Thu Aug 1 21:30
Ambient Ensemble: Nick Schofield, Philippe Charbonneau, Yolande Laroche, and Mika Posen
Ambient soundscapes with the dynamic textures of an acoustic ensemble.
Local synth composer Nick Schofield’s latest release “Ambient Ensemble” was inspired by a series of concerts where special guests were invited to improvise. The resulting album collaborations are “…beautiful and playful, full of serene surprises.” Chamberfest is delighted to host the first (and perhaps only) recreation of this unique album that features unique techniques and instrumentations. Nick Schofield will be joined by Ottawa’s own Philippe Charbonneau, Mika Posen (Merganzer), and Yolande Laroche (Orchidae) to explore the blissful interaction between acoustic resonance and the “Satie-style” sound bath of tape-slowed piano parts and layered synthesizer tracks. Don’t miss this playful collaboration in a concert that will “blend the boundaries between electronic and acoustic, solitude and collaboration.”
- Nick Schofieldsynthesizer
- Yolande Larochevoice, clarinet
- Mika Posenviolin
- Philippe Charbonneaudouble bass
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Festival 2024
Experience five spectacular programs on our Signature Series, featuring large-scale collaborations between world-renowned musicians at Ottawa’s Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. The 2024 Signature Series is generously sponsored by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo.
This series celebrates Canada’s world-class standard in chamber performance, featuring core string ensembles, solo piano, brass and vocal ensembles, and more! Taking place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, these concerts are generously supported by Marina Kun (of Ottawa-based and internationally loved Kun Shoulder Rests).
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