This virtuoso ensemble has been University of Calgary’s string quartet-in-residence since 1995. The 30th anniversary season is representative of its programing since its inception: timeless masterworks from the string quartet canon mixed with works by Canadian composers and underrepresented composers, and collaborations with distinguished guest artists. Program: Elizabeth Raum (Canadian composer) – “Victims of Eagles” [...]

Join us for an insightful conversation with Adrian Stimson as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series. In this session titled Not for the Faint of Heart: The Continuum of Decolonizing the Western Art Practice, Stimson will explore his artistic journey and the constant challenge of decolonizing his work in an often politically hostile [...]

To kick off our 45th anniversary, Canadian Music Centre: Prairie Region is proud to present the first Composer Speaker Series of the year! We are excited to host Alberta-based Jessica McMann and Calgary's Daniel Pelton on January 29th, talking about their latest projects, upcoming performances and releases. This event is FREE.

For the second concert in our 2024-2025 season lineup, we bring together Edmonton-based composer Emilie LeBel alongside Calgary-based choreographer Melanie Kloetzel, for an evening of live music and dance playing and moving in parallel. field studies is the 2023 full-length album debut of acclaimed Canadian composer Emilie Cecilia LeBel.  Described by Riparian Media as ‘a quietly [...]

Sonic Visions A concert of new music works by modern-day composers

Schnee: A Window into Winter Saturday, February 8, 2025 St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue, Snell Hall 65 Church St Toronto, ON M5C 2E9 Experience Hans Abrahamsen’s 21st-century masterpiece, Schnee (or ‘Snow’) performed beside windows overlooking Toronto’s tranquil winter landscape. This 50-minute work draws listeners into Abrahamsen’s crystalline sound world, where the unique beauty of snow is reflected in both serene [...]