Hold the Dates! Early Music Alberta’s 2025–2026 Concert Season
We’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek at our 2025–2026 concert season! This year brings exciting collaborations, beloved artists, and rare repertoire — a season full of discovery, celebration, and joy. Full program details and ticket information will be announced soon, but for now… mark your calendars!
All concerts will be at First Presbyterian Church, 10025-105 Street, Edmonton
Saturday, October 4, 2025
A Cello Birthday Party – Newcombe Room, 7:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate the 300th birthday of the cello belonging to EMA’s Artistic Director, Josephine van Lier! A rare and joyous occasion — expect surprises, stories, and sensational music.
November 7–9, 2025: Early Music Festival
In collaboration with world-renowned Ensemble Caprice (Montréal) under the direction of Matthias Maute, this year’s festival is not to be missed. Featuring sackbuts, cornettos, voices, strings, and repertoire you won’t hear anywhere else in Canada.
- Friday, November 7, 7:30 PM – Music from Heaven
Celebrating the brilliance of Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, a 17th-century nun and composer whose sacred music for women’s voices is as powerful as it is beautiful. - Saturday, November 8, 7:30 PM – Transcending the Alps
Daring and inventive music from both sides of the Alps, including Schütz, Weckmann, Castello, and Strozzi. - Sunday, November 9, 3:00 PM – The Nightingale and Angels
A luminous chamber concert for recorder, viola da gamba, and harpsichord — an exploration of shared histories and sounds.
Plus community events on Saturday, Nov. 8:
- Renaissance reading & singing workshops (FREE)
- Historical dance session with live music (FREE)
- Community concert featuring local early music ensembles (3:00 PM, FREE)
Winter & Spring Concerts – Stay Tuned!
- Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – Details TBA
- Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – Details TBA
- Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – Paganini and Friends
A special partnership with the Edmonton Classical Guitar Society as part of the city’s Paganini Festival. Featuring Lucas Harris (baroque guitar), Laura Veeze (baroque violin), Keith Hamm (baroque viola), and Josephine van Lier (baroque cello).
More information coming soon. Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter and following us on social media so you don’t miss a note!
Questions? Contact
Josephine van Lier
Artistic Director
780-240-9623
artisticdirector@earlymusicalberta.ca
