Emerging Artists Alumni Series: Jeremy Potts (violin) and Jany Lu (piano)
Tuesday, October 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
UVic School of Music alumni duo, Jeremy Potts and Jany Lu perform violin sonatas by Brahms, Ravel and Fauré.
PROGRAM
Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No .1 in G Major
Maurice Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major
Gabriel Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Jany Lu (BMus ’17) studied piano performance at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and the University of Victoria, and later at the University of Toronto. Based in Victoria, BC, she teaches at the VCM where many of her students have earned distinctions in the Royal Conservatory of Music examinations and local festivals. She also serves as a collaborative pianist, supporting various VCM programs. Outside the Conservatory, she frequently collaborates with local artists and has performed at notable events like the Ukraine Benefit Concert, Carnival of Our Animals with the Victoria Symphony, and more.
Jeremy Potts (BMus ’12) is a versatile violinist and educator, and a two-time JUNO nominee who has recorded award-winning albums across classical, jazz, and video game soundtracks. He has collaborated with renowned contemporary composers and toured with Music in the American Wild. Jeremy advocates for underrepresented Canadian composers, having spent five years with the Ton Beau String Quartet. He regularly performs with the Victoria Symphony and has played with prestigious ensembles like the National Ballet of Canada and the Rochester Philharmonic. He holds degrees from the University of Victoria and the Eastman School of Music.
This concert will be available as a live stream.