Ottawa (Canada) – The JUNO award-winning Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) presents the final concert of the season, Gloria!, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM, at St. Patrick’s Basilica, in Ottawa. The concert features a selection of Italian-influenced baroque masterpieces, including Vivaldi’s Gloria, RV 589, Handel’s Laudate pueri Dominum, HWV 237, and Chiara Margarita Cozzolani’s Dixit Dominus a 8. Joined by Ensemble Caprice baroque orchestra and spectacular soloists, this concert reflects the vibrant energy and expressive intensity of the Italian baroque style, and closes the season with splendour!
“Prepare to be Immersed in the brilliance of the Italian Baroque with music by Vivaldi, Handel, and the rarely-performed Cozzolani, including compositions written in Venice, Rome and Milan.” says Founder and Artistic Director, Dr. Lisette Canton. “Performed with the distinguished Baroque orchestra Ensemble Caprice and soloists, Ottawa audiences won’t want to miss the passion and grandeur of Italian baroque splendour.”
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, hannah.lim@ottawabachchoir.ca
Dr. Lisette Canton, Founder and Artistic Director, lisette.canton@ottawabachchoir.ca
Listing information:
Ottawa Bach Choir
Vivaldi: Gloria, Handel: Laudate pueri Dominum, and Cozzolani: Dixit Dominus a 8
with Ensemble Caprice baroque orchestra and soloists
Lisette Canton, Conductor
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Basilica, 220 Kent 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
