Brahms, Fire-Flowers & Battle-Flags
Saturday, November 1, 2025
7:30pm
Winspear Centre
Chorus Inspira
Timothy Shantz, Conductor
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Laura Brandt, soprano
Jonathon Adams, baritone
University of Alberta Concert Choir & Madrigal Singers
Program
Zachary Wadsworth Battle-Flags
Johannes Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45
Zachary Wadsworth Fire-Flowers (premiere of a new orchestration)
Ivan Zenaty reaches a broad public without abandoning the world of classical music for even a moment. Besides the technical perfection one would expect, he is also appreciated for his taste, style and a captivatingly beautiful tone.
With his exceptional wealth of repertoire including more than 50 violin concertos, he is a favored guest artist with many international orchestras. Known for his versatility, his engagements also include solo recitals and chamber music collaborations.
“Absolute musical perfection… full, robust sound… impeccable balance”
– The Boston Musical Intelligencer
The Balourdet Quartet is acclaimed for their vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth that brings a fresh perspective to both beloved classics and modern compositions.
Its unique closeness and willingness to take creative risks earned it the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, as well as Chamber Music America’s 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award.
Ayreheart presents Early Music alongside traditional folk and original music with lute, vocals, colascione (a kind of bass lute), violin, guitar and percussion.
“Here is music that is born of what has come but leads us into where we can go: old forms born anew and ever fresh.”
– Robert Aubry Davis, creator, producer, and host of Millennium of MusicFriday, March 27, 2026
7:30 PM*Robertson-Wesley United Church
The Sitkovetsky Trio has quickly become one of today’s most acclaimed piano trios, known for their thoughtful musicianship and passionate performances.
They have appeared in prestigious venues worldwide, including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall, and Lincoln Center, and have received numerous awards such as the BBC Music Magazine Chamber Music Award and the International Commerzbank Chamber Music Award.
*Robertson-Wesley United Church
Five voices which have become legendary for their homogenous sound. Five singers who jointly explore the character of each song in order to bring it to life for the audience. Five singers so perfectly in tune with each other that their ‘vocal instrument’ spans the range of an entire orchestra.
Listening to amarcord reminds us that singing is the most natural form of music – produced by the body for the human soul.
*Robertson-Wesley United Church
10209 123 St. NW
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of Canada’s premier Early Music ensembles up close.
This concert is part of Tafelmusik’s Western Canada & USA Tour in collaboration with violinist Rachel Podger as Principal Guest Director.
This isn’t your typical night at the opera. Opera Pub is where music meets mischief. From soaring arias to unexpected musical theatre pieces, no two nights are ever the same. And that’s exactly how we like it.
Whether you’re a lifelong opera fan or just here for a good time, Opera Pub is the perfect way to unwind midweek with a pint in hand and some seriously stunning vocals just a few feet away. Expect students, stars, surprise guests, and always a few curveballs.
Admission is Free
Opera Pub is free to attend. No tickets, no cover charge.
For this concert, Mr. Goodyear will present an exciting program pairing his own dazzling works with three of Beethoven’s most celebrated sonatas.
