Dr. Darryl Friesen has been praised for his “rich palette of tonal colour” and performances of “intimate, poignant simplicity” (Winnipeg Free Press, 2008).
Schola Musica Sacra presents Compline, an ancient monastic form of night prayer by candlelight. Compline is sung entirely by the chant choir from the loft in the austere beauty of Keffer Chapel at Martin Luther University College.
The 2019 Benjamin Eby Lecture will be presented by Mark Vuorinen.
Witnessing Passion: Musical depiction of minor characters in Passion music by Bach, Ešenvalds, MacMillan and Pärt
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS CONCERT IS CANCELLED.
Four groups of talented student chamber musicians will play a wide selection of classical music. Free admission, reception after the concert.
Pieces include:
Schumann Piano Trio in G minor op. 17
Dvorak Piano Quintet No. 2
C.P.E. Bach Trio Sonata
Beethoven String Quartet, op. 18 no. 4
The University of Waterloo Balinese Gamelan ensemble consists of 20 students who have learned to play the gamelan without prior experience and without notation. Learning to strike with one hand and dampen with the other is difficult, but you will be impressed by how well the Gamelan Ensemble plays. Directed by Dewa Made Suparta, this concert will transport you to Bali, Indonesia. There will be an opportunity to try out the ins
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS CONCERT IS CANCELLED.
This concert will feature the music of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. The 17 member band includes students from 5 different faculties, and is directed by Michael Wood - a well known timpanist and jazz adjudicator.
Tickets are available at the door. Reception to follow in the downstairs atrium.
