French Panorama: Ravel, Descarries and Farrenc
ARTISTS
Edyelwys Da Silva, flute
Thomas Chartré, cello
Charissa Vandikas, piano
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Ensemble Callinos invites you to discover the spellbinding lyricism of the flute, cello, and piano trio, which inspired numerous works by French Romantic and Impressionist composers. Edyelwys Da Silva on flute, Thomas Chartré on cello, and Charissa Vandikas on piano invite you to enjoy the playful melodies of Pierné, the sweetness and richness of Descarries, and the dazzling virtuosity of Farrenc in a concert combining charm, tenderness, and passion.
THE REPERTOIRE AT A GLANCE*
Louise FARRENC (1804-1875)
Trio pour flûte, violoncelle et piano, opus 45 LISTEN
Gabriel PIERNÉ (1863-1937)
Sonate da Camera, opus 48 LISTEN
Auguste DESCARRIES (1896-1958)
Complainte d’après « Un Canadien errant » LISTEN
BIOGRAPHIES
Ensemble Callinos
Ensemble Callinos embodies the very essence of lyrical beauty with its captivating blend of flute, cello, and piano. The name “Callinos” draws inspiration from Calliope, the muse of poetry, and Linos, the legendary master of the lyre, perfectly reflecting the ensemble’s artistic mission.
Comprised of the brilliant Edyelwys Da Silva (flute), Thomas Chartré (cello), and Charissa Vandikas (piano), Ensemble Callinos brings to life major works and original transcriptions for this unique instrumental trio. Their socially engaged approach ensures that music reaches diverse audiences through innovative and heartfelt projects. Since their foundation in 2022, they have partnered with organizations such as Share the Warmth, le Chaînon, and CHSLD VIGI-Reine-Elisabeth, performing concerts that support and uplift vulnerable communities.
Edyelwys Silva, flute
Originally from Brazil, Edyelwys Da Silva is a flutist performance artist in the greater Montreal area, Canada. Previously based in Natal, Brazil, Edyelwys held tenure as principal flutist in the UFRN Symphony Orchestra (OSUFRN) 2010–2015. He actively subs with numerous orchestras and professional chamber music ensembles throughout Brazil and Canada.
Mr. Da Silva obtained his BA in Flute Performance from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil in 2013. From 2014 to 2016, he was the acting substitute flute professor at the same university. He completed a master in Flute Performance at the Université de Montréal, Canada in 2017, and received the Excellence Award from the jury. He finished his doctorate in Music Interpretation [Doctorat en Interprétation, D.Mus.] at the same university in 2022 under the tutelage of Denis Bluteau, Mathieu Lussier and Sylveline Bourion with great distinction.
Mr. Da Silva is an avid chamber musician. In addition to his collaborations with various independent chamber music projects he has attended prestigious music festivals around the world. He has won important awards and scholarships such as First prize in the Young Soloist Competition at the Eleazar de Carvalho Festival, 2012 Brazil. Edyelwys was awarded significant scholarships such as the “Christian Lardé and Marie-Claire Jamet, Université de Montréal” and “3 Bourses d’excellence” from the Université de Montréal during his master’s and doctor’s degrees. Mr. Silva was a research assistant of Mrs. Sylveline Bourion at the same university from 2020 to 2022.
A sought-after and passionate educator, Edyelwys Da Silva has taught with great enthusiasm at the LUMI music school and the Services aux étudiants – Activités culturelles from the Montreal University (Université de Montréal). He was responsible for the Musique pour tous department at the Vincent d’Indy School of Music. Currently, he is a flute teacher at Share the Warmth association in Montreal, an educational advisor and flute teacher at the Vincent d’Indy Music School, and a flute teacher at the Cégep de Sherbrooke.
Thomas Chartré, cello
Cellist Thomas Chartré is passionate about his art.
A skilled performer, he has had the privilege of playing as a soloist and as a chamber musician in various ensembles throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. He was invited numerous times as a soloist with Orchestre de la Francophonie and he performed in Canadian festivals such as Elora Festival and Concerts aux Iles du Bic. While being solo cellist of the Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra during the season 2017-2018, he had the chance to play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with 10 000 singers during the Suntory 10 000 Freude, one of the world’s biggest classical music concerts. During the spring of 2019, he made his debut at Carnegie Hall playing Dvorak’s Concerto under Joseph Alessi with the New York Sinfonietta.
He has received recognition for his playing on numerous occasions. Accolades and awards he has earned include 1st Prize in the Canadian Music Competition, the loan of the “Gand Père” cello from the Canada Council for the Arts’ Musical Instrument Bank in 2015, and the Sylva-Gelber award. In 2016, he was included in CBC’s 30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30.
Thomas Chartré possesses a rich musical background. He earned a Master of Music from both the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the New England Conservatory as well as a PhD from Université de Montréal. He has had the opportunity to learn from illustrious teachers including Michel Strauss, Roland Pidoux, Paul Katz, and Yegor Dyachkov.
Thomas Chartré plays on a Joannes Baptista Ceruti 1815 cello and a Marcel Fétique bow generously loaned by Canimex.
Charissa Vandikas, piano
Praised for her “fabulous sense of style and musical expression,” pianist Charissa Vandikas has emerged as one of Canada’s most promising young classical musicians. Recognized by CBC as one of its “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30,” she has built an impressive record of achievements, including first prize at the 2023 Concours de concerto of the Université de Montréal Orchestra. She has also earned top distinctions at prestigious competitions such as the ARD International Music Competition, the Concours Prix d’Europe, and the Canadian Music Competition. In addition, she is a recipient of the Hnatyshyn Foundation’s Developing Artist Grant.
Vandikas has performed as a soloist at renowned venues including Koerner Hall, the Canadian Opera Company, and the Festival of the Sound. Her orchestral collaborations have taken her to international stages with ensembles such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. This season, she performs under the direction of Jean-François Rivest at Montréal’s Maison Symphonique.
Alongside her solo career, she is a member of the piano duo La Fiammata, which has won several international competitions and completed a national tour as a Roadtrip! winner. A graduate of the Glenn Gould School, Vandikas is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the Université de Montréal under the guidance of Charles Richard-Hamelin and Jean Saulnier.
*JMC reserves the right to modify the repertoire without prior notice.
