Whispers: Music that Connects Us (CIOC fundraising event with Aaron Tan)

Please note that the date has changed for this event. It will now take place October 21, 2023.

The CIOC presents a special fundraising event highlighting the launch of 2021 First-Prize winner Aaron Tan’s new album on the ATMA Classique label, as well as our recent concert-film project “Whispers: Music that Connects Us,” at the historic Maison Louis-Joseph Forget. Enjoy a breathtaking musical performance, an exclusive film screening, and a panel discussion with Artistic Director Jean-Willy Kunz and other invited artists.

Location: Maison Louis-Joseph Forget

Date/Time: Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

5:30 PM: Reception
6:15 PM: Live performance and Festival launch
6:45 PM: Artist panel
7:00 PM: Film Screening

Attendees will receive a tax receipt for a portion of the ticket cost, to be determined at a later date.

Programme for the musical performance :
Aaron Tan, organist

DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE (c.1637–1707)
Praeludium in e, BuxWV 142

AARON TAN
Improvisation on Autumn leaves (“Les Feuilles Mortes”)

HENRI DUPARC (1848–1933), tr. AARON TAN
Aux étoiles

FERNANDO GERMANI (1906–1998)
Toccata, op. 12