Sound and Space: Canadian Women in Piano Duet

Join us July 17, 2pm at St. Luke's for a free Canadian piano duet concert featuring Sirius Duo: Pei-Chen Chen & Mengjie Xiong.
About this Event

Join us for an intimate afternoon concert celebrating the brilliant voices of Canadian women composers through a captivating journey of contemporary piano duet repertoire.

Sound and Space: Canadian Women in Piano Duet explores deeply personal sound worlds shaped by immigration, cultural identity, and the realities of a world marked by conflict. Woven through these musical narratives are feelings of nostalgia and the search for belonging that often accompany migration. Reflecting Canada’s multicultural society and its tradition of welcoming diverse voices, these works reveal a rich spectrum of musical imagination.

Featured Programme:

• Parisa Sabet: Chakameh (2011) – An intimate, collaborative dialogue between two pianists, drawing from the Iranian-Canadian composer’s cherished musical memories and cultural heritage.
• Alice Ho: Under The Shattered Skies (2022) – A powerful, single-movement tone poem written in response to the war in Ukraine, transforming traditional folk fragments into a moving tribute to human resilience.
• Christine Donkin: Bay of Rainbows (2010) – A luminous, whimsical finale inspired by a mysterious region on the moon, offering sparkling textures, curiosity, and renewal.

Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.

Come experience the depth, drama, and beauty of these exceptional four-hand piano works!

• Seating: General Admission (First-come, first-served)
• Parking & Transit: Free parking is available in the church lot. While the lot is spacious, we recommend arriving early to secure a spot and a preferred seat.

Part of the 2026 BCA Artist Series. Start Well. Grow Well.