Oktopus Concert Review Highlights Musical Virtuosity

community · 2018-08-12 · Denman Island

The band Oktopus, a Balkan/Klezmer/Quebecois dance band, performed a concert featuring original compositions and virtuosic soloists including clarinet, violin, flute, brass, percussion, and piano. The concert was noted for its high energy and impressive musicianship.

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• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND

Sources

• “When my Concerts Denman colleague Eliazar Hason booked Oktopus... Eight musicians... clarinet soloist... violin and flute soloists... big brass section... The band was setting up... solo violin near the end of the evening was in the character of a doina... audience froze in awe... one of those rare moments in violin playing.” — The Islands Grapevine – August 16th, 2018 (August 16th, 2018)

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