Cari Burdett & Ensemble

Friday February 9, 2018 – 7:30 CARI BURDETT & ENSEMBLE Presented by the South Okanagan Concert Society Cari Burdett’s rich alto voice stirs the heart as she takes the audience around the world through song. She delivers a vibrant, genre-defying, fusion of jazz, folk, opera and world music; seamlessly blending multiple European languages with timeless, theatrical -air. Burdett’s style, ‘Dramatic Gypsy Cabaret’ is the culmination of years of study and performance. If you enjoy Ute Lemper, Edith Piaf and Nina Simone, you’ll love Cari’s unique interpretations of these great classics as well as her original compositions.Like her gypsy ancestors, Cari is a troubadour, performing and teaching across Canada, Europe, USA and China. Her multifaceted education includes classical voice, new music, opera, vocal improvisation, art song, dance, acting and musical theatre. She holds a music degree from McGill University, Montreal and a Master’s degree in Opera from the Royal Academy of Music, London. Cari joyously shares the fruits of her trainings through performances and teaching as Director of Lila Music Centre in Duncan, BC. ​​Part of the 2017-2018 Concert Series Friday January 19, 2018 – Cheng 2 Duo Friday February 9, 2018 – Cari Burdett and Ensemble ​Friday March 9, 2018 – Joe Trio Tickets : $21 when you purchase a ticket or tickets to 2 or 3 shows $23 when you purchase a ticket or tickets to 1 show in advance $25 at the door $2.50 Students