Caledon Music Festival 2026: Transformation

The “Side-by-Side” program is an opportunity for the young artists and festival artists to collaborate. Each year, we select a number of top Canadian young artists and pair them with the festival artists. The young artists sit alongside the festival artists during rehearsals and a dedicated concert. The highlight of this experience is the Side-by-Side concert where the collective effort is showcased, demonstrating how well they can create music as a unified team. Beyond the technical aspects of playing instruments, the program emphasizes mentorship and a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond the rehearsals. The concert becomes a platform to witness the harmonious blend of musicians, illustrating the power of collaboration and a shared passion for music.

This is an outdoor concert in the beautiful Annex Courtyard at the Alton Mill Arts Centre where you will be under a large tent (absolutely covered from rain or sun)!

CONCERT PROGRAM:

Saint-Saens, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso (featuring Christie Cheung, violin)

Bacewicz, Quartet for four violins

Selections of Operatic Arias: TBA (featuring Emily Vondrejsova, soprano)

INTERMISSION

Simon, Between Worlds (featuring Julia Mirzoev, violin)

Grieg, Holberg Suite

Festival Artists

Emily Vondrejsova, soprano

Luri Lee, violin

Julia Mirzoev, violin

Hez Leung, viola

Drew Comstock, cello

Festival Young Artists

Christie Cheung, violin

Salma Khakimov, violin

Tina Sievers, violin

Noah Jang, viola

Eunice Choe, cello

Kevin Chen, cello