Rob Kapilow, an American composer, conductor, and pianist, will be an artist-in-residence at this year’s Ottawa Chamberfest

When: July 28—August 9, various days and times (see schedule)

Where: Ottawa Chamberfest, varying venues

Cost: See Chamberfest ticket website

Rob Kapilow, an American composer, conductor, and pianist, will be an artist-in-residence at this year’s Ottawa Chamberfest. One of Kapilow’s greatest accomplishments is his “What Makes it Great?” series of lectures and performances, which have been in production for over twenty years on National Public Radio (NPR) and have had many successful seasons at prestigious venues throughout the United States. These educational concerts mix demonstrations of live a musical performance and a lecture from Kapilow to allow the audience to understand the artistic merits of each piece. Kapilow has composed music for audiences of all ages, including a commemorative commissioned piece for the 50th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge and a musical rendition of “Green Eggs and Ham” for children. Kapilow’s participation at the Chamberfest is being co-sponsored by the United States Embassy.

Audiences at the Ottawa Chamberfest will witness a range of Rob Kapilow’s talents. His appearances will start with an opportunity for the public to get to know Kapilow in “Up Close and Personal: Rob Kapilow.” His performances include multiple “What Makes it Great” presentations in which audiences can learn more about the Beethoven String Quartets and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. In a partnership with the National Gallery of Canada, Kapilow will host multiple presentations of two different performances that pair live music with related art. The first will pair Ave Maria with paintings and sculptures of the Virgin Mary. The second, entitled “Less is More?,” will feature the music of John Cage and Steve Reich alongside the artwork of Pollock, Newman, and Rothko.

To get an updated schedule of Rob Kapilow’s performances at the Ottawa Chamberfest, visit the official website of the festival, click “Concerts,” and type “Kapilow” into the search bar.

To learn more about Rob Kapilow, visit his official website.

Performances:

Up Close and Personal: Rob Kapilow
Saturday, July 28, 5:30 pm
Dominion-Chalmers United Church

Beethoven String Quartets I
Sunday, July 29, 3:00 pm
Dominion-Chalmers United Church

Beethoven String Quartets II
Monday, July 30, 10:00am
Dominion-Chalmers United Church

Ave Maria
Thursday, August 2, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:00pm
National Gallery of Canada

What Makes it Great: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Tuesday, August 7, 10:30pm
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts

Less is More?—Featuring compositions by John Cage and Steve Reich
Thursday, August 9, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:00pm
National Gallery of Canada