Increasingly recognized for her departure from tradition, Madeline once again captivates us with new compositions, this time showcasing the piano in concert with a second instrument vying to be heard. The relationship of piano and voice in Peter Ablinger's cycle suggests a competition rather than collaboration, as each piece features a single quote spoken by a well-known individual. Eaton’s Free is built around an electronic pitch-following sine wave that attempts to mimic the piano, to no avail, resulting in a strange human-computer counterpoint. Donnacha Dennehy creates a world of competing overtones by incorporating the soundtrack of a detuned piano. Wallen inserts the voice of Louis Couperin into a flurry of chaotic nursery rhymes, while Kate Soper’s fascinating composition for speaking pianist requires Madeline’s own voice.
Finally, Madeline will be joined by Cathy Wood (clarinet) and Kerry DuWors (violin) in world premieres of newly commissioned works written for GroundSwell’s 30th Anniversary by Canadian composers David Braid and Michael Matthews. 

About GroundSwell:
For thirty years Winnipeg’s GroundSwell has been at the forefront of presenting audiences with the best in ground breaking new music. It has commissioned and premiered dozens of works by the most progressive, vibrant, and visionary composers on the contemporary scene. Many compositions performed at GroundSwell concerts make use of audio, video, electronics and dance, to enhance the sensory experience for the audience.