Kindred Spirits Orchestra
4981 Hwy 7 # 1 L3R 1N1 Markham, ON, Canada

As the Ontario government has extended the current restrictions until May 20, we have accordingly adjusted the timeline of the IMFC by moving forward the regist...rations deadline and the performing schedule. This year, Competitors can choose, at the time of their registration, between performing in-person or via recording. This option can be changed at a later time, up to 3 days prior to the beginning of the competition. We are committed to provide equal opportunity to all who wish to present their work either in person or via a recording. All in-person performances will take place in accordance with the public health requirements. The registration deadline has now been extended until Sunday, May 16. Competitors who choose to participate via recording need to submit a YouTube weblink by June 6. Detailed requirements are available through a web link on the IMFC Rules webpage (Section VI. Procedure, # 1). In-person performances will take place between June 7 and June 18 at the SMSV Cultural Centre in Markham located at 3300 Highway 7 East. At least 2 weeks advance notice of the exact day and time of the performances will be provided. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended timeline and register for the IMFC. For more information, visit InterMusic.ca

On May 8th, Coral Solomon makes her début with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra for a stellar performance of the eloquent and richly ornamented Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor by Chopin and Prokofiev’s melodically rich Symphony No. 5. Book your live-stream link at: KSOrchestra.ca | 905.604.8339 RHCentre.ca | 905.787.8811... Ontario Live Music York Region Arts Council

On May 8th, Maestro Kristian Alexander leads the KSO through an imaginative journey of musical colour, technique and passion. Coral Solomon makes her début with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra for a stellar performance of the eloquent and richly ornamented Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor by Chopin and Prokofiev’s melodically rich Symphony No. 5. Book your private link at:... KSOrchestra.ca | 905.604.8339 RHCentre.ca | 905.787.8811 York Region Arts Council

Markham Review article about PASSION AND DRAMA - the KSO upcoming concert streamed live on this Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 8 pm from the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts: https://markhamreview.com/enjoy-an-evening-of-passion-and-/ This evening’s performance will feature: Pablo de Saratsate’s Zigeunerweisen Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2... Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1 Guest performers: J J Jun Li Bui | pianist Clare Pellerin | violinist Conductor: Kristian Alexander Information: https://KSOrchestra.ca | 905.604.8339 Tickets $15 (personal web-link): https://KSOrchestra.ca #KSOrchestra #Classicalmusic #Musicmatters

Passion and Drama - https://mailchi.mp/ksorchestra/6upg3tnpg5-363939

Join us on Saturday, March 20 at 8 pm for PASSION AND DRAMA live streamed from the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. This evening’s performance will feature: Pablo de Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1... Guest performers: J J Jun Li Bui | pianist Clare Pellerin | violinist Conductor: Kristian Alexander Information: 905.604.8339 | https://KSOrchestra.ca Visit KSOrchestra.ca to book your personal link #KSOrchestra #Classicalmusic #Musicmatters

Join Kindred Spirits Orchestra on March 20th for the orchestra's 4th live streamed concert - Passion and Drama. Featuring: Pablo de Saratsate’s Zigeunerweisen Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1... Under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander the performance will feature two solos; the first by violinist Clare Pellerin, followed by a piano solo by fifteen year old pianist J J Jun Li Bui. As part of the evening, KSO Associate Conductor Michael Berec will facilitate an on-stage discussion with Clare and J J, answering questions about the two pieces and other key topics. Making her debut with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra, Clare Pellerin is a Toronto violinist and composer of Métis heritage who has played with ensembles in the United States, Singapore and London. Clare will be performing Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen. Toronto-native J J Jun Li Bui is an international award winning piano prodigy who, at just fifteen years old has already won prizes in Canadian, Vietnamese, Danish and American competitions. J J will be performing Seirge Prokovieve’s, Piano Concerto No. 2 which was dedicated to the memory of a friend of the composer who committed suicide a few years before its completion. For more Information call 905.604.8339 or visit www.KSOrchestra.ca to purchase a private weblink.

Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. (EST) streamed live from the SMSV Cultural Centre in Markham (Canada) Music imaginatively narrates both setting and moo...d in a concert surely not to be missed. Perhaps the finest cello concerto of the twentieth century, cellist Amahl Arulanandam makes his début with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra to perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1: a perfect virtuosic balance of romantic passion, tradition and form. Composed at the turn of the century, Russian composer Scriabin’s Symphony No. 2 is a lush and brooding work surely to evoke the profoundest sentiment. Kristian Alexander| conductor Amahl Arulanandam | cellist Michael Berec | host On-stage discussion with Michael Berec and Amahl Arulanandam. Tickets ($15 / link): www.KSOrchestra.ca | +1 905.604.8339

Dark and Light - https://mailchi.mp/ksorchestra/6upg3tnpg5-363779

On February 27, 2021 under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra will present a night of imaginative music, streamed live a...t 8 p.m. (EST) from the SMSV Cultural Centre in Markham, Ontario (Canada). Perhaps the finest cello concerto of the twentieth century, cellist Amahl Arulanandam makes his début with the Kindred Spirits Orchestra to perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1: a perfect virtuosic balance of romantic passion, tradition and form. Composed at the turn of the century, Russian composer Scriabin’s Symphony No. 2 is a lush and brooding work surely to evoke the profoundest sentiment. The concert will be approximately ninety minutes long without intermission. There will be an on-stage discussion with Amahl Arulanandam and the KSO Associate Conductor Michael Berec. To book your private access weblink, visit KSOrchestra.ca or call 905.604.8339.

Dark and Light - https://mailchi.mp/ksorchestra/6upg3tnpg5-363751

Fervorous melodies of the Roma people captivate through violin pyrotechnics in Pablo de Saratsate’s Zigeunerweisen. Watch a performance by Clare Pellerin and the Kindred Spirits Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander, streamed live on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Book your private link at https://KSOrchestra.ca

The #21Cmusic Festival returns to @koernerhall in January 2021! Today’s most fearless musicians bring us fresh new sounds and ideas. Get your livestream tickets NOW for only $15! VENUE: @koernerhall DATES: January 16 onwards LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3gyIM88

Lost during the plight of the Russian Revolution, Prokofiev reconstructed by memory his Piano Concerto No. 2, adding ten years of musical maturity and sophisticated compositional skill in this brilliant and evocative work. Watch a performance by JJ Bui and the Kindred Spirits Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander, streamed live on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Book your private link at https://KSOrchestra.ca

Today is the last day! - https://mailchi.mp/ksorchestra/6upg3tnpg5-363723

Under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra performs a night of unforgettable evocative music. Influenced by mysticism and transcendence, acclaimed pianist Gregory Vandikas masterfully tackles Scriabin’s introspective Concerto for piano in the bright blue key of F-sharp. Rounding out the program is Wagner’s classical, youthful and solely completed symphony: Symphony in C major. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. St. Maurice & St. V...erena Cultural Centre 3300 Highway 7, Markham ON L3R 5N9 Scriabin, Concerto for piano and orchestra in F-sharp minor Wagner, Symphony in C major Kristian Alexander | conductor Gregory Vandikas | pianist Michael Berec | host Limited in-person tickets: KSOrchestra.ca | 905.604.8339 Live-streaming private link: KSOrchestra.ca

On December 12, under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra will present a night of unforgettable evocative music, streamed live from the SMSV Cultural Centre in Markham, Ontario (Canada). Influenced by mysticism and transcendence, acclaimed pianist Gregory Vandikas will masterfully tackle Scriabin’s introspective Concerto for piano in the bright blue key of F-sharp. Rounding out the program is Wagner’s classical, youthful and solely co...mpleted symphony: Symphony in C major. The concert will be approximately one-hour long without intermission. There will be an on-stage discussion with pianist Gregory Vandikas and composer Michael Berec. Watch this concert from the comfort of your own home. To book your private access weblink, visit KSOrchestra.ca (choose [Buy tickets] below the Upcoming Concert poster).

Mysticism and Spirit - https://mailchi.mp/ksorchestra/6upg3tnpg5-363631

LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT this Saturday, October 17, 2020 at SMSV Cultural Centre Markham - https://mailchi.mp/ksorchestra/6upg3tnpg5-363551

On October 17, 2020 the Kindred Spirits Orchestra presented their first live orchestral music symphony concert after the lock-down. Under the baton of Music Director Maestro Kristian Alexander, the Orchestra presented Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and two newly written works by Canadian composers Erik Kreem (Waltz) and Werner Chan (world première of his Concerto for Violin and orchestra featuring award-winning violinist Sarah Davidson-Gurney). The event took place at the St. M...aurice and St. Verena Cultural Centre in Markham and was broadcasted to a live audience of 50 patrons and live-streamed to an online audience of over 300 art-lovers from Vancouver, Montreal, London, Toronto, and across the GTHA. The concert was made possible with the support of Heritage Canada, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and Celebrate Markham.

Join the Kindred Spirits Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Kristian Alexander in celebrating the opening concert of the season featuring music that conveys the deepest of emotions. Arguably the most famous symphony ever written, Beethoven’s expressive and turbulent Symphony No. 5 will have fate knocking at your door from the very first four notes. Canadian composer Erik Kreem combines his Estonian roots with rural Ontario landscape in his rhythmically whirling Waltz.... Multi-talented violinist Saraphina Violin / Sarah Davidson-Gurney ignites the concert hall with passion and innovation, performing the world premiere of Werner Chan's Violin Concerto. BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY No. 5 Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 8 pm St. Maurice and St. Verena Cultural Centre 3300 Highway 7 East, Markham ON L3R LC3 with free parking and safety protocols The concert will be approximately one-hour long without intermission. There will be an on-stage discussion and Q&A with MC/host Elli Kozak, composer Erik Kreem, and soloist Saraphina Violin / Sarah Davidson-Gurney. A very limited number of tickets for in-person experience is still available at KSOrchestra.ca. The concert will also be streamed live. To book your private access weblink, visit KSOrchestra.ca (choose "Buy tickets" below the "Upcoming concert" poster). Please note that tickets for in-person experience are sold only online and will not available at the concert venue on the day of the performance. This event has been supported by Heritage Canada, the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, Celebrate Markham and the @Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.