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Faculty and Guest Artist Concerts
Faculty and Guest Artist Concerts
Faculty and Guest Artist Concerts
We are proud to welcome guest artists to perform in our venues and showcase faculty members in exciting individual and collaborative programs at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. In addition to the opportunities listed below, we also welcome guests for artist residencies and public masterclasses, and those who perform each week during our signature "Fridays @ 12:30" concert series.
2026-27 Performances
- Please read the Audience Information page before joining us on campus.
- Concert programs are available for download up to a week in advance.
- Durations are estimated.
Music, Craft and the Fibre Arts: Textures in Conversation festival symposium
Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20
This 3-day festival-symposium will feature musical performances, an art exhibit, community crafting, and 3 days of academic presentations. The entire event is free and open to everyone. Learn more here.
Parsons and Poole Concert featuring Ingrid Fliter, piano
Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (1.5 hours)
In 2026, we will welcome Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter as our featured artist, who has won the admiration and hearts of audiences around the world for her passionate yet sensitive music making and effortless technique. Winner of the 2006 Gilmore Artist Award, and the only woman to have ever received this honour, Ms. Fliter divides her time between North America and Europe.
For complete concert and masterclass information and to purchase tickets, visit the Parsons and Poole webpage.
The Parsons and Poole Concert and Masterclass was created by alumni to honour Margaret Parsons and Clifford Poole, and to bring world-class musicianship to Western.
Clarinet and Saxophone Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Clarinet and saxophone players are encouraged to join us for Clarinet and Saxophone Day featuring visiting guest artists John Kurokawa, clarinet, and Dan Graser, saxophone.
Vancouver Recital Society Concert
Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (2 hours)
Join us for this year’s Vancouver Recital Society Concert featuring Ema Nikolovska, mezzo-soprano and Sean Shibe, guitar. Two of the most imaginative and daring artists of their generation craft a genre-defying program titled Orlando which traces the legendary troubadour’s journey across centuries and continents, from the medieval Chanson de Roland to Ariosto’s epic poem, and Virginia Woolf’s groundbreaking 1928 novel. This bold and imaginative program explores themes of love, conflict, and identity, weaving together works by Schubert, Glanert, Adès, and others, alongside newly-commissioned pieces by Sasha Scott and Cassandra Miller.
A masterclass is also planned for Nov. 12 (time/location/format TBD)
This concert is part of the Vancouver Recital Society Visiting Artist Series, made possible with a generous gift from alumna Elaine Adair.
Brass Day 2027
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Brass players are encouraged to join us for Brass Day featuring visiting guest artist Jarrett McCourt, tuba and brass faculty members.
Flex Horizon
Tuesday, March 2, 2027 7:30pm von Kuster Hall (2 hours)
Flex Ensemble Piano Quartet performs contemporary works by Frehner, Sokolovic, Williamson, Nešić and Pesson. The Contemporary Music Studio will join Flex Ensemble onstage for a performance of an experimental work.
Visit the Masterclasses and Residency webpage for more information about this residency.
This concert is part of a residency supported by theMusic Undergraduate Student GiftFund and the Moscovich Fund for Innovation in Music, established with a visionary gift from Jim and Barbara Moscovich.
Brett Kingsbury, piano
Sunday, March 14 3pm von Kuster Hall (1.5 hours)
Western Music faculty member Brett Kingsbury performs a solo piano recital featuring Rachmaninoff's rarely heard first Piano Sonata in D minor, Op. 28 as well as other works for piano.
Event Inquiries
musicevents@uwo.ca
519-661-3767 (during business hours)