Daniel Janke LP Release - Songs of Small Resistance
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Thursday June 9 2022
Approximate running time: 1 hour
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Following the current Yukon Government COVID-19 restrictions that have been lifted, the YAC Mainstage will operate at 100% capacity for this event. Social distancing ‘bubbles’ are not in place and other members of the public may be seated next to you. Mask use is recommended.
‘Songs of Small Resistance’ is a collection of songs written by composer/pianist Daniel Janke over the past few years. Most of the songs were written for other singers, and for film, television or theatre productions.
Daniel is mostly known as an instrumental composer and jazz pianist. This is his first release of songs that he sings himself. The release concert features the original band on the LP. The album is available on vinyl and includes a download card.
Daniel Janke is a Canadian composer, jazz pianist, and media artist. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and grew up in Ontario, Canada. Early piano studies were with the Royal Conservatory of music. Daniel completed a masters degree in ethnomusicology at York University, Toronto. He studied kora with Jali Nyama Suso, and with Yan Kuba Saho, in Gambia, West Africa.
This new album is his first release of songs that he sings himself. The release concert features the original band on the LP. The album is available on vinyl and includes a download card.
Daniel performs and records with his group WinterTrio, and is artistic director of the community-based Problematic Orchestra.
Recent music commissions include: Border Crossing [Blythewood Wind Quintet, 2018]; Snow Falls Eventually [NAC Orchestra 2017];Small Song for Orchestra [Toronto Symphony Orchestra, 2017]; String Quartet No. 1 [Penderecki String Quartet].
Film scores by Daniel Janke include: Sovereign Soil [NFB, dir. David Curtis, 2019]; Mountain of Sgaana [NFB, dir. Chris Auchter. 2017]; Subconscious Password [NFB, dir. Chris Landreth – short-listed for a 2014 Oscar Award]; and Touch [Rebel Films, dir. Jeremy Podeswa, 2001].
Featuring Daniel Janke, Jordy Walker, Lonnie Powell, Dave Haddock and Jay Burr.
Special Add On Ticket: For an extra $15 (savings of 50%) you can purchase Daniel Janke’s vinyl record (includes download card) for pick up at the Box Office or after the show.
If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Please contact the Box Office at (867) 667-8574 or emailing boxoffice@yac.ca if you are unable to attend due to illness.
‘Songs of Small Resistance’ is a collection of songs written by composer/pianist Daniel Janke over the past few years. Most of the songs were written for other singers, and for film, television or theatre productions.
Daniel is mostly known as an instrumental composer and jazz pianist. This is his first release of songs that he sings himself. The release concert features the original band on the LP. The album is available on vinyl and includes a download card.
Daniel Janke is a Canadian composer, jazz pianist, and media artist. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and grew up in Ontario, Canada. Early piano studies were with the Royal Conservatory of music. Daniel completed a masters degree in ethnomusicology at York University, Toronto. He studied kora with Jali Nyama Suso, and with Yan Kuba Saho, in Gambia, West Africa.
This new album is his first release of songs that he sings himself. The release concert features the original band on the LP. The album is available on vinyl and includes a download card.
Daniel performs and records with his group WinterTrio, and is artistic director of the community-based Problematic Orchestra.
Recent music commissions include: Border Crossing [Blythewood Wind Quintet, 2018]; Snow Falls Eventually [NAC Orchestra 2017];Small Song for Orchestra [Toronto Symphony Orchestra, 2017]; String Quartet No. 1 [Penderecki String Quartet].
Film scores by Daniel Janke include: Sovereign Soil [NFB, dir. David Curtis, 2019]; Mountain of Sgaana [NFB, dir. Chris Auchter. 2017]; Subconscious Password [NFB, dir. Chris Landreth – short-listed for a 2014 Oscar Award]; and Touch [Rebel Films, dir. Jeremy Podeswa, 2001].
Ticket Pricing: (Use drop-down menu to select price after you select your seats)
Adult: $20.00
Adult Ticket AND LP Record: $35.00
Youth: $15.00
Youth Ticket AND LP Record: $30.00
Featuring Daniel Janke, Jordy Walker, Lonnie Powell, Dave Haddock and Jay Burr.
Special Add On Ticket: For an extra $15 (savings of 50%) you can purchase Daniel Janke’s vinyl record (includes download card) for pick up at the Box Office or after the show.
If you are sick or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. DO NOT attend the performance if you are ill. Please contact the Box Office at (867) 667-8574 or emailing boxoffice@yac.ca if you are unable to attend due to illness.