Cascade Peaks ChamberFest

06/04/2026

Many thanks to our media sponsor Stir Vancouver, for this in-depth article about Imant Raminsh's newly commissioned piece 'Where Wildness Lives' which will be performed at Cascade Peaks ChamberFest by the Chamber Vocal Ensemble and the Borealis String Quartet under the direction of Mark Vuorinen. Single concert tickets are still available on our website for this Saturday, June 20th performance at RockRidge Canyon resort .https://www.createastir.ca/articles/cascade-peaks-chamber-fest-imant-raminsh?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGneTFliklPJmmbDQR6Q7UMiri_ChFIFxwVzdSRzcp8BTVAAZGn5p0p4I-s9Ls_aem_YqxOyASXGOXt1ol6fMujfg

The festival will include the premiere of Imant Raminsh’s Where Wildness Lives , a choral work dedicated to the artistic director’s late father

05/26/2026

Cascade Peaks ChamberFest concludes on Sunday June 21st at 2 pm in a concert entitled Light and Celebration - with music of brilliance, vitality, and exuberance, featuring all of our instrumental guest artists; the Borealis String Quartet, the Gryphon Trio, Mark Fewer, violin, and Sharon Wei, viola. Haydn’s Piano Trio in A Major, Hob. XV:18 sparkles with the wit and clarity that helped define the Classical style, its graceful melodies and playful exchanges between violin, cello, and piano capturing the composer’s unmistakable charm. Bohuslav Martinů’s Sonata for Violin and Piano brings a contrasting twentieth-century voice, blending rhythmic drive, lyrical passages, and flashes of folk-inspired energy. The festival culminates with Tchaikovsky’s electrifying Souvenir de Florence, a lush and virtuosic work for string sextet. Rich in soaring melodies, fiery Russian character, and exuberant ensemble writing, it provides a thrilling and celebratory finale to Light and Celebration. Festival Access Passes and single concert tickets are now available on our website at https://cascadepeakschamberfest.ca/events/light-and-celebration

05/26/2026

Thanks to our media sponsor, Stir Vancouver, for the terrific article on our upcoming Cascade Peaks ChamberFest, which takes place from June 19-21 at RockRidge Canyon, Princeton, BC. https://www.createastir.ca/articles/cascade-peaks-chamberfest-2026-sc?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCyvZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFBU2F4UmdtakxpN0JYYmIwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhYADN2VAVUfD-BC39AmOuozGihpq-wRO4OrYI5BK2iw0oW_6tR7QlvxRSA0_aem_fF_whlu5xI8Il_6qt3rkoA

Taking place in the state-of-the-art Rock Theatre, program features the Borealis String Quartet, Juno Award–winning Gryphon Trio, and more

05/19/2026

The second evening of Cascade Peaks ChamberFest opens on Saturday, June 20th with a concert entitled 'Song and Flight', and a world premiere by Imant Raminsh of 'Where Wildness Lives', lyrics by poet Becky Strube, Raminsh’s wife and collaborator. The piece will be performed by the Chamber Vocal Ensemble accompanied by the Borealis String Quartet, under the direction of Dr. Mark Vuorinen in the lobby of the Rock Theatre at 7 pm prior to the concert in the main theatre. Several other works will be performed by the Chamber Vocal Ensemble as well. All ticket holders to the 7:30 pm concert are welcome to attend this special premiere.

The 7:30 pm concert celebrates lyricism, colour, and musical dialogue across centuries. Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola in B-flat Major, K. 424 is a masterpiece of elegant conversation between two instruments, full of wit, warmth, and effortless melodic charm. The program then turns to contemporary Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy, whose Give Me Phoenix Wings to Fly evokes transformation and renewal through vibrant rhythms and soaring musical gestures.

After intermission, Dvořák’s beloved Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major brings together piano and strings in one of the most joyful works of the chamber repertoire. Overflowing with folk-inspired melodies, lyrical beauty, and rhythmic vitality, the quintet radiates warmth and optimism. Tickets for 'Song and Flight' can be purchased at https://cascadepeakschamberfest.ca/events/song-and-flight/

05/13/2026

The festival opens on Friday, June 19th with music of dramatic intensity and emotional depth. Beethoven’s String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No. 1 reveals the young composer already expanding the expressive possibilities of chamber music, blending Classical elegance with bold energy and rich interplay among the instruments. Written nearly 170 years later, Shostakovich’s Ninth String Quartet reflects a deeply personal voice forged under political pressure, its five connected movements moving between quiet introspection and bursts of restless urgency. The program culminates with Dvořák’s sweeping Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, one of the composer’s most powerful chamber works. Passionate melodies, dramatic contrasts, and moments of radiant lyricism create a work of profound emotional breadth, bringing the evening to a stirring conclusion. Join us on June 21st at 7:30 pm to experience 'Fire and Shadow' - Festival Access Passes and single concert tickets available now at https://cascadepeakschamberfest.ca/events/fire-and-shadow/

05/04/2026

Experience the magic of live chamber music at the 2026 Cascade Peaks ChamberFest Festival Concert Series. This year’s lineup features an extraordinary roster of artists, including the acclaimed Borealis String Quartet, the renowned Gryphon Trio, violinist Mark Fewer, violist Sharon Wei, and Chamber Vocal Ensemble lead Mark Vuorinen. Join us for an inspiring celebration of artistry, collaboration, and unforgettable performances set against the stunning backdrop of the Cascades.

04/30/2026

We're thrilled to announce the Festival concert line-up for Cascade Peaks ChamberFest 2026! Festival passes are already selling very well, so make sure you get yours today!

03/31/2026

This is how excited we would be if you joined us at Cascade Peaks ChamberFest this June! April 1st (TOMORROW) is the deadline to apply for the Chamber Vocal Ensemble Program, the Community Artists Program, and the Residency Program. So run - don't walk, to our website at https://cascadepeakschamberfest.ca/ and click on the Academy tab to register for the program of your choosing. See ya there!

03/27/2026

Now that the spring months are teasing us with the occasional sunny day, summer can't be too far around the corner, right? And what better way to jumpstart your sunny summer than by joining us at Cascade Peaks ChamberFest? Music, gorgeous scenery, chamber music, ziplining, food, and oh, did we mention music? If you're interested in coming as a participant in the Chamber Vocal Ensemble, the Residency Program, or the Community Artists program, you have until April 1st to get your applications in. If your planning on joining us as an audience member, visit our website at www.cascadepeakschamberfest.ca/festival/festival-packages to arrange for your Full Access Festival Package (single concert tickets will be available shortly, so check back!). ,

03/25/2026

Our quartet-in-residence for Cascade Peaks is the fabulous Borealis String Quartet. 🎵This is the third year that the Borealis has taken the lead in mentoring participants at Cascade Peaks, and providing the guest artist anchor for the Festival Concert Series. Fun fact about the Borealis: The Borealis was the only classical group to be selected for the Great Canadian Dream Competition which was televised across the nation and as a result, were the only classical musicians to perform for the Prime Minister of Canada at the Parliament Hill in Ottawa for an audience of over 75,000. Since then, they have performed on every music series in Canada. 🎬🎻🎬 We're looking forward to welcoming them back to the lakeside in June!