Emerging Composers Experience “Real Humans”
The uOttawa /Chamberfest Composition Workshop held January 23 saw over 70 new music lovers turn out to hear world premieres of 6 new string quartets by our student composers. Listeners were treated to a world-class performance by Jessica Linnebach & Emily Kruspe...
Adaptive Concerts Paper Published
We have learned so much by working with our community. Today we’re thrilled to share the pioneering work of our Director, Artistic Planning and Community Engagement, Jenna Richards, and her co-researcher, Erin Parkes (Founder/Director, Lotus Centre for Special Music...Jacob Siskind
Jacob Siskind was a music critic known for his candid honesty, objectivity, and absolute passion and advocacy for classical music. When Jacob retired, he transitioned from critic to Ottawa Chamberfest patron. In his retirement, he continued to challenge Chamberfest to...
Profile: Wallis Giunta
By Julianna Kerr Chamberfest audiences are in for a treat as mezzo soprano superstar Wallis Giunta joins us for her last recital before she takes some time off. The Ottawa native, who currently lives in Vienna, is expecting her second child on Halloween and will begin...
Profile: Carlo Verdiccio
by Julianna Kerr After more than 20 years, Carlo Verdicchio’s favourite thing about his work is still the variety of tasks required behind the scenes to make a performance successful. As Operations Manager for Chamberfest, Carlo’s role in production coordination...
They leave us breathless: Brass & Woodwind players at Chamberfest
These musicians leave us breathless with admiration! If woodwinds and brass are your passion, we have a wide range of offerings to tempt you. James Campbell (clarinet) with the Lafayette String Quartet Sunday July 30, 19:00 With more than a dozen albums and a thousand...
Violin Virtuosi: 6 violin stars to watch for at Chamberfest
The violin features prominently in chamber music and throughout Chamberfest, but here are six violin-centric performances you may want to watch for. James Ehnes & NACO Thursday, July 20, 19:00 Grammy Award-winning violinist and long-time Chamberfriend James Ehnes...
Strong Female Lead: 8 Women to watch for at Chamberfest
We’re stealing a riff from Netflix to describe the incredible array of solo artists and women-led ensembles coming to Chamberfest this summer. We proudly celebrate the strength and virtuosity of projects led by women for Chamberfest 2023. Sarah Slean &...
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