Category Archives: Music-Classical

What happened in 2019

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Editor1

Here’s 2019 at Artword Artbar in review. Thanks to all the wonderful performers and audiences. The performers represented in this video are not, by any means, all! There were nights when I was just too busy to take photos.  

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Cellist Rob Knaggs + Dave Gould, Supercrawl weekend, Sat Sept 14, at 6 pm

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Editor

Saturday September 14, 2019, at 6 pm. Supercrawl Weekend. Introducing Rob Knaggs. Avant-cellist Rob Knaggs, originally from Brisbane Australia, is known for his atmospheric walls of sound and live performances that transport audience to the northern reaches of his adopted … Continue reading →

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The Vagabond Duet, Thur July 11, EARLY 7:00 pm show

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Editor

Thursday July 11, 2019, 7:00 pm.  *ALL PROCEEDS TO SACHA; Sexual Assault Centre for Hamilton and Area. Pay What You Can!* The Vagabond Duet brings you cello, harp and two voices. Things are hard and there is beauty in music … Continue reading →

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“Hamilton, Durand, Pub & Parlour” Capella Intima vocal quartet- Tues June 18 at 9 pm

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Editor

Tuesday June 18, at 9 pm, free admission (sponsored by Hamilton Arts Council and the Downtown BIA). Part of Hamilton Arts Week. Special event at Artword Artbar: The Capella Intima vocal quartet (Sheila Dietrich soprano, Jennifer Enns Modolo alto, Bud … Continue reading →

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The Vagabond Duet: Rachel Nolan harp & Geoff Ball cello, Thurs Apr 11 7:30

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Editor

Thursday April 11, 2019. TIME CHANGE, start now 7:30 pm !! $10. The Vagabond Duet: Geoff Ball on cello, guitar and vocals, and Rachel Nolan on pedal harp, lever harp and vocals. The Vagabond Duet mixes and mashes musical genres … Continue reading →

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Guitar Magic: James Bryan and Emma Rush, Thurs Mar 7, at 7:30

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Editor

Thursday March 7, 2019, at 7:30 pm, $20. Two of Canada’s finest guitarists, James Bryan (McCollum) and Emma Rush come together for a night of pure guitar magic. Jazz meets pop meets folk meets classical. Originals meet classics. Tickets:  www.eventbrite.com/e/guitar-magic-tickets-55478289056 … Continue reading →

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Greg Oh, John Millard and Patricia O’Callaghan, Sat Sept 16

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Editor

Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 8 pm, $15, $10 for students. Greg Oh, John Millard and Patricia O’Callaghan met during their 6 year artistic residency at  Soulpepper Theatre. They have since then collaborated on a variety of music performances. This … Continue reading →

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Chamber music concert by Brott Festival musicians, Sun July 30

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Editor

Sunday July 30, 2017, at 7:30 pm. $5. On the evening of Sunday, July 30, classical music will take the stage! Come join the Musicians of the Brott Festival National Academy Orchestra for a concert of intimate chamber music. Ten musicians will … Continue reading →

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Back to the 1780s! The WÖR band from Belgium, Mon July 10 at 7:30

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Editor

Monday July 10, 2017, at 7:30 pm, $15. SPECIAL SHOW! Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Matapa World Festival Series presents the WÖR band from Belgium, on a festival tour in Ontario.  The musicians: Fabio Di Meo, baritone & soprano … Continue reading →

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Opera comediennes Millan & Faye: The Opera! Sat April 9

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Editor

Saturday April 9, 2016, at 8 pm. $20.  Call 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083 to reserve (online ticketing is closed). Millan & Faye Present: The Opera! In a special appearance at Artword Artbar, opera comedienne Kyra Millan and her music partner Tina … Continue reading →

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Classical guitar: William Beauvais, CD launch, Sun Feb 28, 7 pm

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Editor

Sunday February 28, 2016, at 7 pm. Book online Tickets: $25 (Concert + CD), Concert only $20 regular, $15 student/seniors/unemployed. To reserve, call 905-543-8512 or email artword@artword.net. Classical guitarist William Beauvais launches a new CD Old Wood – New Seeds: … Continue reading →

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Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, Sat Feb 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Editor

Saturday February 6, 2016, at 7 pm. $15 at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/968480229909687/. An evening of Latin American music by Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, an ensemble of quena (bamboo flute), flute, guitars, violin, double bass. Band members Nano Valverde, Peter … Continue reading →

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Classical music: Bay City String Quartet, Sun Sept 27, 3 pm

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Editor

Sunday September 27, 2015, 3 to 5 pm, $10 regular, $5 youth. Bay City String Quartet: Madeleine Kay violin, Ewen Hutton violin, Maximilan Aoki cello, Dominico Kim cello, play a Sunday afternoon concert at Artword Artbar. The string quartet is … Continue reading →

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Opera: new works performed by Bicycle Opera, Tues July 15 at 7:30

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor

Tuesday July 15, at 7:30 pm, a special concert, $20. Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bicycle-opera-project-hamilton-on-tickets-11887887993 Back again at Artword Artbar on this year’s tour, the fabulous Bicycle Opera! This exciting season brings together a cast of young emerging opera stars, instrumentalists, and … Continue reading →

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new music adventure: The Bicycle Opera Project, Thurs July 11

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Editor

SPECIAL CONCERT Thursday July 11 at 8 pm, $20 (online link below). The Bicycle Opera Project: 14 wheels, 6 opera scenes, 4 voices, 3 instruments, and a sense of adventure, on tour! (Toronto July 4-7, and on tour July 11-28: Hamilton, … Continue reading →

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XiFu Sagas: nine-member new music band, Sun June 23, 7 pm

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Editor

IN THE NEWS! Noted by Leonard Turnevicius, classical music columnist  in June 20 The Spec. Plus an in-depth interview on Cut From Steel Blog: http://cutfromsteel.com/project/learning-all-about-the-xifu-sagas/ SPECIAL CONCERT Sunday June 23 at 7 pm, $10 door, $8 advance (book xifusagas.ca/shows ). XiFu Sagas, … Continue reading →

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Guitar Hamilton classical Guitar Festival fundraiser, Sun June 2 at 7 pm

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Editor

Sunday June 2, from 7-9 pm, admission by donation (suggested $10).  Artword Artbar hosts its annual fundraising soiree in support of Guitar Hamilton’s International Guitar Festival, coming to the Hamilton conservatory of the Arts July 12 to 14, 2013. Hostess … Continue reading →

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Concert: Azuline Duo – Emma Rush & Sara Traficante, Sat April 27

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Editor

Saturday, April 27, at 8 pm, $12 at door $10 advance. Classical concert with the Azuline Duo (Emma Rush, guitar and Sara Traficante, flute), playing a wide variety of music for flute and guitar including works by Doppler, Oukourzounov, Dowland, … Continue reading →

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Ensemble Paramirabo (Montreal) and the Toy Piano Composers (Toronto), Thurs March 21

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Editor

Thursday March 21, at 8 pm. $10 advance/$15 door (advance bookings www.toypianocomposers.com). This concert SOLD OUT! “THRESHOLD/LE SEUIL”. Ensemble Paramirabo (Montreal) and the Toy Piano Composers (Toronto) are teaming up to present a cross-country tour of their collaborative concert “Threshold/Le … Continue reading →

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Classical Trio, Lacey-Lawrence-McKnight, Wed Feb 20

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Editor

Wednesday February 20, 2013. 8 pm. An evening of classical trio music performed by Ethan Lacey piano, Sarah Lawrence flute, Calypso McKnight violin, playing Shostakovitch, Caesar Cui, Astor Piazolla, among others. Some solo and duet works will also be played.

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NEW MUSIC: Thin Edge New Music Collective “Free-Form Constructs” Sun Nov 25 at 7:30 pm

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Editor

Sunday November 25, 2012, 7:30 pm, tickets $20 regular, $15 arts workers, $10 students/seniors. Artword Artbar is delighted to host something new and adventurous in our cafe-bar! Thin Edge New Music Collective presents Free-Form Constructs, a juxtaposition of the concepts … Continue reading →

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Concert: jazz + classical piano, host Aaron Zukewich, Thurs May 24

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Editor

Thursday May 24 at 8 pm, $5. An evening of piano music, classical and jazz, hosted by Aaron Zukewich. The first set is classical piano music performed by Nevena Kovacevic, Ola Kiermacz, Irina Tesker. Second set is jazz standards and … Continue reading →

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Guitar Hamilton Guitar Festival Fundraiser, Sat May 5

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Editor

Saturday May 5, 8 pm, admission by donation. Artword Artbar’s annual Fundraising Gala in support of Guitar Hamilton’s International Guitar Festival coming in July. Festival Artistic Director Emma Rush has planned lots of fun. The evening will showcase the best … Continue reading →

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Concert: Emma Rush, classical guitar, World Music Sun Nov 6 at 7:30

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Editor

Sunday November 6 at 7:30 pm, $10. Classical guitarist Emma Rush is back with a concert of World Music — music for concert guitar from around the world inspired by folk songs, folk tales, people and places.  The program  includes works … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser for Guitar Hamilton Festival, Sat May 7

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Editor

Saturday May 7 at 8 pm. A special evening of music, fun, fundraising, and prizes, in support of the upcoming Hamilton International Guitar Festival organized by Guitar Hamilton’s Artistic Director Emma Rush. Artword Artbar is delighted to help Emma make this important Festival … Continue reading →

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Classical Café with Feu Noire, Sun Dec 12 at 2 pm

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Editor

Sunday December 12 at 2 pm $10. Classical Café at Artword Artbar (15 Colbourne Street) — Feu Noire String Quartet — Tanya Charles, violin; Suhashini Arulanandam, violin; Amanda Penner, viola; Jennifer Moersch, cello —  classical chamber music.  They will be playing Beethoven … Continue reading →

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Concert & book launch, Emma Rush and Paul Headrick, Tues Nov 16

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Editor

Tuesday November 16 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. An evening of music and literature featuring popular Canadian author Paul Headrick and renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush. Headrick will be reading “Fernando Sor in Paris” from his new collection … Continue reading →

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Concert: Emma Rush & friends, classical guitar, Oct 24, 2 pm

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Editor

Sunday October 24, at 2 pm, $10, Emma Rush and Friends, an afternoon of music for concert guitar — showcasing the guitar as a solo instrument and in collaboration with the violin and flute. The program includes works by Granados, … Continue reading →

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Classical Café, Sundays 2 pm, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Editor

Classical Café is back! In association with the Brott Music Festival, we at Artword Artbar (15 Colbourne Street) are delighted to bring you classical chamber music over a glass of wine on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm (admisssion $10, all … Continue reading →

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Classical Chamber Concerts, May 30, June 2, 6, 9

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Editor

Classical Festival at Artword Artbar — Four Chamber Concerts in association with The Brott Music Festival. Free admission: Sunday May 30 at 2 pm ; Wednesday June 2 at 7:30 pm Sunday June 6 at 2 pm; Wednesday June 9 … Continue reading →

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Concert: Haut-Canada Trio, oboe, bassoon, piano, May 29

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Editor

Saturday, May 29, 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. It’s Saturday night and the Haut-Canada Trio is back! They performed at our Classical Cafe (in association with the Brott Music Festival) in March, their debut concert as a Trio (photo … Continue reading →

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Classical Café, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 30

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

Sundays at 2 pm. Classical Café,  monthly classical chamber concerts in association with the Brott Music Festival, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Admission $10 entirely to the musicians. Sunday February 21:  String Extravaganza with Megan Jones, violin (photo right) Here is a … Continue reading →

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Concert: Classical Café, launch, Sun Jan 31, 2 pm

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

Sunday Jan 31 at 2 pm, the launch of the Classical Café,  a series of monthly concerts in association with the Brott Music Festival, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Admission is $10 at the door, and all proceeds go to the … Continue reading →

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