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A Delicate Balance: Winona Zelenka
Written by Colin Eatock

To some people, Winona Zelenka is the cellist who sits at the head of her section in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Perhaps to others, she’s the cellist whose performances of Bach’s cello suites have become annual events at Toronto’s Music Garden. These activities are all part of a delicate balancing act, combining her orchestral playing with her love of chamber and solo repertoire. And as far as she’s concerned, that’s as it should be.
“I think it’s essential for an orchestral string player to do other things: solo or chamber music,” observes the 43-year-old musician over lunch. “In an orchestra you don’t always hear yourself well enough, and things get out of place. If orchestral playing was all that I did, I don’t think my playing would be in great shape.” She pauses, and then adds, “It’s different for the winds and brass – maybe they’re just louder!”

Glenn Gould Studio: Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 3PM

For Immediate Release – April 15, 2010: Toronto cellist Winona Zelenka, recognized for her warm and luminous tone, celebrates the launch of her two-CD recording, J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Solo Cello on Marquis Classics with an exclusive performance. On Sunday, June 6 (note the 3PM starting time), Winona Zelenka takes centre stage at Glenn Gould Studio to perform Bach’s hauntingly beautiful Suites 1, 2 and 6.

2009-10 Season
Michael Pepa, Founding Artistic Director
Lynn Kuo, Chef de l’ensemble

NEXT CONCERT at GALLERY 345
345 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto - M6R 2G5
[South of Dundas West, Between Lansdowne & Roncesvalles]
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Please join me and Winona on Groundhog's Day where we match bows for swords!
Contemporary *duels* for violin and cello.
Wine and cheese reception to follow.
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