Guest Artist Recital | Piano
Jamie Parker | Music of the Night
November 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Convocation Hall
Old Arts Building, University of Alberta Campus | 113 Street, 91 Avenue, Edmonton
Join us for an evening of solo piano from visiting guest performer and Steinway Artist Jamie Parker. Heralded as an accomplished, versatile and brilliant performer, Parker is among the most sought-after Canadian pianists. Music of the Night promises to be a compelling and eclectic programme that you won’t want to miss!
- First Gnossienne | Erik Satie
- Träumerei | Robert Schumann
- Moment Musicaux D.780 #3 in F- | Franz Schubert
- Romanze, Op. 118 #5 | Johannes Brahms
- Bagatelle Op. 1 #2 in E- | Valentin Silvestrov
- Bagatelle Op. 1 #1 in C+ | Valentin Silvestrov
- Intermezzo, Op. 117 #1 in Eb+ | Johannes Brahms
- Moon | Cecilia Livingston
- A nocturne | Linda Catlin Smith
- Unfinished Lullaby | Elena Kats-Chernin
- Nocturne Op. 27 #1 in C#- | Frédéric Chopin
- Nocturne Op. 27 #2 in Db+ | Frédéric Chopin
- Scherzo #3 Op. 39 in C#- | Frédéric Chopin
Intermission
- Soirée dan Grenade from Estampes | Claude Debussy
- Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasque | Claude Debussy
- The Night’s Music from Outdoors Suite | Béla Bartók
- Andante sostenuto from Sonata D.960 | Franz Schubert
- Sonata Op. 27, #2 | Ludwig van Beethoven
- Adagio sostenuto | Allegretto | Presto agitato
Accomplished, versatile, brilliant, are descriptors frequently linked to Canadian pianist, James (Jamie) Parker. To put it simply, he is among the most sought-after artists. Mr. Parker's achievements are both lengthy and impressive. His musical roots can be traced to the Vancouver Academy of Music and the University of British Columbia where he studied with Kum Sing Lee. He then went on and received his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts at The Juilliard School with Adele Marcus. Dr. Parker continues the teaching tradition as the Rupert E. Edwards Chair in Piano Performance on the music faculty at the University of Toronto.
Awards came early and often. Beginning in 1984 with a first prize at the Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition, James served notice that he was a rising star. The CBC competition concurred, selecting him winner of the 25th National Competition for Young Performers. The Virginia Parker Award as the most promising young classical artist soon followed, further solidifying Parker's place as one of Canada's best. He is often invited to the international juries of such competitions as the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Honens International Piano Competition.
Concerts given by Dr. Parker consistently garner artistic acclaim. His style has earned him praise as “one of the most searching musical intellects and 10 of the nimblest fingers in the business” according to The Globe and Mail. James has enthralled audiences in North America and Europe, counting diplomats and dignitaries among his receptive audiences. He has made frequent appearances on CBC, and has performed on Bravo!, the CanWest Global Network, MuchMusic and a myriad of stations across the globe.
A consummate professional, Dr. Parker is recognized as a soloist, a chamber musician and as the pianist for Canada's foremost ensemble, the Gryphon Trio. Add to this his critically acclaimed performances with major Canadian symphonies like Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Quebec City, Edmonton, National Arts Centre, Symphony Nova Scotia and many in between, one is reminded of the scope of his contributions to the national classical music scene. With three JUNO recording awards and many other nominations from his vast discography, Dr. Parker (or as we know him), Jamie, continues to graciously strive to do it all.
James Parker is a Steinway Artist.
Learn more about Jamie Parker at: https://www.andrewkwanartists.com/james-parker.html