A Message from the Artistic Director

Lore Ruschiensky

The countdown is on! At 3:00pm on Sunday, September 17th, the Cecilian Chamber Series returns for a 13th season featuring a performance by Canadian violinists Timothy & Nikki Chooi. These talented brothers are a favourite of the Cecilian Chamber Series audience and are sure to amaze. 


Our 2023-24 Season offers exceptional performances by some familiar artists, including international competition winners and two ensembles from Europe. PREPARE TO BE AMAZED!


And in our new home of Darke Hall, we are able to offer all our guests all the conveniences of a modern, fully accessible concert hall with plenty of free parking, comfortable seating and a large lobby area & bar.


We look forward to welcoming YOU very soon!

Smiles all around after a very successful performance by the Tesla Quartet members with David Kaplan, piano. 


MISSION STATEMENT

BRINGING THE WORLD STAGE TO REGINA

Presenting world-class chamber music performances and related educational activities to inspire and promote the artistic and cultural life in Regina and area.

VISION STATEMENTS

ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

Cecilian Chamber Series is committed to delivering world class performances and programs that are high-quality experiences for everyone involved. 

 

INTEGRITY

Cecilian Chamber Series conducts our affairs with respect for and in cooperation with others. We are professional, responsible, transparent and ethical. 

 

COMMUNITY/SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

We collaborate with a positive outlook for our community, because we place great value on it. We promote a culture of gratitude - both within our organization and with everyone who engages with Cecilian Chamber Series. 

 

SUSTAINABILITY

As an organization, we do not take our future for granted. We maintain a forward thinking outlook for the sustainability of Cecilian Chamber Series as an organization and active member of the community.


BOARD MEMBERS

President, Chair & Artistic Director | Lore Ruschiensky

Treasurer | Michael Farrer 

Secretary | Brenda Scarfe

Member-at-Large | Jenny Coté

Member-at-Large | Rudolf Sternadel


From L to R:  Lore Ruschiensky, Rudolph Sternadel, Michael Farrer.

Missing: Brenda Scarfe and Jenny Côté.



LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Cecilian Chamber Series acknowledges it is located on Treaty 4 territory; traditional lands of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. 

The Venue… Darke Hall

Operating since January 1929, Darke Hall is a jewel on the prairies. With major renovations of restoration and modernization, Darke Hall will continue to touch the lives of people in our community and across Canada, and in all areas of the arts as a catalyst for creation, inspiration, and community.


– University of Regina

PAST WORLD STAGE SEASONS

2011 | 2012

James Ehnes, violin and Andrew Armstrong, piano


James Parker, piano


Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson, trumpet, piano and bassoon


Tommy Banks Trio

2012 | 2013

Anagnoson and Kinton, duo piano


Vancouver Chamber Choir


Duo Concertante

2013 | 2014

New Orford String Quartet


Jan Lisiecki, piano


Andre Laplante, piano 


Gryphon Trio

2014 | 2015

Timothy Chooi, violin


Jane Coop, piano


Octagon – the Canadian Octet

2015 | 2016

Dover Quartet and Pavel Kolesnikov, piano


Cheng² Duo


Angela Cheng, piano


James Ehnes, violin, with Andrew Armstrong, piano

2016 | 2017

Anagnoson and Kinton, piano duo


Ariel Quartet


Jan Lisiecki, piano


Timothy and Nikki Chooi, violins, with Wenwen Du, piano


Dalí Quartet

2017 | 2018

Montrose Trio


Cecilian String Quartet with James Campbell, clarinet


Philip Chiu, piano


Erika Raum, violin with Lydia Wong, piano


Red Priest

2018 | 2019

Verona Quartet


Few and Fewer


Donald Sinta Quartet


Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano


New Orford String Quartet

Russell Braun, Baritone with  Carolyn Maule, piano


Akropolis Reed Quintet


Rob Kapilow with Katherine Dowling, piano


Horszowski Trio 


Tesla Quartet

2020 | 2021

Arnold Choi, cello with Akiko Tominaga, piano


Cheng² Duo


Andrew Wan, violin with Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano


Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue


That's Amore Virtual Fundraiser


Timothy Chooi, violin


Philip Chiu, piano

2021 | 2022

The Viano String Quartet


The Ironwood String Quartet with Jamie Parker, piano


Leslie Fagan, Guy Few and Friends


Gryphon Trio and James Campbell, Clarinet


Rolston String Quartet


Julie Nesrallah and Guy Few

2022 | 2023

Manhattan Chamber Players


Ladom Ensemble


Andrew Wan and
Charles Richard-Hamelin


Nicolas Namoradze


Tesla Quartet with
David Kaplan, piano


Calmus Ensemble

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