An outstanding concert featuring the Cecilian Chamber Series will be presented in Regina for a couple of performances in May.
“A terrific little concert series” is how CBC Radio 2’s “In Concert” described the Cecilian Chamber Series. CBC Radio 2 named the event as “Concert of the Week”, when it was that was presented by Cheng2 Duo on November 22.
Praised for consistently presenting outstanding Canadian Classical Musicians, the final two concerts of this fifth season have been scheduled. For lovers of classical chamber music, these are two must attend concerts.
Angela Cheng, piano will perform on Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m.
Praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty, and superb musicianship, Angela Cheng has appeared as a soloist with more than 100 orchestras and as recitalist throughout North America, Asia, and Europe.
James Ehnes, violin, and Andrew Armstrong, piano will perform on Sunday, May 15, 4 p.m.
Violinist James Ehnes has been described as “effusively lyrical and hair-raisingly virtuosic” by the Guardian.
Artistic Director, Lore Ruschiensky, along with her partner, Dennis Weist, began the Cecilian Chamber Series in 2011 out of a desire to bring great chamber music to Regina.
Music educators and avid concert goers across Canada and around the world, they have an indepth knowledge of great chamber music and the artists currently performing.
As artistic director, Lore’s extensive knowledge and connection with Canadian chamber musicians has made it possible for her to consistently engage artists who present outstanding concerts.
These artists include James Ehnes, violin, who presented the opening concert in 2011; Jan Lisiecki, piano; Andre Laplante, piano; Jane Coop, piano; Gryphon Trio; Dover String Quartet; and The New Orford String Quartet, to name only a few.
Along with these well known names, the Cecilian Chamber Series has also been successful in engaging exceptional young performers who are new on the scene. These include Timothy Chooi, violin, who gave a memorable performance in 2014 and the Cheng2 Duo, Silvie and Bryan Cheng, on piano and violin.
The intimacy of Knox-Metropolitan United Church with its wonderful acoustics allows Cecilian Chamber Series performers and the audience to experience a close connection. Audiences are becoming increasingly devoted to the genre of chamber music in its more intimate connection between musician and audience. Even the novice listener can easily perceive the clear textures and follow the composer’s intertwining paths.
The 2016 to 2017 season will consist of five concerts including two international artists: a South American string quartet and an Israeli String quartet, and of course more great Canadian artists.
For tickets to these great concerts, interested residents can visit the website at: www.cecilianconcertseries.ca.
