{"id":53101,"date":"2018-09-12T15:07:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T19:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=53101"},"modified":"2019-02-28T13:44:57","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T18:44:57","slug":"vocalist-fides-krucker-to-open-walker-cultural-leaders-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2018\/09\/vocalist-fides-krucker-to-open-walker-cultural-leaders-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocalist Fides Krucker to open Walker Cultural Leaders Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

An innovative lecture and performance by renowned vocalist Fides Krucker will open the annual Walker Cultural Leaders Series when it returns to the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) on Wednesday, Sept. 19.<\/span><\/p>\n

Krucker, a teacher, interdisciplinary artist and singer, will present in Studio C, located in room MWS 251 of the MIWSFPA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working across Canada and internationally, Krucker has devoted 35 years to contemporary vocal practice. Her experience as a singer of contemporary opera and her interest in non-verbal human sound textures, as well as her strong belief in sustainable vocal practices serves as the basis for her emotionally integrated voice teaching method.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock Assistant Theatre Professor Danielle Wilson is especially looking forward to bringing Krucker to the series this year, as her own research<\/span> on voice and embodiment techniques in the rehearsal process has links to the work Krucker does.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited for her to share her unique perspective on the connectivity of breath, voice, body and creative impulse,” said Wilson. \u201cI had heard of Fides for years as a pioneer of voice work and when I saw <\/span>In This Body<\/span><\/i>, her show at Canadian Stage this past spring, I knew I had to work with her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In her lecture and performance, Krucker will explore voice through non-verbal vocalization. She offers a unique opportunity for connection through breath; to slow down and connect to the deeply felt, unseen parts of body and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wilson and Brock Associate Theatre Professor Gyllian Raby had the opportunity to work with Krucker once before on <\/span>Sabina\u2019s Splendid Brain<\/span><\/i>, a production opening Friday, Sept. 14 at the Walker School.<\/span><\/p>\n

That collaboration further cemented Krucker\u2019s well-deserved place as the series\u2019 opener this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe connection to breath is at the heart of life,\u201d Raby explained. \u201cFides is an acting teacher who can sing in five octaves and knows the human shape of poetry. I am honoured and inspired to see her work with our students.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Krucker\u2019s concert and demonstration is free and open to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seating is limited and is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

The concert marks the first event in another great lineup of workshops and performances in this year\u2019s Walker Cultural Leaders Series, bringing leading artists, performers, practitioners and academics to Brock\u2019s MIWSFPA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Vlossak, Director of the Walker School, said the series aims to engage students and the community with outstanding programming and cultural opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur dynamic and impressive lineup of professionals in this year\u2019s series will present content that is engaging and lively while also being challenging and thought-provoking,\u201d she said. \u201cThese sessions celebrate artistic endeavour and achievement, as well as the indelible role of culture in our society.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

2018-19 Walker Cultural Leader Series:<\/h2>\n

Alejandro Cartagena<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public lecture: Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Robertson Theatre, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
\n<\/span>Exhibition opening: Oct. 17, 5 p.m., VISA Art Gallery and Student Exhibition Space
\n<\/span>Exhibition runs: Oct. 4 to Nov. 7<\/span><\/p>\n

Christine Cucciniello<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zine-making workshop: Oct. 18, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., <\/span>MWS 229A (inside the Learning Commons).
\n<\/span>To reserve a spot, please contact Catherine Parayre at <\/span>cparayre@brocku.ca<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

David Jalbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Masterclass for piano students: Nov. 16, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
\n<\/span>Public recital (part of the Encore Series): Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, at 7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

David Psalmon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public talk and workshop: Towards a Contemporary Political Theatre
\n<\/span>Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., Marilyn I. Walker Theatre<\/span><\/p>\n

Alinka Echeverria<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public lecture: Looking Back to Look Forward: The History of Photography in Contemporary Image-Making
\n<\/span>March 7 at 6 p.m., Robertson Theatre, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
\n<\/span>The Road to Tepeyac: Opening Reception March 7 at 5 p.m., VISA Gallery
\n<\/span>Exhibition runs March 5 to 26<\/span><\/p>\n

Walker String Quartet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vera Alekseeva and Anna Hughes (violin), Faith Lau (viola) and Gordon Cleland (cello)
\n<\/span>RBC Music@Noon performance: March 5, Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre<\/span><\/p>\n

Adam Dickinson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author\u2019s talk: March 18 from 1 to 2 p.m., <\/span>MWS 156<\/span><\/p>\n

Shawn Serfas, Adam Dickinson and Lor\u00e8ne Bourgeois<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serfas, Dickinson and Bourgeois will be celebrated during a book launch through Small Walker Press, which publishes books by professors and students at the MIWSFPA and in the Humanities.
\n<\/span>Guest speaker: acclaimed artist\/critic John Kissick
\nTBD, week of May 6, MWS 156<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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