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SUMMARY:Decolonizing the Narrative: Adrian Stimson
DESCRIPTION: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 world.\n\nStimson often tells people that art is not for the faint of heart\, as it takes courage to face the colonial beast—an incessant and relentless process. He reflects on how\, as Indigenous artists\, we navigate the hostilities of a politically charged world\, care for ourselves\, and use our art to counter dominant narratives. He challenges us to consider: Are we truly decolonizing\, or are we merely pawns in an ever-shifting game controlled by colonial powers? Akin to The Matrix\, do we choose the white pill\, the red pill—or simply become a pill ourselves? \nFacilitated by Janine Windolph\, Director of Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre\, the session includes a presentation by Stimson followed by a discussion and a Q&A. This conversation will be recorded and shared following the event\, but the Q&A portion will remain unrecorded. Sessions may share experiences and ask difficult questions.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/decolonizing-the-narrative-adrian-stimson/
LOCATION:Max Bell Auditorium\, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1H5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250129T120000
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SUMMARY:Jessica McMann & Daniel Pelton\, Composer Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/jessica-mcmann-daniel-pelton-composer-speaker-series/
LOCATION:University of Calgary: Craigie Hall\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T213000
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SUMMARY:Field Studies / Vines : The Music of Emilie LeBel played by ultraviolet\, Jane Berry\, And Laura Reid
DESCRIPTION: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.\nfield studies is the 2023 full-length album debut of acclaimed Canadian composer Emilie Cecilia LeBel.  Described by Riparian Media as ‘a quietly gripping affair that illustrates the interplay between pensive—almost austere—lyricism and percolating texture’\, the full collection of works will be performed live by Edmonton’s Ultraviolet chamber ensemble\, with special guest appearances from Edmonton mezzo-soprano Jane Berry and Calgary violinist Laura Reid.  Emilie LeBel herself will be operating live electronics during the performance. \nVINES is a durational site-adaptive installation created by Melanie Kloetzel (kloetzel&co.) with dramaturgical support from Brandy Leary (Anandam Dancetheatre). Grounded in the concept of ‘making kin’ with our plant brethren\, VINES explores how the human body can translate the growth patterns of climbing plants into a visual feast of respect\, reciprocity and wonder. As the mass quantity of performers takes over the performance environment\, VINES offers a surreal and mesmerizing vision of vegetal reclamation. In conversation with the haunting music of Emilie LeBel\, VINES engages audiences in a larger conversation about humanity’s future in relation to other species on the planet. \nThe two works\, field studies and VINES will occur simultaneously in a sonically glittering and choreographically speculative exchange.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/field-studies-vines-the-music-of-emilie-lebel-played-by-ultraviolet-jane-berry-and-laura-reid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250206T213000
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SUMMARY:School of Creative and Performing Arts: Sonic Visions
DESCRIPTION:Sonic Visions A concert of new music works by modern-day composers
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/school-of-creative-and-performing-arts-sonic-visions/
LOCATION:Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T213000
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SUMMARY:Schnee: A Window into Winter
DESCRIPTION:Schnee: A Window into Winter\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\nSt. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue\, Snell Hall\n65 Church St\nToronto\, ON\nM5C 2E9 \nExperience 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 and explosive musical textures. \nComplementing Schnee\, the evening will feature world premieres by internationally celebrated composer Linda Catlin Smith\, as well as Black Ice\, a brand new composition by NMC’s Composer-in-Residence\, Rashaan Allwood. This evening promises shimmering\, exceptional music\, as NMC’s world-class musicians bring the beauty of winter to life through music. \nIn partnership with St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue. \nSchedule:\n7:00PM Doors\n7:15PM Pre-Concert Chat with Rashaan Allwood\, and Dr. William Gough (Professor of Climatology\, University of Toronto).\n7:45PM Young Artist Overture – Norma Beecroft (CAN) Jeu III (1987) for Viola and Tape\, performed by Mary Deck (The Glenn Gould School).\n8:00PM Main Show \nProgramme:\nLinda Catlin Smith (CA) we’ve gone forth for dancing (2023 World Premiere) for Trumpet\, Horn and Trombone\nRashaan Allwood (CA) Black Ice (2024 World Premiere) for Nine Instruments and Electronics\nHans Abrahamsen (DNK) Schnee: Ten Canons for Nine Instruments (2008)
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/schnee-a-window-into-winter/
LOCATION:St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue\, Snell Hall\, 65 Church St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250209T150000
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SUMMARY:"Musical Tourist": Orchestra Borealis
DESCRIPTION:“Musical Tourist” \nFelix Mendelssohn\nSymphony No. 3 (Scottish) \nHector Berlioz\nOverture to Les Franc-Juges \nRon Hannah\nThe Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder \nAleksandr Borodin\nIn the Steppes of Central Asia
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/musical-tourist-orchestra-borealis/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, 9915 148 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5N 3G1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:New Romantics
DESCRIPTION:New Romantics is a string nonet concert celebrating the love each of us has for treasured places or experiences\, a love that burns as brightly in our memories as the connections we feel to the people who have shaped us. We are honoured to be premiering Lai’s “Unsung Legacy\,” a concerto for Chinese flute and string orchestra\, with support from Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Dizi player Jiajia Li will fly you from Hong Kong to Edmonton and back in a tour de force of virtuosity and soulful exploration of what “home” really means. \nSteven Snowden (b. 1981)-Appalachian Polaroids for Strings and Tape (2011) \nIna Boyle (1889-1967)-String Quartet in E Minor (1934) \nLai Cheukman Joseph-Unsung Legacy\, Concerto for Dizi and Strings (2024) \nFeaturing JiaJia Li\, dizi \nAntonin Dvořák (1841-1904)-Serenade in E Major\, Op. 22 (1875) \nWe would like to thank all of our sponsors\, including Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/new-romantics/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, 1121 14 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250211T193000
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SUMMARY:GS3: Knee-deep in Clouds\, A tribute to Diana McIntosh
DESCRIPTION:GS3: Knee-deep in Clouds\, A tribute to Diana McIntosh\nFebruary 11\, 2025 7:30PM\, Westworth United Church\nGuest Curated by Luciane Cardassi\nFrom Luciane: \n“This concert honors iconic artist Diana McIntosh’s life as a performer\, composer\, educator\, and community builder. Diana spent time in Banff throughout her life\, with deep appreciation for the Rocky Mountains. As a Banff-based pianist\, I met Diana on several occasions\, and had the opportunity to study her original scores at the University of Manitoba Archives. This\, and my intention to connect with Winnipeg artists Ben Reimer and Laurel Ridd who had worked closely with Diana\, led to this program of pieces for percussion\, flute and solo piano including Diana’s delightful Aiby-Aicy-Aidyai for toy piano and vocal sounds.”
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/gs3-knee-deep-in-clouds-a-tribute-to-diana-mcintosh/
LOCATION:Westworth United Church\, 1750 Grosvenor Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3N 0H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250215T190000
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SUMMARY:MRU Conservatory Presents Spotlight Series: Akiko Tominaga and Lana Henchell
DESCRIPTION:The Spotlight Series is MRU Conservatory’s faculty recital series\, showcasing performances by the talented members of our faculty – some of Calgary’s finest musicians. This season\, we are thrilled to present an evening of music for two pianos performed by pianists Akiko Tominaga and Lana Henchell. The program will feature works by Debussy\, Satie\, and Juno Award-winning Calgary composer Allan Gordon Bell. Mark your calendar and be sure to get your tickets for this event that you will surely not want to miss.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/mru-conservatory-presents-spotlight-series-akiko-tominaga-and-lana-henchell/
LOCATION:TransAlta Pavilion (ED2102)\, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 7N5\, Canada
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