Presented in partnership with The Kun Shoulder Rest in celebration of their 50th Anniversary, this magnificent event celebrates the global success of this Ottawa-based company and the accomplishments and generosity of Marina and Joseph Kun.

The evening will showcase electrifying performances by Kun Featured Artists Lara St. John and Kelly Hall Thompkins alongside the Gryphon Trio, Chamberfest Artistic Director Carissa Klopoushak, and Afro-Cuban woman-led ensemble OKAN, performing music inspired by the 50 years of Kun history and the family behind the business.

• Lara St. Johnviolin
• Kelly Hall-Tompkinsviolin
• Carissa Klopoushakviolin
• Gryphon Triopiano trio
• OKANensemble

Program will include:

Cris Derksen | white man’s cattle

Bechara El Khoury (b. 1957) | Trois Pieces pour violon seul

Yuliy Meitus (1903 – 1997) | Trois Pieces – III. Allegro

Béla Bartók (1881 – 1945) | Rhapsody No. 1 for violin and piano, Sz.87

Antonín Leopold Dvořák (1841 – 1904) | Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major – I. Allegro, ma non tanto

Selections by OKAN

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