FOLIA SINFONIA
About Folia Sinfonia
Founded in January 2024, Folia Sinfonia is an early music ensemble based in Quebec City, QC. Folia Sinfonia not only provides an opportunity for musicians to get together and play early music, but also offers performaces to a wide audience.The idea of "Folia Sinfonia" is derived from a series of animation of Disney - Silly Symphony. The animation is full of “Creativity”, which is essential for us. "Folia" literally means madness/folly, but it also means a theme of music during the 17th century, which is the baroque period. Lully, Vivaldi, Corelli and other composers, they all have their own work based on the tune of "Folia".Folia Sinfonia was founded by Kevin Wun Pong Yeung with the collaboration of Holly Gallan. Both Kevin and Holly are passionate about early music. Kevin plays recorders and keyboards, and Holly plays violin. They both came up an idea of forming a baroque ensemble.
Founders
Kevin
Wun Pong
Yeung
Kevin is a musician and visual artist based in Quebec City.First introduced to the world of music at the age of 5, Kevin started his musical journey with the instrument, Melodica. A year later he started studying the piano under the guidance of portuguese professor, Theresa Veiga. Kevin quickly developed technique on the piano by committed hours of practice and dedication which futher enhanced his technique. Under the instruction of his professor, Kevin passed his Grade 8 Practical Piano Examination ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) from the UK. Kevin also passed grade 5 music theory with merit respectively. Kevin is pursuing his Piano Performance diploma (ARSM) and Grade 8 Music Theory at ABRSM.Kevin has a great passion for baroque music which was influenced by his piano professor. His professor always encouraged him to play baroque music for performances and examinations. Kevin soon discovered the beauty of baroque music. He also loves other genres of music - classical, romantic, jazz...etc.Kevin is also woodwind instrument musician. He was a member of the recorder ensemble at elementary school playing ALTO recorder. At middle school Kevin was also a member of the school orchestra playing saxophone and clarinet, and a member of the school Chinese orchestra playing Sheng (笙), a traditional woodwind instrument. During his childhood, Kevin eagerly participated in a lot of performances at teacher's concerts, and local community events organized at different schools, shopping malls and hotels.In Folia Sinfonia, he plays recorders and keyboards. Kevin is also a member of the recorder ensemble "Sofàbec" in Quebec City, QC.
Holly
Gallan
Holly is a skilled amateur violinist currently residing in Quebec City.She first taken up studies on the violin at the age of six and quickly developed her passion in both solo and ensemble performances. As part of her training, Holly taken part in her local community music festivals which saw her gain feedback and recognition within the musical community. She has also provided assistance for the musical festival as an invited adjudicators clerk which further developed her critique and attention to musical performance.Orchestral and chamber music are integral aspects of musical performance development. Holly has been a member of multiple orchestras in the UK and has performed, auditioned and toured Europe at prestigious locations such as the Schonbrunn Palace gardens in Vienna and at the La Madeleine in Paris. Holly treasures her orchestral experience as member of the CBSO Youth Orchestra which led her to perform on major stages such as the Symphony Hall and Town Hall in Birmingham and the Royal Albert Hall, London. In 2011, Holly passed an audition for a place to study violin performance at the Birmingham Conservatoire. However it was not meant to be and she joined an alternative career path out of music.Holly developed curiosity in early music and baroque from a young age. Under the guidance of her mother (Flute & recorder professor) Holly quickly gained enjoyment and a passion for early music. Consequently forming a family based baroque ensemble including her siblings, performing a variety of baroque repertoire, notably the Telemann trio sonatas.As well as playing violin in La Folia, Holly is currently an active member of two orchestras based in Quebec City, Ensemble Philharmonique de La Capitale and La Sinfonia de Quebec.
Do you want to join
Folia Sinfonia?
We are always looking for musicians to join us. We have regular rehearsals during weekends (sometimes weekdays). If you are an amateur musician who loves early music and wants to join an ensemble, feel free to contact us.
