CMC Prairie Region

Elizabeth Raum with the UCalgary String Quartet – November 8
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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”
Dmitri Shostakovich – Piano Quintet Op. 57, with Jani Parsons, piano
Johannes Brahms – String Quartet Op. 51 No. 1

Roydon Tse and Marie-Claire Saindon with CHOR LEONI - November 11
2024-11-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson St #100, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4S7, Canada
Join us for a cherished annual tradition on November 11th, and immerse yourself in a sonic space for the heart and mind to consider the conflicts and violence of the past and present. Take time to contemplate and reflect, as, through song, we transform this darkness into a better vision of understanding and peace. Our uncanny mix of folk songs, popular songs, and choral masterpieces, will guide you a journey from the shadows of death to the dawn of empathy, understanding, light and love.
Tickets from $20-$70
35 and Under Ticket Pricing Available.
Free tickets available for any active or retired members of the military. Call the Chor Leoni Box Office to book: 604.263.7061
Please join us for a post-concert chat after each concert.

Kelly-Marie Murphy with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – November 15 and 16
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9, Canada
Let the Calgary Phil envelop you in sumptuous orchestral sound with the passionate drama of Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, starring 2018 Honens Prize Laureate Nicolas Namoradze. Conductor Sarah Ioannides then leads the Orchestra in Rimsky-Korsakov’s fantastical symphonic suite inspired by tales from the Arabian Nights. The concert opens with Kelly-Marie Murphy’s striking tone poem that explores the mystery and beauty of a starry sky.

MURPHY Dark Night, Bright Stars, Vast Universe
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherezade
Join us in the lobby 6:35PM for our Pre-Concert chat.
This concert includes a 20-minute intermission.

Decolonizing the Narrative: Adrian Stimson
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Max Bell Auditorium, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
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.

Stimson 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?
Facilitated 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.

Jessica McMann & Daniel Pelton, Composer Speaker Series
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | University of Calgary: Craigie Hall, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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.

Field Studies / Vines : The Music of Emilie LeBel played by ultraviolet, Jane Berry, And Laura Reid
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton)
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 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.
VINES 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.
The two works, field studies and VINES will occur simultaneously in a sonically glittering and choreographically speculative exchange.

School of Creative and Performing Arts: Sonic Visions
2025-02-06 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
Sonic Visions A concert of new music works by modern-day composers

Schnee: A Window into Winter
2025-02-08 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue, Snell Hall, 65 Church St, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2E9, Canada
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 and explosive musical textures.
Complementing 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.
In partnership with St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue.
Schedule:
7:00PM Doors
7:15PM Pre-Concert Chat with Rashaan Allwood, and Dr. William Gough (Professor of Climatology, University of Toronto).
7:45PM Young Artist Overture – Norma Beecroft (CAN) Jeu III (1987) for Viola and Tape, performed by Mary Deck (The Glenn Gould School).
8:00PM Main Show
Programme:
Linda Catlin Smith (CA) we’ve gone forth for dancing (2023 World Premiere) for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone
Rashaan Allwood (CA) Black Ice (2024 World Premiere) for Nine Instruments and Electronics
Hans Abrahamsen (DNK) Schnee: Ten Canons for Nine Instruments (2008)

New Romantics
2025-02-09 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0P3, Canada
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.
Steven Snowden (b. 1981)-Appalachian Polaroids for Strings and Tape (2011)
Ina Boyle (1889-1967)-String Quartet in E Minor (1934)
Lai Cheukman Joseph-Unsung Legacy, Concerto for Dizi and Strings (2024)
Featuring JiaJia Li, dizi
Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904)-Serenade in E Major, Op. 22 (1875)
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, including Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development.

"Musical Tourist": Orchestra Borealis
2025-02-09 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Andrew’s United Church, 9915 148 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 3G1, Canada
“Musical Tourist”
Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 3 (Scottish)
Hector Berlioz
Overture to Les Franc-Juges
Ron Hannah
The Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder
Aleksandr Borodin
In the Steppes of Central Asia

GS3: Knee-deep in Clouds, A tribute to Diana McIntosh
2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 0H9, Canada
GS3: Knee-deep in Clouds, A tribute to Diana McIntosh
February 11, 2025 7:30PM, Westworth United Church
Guest Curated by Luciane Cardassi
From Luciane:
“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.”

MRU Conservatory Presents Spotlight Series: Akiko Tominaga and Lana Henchell
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | TransAlta Pavilion (ED2102), 18 Mt Royal Circle SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7N5, Canada
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.

Linda Catlin Smith, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
2025-02-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 4X8, Canada
About The Concert

Superstar violinist Timothy Chooi performs Bruch’s vibrant Scottish Fantasy for Violin, a work bursting with energy that was based on four folk tunes the composer found in a collection of Scottish music. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 is bursting with rich, emotional moments, and features a charming pizzicato movement. Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith describes her piece as “creating different shapes and atmospheres out of which melody could arise, like a constantly shifting tableau.”

Prelude

Patrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert.

Program to Include

TCHAIKOVSKYSymphony No. 4
BRUCHScottish Fantasy for Violin
LINDA CATLIN SMITHTableau
ESO Premiere

Program subject to change.
This concert will include an intermission.

Featured Artists

Jean-Phillipe Tremblay, Conductor
Timothy Chooi, Violin

DEXTER LIVES! The Dexter Gordon 50th Anniversary Concert
2025-02-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Scarboro Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 2H1, Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nebula Repertory Ensemble Association presents: DEXTER LIVES! The Dexter Gordon 50th Anniversary Concert, Saturday, February 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Av. SW.
This is the Nebula society’s tribute to GRAMMY-winning and OSCAR-nominated NEA JAZZ MASTER tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 to April 25, 1990) on the 50th anniversary of his only Calgary appearance (November 25, 1974, University Theatre, John C. Reid concert presenter) and the 102nd anniversary of his birth. The concert features JUNO-nominated Al Muirhead, trumpet; John Reid, saxophone and flute; Jon Day, piano; John Gray, bass; Ed Batley, drums.
Mr. Gordon performed only once in our fair city: in November 1974 — 50 years ago. The producer of that event was our current Artistic Director and saxophonist, John Reid, and the bass player that performed in that concert, John V. Gray, is also performing. Mr. Reid did his Master’s thesis on Dexter Gordon (M.A. Jazz History and Research from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, 2010, Lewis Porter, supervisor)
The Nebula Repertory Ensemble Association (incorporated as a non-profit society in the Province of Alberta in 2019) has received a project grant from CADA (Calgary Arts Development Authority) to present this concert.

Tickets: $40; $35 for Nebula & CALL members; $10 for students. Available at eventbrite.ca.

Dexter Gordon, saxophone
(February 27, 1923 to April 25, 1990) National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Dexter Gordon is widely known in jazz as being the musician to translate alto saxophonist Charlie Parker’s and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie’s Bebop musical innovations to the tenor saxophone in the late 1950s. In 1986, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as fictional character (saxophonist) Dale Turner in Bernard Tavernier’s film ‘Round Midnight. Mr. Gordon is the only jazz musician ever to be nominated for that award. The musical score for the film won the Oscar for pianist Herbie Hancock.
A gig in 1962 at Ronnie Scott’s Club in London was a new experience for Dexter and he began to travel and work in Europe. Eventually, he settled in Copenhagen where he lived until his return to the U.S. in 1976. During that period in Europe, he travelled extensively, and worked for long periods at the historic Jazzhus Montmartre. He recorded prolifically for the Blue Note, Prestige, and Steeplechase record labels, among others.
In 1976, Dexter enjoyed a hero’s welcome in the U.S. when he made his return engagement at Storyville in New York City with Woody Shaw, Louis Hayes, Ronnie Mathews, and Stafford James. He subsequently played the Village Vanguard, signed with Columbia Records, and was officially “back in town.” Mr. Gordon’s “Homecoming” sparked a reignition of interest in the Bebop stream of Jazz during this period of the 1970s when fusion and disco reigned supreme. He organized his first working band during this period with George Cables, Rufus Reid, and Eddie Gladden. He considered this band to be his best, toured extensively with them, and recorded Live
at the Keystone (Mosaic) and Manhattan Symphonie (CBS Sony) with the group. He won the Grammy Award for his album The Other Side of ‘Round Midnight.

Upcoming concerts:
· Tribute to the Music of Herbie Hancock (May 24),
· Tribute to the Music of Richard Rodgers (April 12),
· Virtuosic Brazilian Classics (July 19).
Contact: John Reid (403) 605-5876, jcreid@ucalgary.ca

Workers Students Union (in partnership with MRU Conservatory)
2025-02-22 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7N5, Canada
Workers Students Union (in partnership with MRU Conservatory)

February 22, 2025 6:45 pm

Location: Bella Concert Hall
Pre-concert chat: 6:45pm
Concert: 7:30pm
FEATURING STUDENTS OF MRU CONSERTORY’S PROGRAM
Program
Steve Reich – Clapping Music (mixed ensemble)
Osvaldo Golijov – Death of the Angel (from Last Rounds; string nonet)
Mary Kouyoumdjian – Moerae (piano trio)
Allan Gordon Bell – <New work> (mixed ensemble)
[INTERMISSION]
Michael van der Sloot – <New work> (piano trio)
Vincent Ho – Four Paintings By Leestemaker (piano sextet)
Louis Andriessen – Workers Union (mixed ensemble)
Continuing our partnership with Mount Royal University’s Conservatory, we are thrilled to present our second concert of our residency featuring students of their program! After our successful concert last season, we bring you more exciting works that push the boundaries of today’s performance practices and sonic experiences. Featured works include Steve Reich’s classic work Clapping Music, Osvaldo Golijov’s haunting Deaths of the Angels, and Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Moerae inspired by the Greek mythology of the three fates. Also featured is the world premiere of Dragonfly by Michael van der Sloot, Vincent Ho’s Four Paintings By Leestemaker, and the world premiere of A Species of Wonder for trio and spatialized strings by Juno Award-winner Allan Gordon Bell. This all culminates to the grand finale: Louis Andriessen’s colossal (and politically-influenced) work Workers Union, written for “any loud sounding group of instruments” and featuring all performers on stage!

Calgary Civic Symphony: Whimsical Birds
2025-02-23 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9, Canada
We proudly present the Calgary premiere of Vincent Ho’s 2022 concerto for saxophone, played by Calgary’s brilliant Jeremy Brown and his students. Rautavaara’s iconic ode to Arctic birds and Sibelius’ 5th symphony, with its famous swan theme, give this program a Finnish flair, from start to finish!

Own the Stage: Mental Skills for Audition Excellence
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Online, Webinar
Own the Stage: Mental Skills for Audition Excellence
Date: February 26th, 2025
Time: 2pm to 3:30pm EST
This panel discussion will explore mental strategies and approaches specific to both university and professional auditions. Panelists will also discuss audition processes in music and acting, as well as potential changes that result after the audition. Our panelists consist of expert practitioners and performers who will share various perspectives related to auditions: mental skills consultant, jury evaluation, and of course – the performer.
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Camille Charbonneau is a mental performance consultant with extensive experience working with both student and professional musicians, including students from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music. Carolyn Christie is the former Second Flute Chair of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and is currently on faculty at the University of Ottawa. Soprano and actress Meher Pavri has performed in a number of productions including West Side Story (Maria) and the Canadian premiere of Mahabharata. Lisa Chisholm is a Juilliard-trained bassoonist who is a member of the Canadian Opera Company orchestra. Joanna Latala is a professional cellist and graduate of the University of Gothenburg’s orchestral performance program.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration will be available until February 25th.

Dvořák & Stafylakis
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1C3, Canada
Hanna Havrylets: Chorale for strings
Haralabos [Harry] Stafylakis: Violin Concerto — World Premiere
Antonin Dvořák: Symphonic Variations
Experience the world premiere of Harry Stafylakis’s genre-defying Violin Concerto, alongside Antonín Dvorák’s rarely performed symphonic gem!
Experience a world of musical contrasts with Dvorák & Stafylakis, a concert that bridges the past and present with powerful compositions. The evening begins with Hanna Havrylets’s Chorale for Strings, a poignant tribute to the late Ukrainian composer. Havrylets, who passed away shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, composed this piece to transmit both lament and hope through its beautiful melodies and rich harmonies.
Next, prepare for the world premiere of Harry Stafylakis’s Violin Concerto, performed by the electrifying and renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Known for her love of heavy metal and classical music, Pine brings a unique intensity to this groundbreaking piece. Stafylakis, the WSO’s Composer in Residence, draws from his background in progressive metal to create a concerto that defies classical music conventions and resonates with contemporary audiences.
The concert concludes with Dvorák’s Symphonic Variations, a masterpiece of melodic invention and orchestral color. This piece showcases Dvorák’s ability to transform a simple theme into a series of intricate and beautiful variations while demonstrating the versatility and skill of the WSO.
Fun Fact: Rachel Barton Pine is not only a classical virtuoso but also a passionate metalhead, often blending her performances with the intensity of heavy metal music.

Musicians in the Making
Pre-Concert Performance
Selections will be announced during the performance.
Westgate Mennonite Collegiate Senior String Orchestra

Sonic Discoveries: New Music Marathon
2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 6T7, Canada
Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of contemporary music at the Sonic Discoveries New Music Marathon! This event showcases two dynamic duos pushing the boundaries of sound and expression. The Prairie Saxophone Initiative, featuring saxophonists Chinley Hinacay and Matthew Robinson, will present an array of fresh and innovative works, while percussionist Chris Sies and guitarist Darren Young will create captivating textures and rhythms in their own set. This will be a marathon of new music that celebrates the artistry and boldness of today’s musical pioneers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an evening with the modern music scene!
Founded in 2022 by Canadian Saxophonists Chinley Hinacay (MMUS) and Matthew Robinson (MMUS), the Prairie Saxophone Initiative (PSI) was created for the purpose of building awareness, expanding repertoire, and creating opportunities for developing saxophonists in the Prairies. PSI has undertaken several initiatives to serve these goals including the commissioning of under-represented Canadian composers, hosting free workshops for student and adult amateur saxophonist, and promoting accessible concert programming.
Almost Noise is the newly minted partnership between percussionist Chris Sies and guitarist Darren Young. Equally at home in rock bands, orchestras, and composers in their own rights, this program celebrates the duo’s love of their instruments through the borrowing of popular music idioms that, in the past, have been deemed so-called “simple” or “low art”. Helping shed this cultural baggage in chamber music circles, Almost Noise presents Simple Songs with works by composers whose sonic dispositions are openly influenced by the popular music of their times (read: jazz, rock, pop). Inherently eclectic, Simple Songs will take audiences through a series of soundscapes teetering between post-rock and ambient textures in works like Christopher Cerrone’s “Double Happiness” and Molly Joyce’s “One and Only”, while singer-songwriters Tanner Porter and Andrea Hoyos bring a gentle chamber-pop influence to the set with works “Salt Heals, Salt Takes Away” and “What you consider truth depends on how you look at it”. Drawing from post-minimalist aesthetics, Samuel Adams beautifully marries polyrhythmic precision with harmonic warmth and ambient electronics in his “Hades and Persephone” from his multimedia work LYRA, composed for the renowned guitar and percussion duo, The Living Earth Show.

PART ONE: PRAIRIE SAXOPHONE INITIATIVE
Flower Duet from Lakme, Leo Delibes
3 Ms of a Union, Lai Cheukman Joseph
1) MESH: The Flirt, Chase and Game
2) MUSH: The Union of Lips and Hips
3) MUCK: He Said, She Said
The Sky Between Us, Jenni Brandon
Lachrymae, Tigran Mansurian
Solitude of Stars, Stacy Garrop
Lovers on the Celestial Sphere, Jun Nagao

PART TWO: ALMOST NOISE
Salt Heals, Salt Takes Away, Tanner Porter
Double Happiness, Christopher Cerrone
Self Portrait, Part I
Interlude I
Self Portrait, Part II
Interlude II
New Year’s Song
Hades and Persephone from LYRA, Samuel Adams
One and Only, Molly Joyce
What you consider truth depends on how you look at it, Andrea Hoyos
Selections from Red, Marc Mellits, arr. C Sies and D. Young
Mechanically Separated Chicken Parts from Tight Sweater, Marc Mellits, arr. C Sies and D. Young

Alice Ping Yee Ho, Regina Symphony Orchestra
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7L3, Canada
BEETHOVEN’S FOURTH SYMPHONY
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Classics Series
Conexus Arts Centre
Presented by MLT Aikins
6:45 PM Pre Show Chat with Christian Robinson & Gordon Gerrard
7:30 PM Concert
9:00 PM Standing Ovation Post Show Reception Presented by Conexus Arts Centre
Gordon Gerrard, conductor
Lorraine Min, piano

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Programme
HO The Phantom Bird of Han
SAINT-SAËNS Concerto No.4 in C minor for Piano & Orchestra, op.44
I. Allegro moderato – Andante
II. Allegro vivace – Andante – Allegro
Intermission
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.4 in B-flat major, op.60
I. Adagio – Allegro vivace
II. Adagio
III. Allegro vivace
IV. Allegro ma non troppo

Prairie Voices: In the Famiy
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Crescent Arts Centre, 525 Wardlaw Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0L9, Canada
In the Family

Saturday, March 8, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
Crescent Arts Centre (map)

Join Bluestem, Prairie Voices and Horizon plus PVI Alumni for an anniversary celebration like no other! PVI is excited to commemorate 25 years at our annual In the Family concert featuring special performances with the PVI alumni choir, past directors, and more. PVI will also debut a newly-commissioned flagship song written by past PVI alum Ben Sellick.
You won’t want to miss this unforgettable performance led by our formidable directors Rob Monson, Katie Donnelly, and Johanna Hildebrand; assistant directors Katy Abraham and Madly Friesen; and past PVI directors Dr. Elroy Friesen, GiUng Lee, Philip Lapatha, Vic Pankratz, and Kristel Peters! Join us for this exciting musical event that celebrates where we have come from, and looks to the future with anticipation.
Join us in-person or via livestream! Tickets available online or at the door as capacity allows.
Tickets: $20 General Admission; $10 Students/Reduced; $10 per Livestream viewer
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Nature's Light - The celestial landscape: sun, moon, stars, aurora borealis
2025-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Knox United Church, 838 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H4, Canada
Composers have been writing about nature’s light and the celestial landscape for centuries. The sun and the moon and the stars, the aurora borealis and lightning have been the inspiration for many choral compositions. Whether we look at the sky during the day or more prominently during the hours of darkness, there is always an impressive display of light, unless, of course, it is cloudy. Taking their inspiration from this light, poets have lauded the magnificence of this light that can create such beauty, and composers have so often taken those words and used them as inspiration to better depict that light. This concert contains music that addresses all these possibilities for light. What better place to view all these natural phenomena than in Saskatchewan – the land of living skies?
James Hawn, Artistic Director

Ola Gjeilo: Across the Vast, Eternal Sky
Dan Forrest: The Sun Never Says
Lili Boulanger: Hymne au Soleil (“Hymn to the Sun”)
Daniel Elder: October Sun
Claudio Monteverdi: Darà la notte il sol
Ola Gjeilo: Northern Lights
Stacey Philipps: Aurora Borealis
Derek Holman: Miramachi Lightning
Daniel Elder: Ballade to the Moon
Daniel Elder: Lullaby
Jacob Navrerud: Lunar Lullaby
Nicholas Ryan Kelly: The New Moon
Josu Elberdin: Izar Ederrak
Andrew Balfour: Anang (A Star)
Kyle Pederson: Stars
Z. Randall Stroope: And Sure Stars Shining
Randall Thompson: Choose Something Like a Star

Land’s End with Andy Lin: Celebrating Asian Voices (in partnership with The University of Calgary)
2025-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
Land’s End with Andy Lin: Celebrating Asian Voices (in partnership with The University of Calgary)

March 29, 2025 6:30 pm

Location: Rozsa Centre
Pre-Concert Chat: 6:30pm
Pre-Concert Performance: 7pm
Concert: 7:30pm
FEATURED GUEST ARTIST & CO-CURATOR: Andy Lin (erhu)
Program
Roydon Tse – Blues n’ Grooves (erhu & piano)
夜來香/Fragrance of the Night (erhu & piano)
賽馬/Horse Racing (erhu & piano)
Vivian Fung – Humanoid (cello & electronics)
Shih-Hui Chen – flashback moments (erhu & piano trio)
[INTERMISSION]
Vincent Ho – Busker Suite (violin)
Vincent Ou Yang – <New work for trio>
Bright Sheng – Clearwater Rhapsody (erhu & piano trio)
As part of our annual concert in University of Calgary’s “Alchemy Festival”, we are thrilled to have with us as our special guest artist, erhuist Andy Lin! Mr. Lin has been hailed as an award-winning violist and erhuist garnering critical acclaim in all his performances and winning numerous prizes. Together we present a program featuring works by three generations of today’s Asian composers:
Bright Sheng, Shih-Hui Chen, Vivian Fung, and Calgary’s own Roydon Tse and Vincent Ho. In addition, we continue our annual Student Composers’ Program this season with the premiere of a new work by UofC grad student Vincent Ou Yang, written specially for Land’s End Ensemble.

Jocelyn Moclock, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-13 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Crescent Arts Centre, 525 Wardlaw Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0L9, Canada
Matinee tickets available here
Evening casual tickets available here

Pre-Concert Event featuring the Winnipeg Boys’ Choir!
Starting at 6.45pm. All ticketholders are welcome!

5 / LULLABY OF THE SNOW
1.00pm and 7.30pm, Thursday, March 13
Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave)
David Bui, conductor; Allen Harrington, saxophone
Winnipegger Allen Harrington is one of Canada’s finest wind players. He makes Sally Beamish’ iconic saxophone concerto absolutely sing in this concert warmly ushering in spring.
Jocelyn Morlock
Nostalgia
Sally Beamish
Under the Wing of the Rock: Saxophone Concerto No. 2
Astor Piazzolla
Libertango, arranged for Saxophone and Strings
Intermission
Benjamin Britten
Simple Symphony (excerpts)
Benjamin Britten
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Program subject to change.

Oscar Morawetz, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
2025-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1C3, Canada
Oscar Morawetz: Carnival Overture
Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4
Revel in the vibrant contrasts of Oscar Morawetz’s lively overture, Robert Schumann’s lyrical cello concerto, and Gustav Mahler’s celestial fourth symphony, featuring the exquisite talents of cellist Bryan Cheng and soprano Lara Ciekiewicz.
Join us for an evening of contrasts and connections with music that ranges from the festive to the sublime. The concert begins with Oscar Morawetz’s “Carnival Overture,” a lively piece that captures the spirited festivities of a carnival. This overture is packed with energy and charm, setting the stage for a delightful evening.
Next, Canadian-born, Berlin-based cellist Bryan Cheng returns to perform Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto, a piece known for its lyrical beauty and innovative structure. Cheng’s previous performances with the WSO have been met with enthusiastic acclaim, and his interpretation of Schumann’s concerto is sure to be a highlight of the season.
Known for his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut at 14 and performances with renowned orchestras worldwide, Cheng continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic interpretations, extensive recital highlights, and critically acclaimed albums, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.
The concert concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, a work that combines the classical charm of Haydn with the emotional depth of Beethoven. Winnipeg’s own soprano star Lara Ciekiewicz joins the orchestra for the symphony’s final movement, singing of a child’s vision of heaven—a serene and joyful conclusion to the evening.
Acclaimed for her “tour-de-force performance” in Manitoba Opera’s Susannah, Ciekiewicz is celebrated for her dynamic and moving portrayals across genres, earning her the reputation of an artistic chameleon. Her versatility and transformative ability shine through in her captivating performances on stage.
Fun Fact: Mahler’s Fourth Symphony includes sleigh bells in the first movement, adding a whimsical touch that evokes a wintry landscape.

GroundSwell 4: North/South, Curated by Jim Hiscott
2025-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
GS4: North/South

GS4: North/South
March 20, 2025, 7:00pm
GroundSwell and WAG-Qaumajuq are thrilled to co-present North/South, a unique gallery concert featuring throat songs by Nikki Komaksiutiksak and family, as well as music for violas and percussion played by Melody McKiver, Jennifer Thiessen and Ben Reimer. New collaborations by Melody McKiver and Jennifer Thiessen and new compositions by Melody McKiver, Jim Hiscott and more.
Come before the concert at 6pm to walk through the spectacular exhibition, Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time featuring a survey of artistic expression from approximately 200 BCE until the present day that highlights over 400 works produced by Inuit artists from Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, and stay after the concert to see more of the exhibition. Thursday, March 20, 2025, WAG- Qaumajuq.
Curated by Jim Hiscott.
