As 2024 begins, I wanted to share a little excerpt from the Ukrainian composer Viktor Kosenko’s “Dreams,” performed with the incredible Illia Ovcharenko. It was a touching moment for me, and I hope you enjoy it. Слава Україні!
The end of an era! For the last four years, I had the distinct privilege of performing on an exquisite 1851 Jean Baptiste Vuillaume violin, generously on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank. I’m forever grateful for this incredible opportunity!
On Thursday, April 27th, Ottawa Chamberfest proudly teamed up with Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Ottawa Branch, to present a concert in support of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. WATCH THE CONCERT HERE.
The Gryphon Trio joined Chamberfest Artistic Director and violinist Carissa Klopoushak, violinist Emily Kruspe, soprano Irina Medvedeva, actor Moriana Kachmarsky, Ukrainian village voice ensemble Kolizhanky, and Laurence Ewashko and his Ewashko Singers in a program celebrating Ukrainian music and culture, featuring Ukrainian chamber music, choral music, folk singing, and poetry.
[VIDEO] The unimaginable has happened… The war in Ukraine continues; the devastation grows. I joined violinist Lara St John and pianist Matt Herskowitz to record this rendition of Пливе кача по Тисині (Plyve Kacha) and Аркан (Arkan). Please share. Please donate. #СлаваУкраїні #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦
After two years’ pause, Ritornello returns! Kerry DuWors, violin, and Katherine Dowling, piano, share a gorgeous and intimate program on Thursday, February 17, 7:30pm from Glass & Lumber in Saskatoon. Livestream tickets available now; in-person opportunities may be announced closer to the concert date. www.ritornello.ca for more info.
News Release: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa Chamberfest is pleased to announce Carissa Klopoushak has been appointed Artistic Director for a 4-year term. Over the last six months, as Interim Artistic Director, Klopoushak has provided confident and innovative artistic leadership to Ottawa Chamberfest.
Carissa Klopoushak speaks with Lynn Saxberg of the Ottawa in a wide-ranging interview where they discuss Carissa’s background in music and her vision for Chamberfest.
Roman Borys announces plans to step down as Artistic Director of Ottawa Chamberfest. Violinist Carissa Klopoushak appointed Interim Artistic Director.
Yesterday, I learned of the passing of Myroslav Skoryk, the beloved Ukrainian composer, conductor, educator, and musicologist. Myroslav Skoryk was extremely prolific; in addition to a great number of works for orchestra, small ensemble, and film, he had written seven violin concerti, two violin sonatas, as well as many short works for the violin. I’ve uploaded my performance of his “Melody” from the film “The High Pass.”
Just uploaded to YouTube: 2 new videos filmed in Saskatoon’s Convocation Hall, UofS.
It was my pleasure to work with Katherine Dowling to make these pieces come to life, aided by the expertise of Matt Braden Photography (video), Dan Canfield (audio), and my brother Mark Klopoushak (mixing/mastering).
Carissa Klopoushak plays J.S. Bach Sonata no. 1 in G minor, 1. Adagio. This one-take, live video was filmed by Matt Braden Photography and recorded by Dan Canfield at the University of Saskatchewan Convocation Hall, Saskatoon, SK, April 9, 2019.