Formally known as the Bathurst Chamber Music Festival, the ClassikFest Chaleur began in 2012 as a project by local musicians Ariane Saulnier and David Scott. The 2024 edition of the festival will take place in Bathurst from July 17-20.
Since then, the festival has presented a many concerts throughout the Chaleur region. The festival was born out of a vision to transform the greater Bathurst area into a hub for classical music in New Brunswick's picturesque Chaleur Region.
The first concert, "The British Invasion", will be held on July 17th at 7pm at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 395 Murray Ave, Bathurst. This concert features a stellar lineup of musicians including clarinetist David Scott, violinists Labib Palis and Alfonso Soria, violist Estelle Salmon, and cellist Natalia Bohoroquez. The program includes a quintet for clarinet and strings by Samuel Coleridge Taylor and transcribed Beatles classics, promising a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary influences in a unique, intimate setting.
Following on July 20th at 4pm at First United Church, 309 St. Patrick Street, "Schumann's Fairy Tales'' will showcase trios for clarinet, viola, and piano by Robert Schumann and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by esteemed musicians including pianist Cindy Thong and violist Carolyn Farnand. Audiences will also enjoy a performance of Camille Saint-Saens’ Clarinet Sonata and Schumann's Märchenbilder, Op.113.
Admission for both concerts is by voluntary contribution at the door on the day of the concert(s) for a suggested donation of $25 (or $50 per family). Join us for an unforgettable celebration of classical music in the heart of Bathurst!
For more information or to buy tickets, visit their website or reach them at classikfestchaleur@gmail.com.
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