The Arts & Culture Council for the Gallery at L.E. Shore are pleased to present a musical evening with Kerri McGonigle. From the first pieces of music written for solo cello, to the height of the Baroque with Bach's Cello Suite 1 and beyond, this is a journey of the music, the Baroque cello and anecdotes in historically informed performance (HIP).
Cellist and viola da gambist, Kerri McGonigle is the Artistic Director of the Academy Concert Series, chamber music concerts dedicated to historically informed performance (HIP). A recipient of the Margarita Heron Pine String Prize and the Beryl Barns Graduate Scholarship, Kerri graduated with a Masters of Music degree in cello performance from the University of Alberta. While studying in Paris, she won Premier Prix with unanimous distinction in violoncello and chamber music from the Gennevilliers Conservatory. Having completed an Advanced Certificate in Baroque Performance with Tafelmusik through the University of Toronto, she performs regularly as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and orchestral cellist with many different groups. Kerri has been based in Thornbury since 2020 and continues to perform, teach, and coach music (to all instruments). She loves hiking in the forest and spending time with her two amazing children, who inspire her deeply. Visit Kerri's website at kerrimcgonigle.com.
Entry by donation, with all proceeds forwarded to the performer. Registration is required to reserve your seats.