a Journey of unified diversity …
PALENAI is the Canadian piano duo of Joy Innis and Adrienne Shannon. Their musical journey has taken them to concert halls in Canada and internationally, and to teach at Universities and Conservatories in Canada and the US. As “pioneers” in their field, the duo initiated successful educational and cultural initiatives in 4 regions of Canada. Their work in multimedia put PALENAI at the forefront of musicians incorporating visualizations with live performances.
About PALENAI
Joy Innis and Adrienne Shannon have performed across Canada, in the U.S., Israel, Korea and Ukraine, and at festivals in England, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Appearances with major Canadian orchestras include the Toronto Symphony, National Arts Center Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic, Edmonton and Victoria Symphonies, and the Mainly Mozart Orchestra in Toronto. Their public recitals and studio recordings have been broadcast on CBC, PBS, RAE Italy, RIAS Berlin, and BBC.
Originally from Calgary, Joy Innis studied at Mount Royal College Conservatory with Gloria Saarinen and graduated from the University of Toronto where she studied with Pierre Souverain and Patricia Parr.
Adrienne Shannon studied with Boris Berlin at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto and completed her MMus with Ania Dorfman at the Juilliard School. Both pianists earned Doctor of Arts degrees at Ball State University with their mentor, Michel Andrews.
Pacific Rim Summer Festival
New initiatives
One of Canada’s finest showcases of chamber music. Department of Canadian Heritage
Set against the spectacular west coast of Vancouver Island, the Pacific Rim Summer Festival celebrated artistic excellence and cultural exchange. From 1984 to 2002, founding directors PALENAI Duo brought together international musicians and students to perform concerts of chamber music and world music. The festival proudly showcased the vibrant music and dance traditions of the Nuu-chah-nulth people, creating a rich dialogue between cultures in an unforgettable coastal setting.
Vienna: A Musical Heritage was produced by PALENAI with support from CBC Calgary and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Forty musicians performed in four concerts held at four churches across Calgary, Alberta, celebrating the Mozart Bicentennial.
Festival on the St. Lawrence, sponsored by Human Resources Canada and St. Lawrence College in Kingston, brought live concerts to communities along the St. Lawrence Seaway. As Administrative Directors, Joy and Adrienne oversaw the production of series of concerts across the region and launched a Young and Emerging Artist Program, providing meaningful performance opportunities while nurturing the next generation of artists.
Comments…
The lecture on the Interpretation of the Mozart’s Markings was so interesting, the students were reluctant to let her stop.
Chair, Sesol Research Society, Seoul,Korea
Seldom do we witness such high caliber of teaching, all done with joy, humour, and sincere positive encouragement to the performers.
Salt Spring Music Guild, BC
The intensive preparation and depth of the Romantic workshop was enjoyed and thoroughly appreciated by all.
Alumni of the Royal Conservatory, Calgary AB
The comments were overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to you for the part you played in high caliber sessions.
Alberta Music Conference
The duo’s professionalism and musical talent exceeded every expectation we had.
Emily T.
Concertgoer
An awe-inspiring performance that left us in complete admiration of their craft.
Michael R.
Festival Director
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