Song and Flight
June 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Rock Theatre at Rockridge Canyon
Raminsh World Premiere
The second evening opens with a world premiere by Imant Raminsh of Where Wildness Lives, lyrics by poet Becky Strube, Raminsh’s wife and collaborator. The piece will be performed by the Chamber Vocal Ensemble accompanied by the Borealis String Quartet, under the direction of Dr. Mark Vuorinen in the lobby of the Rock Theatre at 7 pm prior to the concert in the main theatre. Several other works will be performed by the Chamber Vocal Ensemble as well. All ticket holders to the 7:30 pm concert are welcome to attend this special premiere.
Mozart • Murphy • Dvořák
This concert celebrates lyricism, colour, and musical dialogue across centuries.
Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola in B-flat Major, K. 424 is a masterpiece of elegant conversation between two instruments, full of wit, warmth, and effortless melodic charm.
The program then turns to contemporary Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy, whose Give Me Phoenix Wings to Fly evokes transformation and renewal through vibrant rhythms and soaring musical gestures.
After intermission, Dvořák’s beloved Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major brings together piano and strings in one of the most joyful works of the chamber repertoire. Overflowing with folk-inspired melodies, lyrical beauty, and rhythmic vitality, the quintet radiates warmth and optimism.
Concert Program
Elegant dialogue, vibrant contemporary colour, and radiant Czech lyricism.
This program celebrates the expressive voice of chamber music across centuries. Mozart’s elegant duo showcases the intimate partnership of violin and viola, Kelly-Marie Murphy brings a powerful contemporary Canadian voice, and Dvořák’s beloved Piano Quintet sparkles with warmth, melody, and folk-inspired vitality.
