A BIG THANK YOU
Thank you for joining us for six incredible days of Chamber Music!
To everyone who joined us for "Continental Drifts", thank you. Whether you came to one concert or all six, you made this festival what it was. A festival is not the programmes or the venues; it is the people in the room, and your warmth filled every hall we played this July.
Our thanks as well to our extraordinary artists, our staff and volunteers, our Board, and our donors and funders, whose belief in what we do makes all of it possible.
We are already hard at work for our 2027 Festival. But for now, thank you for being part of ChamberFest West 2026. We cannot do this without you, and we would not want to.
With gratitude,
ChamberFest West
Photos by Nathan Krentz
February 2026
Spring Concert & Summer Festival Preview
As winter holds on in Calgary, ChamberFest West looks forward to gathering once again this spring and summer for warmer evenings filled with exceptional chamber music...
On Wednesday, May 6, we present violinist Yura Lee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. This performance brings together two distinguished artists in a program spanning centuries.
Continental Drifts
July 14-19
ChamberFest West
This summer, ChamberFest West explores movement across landscapes, cultures, and centuries.
CONTINENTAL DRIFTS brings together works that reflect shifting currents of influence and identity, from Brahms’ Sextet in G major and Schubert’s Trout Quintet to Shostakovich’s Violin Sonata, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and Dvořák’s String Quintet in E♭ major.
The festival also features music by Ravel, Ives, Haydn, Prokofiev, Widmann, Dohnányi, Hahn, Danzi, Hindson, Del Aguila, Leonard Cohen and Mark Ronson.
Among the many outstanding artists joining us this summer is Anthony Marwood, who will perform Shostakovich’s Violin Sonata, Op. 134 with Roman Rabinovich. Full details and additional artist announcements will follow in the coming weeks.
We are grateful to share this music with you and to be part of a community that values thoughtful programming and world-class artistry.
We hope to see you on May 6, and again in July.
Audience Feedback Request
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ChamberFest West Presents:
Rachmaninoff- Two Pianos
Roman Rabinovich and Orion Weiss
Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 7:30pm
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rosza Centre,
University of Calgary
206 University Ct NW, Calgary
Tickets: $55 General / $15 Students
Roman Rabinovich and Orion Weiss are back together for an evening of Rachmaninoff's Suites for Two Pianos. If you have never heard these pieces live, it is something else: two grand pianos in full conversation, filling the room with a sound one piano alone simply cannot make. These are works of real passion and power, and they demand two musicians who think and breathe as one. Roman and Orion have that, and we cannot wait to share it with you.
Past Performances
A glimpse into the artistry of past seasons. These recordings capture just a few of the powerful moments shared on stage at ChamberFest West.
Ismail Lumanovski (clarinet), Roman Rabinovich (piano), Chris Sies (percussion)
Performed July 17, 2024 at the Bella Concert Hall at the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts - Calgary, Alberta
Video: Emil Agopian Film
Audio: James Clemens-Seely
Adam Golka (piano), Charles Richard-Hamelin (piano)
Performed July 17, 2024 at Bella Concert Hall at the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Video: Emil Agopian Film
Audio: James Clemens-Seely
Extraordinary Performances
Each of our summer festivals is a unique experience shared with our audience. The fusion of feelings each listener has to a live, intimate performance creates a special collective moment that lives beyond the concert hall.
These performances go beyond technical mastery, they’re about connection, vulnerability, and shared energy. Whether it’s a debut artist or a seasoned ensemble, every note contributes to an experience that feels both personal and unforgettable.
International Musicians
ChamberFest West brings internationally acclaimed classical musicians to perform with some of Canada’s best and together they create a unique fusion of styles and interpretations.
These artists are hand-picked not only for their technical brilliance but for their passion, creativity, and openness to collaboration. Their performances go beyond the notes on the page, offering fresh interpretations and unforgettable musical encounters that reflect the global spirit of ChamberFest West.
What is Chamber Music?
Chamber music is composed for performance by a small group of instruments, traditionally a group that could fit inside a palace chamber. There is usually one performer per part and chamber compositions frequently resemble a conversation among the musicians.
As a result, playing chamber music requires special skills, both musical and social, that differ from the skills required for playing solo or symphonic works. Performances become a personal experience between the artists and the audience.
Impressions
Job Opportunities
ChamberFest West is a rapidly growing chamber music festival dedicated to artistic excellence and immersive programming. We’re seeking dedicated professionals to support our expanding operation from education and outreach to concert production and administration.
New paid roles will be posted here as they become available; please check back regularly for opportunities to become part of our community and help shape Calgary’s cultural landscape as we continue to grow.