Mon Jul 29 12:00

Chamberfest’s Rising Stars Showcase 2024

An annual feature of the Chamberfest summer music festival, Chamberfest’s Rising Stars showcases the region’s finest emerging talent who have been selected from a round of springtime auditions. This showcase is adjudicated by a panel of Chamberfest artists, and scholarships are awarded to the strongest performances, including Anne Presentey Rising Stars Award scholarships in junior (under 18) and senior (18-25) categories. Rising Stars alumni include Bryan Cheng, Silvie Cheng, Mikaela Bennett, Alexander Soloway, Lara Deutsch, David Baik, Anita Pari, Suren Barry, and Anna-Sophie Neher.

Jury

Programme

Nabeel Ansari, oboe
Frédéric Lacroix, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314
Allegro aperto

Ethan Qi, piano
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
Sonata No. 31 in A–flat Major, Hob XVI 46
Allegro moderato

Jacob Kang, cello
Frédéric Lacroix, piano
David Popper (1843–1913)
Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68

Sarah Hume, soprano
Joanne Moorcroft, piano
George Friedrich Handel (1685–1759)
Serse: Và godendo vezzoso e bello
W. A. Mozart
Als Luise die Briefe, K.520

Cal McGowan, cello
James McGowan, piano
Antonín Dvorák (1841–1904)
Silent Woods, Op.68,B.173

Darya Malinovskaia, piano
Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6, S.244

Intermission

Jesse Guo, marimba, electronics
John Psathas (b. 1966)
One Study One Summary
Etude

Emma Kwong, soprano
Nadia Boucher, piano
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1
Jake Heggie (b. 1961)
Natural Selection
Animal Passion

Anne Zeng, piano
Philipe Turcanu, piano
Mel Bonis (1858–1937)
Suite en forme de valses
Valse Lente
Interlude et Bacchanale

Amanda Jansen, flute
Vinci Chen, cello
Caitlin Strong, piano
George Crumb (1929–2022)
Vox Balaenae, excerpt

Ray Zheng, flute
Frédéric Lacroix, piano
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Flute Sonata in E Major, BWV 1035
Adagio ma non tanto
Allegro
Siciliano

Ireland Harvey, guitar
Leo Brouwer (b. 1939)
El Decameron Negro
La huida de los amantes por el valle de los ecos

Lucia Micu, soprano
Nadia Boucher, piano
Henri Duparc (1848–1933)
Chanson Triste, from Cinq Mélodies, Op. 2, No. 4
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Danse macabre
Louis Andriessen (1939–2021)
Vier Beatles-liedjes
Ticket to Ride (Handel)

Deliberation & Presentation of Results

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Chamberfest’s Rising Stars program, including the showcase concert and scholarships, are presented with the generous support of Nicole Presentey.

Chamberfest community programming is made possible with the generous support of the Crabtree Foundation and Jean Teron.

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Piano Portfolio is a new series from Ottawa Chamberfest that allows us to explore the depth and scope of piano music within the context of Ottawa Chamberfest’s Festival and Concert Series programming.

Chamberfest’s Piano Portfolio series is presented with the generous support of Marg Campbell

Early Music Now

Early Music Now is a new series from Ottawa Chamberfest that allows us to explore the depth and scope of early music within the context of Ottawa Chamberfest’s Festival and Concert Series programming.

Chamberfest’s Early Music Now series is presented with the generous support of Nicole Presentey

New Music Now

The New Music Now series 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. Join us on Monday, August 5 for multiple events in a variety of spaces within Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, all accessible with the New Music Now: All-NMN Event Pass.

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Marina Kun Series

This series celebrates Canada’s world-class standard in chamber performance, featuring string and piano ensembles, choirs, baroque music, singers, dancers, and a bit of jazz. This series also hosts Chamberfest’s 30ᵗʰ Anniversary Celebration on closing night! Taking place at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, these concerts are generously supported by Marina Kun (of Ottawa-based and internationally loved Kun Shoulder Rests).

Chamberfringe Series

Our late-night Chamberfringe concerts cross genres and art forms, pushing the boundaries of chamber music with daring and electric performances. Offering everything from lively Arabic jazz to Middle Eastern-Metal fusion, Indigenous beats, and ambient chamber-electronica to Yiddish folk song, or a full-on Ukrainian-Celtic-Arab mashup, there’s always something fresh to check out!

Our Chamberfringe shows take place at La Nouvelle Scène, Club SAW, and The Gladstone Theatre, providing a more casual setting where audiences can enjoy beverages and immerse themselves in the buzzing late-night atmosphere.

Chamber Chats: Festival Edition

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Midday Matinées
Showcasing seasoned professionals and fresh faces to the scene, Chamberfest’s new series offers a refreshing midday escape at stunning local venues.
Beechwood Series

Held within Ottawa’s historic and beautiful Beechwood Cemetery, the Beechwood Series features performances that lend themselves to reflection and contemplation, both in its beloved Sacred Space and on the expansive grounds. The Beechwood Series is made possible with the generous support of Beechwood Cemetery

Bring the Kids!

Chamberfest’s visiting artists give fun, family-friendly, and interactive performances that teach young people about music-making in small ensembles. Kids can experience and explore the storied world of chamber music at our summer music festival. Free admission. These performances usually take place at Ottawa City Hall or the National Arts Centre (Glass Thorstenson Staircase) and are intended for kids (and guardians!) of all ages.

Outdoor Concerts

Get out into the open air with various festival performers for al fresco concerts in downtown Ottawa.

These performances are outdoors. Seating will be limited, and you may need to bring your own weather protection if desired.

Please note that due to heat warnings this weekend, these concerts will take place inside Rideau Hall in the Tent Room.

The Record Centre Series

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.

CEE: Community Engagement and Education

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.

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