
Presented by Cecilian Chamber Series
James Ehnes's 50th Birthday Tour program opens the Cecilian Chamber Series season. James Ehnes is a legend of the violin world and one of Canada's great musical prides. He performs with his long-time duo pianist, Andrew Armstrong, presenting a tour de force program. The concert begins with the 'Suite in the Olden Style' by Norwegian composer Christian Sinding, incorporating Baroque influences within a fiery Romantic spirit. This is followed by Brahms's long-loved third sonata for violin and piano, which draws the listener into a deeply personal and dramatic journey combining inward searching and outward bursts of passion. The second half features an exciting new commission by Carmen Braden, a Yellowknife-based composer whose music draws inspiration from northern sounds, and Bartók's First Rhapsody celebrating bold Hungarian folk music. A spontaneous selection of favorite encores will conclude the program. Seating is assigned. Single tickets go on sale August 15, 2026.
Single tickets on sale August 15, 2026