Thank You
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate and support ChamberFest West! We’re deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and auction donors whose contributions helped make the evening possible. A special thank you to Roman and Aubree for their beautiful music and artistry, which made the event truly memorable.
Artist: Cecilia Gossen
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ChamberFest West Presents: Shoulder Season
2 Performances
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Calgary St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
Featuring: Roman Rabinovich & Helen Charleston
Our Fall Shoulder Season concerts are November 18th at Calgary’s St. Stephen’s Anglican Church and November 20th at Canmore’s Arts Place. Both feature Roman Rabinovich on piano and Mezzo-Soprano Helen Charleston (featured in this video Dido's Lament (When I am Laid) film inspired by Coldplay | Helen Charlston - Remember me - Purcell)
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Canmore’s Arts Place
Featuring: Roman Rabinovich & Helen Charleston
“Charleston’s voice is little short of miraculous...a true star.”
“The elegance and liveliness of Rabinovich’s keyboard style are, indeed, a joy to listen to, and his unfailing musicality and inventiveness allows him to penetrate to the expressive heart of Haydn’s world.”
Thank you to all our audience, donors and supporters for making the 2025 Music Festival a huge success!
Your support and energy made it unforgettable.
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
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