Classical music performed by four different chamber ensembles. Directed by Ben Bolt-Martin.
The UW Gamelan Ensemble will perform as part of our noon hour series. Be transported to Bali by drums and gongs with rapid fire interlocking parts.
scholarship auditions
These auditions are for future students applying for Fall 2014 who wish pre-approval in the Music Studio performance courses--which is also a requirement in order to declare Music as your Major, and to be considered for the Scholarships available. These are held on two dates: Friday, March 28 and Saturday, April 12.
Conatct music@uwaterloo.ca to schedule an audition.
Enjoy the lovely sounds of 5 different Instrumental Chamber Ensembles, with pieces by Mozart, Faure, Beethoven, Debussy, and Cui. Refreshments available afterwards.
With Anna Ronai on piano, Sibylle Marquardt on flute, and Peter Stoll on clarinet, Trio d'Argento will perform a diverse selection of music. Pieces include works by Beethoven, Ibert, and Oscar Peterson.
See their website for samples of this lovely music: Trio D'Argento
Formed in 2007, the Cardinal Consort explores the world of 16th and 17th century music for viol consorts. The four gambists are Valerie Sylvester, Sheila Smyth, Linda Deshman, and Sara Blake. Come join us for some exquisite music. They will be performing Early English Music for viols and voice, along with the UW Chamber Choir.
Please see their website for more details: Cardinal Consort of Viols
Performer Njacko Backo is the creator of joyful African influenced "world music", master of the kalimba (thumb piano) from his native Cameroon. Backo is a multi-faceted band-leader, storyteller, author, and educator.
See Njacko's webpage for more information about this amazing performer.
This concert features accomplished local performers Natasha Campbell (soprano), Heidi Wall (piano), and Miriam Stewart-Kroeker (cello).
As a precursor to their KW Chamber Music Society concert, we are delighted that the world renowned Attacca Quartet will present a free concert at Grebel featuring one of Haydn's string quartets. Please note that this concert is on a Friday, instead of our usual Wednesday noon hour time slot.
See the Attacca webpage for more details.
Jazz music featuring vibraphonist Michael Wood & pianist Jim Hodgkinson. Music will include pieces by notable Canadian and American composers.