GUEST ARTISTS

Daniel Taylor

Countertenor and Patron of the Ottawa Bach Choir

An exclusive recording artist for Sony Classical Masterworks, Daniel Taylor is one of the most sought-after countertenors in the world and is Founder and Artistic Director of the Theatre of Early Music, a period-instrument ensemble based in Toronto comprised of musicians from all over the world.
“I believe that Bach’s music carries a message of hope for all of us, that transcends all religions and cultures. I admire the dedication of the Ottawa Bach Choir and of Dr. Lisette Canton.”

Vocal Artists

Andrew Mahon

Bass-Baritone

Canadian bass-baritone Andrew Mahon has appeared as a soloist across the UK, Canada and Europe, performing both concert and operatic…

Charles Daniels

Tenor

The English tenor Charles Daniels’ repertoire extends 1150 years from the ninth century to the present day. He is best…

Daniel Lichti

Bass-Baritone

Acclaimed as one of Canada’s finest concert and oratorio singers, Bass-baritone Daniel Lichti, Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University since…

Gillian Keith

Soprano

Canadian soprano Gillian Keith has emerged as one of Canada’s leading lyric sopranos. Her superb voice and musicianship are at…

Julie Nesrallah

Mezzo-Soprano

Julie Nesrallah is an extremely versatile singer and actress with achievements and standards of musical excellence established across the continent…

Meredith Hall

Soprano

Canadian Soprano Meredith Hall delights audiences internationally with her “lustrous sound and fluent legato” (San Francisco Chronicle). Equally at home…

Nicholas Burns

Counter Tenor

Canadian countertenor Nicholas Burns has been described as possessing a “thrilling voice,” and past performances have been described as a…

Philippe Gagné

Tenor

Praised for his rich expressivity, refined musical sensitivity, rare vocal agility and the beauty of his tone, Philippe is currently…

Peter Harvey

Baritone

Peter Harvey has become one of the UK’s best known singers of baroque music, and the oratorio repertoire generally. He…

Suzie Leblanc

Soprano

Internationally renowned, Acadian soprano Suzie LeBlanc has established an extraordinary career specializing in Baroque and Classical repertoire and exploring and…

Instrumental Artists

Adrian Butterfield

Violin

Adrian Butterfield has gained an international reputation as a violinist, director and conductor who specialises in period performance of music…

Caroline Léonardelli

Harp

Caroline Léonardelli classical harpist has an accomplished career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestra musician and teacher. Born in France,…

Eric Milnes

Organ

A native New Yorker, the imaginative and energized performances of Eric Milnes have been applauded at a multitude of Early…

Grégoire Jeay

Recorder

Specializing in Baroque flute, Grégoire Jeay frequently performs in Quebec and Canada and has also played in France, Belgium, Mexico,…

Hélène Plouffe

Violin

Hélène Plouffe has a passion for early music and performs it in all possible guises: as soloist, chamber player, in…

Jonathan Oldengarm

Organ

Montreal-based organist, Jonathan Oldengarm, is active as a recitalist, teacher and church musician. He is also a versatile collaborative artist.

Jennifer Loveless

Organ

Ottawa based organist and pianist, Jennifer Loveless holds a Master’s degree in Organ Performance from McGill University. She is currently…

Matthew Halls

Organ

Although he first came to prominence as a keyboard player and early music conductor, Halls is now better known for…

Matthew Larkin

Organ

One of Canada’s foremost organists and church musicians, Matthew Larkin has forged a successful career in many musical forums, including…

Matthias Maute

Recorder

Matthias Maute has achieved an international reputation as conductor, recorder and flute player and as a composer. Mr. Maute is…

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