Photo: Andre Gagne SUPPORTERS REPORT 2018 Ottawa Chamberfest (Ottawa Chamber Music Society) 4 Florence Street, Ste 201 Ottawa, ON K2P 0W7 613.234.8008 www.chamberfest.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 From the Artistic and Executive Director 4-5 2018 Summer Festival 6 2017-18 Concert Series 7-8 Community Engagement and Education (CEE) 9-10 By the numbers: Your support makes a difference 11 A look ahead 12 Donor recognition
3 From the Artistic and Executive Director As I take a moment to consider how much Ottawa Chamberfest has grown over the past several years, I am filled with great satisfaction and gratitude. The efforts of our talented staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors have resulted in an impressive evolution from summer festival to year-round arts organization a seminal shift that would not have been possible without the support of generous donors like you. Together, we have created an arts organization with three distinct pillars that celebrates chamber music throughout the year and truly changes lives through music. As a performing artist that has for years also experienced Chamberfest from the stage, I can tell you that musicians from all over the world cherish their time with us. Their fond memories are rooted in the fact that our highly appreciative and engaged audiences encourage and inspire performers, and elicit from them performances that are truly distinct and memorable for all. Thank you for playing your part in this live music experience, and for being a dedicated member of our Chamberfest family. I hope this overview of the Chamberfest s 2018 season provides you with the opportunity to reflect on the remarkable impact your support creates in the National Capital Region. Because of you, our team at Chamberfest can work every day to positively impact our community through the Concert Series, summer festival, and our Community Engagement and Education (CEE) programming. On behalf of the Chamberfest Board of Directors, our staff, our artists, and the many communities impacted by our programming, thank you. You truly make the music happen. With gratitude and appreciation, Roman Borys
4 2018 SUMMER FESTIVAL July 26 - August 9 Passionate chamber music enthusiasts lining up around the block to hear well known artists and new discoveries alike. A celebration of chamber music, as it has grown and as it has remained at its very core. Since 1994, this has been the Ottawa Chamberfest summer festival. An excerpt from Roman Borys s welcoming remarks in the 2018 festival souvenir programme Over 70 concerts, 300+ artists, and 15 days later, the 2018 Chamberfest summer festival came to an end. And what a success it was from exquisite baroque music to Impressionist treasures and beloved string quartets, the 2018 festival began Chamberfest s 25 th anniversary with virtuosity and passion. Your support makes the summer festival possible. Your contributions to Chamberfest, whether made for the first time this year or annually for the last 25 years, have allowed us the confidence and experience to program engaging, impactful, and sustainable offerings. Left: Marc-André Hamelin opened the Bytek Signature Series with works by Chopin and Feinberg; Below: Nicole Presentey and Jamie Parker teamed up to perform duos by Mozart, Lutoslawski, and Brahms.
Sopranos Mary Lou Fallis and Emili Losier, baritone Brett Polegato, harpist Valérie Miilot, harpsichordist Ilya Poletaev, Gryphon Trio, Quatuor Danel, and The Fretless squeezed onto the stage at Dominion-Chalmers to celebrate Chamberfest s 25th birthday with a special composition by Ottawa composer Kelly-Marie Murphy. Clarinetist James Campbell and pianist Hinrich Alpers performed together at the National Gallery of Canada, with paintings from the Gallery s Impressionism exhibit projected on the screen behind them. Acclaimed mezzosoprano Krisztina Szabó performed Pierre Boulez s "Le Marteau Sans Maître" with the University of Toronto Contemporary Music Ensemble at one of three New Music Now concerts. Festival photos: Andre Gagne
6 2017-18 CONCERT SERIES October 2017 April 2018 Since its inception in the mid 2000s, the Chamberfest Concert Series has provided our organization with additional opportunities to enrich Ottawa s arts and culture scene throughout the year, bringing audiences together to experience artistic excellence. This development would not have been possible without the continued support of our donors. You support allowed us to present six incredible concerts and two additional special events during 2017-18 Concert Series. Christian Tetzlaff gave a moving performance of Bach s violin sonatas and partitas, Nos. 2 and 3. Photo: Andre Gagne Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra was led by their new Music Director, Elisa Citterio, in Ottawa for the first time. Photo: Louise Vivegnis
7 CEE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION For too many in our national s capital, experiences with live music and music-making remain out of reach. With your support, we are working to change this through our eleven Community Engagement and Education (CEE) programs. CEE programs allow our organization and the artists we work with new opportunities to engage communities through music and the arts, and help develop the careers of emerging artists. Thanks to your support, we are developing the audience and artists of the future. Listen Up! Year-long program immersing elementary school students in the creative process guided by professional artists, culminating in a final showcase concert Xenia Concerts Free concerts for families with children on the autism spectrum and their caregivers A student recites six words that describe herself at the Listen Up! finale in May 2018. School Concerts Educational and interactive performances for elementary and high school students Bring the Kids! Free, daytime concerts for children and their families at City Hall Career Development Residency Annual residency for emerging ensembles; participants receive performance opportunities and mentorship throughout the year Violinist Liana Gourdjia of Ensemble Variances performs Ravel s Tzigane at a School Concert in November 2017 for 750 students from schools across Ottawa.
Masterclasses Opportunities for university music students to receive coaching in a public setting Rising Stars Annual festival concert featuring young, aspiring artists, with a competition element that awards scholarships for the top performers to continue their musical studies Harpist Sarah Dolan performs at the 2018 Rising Stars concert. Concerts in Care Concerts that take place in long-term care facilities City Series Series of free concerts performed in City Hall, featuring regional emerging and established musicians The Buzz Audience development initiative that engages the 19-35 age demographic with discounted tickets to Chamberfest performances and a bar-concert series Chamber Chats Free seminars given by visiting artists, scholars, and educators to share their knowledge and musical insights A soprano sings with a woman at a Concert in Care during the 2017-18 season, as others join in singing along to the music. CEE photos: Peter Farris-Manning Creativity is fundamental to being human and is a critical resource to individual, community and economic life. Creative communities are vibrant, humanizing place, nurturing personal growth, sparking cultural and technological breakthroughs, producing jobs and wealth, and accepting a variety of lifestyles and cultures. - Creative City Report, London, ON 2005
9 BY THE NUMBERS: YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Chamberfest values every single dollar we receive. No matter the size of your donation, you are contributing to a larger movement that sustains and enables Chamberfest programming to continuously grow its impact in the National Capital Region. Over 1000 supporters in 2018 Close to $700,000 raised through donations, sponsorships, and fundraiser support Approximately one-third of our overall revenue Chamberfest favourites Quatuor Danel take a bow after one of their three 2018 performances.
150 Concerts & Events Festival performances Young artist showcases Chamberfringe Children s education activities Concert Series performances Chamberfest Gala 2018 & more Approximately 400 Artists String Quartets Baroque ensembles Piano Trios Vocalists School choirs Contemporary ensembles Emerging artists Pianists Bluegrass/folk ensembles Chamber orchestras & more Over 25 Venues Dominion-Chalmers National Gallery of Canada Rideau Hall grounds La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa École secondaire publique De La Salle Ottawa City Hall Long-term care residences Beechwood Sacred Space & more
11 A LOOK AHEAD Our 25 th anniversary continues with the 2018-19 Concert Series, which features 10 concerts and one special event in one of our largest Series yet. Angela Hewitt, the New Orford String Quartet, Vienna Boys Choir, and Mischa Maisky are among the artists and ensembles that we are able to bring to the National Capital Region with your support. Thank to the generosity of donors like you, our Community Engagement and Education (CEE) programs continue to see significant development, and will each contribute greatly to Chamberfest s ability to change lives through music throughout the 2018-19 season. The 2019 summer festival, which culminates our 25 th anniversary celebrations, will be take place July 25 to August 8. Programming is well underway and details will be announced soon! Rob Kapilow celebrates with the students of École elementaire Séraphin-Marion, who participated in the 2017-18 edition of Listen Up! (Art-iculez! en français) Photo: Peter Farris-Manning
12 DONOR RECOGNITION We are proud to recognize the support of our donors in our concert literature throughout the year, and at the following link to the Chamberfest website: Chamberfest Donor Listing An overview of our annual donor recognition can be found here. If you are interested in supporting Ottawa Chamberfest, our website contains information about the various giving options: http://www.chamberfest.com/donate/ We would love to hear from you! If you have any questions about your giving options or would like to learn more about how your support helps us to change lives through music, please contact Donor and Partner Relations Manager Erin Pickering at 613.234.8008 x227 or epickering@chamberfest.com. Charitable Registration Number: 89727 4437 RR0001 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!