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ECSQ: Quartet by Candlelight (Saint John) 🎻

December 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Our sell-out favourite is back by popular demand! Come take a pause from the busy holiday festivities with a relaxing musical evening by candlelight. We’ll be turning down the lights, lighting some candles, and playing heart-warming seasonal music. Perfect for the whole family.  In the spirit of the season, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the local United Way.

December 14th, 7:30PM | Saint John | Saint John Arts Centre

Tickets: $30 Adult | $25 Senior | $20 Student

Established in 2019, the Elm City String Quartet was brought together by their passion for chamber music and a desire to share their love of quartet repertoire with their home town of Fredericton. With Victor Vivas and Mercedes Salazar on violin, Mark Kleyn on viola, and Emily Kennedy on cello, the ECSQ’s exciting and broad programming pairs works by today’s composers alongside celebrated quartet classics. Their first performance was a memorable evening in a small art gallery that was so packed, there were children sitting on the floor between their music stands. Since then, the quartet has been captivating New Brunswick communities with their broad programming and charismatic playing.

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Date:
December 14
Time:
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost:
$20 – $30
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Website:
https://www.elmcitystringquartet.com/concert-2

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Elm City String Quartet
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Saint John Arts Centre

20 Peel Plaza
Saint John, + Google Map

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6th Annual Contemporary Music Festival 2024: Concert 2, Offrande 🎻

November 23 @ 7:30 pm

Explore the Intersections of Sound, Emotion, and Community

The Contemporary Music Festival is back for 2024 with the theme “Echoes.” This year, the festival explores how music can reflect the challenges of our world like chaos, isolation, and loss while also offering hope, resilience, and connection. Join us for three special concerts that highlight diversity, creativity, and the beauty of life’s imperfections.

Concert 1: Loves Songs
Date & Time: Nov. 22, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton

Experience diverse soundscapes inspired by local culture and nature in this capstone performance, featuring an improvised piece shaped by community-gathered sounds and visuals of biodiversity. The festival also debuts “Call Me Mother” by LGBTQ composer Matthew-John Knights, celebrating inclusivity and love. The program concludes with works by Hildegard Westerkamp and Juliet Palmer.

Performers: Karin Aurell (flute), Norman Adams (cello), Nadia Francavilla (violin), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano)

Concert 2: Offrande
Date & Time: Nov. 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral (To be confirmed)

Experience the close-knit harmonies of flute, violin, cello, organ, and piano. This performance weaves both the personal and the public into a memorable musical offering in memory of the legacy of two extraordinary composers, Rachel Laurin (1961–2023) and Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023).

Performers: Nadia Francavilla (violins), Danielle Sametz (violins), Sue Sayle (viola), Norman Adams (cello), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano), Karin Aurell (flute), Richard Horsnby (clarinet), Thomas Gonder (organ)

Concert 3: Women of the North
Date & Time: Nov. 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton

Inspired by personal relocation during the 2023 NWT wildfire season, Carmen Braden, a composer from Yellowknife, debuted a dramatic new piece at this performance, which is a celebration of creativity and resiliency. In addition, the performance includes pieces by Juliet Palmer, Anna Höstman, and Cassandra Miller that pay moving tribute to northern women and their stories.

Performers: Christina Haldane (voice), Nadia Francavilla (violin), Mark Kleyn (viola), Norman Adams (cello), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano), Karin Aurell (flute), Richard Hornsby (clarinet), Joel Cormier (percussion)

Details

Date:
November 23
Time:
7:30 pm
Series:
6th Annual Contemporary Music Festival 2024: Concert 2, Offrande 🎻
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Website:
unb.ca/musicunb

Christ Church Cathedral

828 Brunswick Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1J1 + Google Map

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6th Annual Contemporary Music Festival 2024: Concert 1, Love Songs 🎻

November 22 @ 7:30 pm

Explore the Intersections of Sound, Emotion, and Community

The Contemporary Music Festival is back for 2024 with the theme “Echoes.” This year, the festival explores how music can reflect the challenges of our world like chaos, isolation, and loss while also offering hope, resilience, and connection. Join us for three special concerts that highlight diversity, creativity, and the beauty of life’s imperfections.

Concert 1: Love Songs
Date & Time: Nov. 22, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton

Experience diverse soundscapes inspired by local culture and nature in this capstone performance, featuring an improvised piece shaped by community-gathered sounds and visuals of biodiversity. The festival also debuts “Call Me Mother” by LGBTQ composer Matthew-John Knights, celebrating inclusivity and love. The program concludes with works by Hildegard Westerkamp and Juliet Palmer.

Performers: Karin Aurell (flute), Norman Adams (cello), Nadia Francavilla (violin), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano)

Concert 2: Offrande
Date & Time: Nov. 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral (To be confirmed)

Experience the close-knit harmonies of flute, violin, cello, organ, and piano. This performance weaves both the personal and the public into a memorable musical offering in memory of the legacy of two extraordinary composers, Rachel Laurin (1961–2023) and Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023).

Performers: Nadia Francavilla (violins), Danielle Sametz (violins), Sue Sayle (viola), Norman Adams (cello), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano), Karin Aurell (flute), Richard Horsnby (clarinet), Thomas Gonder (organ)

Concert 3: Women of the North
Date & Time: Nov. 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton

Inspired by personal relocation during the 2023 NWT wildfire season, Carmen Braden, a composer from Yellowknife, debuted a dramatic new piece at this performance, which is a celebration of creativity and resiliency. In addition, the performance includes pieces by Juliet Palmer, Anna Höstman, and Cassandra Miller that pay moving tribute to northern women and their stories.

Performers: Christina Haldane (voice), Nadia Francavilla (violin), Mark Kleyn (viola), Norman Adams (cello), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano), Karin Aurell (flute), Richard Hornsby (clarinet), Joel Cormier (percussion)

Details

Date:
November 22
Time:
7:30 pm
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Website:
unb.ca/musicunb

Memorial Hall, UNB

9 Bailey Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick, + Google Map

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6th Annual Contemporary Music Festival 2024: Echoes 🎻

November 22 @ 7:30 pm

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The Contemporary Music Festival is back for 2024 with the theme “Echoes.” This year, the festival explores how music can reflect the challenges of our world like chaos, isolation, and loss while also offering hope, resilience, and connection. Join us for three special concerts that highlight diversity, creativity, and the beauty of life’s imperfections.

Concert 1: Loves Songs
Date & Time: Nov. 22, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton

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Performers: Karin Aurell (flute), Norman Adams (cello), Nadia Francavilla (violin), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano)

Concert 2: Offrande
Date & Time: Nov. 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral (To be confirmed)

Experience the close-knit harmonies of flute, violin, cello, organ, and piano. This performance weaves both the personal and the public into a memorable musical offering in memory of the legacy of two extraordinary composers, Rachel Laurin (1961–2023) and Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023).

Performers: Nadia Francavilla (violins), Danielle Sametz (violins), Sue Sayle (viola), Norman Adams (cello), Carl Philippe Gionet (piano), Karin Aurell (flute), Richard Horsnby (clarinet), Thomas Gonder (organ)

Concert 3: Women of the North
Date & Time: Nov. 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Hall, UNB Campus, Fredericton

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Date:
November 22
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Memorial Hall, UNB

9 Bailey Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick, + Google Map

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November 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Come check out the participants for year’s Fest Forward!

The artists showcasing are:

  • Happy Al
  • Iguanodon
  • Katie Schurman 
  • Michelle Morrison
  • Ouwi7
  • Vice Rose 

Doors: 7 p.m. Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

$15 advanced. $20 at the door.

As part of our ARTreach programming, FEST FORWARD is aimed at moving NB musicians forward by providing useful professional development opportunities as they embark on their music careers. The goal of FEST FORWARD is to foster connectivity and creativity for participating musicians and to provide an experience that will accelerate their growth and development as artists. Musicians work with seasoned veterans of the music industry via practical and skill-building workshops and participate in a professional photoshoot and recording session.

$15 – $20

Charlotte Street Art Centre

506-454-6952

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Charlotte Street Arts Centre

732 Charlotte Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1M5 Canada + Google Map
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December 20 @ 8:45 pm – 10:30 pm

On December 20, 2024, Fredericton will be aglow with the serene and festive ambiance of “Candlelight: Christmas Classics,” an evening dedicated to cherished holiday music performed by talented local classical musicians. Set in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere, this event invites guests to revel in timeless Christmas melodies, from “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” to “The Nutcracker Suite” and other seasonal favourites, creating an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia perfect for the holiday season.

This immersive musical experience celebrates the beauty and tradition of Christmas music with arrangements that highlight the elegance of classical instrumentation. Each piece will be performed with the artistry and emotion fitting of this beloved time of year, making it an ideal event for family gatherings, couples, or anyone looking to enjoy the festive spirit in a unique, enchanting setting.

Details

Date:
December 20
Time:
8:45 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost:
$32
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Website:
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St. Paul’s United Church

512 Charlotte Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1M2 Canada + Google Map
506.458.1183
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You’ll hear swing, blues, bossa and pop classics in the wonderful acoustics and beautiful atmosphere of Wilmot United, located at the corner of King and Carlton streets downtown.

This is a pay-what-you-will event, with proceeds to support the work of the Wilmot United Church Outreach Committee.

Free (Pay what you can)

Wilmot United Church

Wilmot United Church

473 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E5 Canada + Google Map

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ECSQ Play Haydn, Shaw & Smetana (Florenceville-Bristol) 🎻

October 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Elm City String Quartet opens their season with string quartets that span three centuries – Haydn’s famous “Emperor” Quartet, Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s “Plan & Elevation,” and Smetana’s autobiographical quartet “From My Life.” 

We’re back for ECSQ Season 3!

The ECSQ starts their season with their favourite concert formula; something old, something new, and a tune to sing on the way home. The concert kicks off with “The Emperor” string quartet by Haydn, the formative master of the quartet genre. The piece is a favourite classic, and a great way to refresh our quartet sound after a summer break. We continue with “Plan & Elevation” by Pulitzer Award winning composer Caroline Shaw, who is one of top movers and shakers in the modern quartet writing scene. We close the concert with Bedřich Smetana’s Quartet 1, “From my Life,” a musical memoir written while the composer’s hearing was rapidly deteriorating.


Nous sommes de retour pour la troisième saison de l’ECSQ !

L’ECSQ commence sa saison avec leur formule de concert préférée: quelque chose vieux, quelque chose de nouveau, et un refrain à chanter en rentrant à la maison. Le concert commence avec le quatuor à cordes “L’Empereur” de Haydn, le maître fondateur du genre du quatuor. L’œuvre est un classique favori et un excellent moyen de rafraîchir notre son de quatuor après les vacances d’été. Nous continuons avec “Plan & Elevation” de la compositrice Caroline Shaw, lauréate du prix Pulitzer, qui est l’un des pionniers de l’écriture moderne pour quatuor. Nous concluons le concert avec le premier quatuor de Bedřich Smetana, “From my Life”, un mémoire musical écrit alors que l’ouïe du compositeur se détériorait rapidement.

Tickets can be reserved & purchased by contacting Peter McLaughlin at Second Wind Music Centre: secondwindmusiccentre@gmail.com

Elm City String Quartet

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Second Wind Music Centre

Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick Canada + Google Map
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$15 – 25

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The Elm City String Quartet opens their season with string quartets that span three centuries – Haydn’s famous “Emperor” Quartet, Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s “Plan & Elevation,” and Smetana’s autobiographical quartet “From My Life.” 

We’re back for ECSQ Season 3!

The ECSQ starts their season with their favourite concert formula; something old, something new, and a tune to sing on the way home. The concert kicks off with “The Emperor” string quartet by Haydn, the formative master of the quartet genre. The piece is a favourite classic, and a great way to refresh our quartet sound after a summer break. We continue with “Plan & Elevation” by Pulitzer Award winning composer Caroline Shaw, who is one of top movers and shakers in the modern quartet writing scene. We close the concert with Bedřich Smetana’s Quartet 1, “From my Life,” a musical memoir written while the composer’s hearing was rapidly deteriorating.


Nous sommes de retour pour la troisième saison de l’ECSQ !

L’ECSQ commence sa saison avec leur formule de concert préférée: quelque chose vieux, quelque chose de nouveau, et un refrain à chanter en rentrant à la maison. Le concert commence avec le quatuor à cordes “L’Empereur” de Haydn, le maître fondateur du genre du quatuor. L’œuvre est un classique favori et un excellent moyen de rafraîchir notre son de quatuor après les vacances d’été. Nous continuons avec “Plan & Elevation” de la compositrice Caroline Shaw, lauréate du prix Pulitzer, qui est l’un des pionniers de l’écriture moderne pour quatuor. Nous concluons le concert avec le premier quatuor de Bedřich Smetana, “From my Life”, un mémoire musical écrit alors que l’ouïe du compositeur se détériorait rapidement.

Buy tickets

Elm City String Quartet

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Wilmot United Church

473 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E5 Canada + Google Map
Event Website

$15 – 25

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ECSQ Play Haydn, Shaw & Smetana (Saint John) 🎻

October 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Elm City String Quartet opens their season with string quartets that span three centuries – Haydn’s famous “Emperor” Quartet, Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s “Plan & Elevation,” and Smetana’s autobiographical quartet “From My Life.” 

We’re back for ECSQ Season 3!

The ECSQ starts their season with their favourite concert formula; something old, something new, and a tune to sing on the way home. The concert kicks off with “The Emperor” string quartet by Haydn, the formative master of the quartet genre. The piece is a favourite classic, and a great way to refresh our quartet sound after a summer break. We continue with “Plan & Elevation” by Pulitzer Award winning composer Caroline Shaw, who is one of top movers and shakers in the modern quartet writing scene. We close the concert with Bedřich Smetana’s Quartet 1, “From my Life,” a musical memoir written while the composer’s hearing was rapidly deteriorating.


Nous sommes de retour pour la troisième saison de l’ECSQ !

L’ECSQ commence sa saison avec leur formule de concert préférée: quelque chose vieux, quelque chose de nouveau, et un refrain à chanter en rentrant à la maison. Le concert commence avec le quatuor à cordes “L’Empereur” de Haydn, le maître fondateur du genre du quatuor. L’œuvre est un classique favori et un excellent moyen de rafraîchir notre son de quatuor après les vacances d’été. Nous continuons avec “Plan & Elevation” de la compositrice Caroline Shaw, lauréate du prix Pulitzer, qui est l’un des pionniers de l’écriture moderne pour quatuor. Nous concluons le concert avec le premier quatuor de Bedřich Smetana, “From my Life”, un mémoire musical écrit alors que l’ouïe du compositeur se détériorait rapidement.

Buy tickets

Elm City String Quartet

View Organizer Website

Saint John Arts Centre

20 Peel Plaza
Saint John, + Google Map
Event Website

$15 – 25

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