A unique opportunity to hear the members of this internationally renowned chamber ensemble sharing pointers on performance technique with advanced-level music students.

Music by Saariaho, Brahms and Chopin.

Two phenomenal artists in the first of two recitals paying tribute to Grieg and Schumann, giants of the romantic era.

Music by Mozart, Mahler, Schubert, Rossini, Schoenberg and others.

A premiere by Canada's celebrated choreographer James Kudelka for Quebec dance artist Laurence Lemieux and violinist Adrian Butterfield in an afternoon of discovery, contemplation and renewal with "Canada's star countertenor" Daniel Taylor and the Theatre of Early Music.

Appearing for the first time at the festival, the Woodwind Quintet of the legendary Berlin Philharmonic will perform works by Mozart, Danzi, Ligeti, Hindemith and others.

This innovative program explores the musical riches of the early Renaissance in a program built around the remarkable life and achievements of Leonardo da Vinci. A specially commissioned live commentary connects the music on the program, which includes some of the greatest music of the period.

For the first time at the festival, a late-night showcase devoted to young rising stars from the Ottawa-Gatineau area.