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Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Experience a captivating fusion of faculty and participant performances from the Jazz & Sonic Arts: Gather Listen Hear Residency, showcasing diverse talents and musical styles. This will be an evening of connection, uniting performers and audience in a shared musical journey. Jazz at Banff Centre is supported by the Bruce McKinnon Memorial Endowment. Banff Summer Arts Festival […]

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Indigenous Arts invites you to attend the opening concert of Gather Listen Hear hosted by the Indigenous Classical Music Residency cohort for a night of composed classical musical exploration featuring Indigenous collaborations exploring new works and established repertoire.

Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Dive into a groundbreaking experience where jazz transcends boundaries, dynamically responding to visual art-an immersive fusion of sound and visuals that captivates and transforms. Jazz at Banff Centre is supported by the Bruce McKinnon Memorial Endowment.

Saturday, August 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Redefining jazz traditions with fearless exploration of sound. Push boundaries of expression and human experience. Jazz at Banff Centre is supported by the Bruce McKinnon Memorial Endowment.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Bring your whole crew, pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and grab your lawn chair to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the incredible talents of Bow Valley local artists. Born and raised in the Canadian Rockies, Liam Cowan is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter and producer. Taking his influence from the likes of Hendrix, Neil […]

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Founded in 2016 by classical pianist Hunter Noack, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™ is an outdoor concert series where North America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. A 1912 Steinway model D concert grand piano travels on a flatbed trailer to awe-inspiring natural landscapes across the West, from national parks […]

Monday, July 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) proudly presents the 2024 Horizons Tour. Led by Canadian Music Director Naomi Woo, the Horizons Tour marks a triumphant return to Western Canada. Repertoire highlights include beloved orchestral classics by Sibelius and Ravel, alongside a captivating performance of Rautavaara’s Flute Concerto by the 2024 Canada Council Michael […]

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Bring your whole crew, pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and grab your lawn chair to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the incredible talents of Bow Valley local artists. Local Singer/Songwriter Todd Clarkson tells stories of life in Banff. From mountain highs to valley lows. Todd live records then loops his recordings, building […]

Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Don’t miss one of the world’s most innovative musicians, Joanna MacGregor, as she performs a variety of exciting works, spanning from Bach to tango. Recital Program Ligeti, Musica ricercata 1-8
Liszt, Les jeux d’eau à la Villa d’Este
Liszt, Funérailles
MacGregor, For Nina Simone: Blackbird, Little Girl Blue, Good Bait ~ Intermission ~  Bach, French Suite no.5 in G Major
Mary Lou Williams, Miss D.D, […]

Thursday, July 18, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists. Art of Piano is supported by Heather Edwards and Artemisia Foundation, Tema Blackstone and Hung-Kuan Chen.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists. Art of Piano is supported by Heather Edwards and Artemisia Foundation, Tema Blackstone and Hung-Kuan Chen.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Enjoy a rare opportunity to learn from world-renowned musician Joanna MacGregor as she mentors the next generation of pianists. One of the world’s most innovative musicians, appearing as a concert pianist, curator and conductor, MacGregor is Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music and Professor at the University of London. She runs an […]

Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Enjoy a rare opportunity to learn from world-renowned musician Joanna MacGregor as she mentors the next generation of pianists. One of the world’s most innovative musicians, appearing as a concert pianist, curator and conductor, MacGregor is Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music and Professor at the University of London. She runs an […]

Friday, July 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join us for an evening of exceptional artistry as world-renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin performs works by Ives, R. Schumann and Ravel.  Recital program
  
Ives, Second Piano Sonata (Concord, Massachusetts)     Emerson 
   Hawthorne 
   The Alcotts 
   Thoreau 
 
~ Intermission ~
 
Schumann, Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82 
  
   Eintritt (Entry) 
   Jäger auf der Lauer (Hunters on the lookout) 
   Einsame Blumen (Lonely flowers) 
   Verrufene Stelle (Haunted place) 
   Freundliche […]

Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Experience musical mastery in real time as Marc-André Hamelin mentors the rising stars of piano. “A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration […]

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Experience musical mastery in real time as Marc-André Hamelin mentors the rising stars of piano. “A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivalled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration […]

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists. Art of Piano is supported by Heather Edwards and Artemisia Foundation, Tema Blackstone and Hung-Kuan Chen.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Bring your whole crew, pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and grab your lawn chair to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the incredible talents of Bow Valley local artists. Nurdjana is a Canmore based singer/songwriter who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Her music has been described as having “an indescribable […]

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Don’t miss renowned musician and lecturer Tema Blackstone as she leads an exciting masterclass in piano. Tema Blackstone’s rich and varied life in music has grown out of her career as a pianist. Her influential work encompasses advocacy of music and musicians as a force for personal and societal well-being.  As an artist dedicated to […]

Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Join us for a musical masterclass as Hung-Kuan Chen of Julliard mentors the rising the stars of contemporary piano. Pianist Hung-Kuan Chen was born in Taipei and raised in Germany. His early studies fostered strong roots in Germanic Classicism tempered with the sensibility of Chinese philosophy. The winner of the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition […]

Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Experience an unforgettable evening of music as award-winning pianist Hung-Kuan Chen performs great masterworks by Beethoven and Chopin. Recital Program Bach/Busoni Chorale, Nun Komm der Heiden Helland, BWV 659.
Schubert, Sonata in B Flat Major, D.960. ~ Intermission~ Bach, Prelude WTC bk II in F Sharp Major, BWV 882.
Chopin, Barcarolle in F Sharp Major, Op.60.
Rachmaninoff, Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor, Op.36. […]

Saturday, June 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Workshop showing of an opera adaptation of the beloved comedic novel by Thomas King, composed by Ian Cusson, libretto by Royce Vavrek. A peek behind the curtain at the creative process in a workshop presentation of this light comic story of middle aged couple Mimi and Bird as they face ageing and each other on […]

Friday, June 28, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – A casual, wild night that offers up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by the participants and faculty of the program. This is the perfect introduction for newcomers and a refreshing new take for opera vets who want to experience something a little different. Interplay is supported by the David Spencer Emerging Vocalists Endowment, […]

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Don’t miss the Interplay series of concerts this summer! Join us for a journey from timeless classics to the modern edge of chamber music. New works from collaborations with participant composers and performers are premiered, showcasing dynamic explorations of sound and style. Embrace tradition with the avant-garde spirit and innovative techniques that breathe new life into the […]

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Bring your whole crew, pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and grab your lawn chair to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the incredible talents of Bow Valley local artists. Mari Rosehill is a predominately Indie/Folk singer-songwriter, with moments of Alternative/Rock and is often compared to a young Joni Mitchell. Her vocal range […]

Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Don’t miss the Interplay series of concerts this summer! Witness the intersection of tradition and innovation as these chamber music masterpieces push the boundaries of musical expression. Delve into the intricate technical innovations that define the genre while embracing the timeless traditions that form the foundation of these brilliant compositions. Interplay is supported by the David Spencer […]

Friday, June 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Don’t miss an evening of song with Jah’kota, an Afro-Indigenous hip-hop and R&B artist, in the Jenny Belzberg Theatre for one night only! Stay after the concert for a meet and greet in the lobby.  Jah’kota is an Afro-Indigenous artist, entrepreneur, and wealth coach. His father is from Kingston, Jamaica and his mother is Nakota from […]

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Don’t miss the Interplay series of concerts this summer! Join us for an evening of poetic resonance as these chamber music masterpieces unfold, revealing the profound language of emotion. From the whispered nuances to the bold declarations, each note and phrase contributes to a poetic narrative, inviting you to immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty […]

Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Based on Margaret Atwood’s Novel Composed by Poul Ruders, Libretto by Paul Bentley
Workshop showing of Daniel Schlosberg’s new arrangement Don’t miss this exceptional chance to see the first workshop presentation of this seminal Canadian dystopian classic about a woman’s struggles in a totalitarian society, in a new chamber version commissioned by Banff Centre. Witness the […]

Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm – Join us for Live at Maclab and enjoy an evening of music and song with talented performers in a spectacular setting.  Irish Mythen is returning to Banff Centre for the first time since early 2020! Irish Mythen was born in Ireland and now resides in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada. “This Island creates music and musicians, […]

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Don’t miss the Interplay series of concerts this summer! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of chamber music, where each masterpiece acts as a unique hue in a sonic kaleidoscope. From the delicate brushstrokes of serene melodies to the bold strokes of passionate themes, experience the rich palette of emotions and textures that define this […]

Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Don’t miss the Interplay series of concerts this summer! Explore the intricate layers of chamber music as these masterpieces guide you through a diverse array of styles, evoking a range of emotions from profound serenity to passionate intensity. Witness the technical brilliance that has shaped the genre, creating a tapestry of musical expression that transcends […]

Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – A casual, wild night that offers up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by the participants and faculty of the program. This is the perfect introduction for newcomers and a refreshing new take for opera vets who want to experience something a little different. Interplay is supported by the David Spencer Emerging Vocalists Endowment, […]