Tue Jul 26 19:00
Arkora: Resounding Hildegard
Vancouver-based Arkora Ensemble is an electric vocal chamber consort unlike any other. Witness the magic of “Resounding Hildegard,” a program that blurs the lines and explores new ground between newly-composed Canadian pieces and the thousand-year-old masterworks of Abbess Hildegard von Bingen.
- Arkoraensemble
- Kathleen Allan music director
- Jane Long soprano
- Hilary Ison alto
- Abra Whitney alto
- Noah Horn tenor/keyboards
- Asitha Tennekoon tenor
- Jonathon Adams bass
- David McCune bass
- Brendon Randall-Myers electric guitar
- Daniel Morphy percussion
- Curtis Andrews percussion
- Jae-won Bang violin
- Vernon Regehr cello
- Benton Roark fretless electric bass/keyboards
Orlande de Lassus (1532 – 1594) | Carmina Chromatico
Hildegard von Bingen (1098 – 1179) | Nunc Gaudeant
Benton Roark | Range of Light
Curtis Andrews (b. 1977) | Shantaleela Namostute
Pérotin (1160 – 1230) | Viderunt Omnes I
Jonathan Wild | Within a Tender Garden
Nicola Vicentino (1511 – 1576) | Dolce mio ben
Orlande de Lassus (1532 – 1594) | In pace in idipsum
Dorothy Chang | Blue
Pérotin (1160 – 1230) | Viderunt Omnes II
Hildegard von Bingen (1098 – 1179), arr. Allan | Caritas abundat in omnia
Benton Roark | Where Endless Ages Roll
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Festival 2022
Experience five magnificent programs featuring spectacular vocals, impeccable skill, and collaborations between world-renowned musicians at Ottawa’s Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.
Signature Series: supported by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo
Concerts immersed in Beechwood’s history and beauty, from its beloved sanctuary to the expansive grounds, complemented by the serene hours of the early morning.
These performances are outdoors. You will need to bring your own seating and weather protection if desired.
Sunrise Concerts are made possible with the generous support of Beechwood Cemetery.
New Music Now is a celebration of the breadth and vitality of today’s new classical culture. Explore the sonic range of today’s most creative musical minds at Chamberfest’s annual miniseries.
This series celebrates Canada’s world-class standard in chamber performance, featuring core string ensembles, solo piano, and opera amidst folk influences. Thanks to the generosity of Marina Kun (of Ottawa-based and internationally-loved Kun Shoulder Rests), these concerts take place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.
Late-night concerts cross genres and art forms, pushing the boundaries of chamber music into Afro-Cuban influences, Slavic and Scandinavian folk tunes, and more.
Hosted by broadcaster Eric Friesen, Chamber Chats: Festival Edition features interactive interviews with festival musicians both online and in person.In-person attendance for Chamber Chats is available for passholders only! You will be asked to show your pass before entering this event.
The online Zoom events are free and open to the public.
Showcasing seasoned professionals and fresh faces to the scene, Chamberfest’s new series offers a refreshing midday escape at stunning local venues.
Concerts and excursions are immersed in Beechwood’s history and beauty, from its beloved sanctuary to the expansive grounds.
Many of these performances are outdoors. You may need to bring your own seating and weather protection if desired.
The Beechwood Series is made possible with the generous support of Beechwood Cemetery.
Celebrate the piano at the home of our longtime partners, Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa.
The Steinway Series is made possible with the generous support of the Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa.
Eclectic programming resonates against a backdrop of vinyl, vintage speakers, and reel-to-reel at legendary music destination and beloved Wellington staple, The Record Centre. Here, artists are at play: exploring and expanding their creativity in this casual space.
Seating will not be available.
This summer, our hybrid festival features a rich offering of online content broadcast live from Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in Ottawa.
Chamberfest’s Community Engagement and Education pillar (CEE) engages community members of all ages through a diverse range of meaningful music experiences. Whether on stage, online, or on the streets, CEE changes lives through music.
