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Chamber Music at Cleary

CELEBRATING OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON, 2009-2010!

The First Unitarian Congregation’s highly successful chamber music series celebrates its 10th anniversary during the the 2009-2010 season. Organized by Music Director Jane Perry, the season offers listeners a wide variety of music styles and musicians. 

For more detailed information about the concerts, musicians, and admission, please print out the brochure: Chamber Music 2009-2010 Season

Sunday, September 20
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Habenera! Embrace the last day of summer with a sultry evening of Spanish music.

Friday, October 2
 Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Ballad of the North. A violinist and pianist weave a tapestry of music from the northern hemisphere.

Sunday, November 22
 Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Music for Piano Duet. A prize-winning duo takes the art of the piano duet to incredible heights.

Sunday, November 29
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Geoff Lapp Jazz Trio. Come and listen to one of Montreal's premiere jazz ensembles.

Saturday, January 30
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Perron Trio. This marvellously talented Montreal string ensemble will warm up your winter.

Friday, February 5
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

The Choral Oboe. In this recital, oboist Angela Casagrande and the ever-eclectic Tone Cluster choir present an evening of music and storytelling.

Saturday, February 20
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

The Annual Steinway at First Concert: Modern Energy. Pianist, Shoshana Telner, is one of the brightest new stars on Canada’s classical music scene. 

Friday, March 5
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

In an English Country Garden III. British-born clarinetist, Angela Blackwell, and her friends present another installment in this popular series. 

Sunday, March 28
Worship Hall, 2:30 p.m.

North Winds Brass. This Ottawa-based brass quintet will charm you with its excellence, its humour, and a repertoire that ranges from Bach to Basie. 

Sunday, April 11
Worship Hall, 2:30 p.m.

Music for Piano Trio. Two string players from the National Arts Centre Orchestra team up with a talented pianist for an afternoon of sublime chamber music which includes Brahms’ Piano Trio in B major. 

Sunday, April 25
Worship Hall, 2:30 p.m.

The Swan’s Song. Janet Roy, a retired member of the National Arts Centre Orchestra,.continues to make music at the highest levels, whether playing Beethoven sonatas or singing a scat version of a Bach violin sonata. Not to be missed!

Saturday, May 1
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Arias for Tenor and Continuo. Montreal tenor, Denis Boudreault, joins with Ottawa colleagues for a sumptuous evening of Baroque arias. 

Saturday, May 15
Worship Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Bringing it Home. This Canadian-born duo is pursuing post-graduate studies at the prestigious Indiana University at Bloomington. Welcome them home as they perform a virtuoistic repertoire.

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Note: If you are a musician who would like to be considered for a spot in our concert series, please contact Music Director Jane Perry at music@firstunitarianottawa.ca Concert proposals are accepted each year between January 1st and February 28th, for possible inclusion in the following season of concerts. The Cleary Avenue concert season runs from mid-September to mid-May.