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A Message from the Artistic Director

Lore Ruschiensky

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A woman in a purple jacket is sitting in an auditorium.
A woman in a purple jacket is sitting in an auditorium.

15th Anniversary Celebration

for the Cecilian Chamber Series! 


Anniversaries give us pause to look back at all the great musical experiences presented by outstanding artists. These committed individuals devoted themselves to the growth of the series from its inception 15 years ago, all supported by generous donors and sponsors who are an essential part of ensuring the continuation of the arts. It is also the opportune time to look ahead and plan for the future to ensure that the sounds of world-stage chamber music continue to resound in Darke Hall and the community for years to come. 


As the artistic director, I have always found it a joy to assemble a series of meaningful and relevant concerts. The 15th Season of the Cecilian Chamber Series is an opportunity to welcome back much-loved artists and ensembles from past seasons and to introduce you to some new ones from near and far. Concerts will be a celebration of great chamber music featuring solo violin, solo piano, string quartets, and piano trios presenting works ranging from the great masters J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Schubert to the introduction of new works by living composers written for the performing artists! 



Join us for the Cecilian Experience for our 15th Anniversary Season!


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 | Jenny Côté

Member-at-Large | Marie-France Menc

Member-at-Large | Elaine Hockley

Member-at-Large | Meagan Milatz

Member-at-Large | Herbert Chu


From L to R:  Herbert Chu, Marie-France Menc, Lore Ruschiensky, Elaine Hockley, Jenny Côté, Ann Walsh (Administration) and on-screen, Meagan Milatz.

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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.


– University of Regina

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

Viano Quartet


Cheng² Duo


Sinta Quartet


Bridge and Wolak


Dalí Quartet


Angela Hewitt

Viano Quartet

Cheng² Duo


Sinta Quartet


Bridge and Wolak


Dalí Quartet


Angela Hewitt

Viano Quartet


Cheng² Duo


Sinta Quartet


Bridge and Wolak


Dalí Quartet


Angela Hewitt