Guelph Youth Music Centre

Guelph Musicfest SPECIAL CONCERT... Nine Dragons by David Braid
2023-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7, Canada
Lee Tsang spoken word/baritone
Penderecki String Quartet
David Braid Logic Pro/piano
Peter Shackleton clarinet

David Braid Nine Dragons (2022)
David Braid Five Kazakh Impressions (2022) — Canadian premiere!
David Braid Three Pieces from “Dark Butterflies” (2021)

The Penderecki String Quartet joins internationally-renowned Canadian pianist/composer David Braid and baritone Lee Tsang (head of Classical Music Performance at the University of Liverpool in the UK) for this Guelph Musicfest special concert. This is a unique opportunity to experience something very special in Canada.

The concert will include two more works, including the Canadian premiere of David Braid’s Five Kazakh Impressions (2022)—Five Miniatures inspired by Kazakhstan composed for the Kazakh State String Quartet and premiered in December 2022 in Almaty, Astana and Karaganda commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations with Canada. Performed this time with the Penderecki String Quartet.

There will also be David’s Three Pieces from “Dark Butterflies” (2021)—Music inspired by recent travel and experiences by the composer in Central Asia. Performed by Peter Shackleton clarinet, Jeremy Bell violin, David Braid piano, and Katie Schlaikjer cello.

BACH to THE BEATLES
2023-04-29 16:00 - 17:30
The GYMC STRING ORCHESTRAS present their SPRING CONCERT—Bach to The Beatles! Joy Schuster leads our talented young
musicians in this annual treat. Head down to the GYMC Recital Hall SATURDAY April 29 at 4 pm. ADMISSION FREE. Donations welcome to help support the program. Refreshments after the concert!

Guelph Musicfest presents QUARTETTO GELATO
2023-05-26 19:30 - 21:30
Season 17 of Guelph Musicfest opens with the legendary QUARTETTO GELATO. With sold-out performances in New York, Washington, L.A., London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and elsewhere, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humour. With a performance repertoire that spans the globe and includes classical masterworks, engaging vocals, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and klezmer songs, the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humour establish an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide. Presented in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Limited seating available in advance, as well as ONLINE viewing. Visit guelphmusicfest.ca or phone 519-993-7591. Save 10% with coupon code GYMC at online ticket checkout.

Guelph Musicfest presents pianist STEWART GOODYEAR
2023-06-02 19:30 - 21:30
Proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, STEWART GOODYEAR is an accomplished concert pianist, improviser and composer. Mr. Goodyear has performed with, and has been commissioned by, many of the major orchestras and chamber music organizations around the world. His program includes the monumental LISZT SONATA as well as music by Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Jennifer Higdon, Anthony Davis and himself! Presented in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Limited seating available in advance, as well as ONLINE viewing. Visit guelphmusicfest.ca or phone 519-993-7591. Use the coupon code GYMC at online checkout to save 10%.

Guelph Musicfest presents pianist CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN
2023-06-09 19:30 - 21:30
Guelph Musicfest is thrilled to welcome back Charles Richard-Hamelin. This great artists stands out on the international music scene as a “highly sensitive” pianist (Gramophone), driven by “a great depth of feeling without the slightest condescension” (Le Devoir). He is recognized as “fluent, multifaceted and tonally seductive… a technician of exceptional elegance and sophistication” (BBC Music Magazine). Silver medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, Canadian pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin has emerged as one of the most important pianists of his generation. The program includes music by Mozart, Brahms and (of course) Chopin. Presented in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Limited seating available in advance, as well as ONLINE viewing. Visit guelphmusicfest.ca or phone 519-993-7591. Use the coupon code GYMC at online checkout to save 10%.

Guelph Musicfest presents PENDERECKI STRING QUARTET & pianist KEN GEE
2023-06-16 19:30 - 21:30
Guelph Musicfest welcomes back the internationally-renowned PENDERECKI STRING QUARTET. Celebrating their 33rd anniversary, the Penderecki String Quartet began their career as winners of the Penderecki Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Łódz, Poland in 1986. Now based in Waterloo, Ontario where they have been Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University since 1991, The Penderecki String Quartet has become one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation. The four Penderecki musicians (now originating from Poland, Canada, and USA) bring their varied yet collective experience to create performances that demonstrate their “remarkable range of technical excellence and emotional sweep” (Toronto, Globe and Mail). The program includes quartets by Mozart, Erwin Schulhoff and the great BRAHMS PIANO QUINTET with guest pianist/artistic director KEN GEE. Presented in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Limited seating available in advance, as well as ONLINE viewing. Visit guelphmusicfest.ca or phone 519-993-7591. Use the coupon code GYMC at online checkout to save 10%.

Guelph Musicfest presents the FESTIVAL TRIO
2023-06-23 19:30 - 21:30
Guelph Musicfest’s 2023 festival concludes with the FESTIVAL TRIO with violinist SADIE FIELDS (Belgium), pianist/artistic director KEN GEE and welcoming new cellist CAMERON CROZMAN (Montreal). Rising-star Cameron (who recently appeared as a soloist with the KW Symphony) and his love of French music has inspired this program which includes the exquisite RAVEL PIANO TRIO, Turina’s Trio no. 2, Debussy’s Violin Sonata, and music for cello by Fauré. Presented in the beautiful Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Limited seating available in advance, as well as ONLINE viewing. Visit guelphmusicfest.ca or phone 519-993-7591.

Valerie Tryon in Recital
2023-06-28 19:30 - 22:00
The world-renowned pianist Valerie Tryon, one of the greatest living interpreters of Romantic music, returns to the GYMC Recital Hall for a recital in benefit of the GYMC on Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 pm. Haydn, Chopin, Debussy & Rachmaninov. Beautiful and inspiring music that will lift your hearts—in benefit of the GYMC. Reception follows the performance. DETAILS HERE

Broadsway: An Evening in Support of Guelph Youth Music Centre
2023-11-25 19:30 - 22:00
The Guelph Youth Music Centre is thrilled to present a night of music and laughter. ​​Join us for “BROADSWAY: An Evening in Support of the Guelph Youth Music Centre,” a concert fundraiser set for Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 7:30 pm. Broadsway promises to be a night like no other. This exceptional trio, consisting of Dora Mavor Moore Award-nominee Diane Leah, JUNO-nominee Heather Bambrick, and internationally acclaimed jazz artist Julie Michels, skillfully blends the melodies of Broadway with a generous dose of humor and improvisational jazz. These three uber-talented “Broads” have captivated audiences for over a decade. Join us for an unforgettable night of music! This event not only promises to entertain, but also supports the work of the Guelph Youth Music Centre in fostering young talent and creativity within our community.
