Inspired by the poetry of Sylvia Plath, "I Am Vertical" brings together the ensembles Sixtrum and Cordâme in an unprecedented encounter of percussion, voice, and strings.

Jean Félix Mailloux's compositions, brought to life by the voice of Coral Egan, give voice to Plath's words, inviting the audience on an intimate exploration of the human emotions.

Composed of multi-talented virtuosos, the percussion ensemble Sixtrum constantly renews its universe by confronting other disciplines and artistic genres. Each of the group's collaborations aims to find new forms of expression and original ways 1 to touch the audience.

Led by the prolific composer and double bassist Jean Félix Mailloux, Cordâme is a Montreal chamber music ensemble that explores the sounds of strings, on the borders of classical and jazz. The ensemble offers emotionally charged concerts thanks to its subtle and sensitive music.

Credits

Fabrice Marandola percussion, Sixtrum Percussion
João Catalão percussion, Sixtrum Percussion
Charles Chiovato Rambaldo percussion, Sixtrum Percussion
Philip Hornsey percussion, Sixtrum Percussion
Kristie Ibrahim percussion, Sixtrum Percussion
Huizi Wang percussion, Sixtrum Percussion
Sheila Hannigan violoncelle, Cordâme
Marie Neige Lavigne violon, Cordâme
Coral Egan voix, Cordâme
Jean Félix Mailloux contrebasse et compositions, Cordâme

Programme

Jean-Félix Mailloux: Créations canadiennes (2025) - plusieurs mouvements sur des poèmes de Sylvia Plath
I am vertical
Mirror
Altea
The night dances
Daddy
Balloons
Soliloquy Of The Solipsist
Ariel
You’re
Insomniac