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A Message from the Artistic Director

Lore Ruschiensky

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A woman in a purple jacket is sitting in an auditorium.
A woman in a purple jacket is sitting in an auditorium.

15th Anniversary Celebration

for the Cecilian Chamber Series! 


The Cecilian Chamber Series is excited to celebrate 15 years of Bringing World Stage Chamber Music Performances to Regina. Thank you to all who have supported us to make this possible. Anniversaries are a great time to look back and also to plan ahead for the future.


I am thrilled to announce that for this anniversary season Meagan Milatz will be joining as Co-Artistic Director as she plans concerts for the 16th season in 2026-27. Meagan will attend most of the concerts this season as well as perform in the season finale in April. Many of you already know Meagan as she is originally from Weyburn and you may recall, she stepped in with 24 hours notice to perform with Andrew Wan when Charles Richard-Hamelin was ill.


I am thrilled to have Meagan join me along with Annie Walsh, our Series Administrator, as part of the CCS team. While I am not going away, I am very excited to be able to pass the torch to the next generation whose energy and new ideas will ensure that the sounds of world stage chamber music continue to resound in Darke Hall and through the community for years to come.



A Message from the Co-Artistic Director


When Lore approached me about the Artistic Director role with the Cecilian Chamber Series, my first reaction was one of overwhelming excitement to reconnect with the wonderful people in my home province through my greatest passion: classical music.


Having grown up on a farm near Stoughton and gone on to travel and perform in many different parts of the world, I know first-hand that there is no place like Saskatchewan. The sense of community, prairie hospitality and aspiration for excellence – whether in the field of agriculture or in the field of music – continue to mark me immensely in my own journey as a classical pianist.


I am grateful and honoured to embrace the challenge of continuing the incredible legacy that the Cecilian team has built from the ground up over the past fifteen years under Lore’s leadership and care.


The Cecilian Chamber Series mandate to bring the world stage to Regina will live on, and I am so honoured to share spectacular and life-affirming moments with you in the beautiful surroundings of Darke Hall.


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 | Jenny Côté

Member-at-Large | Marie-France Menc

Member-at-Large | Elaine Hockley

Member-at-Large | Meagan Milatz

Member-at-Large | Herbert Chu


From L to R:  Herbert Chu, Marie-France Menc, Lore Ruschiensky, Elaine Hockley, Jenny Côté, Ann Walsh (Administration) and on-screen, Meagan Milatz.

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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

Timothy and Nikki Chooi

with Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano


Illia Ovcharenko


Akropolis Reed Quintet


Busch Trio


Fauré Piano Quartett


Isidore String Quartet

Viano Quartet


Cheng² Duo


Sinta Quartet


Bridge and Wolak


Dalí Quartet


Angela Hewitt

Viano Quartet

Cheng² Duo


Sinta Quartet


Bridge and Wolak


Dalí Quartet


Angela Hewitt

Viano Quartet


Cheng² Duo


Sinta Quartet


Bridge and Wolak


Dalí Quartet


Angela Hewitt