A note from the Artistic Director I’m delighted to welcome you tonight to the second concert of our pilot year! It seems fitting, in our first year together, to discover more about one another through music; and in this spirit, our program tonight draws from the cultural backgrounds of all of us in Hypatia’s Voice....
Hypatia's Voice is excited to announce our appearance at the Canadian Museum of History! historymuseum.ca Join us as we highlight Women's History Month and a special display at the Canadian Museum of History, Nice Women Don't Want the Vote. Touching upon themes of suffrage and women's strength, the concert will feature rarely heard historical songs...
A note from the Artistic Director When I met with Mark O’Neill at the Canadian Museum of History last spring, we discussed an exciting range of ideas for exploring Canada’s voice through choral music. Tonight’s performance expands on the project that developed after this meeting: a concert paired with the museum’s special exhibition on women’s...
Hypatia's Voice is excited to announce that we will be carolling in the ByWard Market this December. Warm up with a complimentary cup of hot apple cider, and get into that Christmas feeling! Sing along, and help us spread the cheer and joy of the holiday season!
A note from the Artistic Director Welcome to our concert in honour of mothers! We're so pleased to be here today for our Almonte debut at the beautiful Old Town Hall to share some beautiful music with you. Almonte is one of my favourite places, and my mother and I have spent many a beautiful...
With Parkdale United Church OrchestraArtistic Director: Angus Armstrong Pianist: Claire Stevens November 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of the First World War. Hypatia’s Voice Women’s Choir of Ottawa and the Parkdale United Church Orchestra have commissioned Canadian composer Christine Donkin to create a new work for choir and orchestra commemorating the...
Pianist: Claire StevensAssociate Conductor: Deirdre KellermanHarp: Natalie Hoffmann 1A Ceremony of CarolsBenjamin BrittenHarp: Natalie HoffmannProcessionWolcum Yole!Text by Anon., 14th centuryThere is no RoseText by Anon., 14th centuryThat yongë childText by Anon., 14th centuryBalulalowText by John James and Robert Wedderburn, 16th centuryAs dew in AprilleText by Anon., 15th centuryThis little BabeText by Robert Southwell, 16th centuryInterludeIn...
Conductor: Deirdre KellermanPianist: Claire Stevens Message from Artistic Director I am delighted to welcome you to the fifth season of Hypatia’s Voice! Thanks to founding artistic director, Laura Hawley, Hypatia has developed into an engaging and accomplished ensemble, and I’m honoured to be accompanying them into their next chapter. This time of year is filled...
This show is a celebration of music, often represented through bird songs. The perfect theme for spring!
Music by Female Composers This program celebrates the artistry of women composers from the past and present day, woven together with themes of empowerment, strength, and celebration.
Featuring Storyteller Mary Wiggin
