Ottawa (Canada) – The JUNO award-winning Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) presents the second concert of the 23rd season, Polychoral Extravaganza, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m., at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, in Ottawa. The concert features a joint performance with the Vancouver Chamber Choir, with works by each choir as well as polychoral music for double choir. Composers include Bach, Bruckner, Schütz, Tavener and Martin, among others, along with the OBC performing Langlais’ Messe solennelle with organist Matthew Larkin, and the VCC showcasing works by Muhly, Hawley, Whittall, Dove, and more!
“The OBC is thrilled to welcome the Vancouver Chamber Choir, directed by Kari Turunen, back to Ottawa, and to collaborate on such an eclectic program ,” says Founder and Artistic Director, Lisette Canton. “Don’t miss this choral celebration, featuring music from the Baroque to the Contemporary, by two of Canada’s exceptional professional choirs!”
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Lisette Canton, the Ottawa Bach Choir offers audiences a wide range of choral music of the finest quality, performing music from all historical periods while keeping Bach’s choral oeuvre as the focus of its repertoire. The choir has garnered acclaim through award-winning recordings and worldwide tours, including in Canada, Europe, the United States, Mexico and China, featuring prestigious appearances at Bachfest Leipzig, Meet in Beijing, Festival Música Santa Fe, Ottawa Chamberfest, Carnegie Hall, and more.
For interviews and information, please contact:
Hannah Lim, General Manager, hannahlim913@gmail.com
Dr. Lisette Canton, Founder and Artistic Director, lisette.canton@ottawabachchoir.ca
Listing information:
Ottawa Bach Choir
with the Vancouver Chamber Choir; Kari Turunen, Artistic Director
Matthew Larkin, Organist
Lisette Canton, Conductor
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa
Tickets: Reserved $55, Adult $45, Senior $40, Student $20, Children 12 and under free
Tickets are available online: www.ottawabachchoir.ca
Information: info@ottawabachchoir.ca
