Mon Aug 1 19:00
Verona Quartet
Making their Chamberfest debut this summer, the Verona Quartet bring vibrant and enthusiastic energy to every single performance. Their program, which promises to always be imaginative and compelling, features a piece commissioned by the group by Toronto-based composer Roydon Tse and Dvorak’s beloved “American” string quartet.
- Verona Quartetstring quartet
- Jonathan Ong violin
- Dorothy Ro violin
- Abigail Rojansky viola
- Jonathan Dormand cello
Gyorgy Ligeti (1923 – 2006) | String Quartet No. 1 (“Métamorphoses nocturnes”)
Roydon Tse | Blank Canvas
Blending, Layering – Splattering — Sgraffito — Calligraphy — Stippling
Antonin Dvorák (1841 – 1904) | String Quartet No. 12 in F major (“American”), Op. 96
I. Allegro ma non troppo — II. Lento — III. Molto vivace — IV. Finale: vivace ma non troppo
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Festival 2022
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.
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.
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.
