Recently, Peter Hum of The Ottawa Citizen did a deep dive into the funding crunch facing arts groups in Ottawa (and across the province). He conducted a long interview with our own Mhiran Faraday and Carissa Klopoushak regarding the challenges we face. Here is an...
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...
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 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...
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...
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