Discover the magic of French Flute and Piano Music, in Toronto!
Join flutist Caara Yeung and pianist Joonghun Cho on June 6th, 2025 (Friday) for an evening of French flute and piano music that explores a rich tradition from the late 19th century to the present.
The program opens with the atmospheric beauty of Debussy’s Syrinx and the lyrical Romanticism of Gaubert and Enesco, moves through the bold modernism of Poulenc, and culminates in two Canadian premieres: a radiant neoromantic sonata by rising composer Corentin Boissier, and a striking work by internationally acclaimed Nicolas Bacri. Bacri’s Spring Sonata bridges atonality and tonality, offering a modern reinterpretation of classical form with a renewed sense of harmonic clarity.
This recital offers an engaging exploration of French music, where tradition meets innovation and expressive depth. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply curious, come discover the magic of French flute and piano music and immerse yourself in the richness of French culture!
PROGRAMME
Caara Yeung is a Canadian flutist known for her expressive artistry and innovative programming. She has performed in major venues across Europe and North America, including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Brussels’ Théâtre Royal du Parc, and Vancouver’s Chan Centre.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Mons (Master’s with highest distinction) and UBC, she has worked with leading flutists such as Patrick Gallois and Philippe Bernold. In spring 2025, she will give the Canadian premieres of sonatas by Nicolas Bacri and Corentin Boissier.
Caara is an Emerging Artist with the Miyazawa Flutes.
Praised by El Comercio as a “pianist with a masterful display of artistry, affirming his well-deserved reputation,” Joonghun Cho is an award-winning pianist and artistic director of the Gibson Classical Concert Series. A Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan and Eastman School graduate, he has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia with major orchestras and festivals. He has collaborated with top artists, including Joseph Johnson and Luri Lee of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and earned top prizes at the Vienna International Music Competition, International Chopin Piano Competition in Japan, and Glasgow International Piano Competition.
Nicolas Bacri is a leading French composer whose extensive catalogue includes symphonic, operatic, vocal, and chamber works. A graduate of the Conservatoire de Paris, he has received major international commissions, including from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His Flute Sonata No. 3 was written for and premiered by Emmanuel Pahud. Praised for his emotionally rich and structurally refined music, Bacri has been called “the most important French composer since Messiaen and Dutilleux” (John Borstlap).
Corentin Boissier bio: Corentin Boissier (b. 1995) is a French composer known for his richly expressive, neo-romantic style. A graduate of the Paris Conservatoire (CNSM), he holds two master’s degrees in musical writing and orchestration, each awarded with highest distinction. Discovered early by Thierry Escaich, Boissier has composed over forty works, including his Piano Sonata No. 2 “Appassionata”, premiered at Salle Cortot, and his Cello Sonata, featured at the Cambra Romànica Festival in Andorra.
Calvin Presbyterian Church was founded in 1925 by members of the former Deer Park Presbyterian Church who chose to remain within the Presbyterian Church in Canada during a period of national church union. Since then, it has grown into a vibrant part of Toronto’s spiritual and cultural life. The church has long maintained a commitment to both tradition and community, and today it shares its ministry with Deer Park United Church, reflecting a spirit of unity and collaboration.
The building itself is a fine example of early 20th-century church architecture, offering a quiet and dignified presence in midtown Toronto. With nearly a century of history behind its doors, Calvin Presbyterian continues to serve as a gathering place for reflection, connection, and shared experience.
Location: 26 Delisle Avenue, Toronto — just steps from Yonge Street and St. Clair subway station.
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