Schedule // Upcoming Events
Mustafa Kamaliddin, ukulele & guitar
In this concert, Mustafa Kamaliddin will performer a wide range of repertoire from fantasies and chansons of the 16th century, 17th century Spanish dances, to 19th century character pieces by Tarrega and Malats. Hidden in there would be some non-classical gems that will surely entertain!
Calgary Concert Opera
This opera contains everything you might desire from a plot, including the real-life romance between Adriana and Maurizio, her rivalry with Princess de Bouillon, and her unexpected and mysterious death. Love, infidelity, murder, and glorious music...it doesn't get more "opera-plot" than that!
Clicquot Trio
Performing music by two of the greatest jazz musicians, classical/jazz fusion ensemble Clicquot Trio pay tribute to the music of Chick Corea and Bill Evans. This concert includes some of their most famous compositions for trio as well as some lesser-known works – performed by Claire Butler piano, Stefano Valdo bass and Reuben Grendus on drums.
Ethan Hill, Organ presents “Timeless Resonance”
For this concert, 6 living composers from diverse backgrounds have come together to create a program that pushes the boundaries of traditional organ music. Each composition is a testament to the organ's timeless grandeur, skillfully exploring its vast tonal palette to craft sound worlds that embrace the spirit of the modern age while honoring the rich heritage of the king of instruments.
WHO CARES ?
This program is a reflection of our shared backgrounds as classical musicians who are interested in music exploration through arrangement, improvisation and conversation.
John Rutherford, blues guitarist & singer/songwriter
The concert will highlight original material from John Rutherford’s new recording Midnight Microphone and songs from his 2010 release Echo Broadcast. With mythical and historical blues references woven within his stories, songs and award winning guitar sound Rutherford creates a powerful and poetic homage to the blues.
Debra Rasmussen, Voice & Jon Day, piano
Deb Rasmussen (vocal) and Jon Day (piano) began their musical collaboration in earnest at the most unexpected time – the midst of COVID. From that remote work sprang the CD UNSPOKEN, released in 2022, featuring Deb’s original works arranged by Jon as well as refreshing takes on jazz standards.
“She is Clothed in Strength and Beauty” featuring Alicia Woynarski, Mezzo-Soprano & Anna Casurella, Soprano
This contemporary English recital features works by Canadian composers, Imant Raminsh and Robert Flemming, as well as American composers Jake Heggie and Jay Althouse.
Darren Johnson, Blues Guitar
Darren Johnson has been a fixture on the Canadian blues and roots scene – working with the likes of Amos Garrett, Tim Williams, Jim Byrnes, John Lee Sanders, and The Blind Boys of Alabama to name a few.
Andrea Hill, Soprano
Born and raised in Calgary, Canada, Andrea Hill has had the honour of performing on stages that include the Metropolitan Opera New York, l’Opéra National de Paris, Covent Garden London, Teatro alla Scala Milan, and at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence
Next Shows
Apr. 02 Derek Chiu, piano with Kevin A. Lefohn, violin
Kevin and I feel Beethoven’s Spring Sonata is perfect for an April concert! Kevin and I will be performing together four times next week in Portland, which will give us a great opportunity to refine our collaboration ahead of this concert.
Ruthie Purves Smith, a seasoned artist, author, and singer-songwriter, has had a remarkable journey in the music world. Ruthie’s live performances are captivating. Having toured extensively, she honed her craft while touring North America and Europe.
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