Thirteen Strings

If you just can’t get enough of all the holiday music ringing through the chilly air, there are still some holiday concerts to look forward to in the upcoming weeks to Christmas.

I’m not sure how we’re already in the second weekend of June, but I’m embracing it and making sure to get out and enjoy all the things! Let us know what you get up to across the city this weekend. All weekend Art in the Park, formerly known as The New Art Festival, is back […]

Welcome to the first long weekend of the summer! As the Tulip Festival rages on, and the weather continues to keep us guessing, the city is slowing down for the long weekend, with fewer special events than normal, so we can all enjoy the holiday and take it easy. If you are staying in town, […]

Music and Beyond has released the complete lineup for its 2023 festival, which runs from July 4 to 17. This year’s edition encompasses 70 concerts and events featuring orchestras, bands, choirs, recitals, small ensembles, and world music. Plus, “beyond” events that link music with other art forms and cultural disciplines.

Whether you want to support local artists, musicians, and food vendors, or check out great social events, arts and culture, get some fitness in—there’s something for everyone! Keep an eye on the weather reports and adjust plans accordingly!

Happy spring holidays, friends! Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Passover, Ramadan, or just surviving the latest ice storm, let’s all make the most of the long weekend ahead! With the weather turning warmer, and an extra day or two off for some of us, this is a great opportunity to soak in some culture and get set for when Real Spring arrives!

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The Capital Chamber Choir and the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra teamed up to present a concert at St. Joseph’s Church on May 1 that felt like a church service set entirely to music. The title of the concert and the opening presentation by the Choir was In Paradisum, an Eriks Esenvalds composition which means “In […]

Colin Mack has an impressive musical resume.  In addition to composing numerous chamber music works, he has also written — among other things  — a symphonic poem for orchestra, film scores for two short documentaries, and a choral anthem. What the Ottawa-born composer had never done until recently, however, was create a concerto. This will change on Friday when […]