A Message from the Artistic Director
Lore Ruschiensky
Welcome to the 14th season of the
Cecilian Chamber Series!
Chamber music has the ability to connect and transport us as every note resonates with emotion, and every performance feels like a personal journey shared between the musicians and the audience. Join us for a captivating season where each note is a step into uncharted territories, both real and imagined. Fittingly, this season's theme is Journeys.
The artists featured this season are those who have shown exceptional commitment to growth. They continue to embrace new projects and explore musical opportunities. The programs they have created reflect their own musical journey, with exhilarating results.
Artists include the Viano Quartet, winners of the Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Dali Quartet from Puerto Rico, as well as virtuosic stylings of the Sinta Saxophone Quartet. The Juno-nominated Cheng² Duo and the electric Bridge & Wolak are two duos not to be missed. Our season finale will feature Canadian piano royalty Angela Hewitt in her 50th anniversary tour performing the Goldberg Variations. In addition to her magnificent talent Ms. Hewitt was also responsible for choosing the Fazioli piano that we are so privileged to have on stage at Darke Hall.
The season promises programs that are meaningful and inspiring presented by world-stage chamber musicians. Join us for a season filled with musical adventures and a journey like no other. Get your tickets now, and be ready to enjoy another spectacular season of exceptional chamber music concerts in Regina’s beautiful Darke Hall.
MISSION STATEMENT
BRINGING THE WORLD STAGE TO REGINA
Presenting world-class chamber music performances and related educational activities to inspire and promote the artistic and cultural life in Regina and area.
VISION STATEMENTS
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
Cecilian Chamber Series is committed to delivering world class performances and programs that are high-quality experiences for everyone involved.
INTEGRITY
Cecilian Chamber Series conducts our affairs with respect for and in cooperation with others. We are professional, responsible, transparent and ethical.
COMMUNITY/SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
We collaborate with a positive outlook for our community, because we place great value on it. We promote a culture of gratitude - both within our organization and with everyone who engages with Cecilian Chamber Series.
SUSTAINABILITY
As an organization, we do not take our future for granted. We maintain a forward thinking outlook for the sustainability of Cecilian Chamber Series as an organization and active member of the community.
BOARD MEMBERS
President, Chair & Artistic Director | Lore Ruschiensky
Treasurer | Michael Farrer
Secretary | Brenda Scarfe
Member-at-Large | Jenny Côté
Member-at-Large | Marie-France Menc
From L to R: Lore Ruschiensky, Michael Farrer, Brenda Scarfe
and Marie-France Menc. Missing: Jenny Côté.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Cecilian Chamber Series acknowledges it is located on Treaty 4 territory; traditional lands of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.
The Venue… Darke Hall
Operating since January 1929, Darke Hall is a jewel on the prairies. With major renovations of restoration and modernization, Darke Hall will continue to touch the lives of people in our community and across Canada, and in all areas of the arts as a catalyst for creation, inspiration, and community.
PAST WORLD STAGE SEASONS
2011 | 2012
James Ehnes, violin and Andrew Armstrong, piano
James Parker, piano
Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson, trumpet, piano and bassoon
Tommy Banks Trio
2012 | 2013
Anagnoson and Kinton, duo piano
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Duo Concertante
2013 | 2014
New Orford String Quartet
Jan Lisiecki, piano
Andre Laplante, piano
Gryphon Trio
2014 | 2015
Timothy Chooi, violin
Jane Coop, piano
Octagon – the Canadian Octet
2015 | 2016
Dover Quartet and Pavel Kolesnikov, piano
Cheng² Duo
Angela Cheng, piano
James Ehnes, violin, with Andrew Armstrong, piano
2016 | 2017
Anagnoson and Kinton, piano duo
Ariel Quartet
Jan Lisiecki, piano
Timothy and Nikki Chooi, violins, with Wenwen Du, piano
Dalí Quartet
2017 | 2018
Montrose Trio
Cecilian String Quartet with James Campbell, clarinet
Philip Chiu, piano
Erika Raum, violin with Lydia Wong, piano
Red Priest
2018 | 2019
Verona Quartet
Few and Fewer
Donald Sinta Quartet
Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano
New Orford String Quartet
Russell Braun, Baritone with Carolyn Maule, piano
Akropolis Reed Quintet
Rob Kapilow with Katherine Dowling, piano
Horszowski Trio
Tesla Quartet
2020 | 2021
Arnold Choi, cello with Akiko Tominaga, piano
Cheng² Duo
Andrew Wan, violin with Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
That's Amore Virtual Fundraiser
Timothy Chooi, violin
Philip Chiu, piano
2021 | 2022
The Viano String Quartet
The Ironwood String Quartet with Jamie Parker, piano
Leslie Fagan, Guy Few and Friends
Gryphon Trio and James Campbell, Clarinet
Rolston String Quartet
Julie Nesrallah and Guy Few
2022 | 2023
Manhattan Chamber Players
Ladom Ensemble
Andrew Wan and
Charles Richard-Hamelin
Nicolas Namoradze
Tesla Quartet with
David Kaplan, piano
Calmus Ensemble
Timothy and Nikki Chooi
with Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano
Illia Ovcharenko
Akropolis Reed Quintet
Busch Trio
Fauré Piano Quartett
Isidore String Quartet
