True Bijoux extends an invitation to Friends of Maria Krstic
Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00

True Bijoux extends an invitation to Friends of Maria Krstic

Shop from among the fabulous finds of True Bijoux jewellery store!

Located at 206 Sparks St. (with suggested parking in the C.D. Howe building), the evening of

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 has been set aside just for the Friends of Maria Krstic between 6:00

and 8:00 pm offering Friends of Maria a 10% discount on all regular jewellery. 613-232-2229.

As well, 10% of the total proceeds at True Bijoux that evening will go the to Maria Krstic fund

to help finance Maria’s quest towards becoming a professional, solo violinist.

To further whet your appetites, Maria will perform one or two short pieces at True Bijoux.

Join the fun, save some money, and help Maria earn!

Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Enjoy listening to Maria’s music!

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Viennese Winter Ball - Spring Celebration!
Mar
30
6:00 PM18:00

Viennese Winter Ball - Spring Celebration!

The Viennese is one of Ottawa's most highly anticipated events of the year. It has several elements that make it the spectacle that it is. There is fine wines, an auction, wonderful live music, and of course dancing. This is an event you need to see to believe as the overall atmosphere is sublime. We will see you there on March 30th.

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Music and Beyond Beijing-Ottawa Celebration! / Célébration Pékin-Ottawa!
Jan
30
7:30 PM19:30

Music and Beyond Beijing-Ottawa Celebration! / Célébration Pékin-Ottawa!

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Music and Beyond presents a special collaboration between the Beijing Golden Sail Junior Orchestra and Lisgar Strings. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness two youth orchestras from across the world join together for a night of wonderful music and celebration of 20 years of the Beijing-Ottawa sister city designation, all while ringing in the Chinese New Year!

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Bach and Beyond
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Bach and Beyond

Violinist Maria Krstic and pianist Ioulia Blinova will be performing a program featuring works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wieniawski, and Prokofiev. Together they will take you on a musical journey from the peak of the Baroque Era to the 20th Century.

Tickets $20 (children under 12 free admission) at the door or at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bach-and-beyond-tickets-50816027105

A “Rising Star” in both the (2018) Music & Beyond festival and the (2017) Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, Serbian-Canadian violinist Maria Krstic has a dedicated following impressed by her virtuosity and expressive style.

In 2018, Maria won the National Arts Centre Orchestra Crabtree Foundation Bursary Award. Distinguished by Canadian Music Competition judges for her “meticulously intelligent and touching playing”, Maria Krstic has thrice placed first nationally, most recently in 2017. In 2016, she was the youngest competitor to reach the semi-finals at l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal’s prestigious Manulife Competition. 

Studying since age four under Serhii Vyhovskyi and Olena Vyhovska, Maria Krstic has benefited from working with Boris Kuschnir, Yosuke Kawasaki, Helge Slaatto, Patinka Kopec, Jonathan Crow, Yehonatan Berick, Mayumi Seiler, and Jovan Kolundzija. In 2016, she attended Austrian Masterclasses with Ute Hasenauer. Following summer studies at the (2018) Orford Music Academy with Mauricio Fuks, Maria then studied at the International Music Workshop & Festival in Schloss Kirchberg an der Jagst, Germany.

Maria Krstic holds the Royal Conservatory of Music’s highest academic standing, the Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT) Diploma in Violin Performance.

Concerts, and competitions have taken Maria to stages across Canada and to Europe - Austria, Germany, and Serbia. She has presented annual solo recitals since 2010, performs regularly at concerts of the Young Strings Performers’ Foundation, has been a featured soloist with the Kanata Symphony Orchestra, and as part of the Canadian Tulip Festival’s concert series. Maria performed in Canadian Music Competition Winners concerts, and as a concertmaster, and a soloist with the Vyhovskyi Strings Ensemble. She gives her time and talent in support of a variety of charitable causes, both local and global. 

Maria Krstic performs on a 1940 Piero Parravicini (Milan). 

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15th International Music Workshop and Festival
Aug
6
to Aug 19

15th International Music Workshop and Festival

http://www.imwaf.com/

The International Music Workshop and Festival is a unique, rewarding, and intensive chamber music festival for advanced instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists. Participants work with fellow musicians and our world-class faculty in the beautiful Schloss Kirchberg an der Jagst castle. In our small and intimate program, participants will have numerous lessons and coachings from all faculty members, and the opportunity to work on both chamber music and solo repertoire at a high level. There will be at least three concerts in the castle, and all participants will be given performance opportunities.

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Orford Music Academy Masterclasses with Professor Mauricio Fuks
Jul
1
to Jul 14

Orford Music Academy Masterclasses with Professor Mauricio Fuks

http://www.orford.mu/en/orford-academy/

Located in the heart of Mont-Orford National Park, Orford Music is first and foremost an advanced classical music academy with a mission to spark the creativity of young musicians at the launch of their careers and throughout their professional lives by building on excellence, creativity, accessibility and sustainability.

Founded by Gilles Lefebvre, the Orford Music Academy has always been recognized as a leader among educational institutions. Each summer, more than 450 university students from around the world come to study with its internationally renowned faculty.

The Orford Music Festival is a prestigious international event that attracts close to 25,000 festival-goers every summer. Its rich artistic programming is made up primarily of some 20 professional concerts, approximately 40 free concerts performed by students from the Academy, and visual art exhibitions. Cultural activities take place year-round with various events such as Les Grandes soirées, Luncheon Concerts and Dinner & Jazz Nights series.

Orford Music offers complementary services along with its educational and artistic activities. Those participating in activities at our enchanting site can take advantage of our facilities, including the concert hall, several practice studios, an orchestra rehearsal room and our complete restaurant and accommodations services.

Deeply rooted in the Eastern Townships, Orford Music is a charity organization that combines nature and culture to create the perfect environment for artistic development. Through its various multidisciplinary activities, Orford Music actively participates in regional development and outreach activities.

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