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Pride Spotlights: Samuel Barber
Celebrated as one the most critically successful composers of the 20th century, Samuel Barber (1910-1981) combined multiple musical careers as a composer, pianist, and music educator.
For the Love of Music!
Feb 21, 2021 - In March 2021, we took the time to reflect on what drives us to make music, and to remain hopeful that we can get through this juncture. For the love of music, we want to go back on the stage and we want you to be there with us.
Back at it! Performances resume with chamber concert series at The Gladstone
Nov 20, 2020 - After an 8-month hiatus, orchestra musicians and community players are back with Pops at the Gladstone , a 6 week chamber music concert series.
Pride Spotlights: Steven Reineke
The first artist featured in our Pride Spotlight is Steven Reineke!
Pride Spotlights: Cris Derksen
Today on Pride Spotlight we feature Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen, who identifies as Two-Spirit and uses she/her pronouns.
The Ottawa Pops Orchestra Presents: Stories Through Music Series
May 2021 - Music inspires stories and we want to help tell them. Each week, we’ll be sharing a unique playlist and story chosen by diverse members of our community and we invite you to listen and read along!