTube's site.

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