Fifth Anniversary of Gustin House
Two special events marked the fifth anniversary of the inauguration of Gustin House in 2005 by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.
On June 13, 2010, an overflow audience at Gustin House heard flautist Ross Carstairs and pianist Gregory Schulte perform exquisite works from the French repertoire. Allan Duddridge, who led the restoration of Gustin House in 2005, spoke on the influence of architectural surroundings.
A summer recital of music for cello and piano took place at Grace-Westminster United Church on August 23, 2010. Cellist Laura Jones of Toronto and collaborative pianist Boyd McDonald of Kitchener performed sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms and works by Chopin and Schumann. Five years earlier, Mr. McDonald had opened the Lyell Gustin Recital Series with a solo piano concert; the August 23 recital fittingly recalled that first event.
Gustin House takes this opportunity to thank all performers and presenters of the seasons past and present for splendid programs of music and art, and for their wonderful collaboration and generosity. We also acknowledge with gratitude the Department of Canadian Heritage (the Canada Arts Presentation Fund) and the Saskatchewan Arts Board for support of our musical programs during this year and in seasons past.
New Season Opens at Gustin House
On the evening of October 3, Gustin House presented a program on the arts of the 19th century. The ideals of Romanticism were richly expressed in the lieder of Schubert, Schumann and Brahms, performed by mezzo-soprano Lisa Hornung and pianist Jaya Hoy, both of North Battleford. Douglas Thorpe spoke on British and German literature of the era, notably the work of Sir Walter Scott.
Two Saskatoon-born Gustin musical descendants designed the November 21st program, “Science of the Spheres, Music of the Heavens.” Edmonton pianist Sylvia Shadick-Taylor performed intriguing Canadian works inspired by the skies and heavenly bodies; her brother, local astronomer Stan Shadick, commented on each piano composition as he discussed our evolving understanding of the stars, planets and nebulae. The program also marked the opening of Canada Music Week, November 21-28.
Lyell Gustin Recital Series
Gustin House proudly announces the recital artists of 2011! Please note the new venue for all recitals: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 436 Spadina Crescent East (one block south of the Bessborough and across from the band shell).
One Piano, Four Hands! Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung, pianists. Friday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m. Dynamic international prize winners, the artists will perform a Sonata by Mozart, Brahms’ Waltzes, and their own arrangements of Piazzolla tangos.
William Lewans, baritone, and Gregory Schulte, pianist. Friday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Lewans returns home from Berlin, Germany, to perform great vocal music: Schumann’s Dichterliebe, arias by Wagner, and songs by Ravel and others.
Contrasts Trio: Eduard Minevich, violinist, Pauline Minevich, clarinetist, David L. McIntyre, pianist. Tuesday, August 23, at 7:30 pm. This versatile ensemble of fine Regina musicians, touring in Latin America during this year, will perform evocative and wide-ranging repertoire from Mozart to Bartok, Raum and McIntyre.
Season Pass for all three recitals: $60 regular, $45 student, available by mail from Deborah, tel. (306) 343-0542, or at Darren's Music, Yamaha Piano, McNally Robinson. (Individual tickets, $25 regular, $20 student, at retail locations or at the door).
Remembering Irene Stevens
Gustin House was honoured to receive numerous items from the Estate of Irene Stevens, who had been Dr. Gustin’s housekeeper for over 25 years. Irene, fondly remembered by many Gustin students for her kindly and hospitable presence, died in 2006. Her niece, Helen Riggs, has given to Gustin House historic photos, recipes, the sewing machine that Irene used so expertly to make drapery for the Studios, and other household articles. Thank you to Helen Riggs and to Irene’s sister, Meta Doherty, for preserving and graciously donating these items.
Passings of Gustin Studio Graduates
Eleanor Anderson, teacher of school music and Suzuki violin, and church musician, died March 11, 2010 in Powell River, BC at age 99. She and her sister, the late Millicent Lusk, came of a pioneer Saskatoon family and both studied with Dr. Gustin in the very early period of the Gustin Studios.
Dora Bergen, a Gustin student in the 1940s and longtime music teacher, passed away in Saskatoon on March 22, 2010, at age 90. She served faithfully also as volunteer pianist in church and community.
Scholarship Winner
The Lyell Gustin Memorial Piano Competition, under the auspices of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association, was held May 28-29, 2010. Melissa Liu of Saskatoon won the first prize, given by the Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee.
Gustin Conversations
Warm thanks to Gustin graduate Sylvia Scott Wortley of Winnipeg, MB, for an interview, and for the CD and materials from her early music concert series; and to Sr. Maureen Maier, for her ongoing transcription of videofilmed interviews.
Thank you
. . to our donors, near and far:
Jennifer Zhang, Martha Pankratz, Pearl King, Doug and Lilian Thorpe, David and Lynette Wright, Ruth and Louis Horlick, Reinhold and Christa Ortlepp, Edward Lang, Sheryl and Hugh McKee, Gregory Schulte, Michael Pomedli and Joan Halmo, Deborah Rodger, and Anonymous, all of Saskatoon; Ursuline Sisters of Bruno (Humboldt, SK), Jerome Sestak (Montreal, QC), Kenneth Adams (Winnipeg, MB), Lawrence Jones (Brandon, MB), Elsie Onysko (Ottawa, ON), and Colleen Ortega (Oak Park, IL);
. . to all who gave items, support, services:
recital support--Grace-Westminster United Church, Roger and Marie Jolly of Yamaha Piano Centre, Ron Buhler Tuning Services, Delta Bessborough Hotel, and Flowers by Fred; volunteer assistance--
Sue Barrett, collecting information on the historic Trounce House; Saskatoon Opera, and Saskatoon branch of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association, publicity; Chris Daviduik, computer expertise; Don Gorsalitz, consultation; Lynda Finnimore, Eunice Koehler, Lindsay Heiser, Kaitlyn Seibold (Rosetown, SK), Clara Friesen and Hugh McKee, hosting/services at events; Shirley Pridmore and Edna Thiessen, phoning; Audrey Ens, work at Gustin House, and baking; Linda Mooney, floral arrangements; Helen Few, floral contributions and baking; Lynn Ewing, baking; Michael Pomedli, photography; Lorraine Khatchatourians, gardening; Blair Schmidt (Martensville, SK), professional assistance; Marlene Reinbold, administrative help; and Steve Boechler, carpentry; items contributed--Karen Sterner, heritage plants and perennials for the Gustin yard; Walter Thiessen, historic documents from files of the Musical Art Club; Mary Friesen, souvenir program from the April 1972 Lyell Gustin gala; Shirley Leach (Powell River, BC), items from the Estate of Eleanor Anderson; Sherry Ridout (Victoria, BC), papers from the Estate of Frona Colquhoun; Ursuline Sisters of Bruno (Humboldt, SK), a set of choral books autographed by Lyell Gustin; grants awarded--Department of Canadian Heritage and the Saskatchewan Arts Board, support of musical programs in 2010; and the Benjamin Moore Community Restoration Program in collaboration with the Saskatoon Community Foundation, funds for exterior work on Trounce House.
A Reminder
With gratitude to you, friends of Gustin House, for your great generosity during five years, we ask you to also remember Gustin House in your legacy plans. Your help ensures a vibrant future for music and the arts within the Gustin spirit and tradition. To discuss long-term gifts, call (306) 373-1451.
"Constant labour is the law of art as it is the law of life."
--George Moore, cited by Lyell Gustin
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Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee Inc.: Honorary President, Boyd McDonald (Kitchener, ON); President, Gregory Schulte; Past President, Walter Thiessen; Secretary-treasurer, Joan Halmo; Sheryl McKee, Deborah Rodger, Peggy Sarjeant, Karen Sterner
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