LATITUDE 45 ARTS, founded in 1981, brings some of the finest and most original musicians to the world’s concert halls. Our mission is to facilitate the global exposure of these talented artists, fostering a bridge between them and audiences worldwide. We celebrate the connection between musicians and the public in concert halls, schools and communities, allowing people of all ages to engage with the compelling powers of music making.
Louise Bessette (Pianist) – Solo programs reflecting our global community, including, Ports of Call:The Piano around the World, and her beloved Piazzolla Trio. The Trio performs lyrical heart-stopping arrangements of some of the masterpieces of Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla. Ms. Bessette has been recognized as a very special musician, with prizes awarded in France, the Netherlands and in her native Canada. Recently, she was honoured with the unique Governor General’s Award for lifetime contributions through Music. Her poetic spirit illuminates the music she plays.
Jacques Kuba Seguin – A Jazz trumpeter with a beautiful sound and a rich musical imagination, Jacques is a great storyteller through his music. He creates poignant compositions based on his observation of human beings and the planet. His collection MiGRATIONS received several awards and his most recent collection of works is entitled PARFUMS, exploring the wonders of memory triggered by the odours around us.
Stick & Bow (cello and marimba) – a dazzling virtuoso duo of cello and marimba – perfectly capturing the classical and traditional cultures of many parts of the world. Cellist Juan Sebastian Delgado and marimbist Krystina Marcoux have lived, studied and toured across Europe, Latin America and North America. They would love to bring their collection of concert compositions and arrangements to life on the stage in their shows, RÉSONANCES and ALL THE MAD MEN. Their performances for young audiences have been commissioned by the Festival in Lyon and by the Salle Bourgie. THE ADVENTURES OF BAVELA THE CAT is for a young public and has toured across France and North America.
Lara Deutsch & Adam Cicchillitti, (flute and guitar) – Prize-winning musicians, the duo has just released a new CD, WANDERLUST. The simplicity of their approach, the elegance of their performance and the chemistry on stage flower into a beautiful evening of music for any audience. Lara also offers workshops centered around mental preparedness, skills she developed from her experience collaborating with a distinguished Olympic mental coach.
Yegor Dyachkov and Jean Saulnier, (cello and piano) – With roots deep in Russian music, Yegor, born in Moscow, came to Canada as a young man and studied with Yuli Truovsky. He has been a solo touring artist for 3 decades. Yegor Dyachkov has collaboratively produced numerous recordings alongside Jean Saulnier (Silver medalist at the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition). These recordings encompass a diverse repertoire including compositions by Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Schnittke, Kapustin, Brahms, and, most recently, the integral of Beethoven Sonatas and Variations for cello and piano. Their concert performances are caracterised by a remarkable intimacy and glorious generosity.
