Tue Aug 1 12:00

Bring the Kids: SISU Ensemble featuring Phil Klaassen

National Arts Centre lobby staircase | 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON

This performance features the lively voices of Emili Losier and Phillip Klaassen, accompanied by pianist Jenna Richards. From musical theatre to operetta, this interactive concert experience will feature love songs, duets, and comedic acts, and is open to all.

Experience classical and chamber music in a family-friendly environment with Chamberfest’s Bring the Kids! series. Featuring some of Ottawa’s top musicians, Bring the Kids! concerts are tailor-made to short attention spans, little ones that need to move around, and the people that love them.

Emili Losiersoprano
Phillip Klaassentenor
Jenna Richardspiano
Sisu Ensemblevoice and piano duo

This concert is free, but registration is requested. Please click the registration link below.

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