SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 VICTORIA. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Phillip T. Young Recital Hall MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria Free Admission

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1 SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 VICTORIA 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Phillip T. Young Recital Hall MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria Free Admission Presented in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

2 P R O G R A M Introduction: Rebecca Hass, Master of Ceremonies Les Baricades Mistérieuses François Couperin from Ordre 6ème de clavecin ( ) Colin Tilney, harpsichord Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in D major, Op. 102, No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven 2. Adagio con molto sentimento d affetto ( ) 3. Allegro fugato Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, violoncello Michelle Mares, piano Nach dem Abschied, Op. 9, No. 3 Josephine Lang Ob ich manchmal dein gedenke, Op. 27, No. 3 ( ) Sharon Krebs, soprano Harald Krebs, piano Sally in our Alley Die Taubenpost from Schwanengesang Benjamin Butterfield, tenor Michelle Mares, piano Benjamin Britten ( ) Franz Schubert ( ) Short Pause Due to the live broadcast of this event, presentations will continue during this short break.

3 Sonata for Flute and Piano Leo Smit 2. Lento ( ) Suzanne Snizek, flute Yoomi Kim, piano String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 (American) Antonín Dvořák 2. Lento ( ) 4. Vivace, ma non troppo Lafayette String Quartet Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, violin Sharon Stanis, violin Joanna Hood, viola Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, violoncello Prelude to a Kiss I m Leavin Here w.m. Irving Gordon, Irving Mills, Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington Louise Rose Louise Rose, voice & piano Gabriel s Oboe Nella Fantasia, from The Mission Ken Lavigne, tenor Benjamin Butterfield, tenor Michelle Mares, piano Ennio Morricone (b.1928)

4 TEXT & TRANSLATIONS Nach dem Abschied Die Sonne senkt sich in des Meeres Schooß, Allein das Licht, der Himmel läßt s nicht los. Es blüht und glüht und macht die Nacht zum Tage, Zum Jubellied der Nachtigallen Klage. So gingst du zwar; doch deines Wesens Licht Verläßt den Himmel meiner Seele nicht. Wo ich denn wandern mag und ruhn auf Erden, Kann nimmer Nacht und Trauer in mir werden. After Leave-Taking The sun sinks into the lap of the sea, But the light the sky does not release it. It blossoms and glows and turns night into day, The lament of the nightingale into a paean of joy. Thus you departed, but the light of your being Does not depart from the sky of my soul. Wherever I may wander and rest on earth, Night and sadness can never arise within me. Translation Harald & Sharon Krebs Ob ich manchmal Dein gedenke Ob ich manchmal Dein gedenke? Wüßtest Du, wie sehr ich s thu, Dir auch noch die Schatten lenke Träumender Gedanken zu! Tag und Nacht, und alle Stunden, O dies Alles sagt es nicht; Du, seitdem wir uns gefunden, Bist s allein, was aus mir spricht. Alles Andre seh ich schwanken Um mich her wie Traum und Schein. Dein zu denken ist mein Leben, Dich zu lieben ist mein Sein. Do I sometimes think of you Do I sometimes think of you? If you only knew how much! Draw unto yourself even the shadows Of my dreaming thoughts! Day and night, and at all hours, Oh all those words do not express it; You alone, since we found each other, Are the substance of my utterances. I see everything else tottering About me like dreams and illusions! To think of you is my very life! To love you is my existence. Translation Harald & Sharon Krebs Nella fantasia lyrics by Chiara Ferraù Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo giusto, Lì tutti vivono in pace e in onestà. Io sogno d anime che sono sempre libere, Come le nuvole che volano, Pien d umanità in fondo all anima. Nella fantasia io vedo un mondo chiaro Lì anche la notte è meno oscura. Io sogno d anime che sono sempre libere, Come le nuvole che volano, Pien d umanità. Nella fantasia esiste un vento caldo, Che soffia sulle città, come amico. Io sogno d anime che sono sempre libere, Come le nuvole che volano, Pien d umanità in fondo all anima. Nella fantasia In my fantasy I see a just world Where all live in peace and honesty I dream of souls that are always free Like clouds that soar Full of humanity in the depths of the soul. In my fantasy I see a bright world Where even night there is less darkness I dream of souls that are always free Like clouds that soar Full of humanity. In my fantasy exists a warming wind That breathes into the city, like a friend I dream of souls that are always free Like clouds that soar Full of humanity in the depths of the soul.

5 Die Taubenpost Johann Gabriel Seidl Ich hab eine Brieftaub in meinem Sold, Die ist gar ergeben und treu, Sie nimmt mir nie das Ziel zu kurz Und fliegt auch nie vorbei. Ich sende sie viel tausendmal Auf Kundschaft täglich hinaus, Vorbei an manchem lieben Ort, Bis zu der Liebsten Haus. Dort schaut sie zum Fenster heimlich hinein, Belauscht ihren Blick und Schritt, Gibt meine Grüße scherzend ab Und nimmt die ihren mit. Kein Briefchen brauch ich zu schreiben mehr, Die Träne selbst geb ich ihr, Oh, sie verträgt sie sicher nicht, Gar eifrig dient sie mir. Bei Tag, bei Nacht, im Wachen, im Traum, Ihr gilt das alles gleich, Wenn sie nur wandern, wandern kann, Dann ist sie überreich! Sie wird nicht müd, sie wird nicht matt, Der Weg ist stets ihr neu; Sie braucht nicht Lockung, braucht nicht Lohn, Die Taub ist so mir treu! Drum heg ich sie auch so treu an der Brust, Versichert des schönsten Gewinns; Sie heißt - die Sehnsucht! Kennt ihr sie? - Die Botin treuen Sinns. The pigeon post In my pay I have a carrier-pigeon Who is utterly loyal and true. She never stops too short of her goal, Nor ever flies too far. A thousand times I send her out Every day to gather information, Past many of my favourite places All the way to my beloved s house. There she peeps in secretly at the window, Eavesdropping on her every look and step; Banteringly she conveys my greetings And brings my beloved s back to me. I don t even need to write a note any longer; I give her my tears themselves. Oh, she hardly tolerates those, So fervently does she serve me. By day, by night, awake or in a dream, It is all the same to her: Only when she can be underway, Then she is happy! She never grows tired, she never feels dull, The way always feels new to her; She needs no enticement, needs no reward, So true to me is this pigeon! And so I cherish her so truly in my heart, Assured of the fairest prize; Her name is -- Longing! Do you know her? -- The messenger of a devoted heart. Translation copyright by Emily Ezust, from the LiederNet Archive --

6 Message from our President Robert Schumann said: "To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist." It is my desire that through this concert event, those struggling with mental illness and those at risk for suicide may know how much their lives truly matter, and that we - as a country and a community - we SEE them. We wish for the stigma of mental illness to become a thing of the past, like every other prejudice against any other unasked for human condition or illness should be a thing of the past. To become more open and accepting, a substantial conversation must take place. I want to herald that conversation with music - loud, glorious, positive and far-reaching, deeply reverberating and connective music - which speaks to our universal human nature. - Elizabeth Turnbull Acknowledgements We are deeply indebted to the hundreds of people across Canada who have come together to bring this concert event to life. To our volunteer concert organizers and performers who are so graciously giving of their time and talents for this cause: Know that your beautiful music is making a difference and bringing a flicker of hope to the lives of many. To our technical crews in each location: Know that your efforts are enabling this beautiful music to touch lives in every region of this country and around the world. To the mental health professionals who are providing support at each venue: Know that your efforts today, and every day, are vital to the well-being of Canadians across this country. To the government officials, university administrators, organizations and individuals who are supporting this effort through word and deed: Know that you have been important in making this event a reality. To our audience members: Know that just by attending, you are making a difference. It is all about the music; it is all about making a difference. Thank you all. The Mysterious Barricades Concert Society About our name Les Barricades Mystérieuses (The Mysterious Barricades) was composed in 1717 for the harpsichord by François Couperin. It is the fifth piece in his Ordre 6ème de clavecin in B-flat major from his second book of collected harpsichord pieces (Pièces de Clavecin). With this concert project we hope to raise the level of discussion and awareness surrounding the mysterious barricades between mental health and illness, between the darkness of depression and a flicker of hope, between life and death. mysteriousbarricades.org

7 The Facts About 4,000 Canadians die by suicide every year. Suicide is the second-most common cause of death among young people, but men in their 40s and 50s have the highest rate of suicide. While women are three to four times more likely to attempt suicide than men, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. (Source: CMHA) The Mission To bring the gift of music to Canada on World Suicide Prevention Day, to raise awareness surrounding the mysterious barricades between mental illness and health, between the darkness of depression and a flicker of hope, between life and death. To encourage public discourse about the prevalence of suicide and measures for suicide prevention. To encourage the formation of community by those impacted by suicide, and to raise funds for education and support for those at risk and those impacted by suicide. Help Calling a Crisis Centre is the right thing to do if you are in crisis, or if you need support for someone you know. Trained professionals are available 24 hours a day. See the back of this card for support resources.

8 How to Help Remain non-judgmental Listen to the person experiencing the feelings Give the person your full attention Take any suicidal threat seriously If you are unsure, but suspect someone is having suicidal thoughts, ask them! Get help Refer the person to resources If you believe an individual is at immediate risk of harm to themselves, or that they need immediate formal intervention: Ensure that person is not left alone Offer to accompany them to an emergency or crisis service Call 911 if they refuse help Take threats of suicide seriously Learn More Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) CMHA branches across Canada provide a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families. Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) CASP provides information and resources to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour. Get Help If there is immediate risk of harm to self or others, call 911. On Campus Counselling Services Health Services Campus Security Our Student Mental Health page Community Resources Vancouver Island Crisis Line Resources & Crisis Chat or Text NEED2 online chat, a counsellor, forum discussions Suicide Hotline In BC (1-800-SUICIDE)