Some of Canada’s most renowned and internationally recognized musicians will gather in the Princeton area for six days, June 18 to 23. The Cascade Peaks Chamberfest, a first-time event, will be held at RockRidge Canyon, a combination of concerts, masterclasses and intense training for young and emerging artists. The event kicks off with a free jazz concert Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 p.
m., with the entire community invited. The TLC Trio, comprised of multiple Juno Award winner trumpeter Brad Turner, Bill Coon, a National Jazz Awards Guitarist of the Year, and André LaChance on bass, will perform.
Over the weekend, there will be three chamber music concerts featuring some of the culture’s most noted talents, and tickets are available to purchase. Chamber music is performed by a small ensemble, with one player to a part, the most important form being the string quartet which developed in the 18th century. It is considered to be a very intimate form of musical expression.
“For the chamber music audience this will be a peak experience,” said Shannon Lythgoe, marketing director for Cascade Peaks Chamberfest. “This is really a unique opportunity, particularly for the town of Princeton, to be put on the map for a festival of world-class caliber,” she continued. “We are really hoping that this festival will become a significant economic driver for the town of Princeton and the whole Similkameen Valley.
” There is funding in place to support Cascade Peaks Chamberfest for.