Exciting News – Double the Impact with Your Support!Dear Friends of Early Music, As we near the year’s end, I am reflecting on the extraordinary moments we have shared through early music this past year. From the profoundly intimate, candlelit performance of French music for two viola da gambas, to the uplifting concert featuring voice, viola da gamba, and harpsichord, every performance has been a celebration. And who could forget our spectacular presentation of Bach’s six cello suites by six brilliant local cellists, where the audience roamed through the historic Pendennis building, moving from room to room, suite to suite— a truly unforgettable experience for musicians and audiences alike! Our recent Early Music Festival is still fresh in our memory. It transported us from the moving Singing Sirens of the Seicento concert to the brilliance of Handel’s Virtuosi and the exploration of Bach’s genius. It was a festival filled with joy, inspiration, and community. The enthusiastic response to our community events, including our new singing sessions, reaffirms just how meaningful these experiences are. These gatherings remind us of the incredible power of music to uplift, connect, and inspire— for our performers, the community musicians, and for you, our cherished audience. None of this happens without your support! Every concert, every workshop, every magical moment depends on the generosity of people like you. We have seen firsthand how this music connects people. We have an incredible opportunity to make your generosity go even further. Every donation you make will be topped up by 50% by the Alberta government, so that your donation will have an even bigger impact. We know times are challenging, and it’s not always easy to give. That’s why we are so grateful for every single contribution—whether it’s $5, $50, or $500. Every dollar helps us bring music to audiences far and wide. Why Give to Early Music Alberta? Let’s keep the momentum going! With your help, we can ensure this beautiful art form continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come. Click here to make your donation now!Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us and helps to make everything we do possible. Let’s keep early music alive! With heartfelt gratitude, |
2024-2025 SEASON
First Presbyterian Church, 10025 105 Street, Edmonton
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
Il Barcheggio
a celebration of music for Trumpet, Soprano and Strings
Hannah Pagenkopff, soprano (Calgary)
Frederic Payant, baroque trumpet
Alyson Zdunich, baroque violin
Gabriele Thielman, baroque violin
Josephine van Lier, baroque cello
Leanne Regehr, harpsichord
Under the Tuscan Sun
Rossini and Boccherini
Laura Veeze, baroque violin
Keith Hamm, baroque violin
Josephine van Lier, baroque cello
James Mallet, double bass
Friday, May 9, 2025
With Peace and Joy
Music for soprano, bass, and viola da gamba consort
Jolaine Kerley, soprano
Roderick Bryce, bass
Josephine van Lier, viola da gamba
Felix Deak, viola da gamba
Sarah Poon, viola da gamba
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Igniting Early Music Culture Across Alberta
Good music makes us all happy; great music transforms and transports us.
Early Music Alberta strives to create inclusive events where die-hard early music connoisseurs and newcomers alike can submerge themselves in enjoyable music.
Internationally-renowned Edmonton cellist, Josephine van Lier, developed our organization, with a mandate to preserve and grow the discipline of early music through historically-informed performances, recordings, workshops, interdisciplinary educational programs, publications, and electronic media, as well as creating an inclusive space, where the community can participate.
Dive into Alberta’s Early Music Scene
Early Music Alberta produces an annual concert series, with the Early Music Festival as Alberta’s preeminent artistic event devoted to the presentation and preservation of music written prior to 1850. We host concerts, workshops, masterclasses, dance and reading sessions devoted to early music.
In service to the Alberta early music community, our events bring together ensembles, musicians, and audiences from across Alberta, Canada, and the world. Community concerts presented by amateur musicians are intermixed with professional performances by national and internationally recognized musicians, creating a forum to further develop the practice of early music.
We are building a larger community of those who love early music.
Join us for our Annual Concert Series in Edmonton, Alberta, featuring local, national, and international early music specialists, and community ensembles.
Dive into Alberta’s Early Music Scene
Community Support Makes This All Possible
Without our strong and incredibly supportive community, Early Music Alberta would not be able to continue bringing you these events. As a non-profit organization, we rely on our members, volunteers, and donors to keep our vision alive and growing. Learn how you can help.
Dive into Alberta’s Early Music Scene
