by Leslie Lyne | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016/2017 Season, past concert series artist, piano
“A profoundly introspective experience. Here was a master pianist at the top of his form.”- Toronto Star Hailed as one of the world’s great romantic piano virtuosos, André Laplante has been compared with piano legends, Ashkenazy and Horowitz. Laplante has...
by Leslie Lyne | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016/2017 Season, flutes, past concert series artist
Vibrant and versatile, Flûte Alors! are four new-generation recorder players. This award-winning ensemble has received international acclaim and distinction for their audacious programming and exceptional performances. Dedicated to pushing the limits of the recorder...
by Leslie Lyne | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016/2017 Season, past concert series artist, String Quartet
The Calidore String Quartet has been taking the world by storm with their fresh and youthful approach to chamber music. Their passionate performances have earned them numerous prestigious international awards and engagements. With frequent performances in concert...
by Leslie Lyne | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016/2017 Season, choir, past concert series artist, String Ensemble
We cap off the season with one of Canada’s most celebrated youth choirs, the Calgary Girls Senior Choir, Brava, under the direction of Elaine Quilichini. Four-time winners of the CBC Choral Competition, Brava attracts international accolades and awards. From Vienna to...
by SiestaLOL | May 30, 2015 | 2015/2016 Season, past concert series artist, piano, soprano, violin
The 2015/16 season opens with the fabulous Canadian soprano, Marie-Josée Lord. Charismatic with a powerhouse voice, Ms. Lord is an audience favourite on the world’s opera stages, television and radio. Ms Lord teams up with violinist, Uliana Drugova and...
by SiestaLOL | May 26, 2015 | 2015/2016 Season, marimba, past concert series artist, piano
The marimba is not an instrument we hear every day! Discover the rich sounds of this beautiful instrument with one of the world’s most celebrated marimbists, Anne-Julie Caron. Joining her on piano is Akiko Tominaga to present Les plaisirs d’hiver— a program of rich...