Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival - Concert III
Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival - Concert III
Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival - Concert III
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The Spire
82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3H4
Duration: 70 minutes – with intermission
Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival
Harmonaire Musique is pleased to present the Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival. The festival will take place from August 5 to August 19, 2026 at The Spire in Kingston, bringing together classical chamber music performances with an Indigenous Cultural Corridor and workshops to create a summer festival that combines classical artistic excellence with Indigenous cultural engagement.
Rooted in Kingston’s rich historical background and diverse cultural environment, the meaning of the name “Cataraqui” (often spelled Katarokwi by Indigenous communities) is an Indigenous term, likely Mohawk, with meanings including “a place where there is clay or limestone,” “great meeting place,” or “where the river meets the lake.” It refers primarily to the Kingston, Ontario area and its surrounding waterways.
This project aims, through the parallel presentation of musical performances and cultural programs, to allow audiences not only to experience high-quality live classical music, but also to encounter, understand, and engage with the cultural context of this land within the same space. Participants are not only audiences, but can also become part of the festival experience through participation in workshops and the Indigenous Cultural Corridor.
The Spire
82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3H4
Duration: 70 minutes – with intermission
Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival
Harmonaire Musique is pleased to present the Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival. The festival will take place from August 5 to August 19, 2026 at The Spire in Kingston, bringing together classical chamber music performances with an Indigenous Cultural Corridor and workshops to create a summer festival that combines classical artistic excellence with Indigenous cultural engagement.
Rooted in Kingston’s rich historical background and diverse cultural environment, the meaning of the name “Cataraqui” (often spelled Katarokwi by Indigenous communities) is an Indigenous term, likely Mohawk, with meanings including “a place where there is clay or limestone,” “great meeting place,” or “where the river meets the lake.” It refers primarily to the Kingston, Ontario area and its surrounding waterways.
This project aims, through the parallel presentation of musical performances and cultural programs, to allow audiences not only to experience high-quality live classical music, but also to encounter, understand, and engage with the cultural context of this land within the same space. Participants are not only audiences, but can also become part of the festival experience through participation in workshops and the Indigenous Cultural Corridor.
The Spire
82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3H4
Duration: 70 minutes – with intermission
Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival
Harmonaire Musique is pleased to present the Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival. The festival will take place from August 5 to August 19, 2026 at The Spire in Kingston, bringing together classical chamber music performances with an Indigenous Cultural Corridor and workshops to create a summer festival that combines classical artistic excellence with Indigenous cultural engagement.
Rooted in Kingston’s rich historical background and diverse cultural environment, the meaning of the name “Cataraqui” (often spelled Katarokwi by Indigenous communities) is an Indigenous term, likely Mohawk, with meanings including “a place where there is clay or limestone,” “great meeting place,” or “where the river meets the lake.” It refers primarily to the Kingston, Ontario area and its surrounding waterways.
This project aims, through the parallel presentation of musical performances and cultural programs, to allow audiences not only to experience high-quality live classical music, but also to encounter, understand, and engage with the cultural context of this land within the same space. Participants are not only audiences, but can also become part of the festival experience through participation in workshops and the Indigenous Cultural Corridor.
Program Details
The repertoire is subject to change without prior notice.
Program TBC
Program Details
The repertoire is subject to change without prior notice.
Program TBC
Program Details
The repertoire is subject to change without prior notice.
Program TBC
Program Details
The repertoire is subject to change without prior notice.
Program TBC
Program Details
The repertoire is subject to change without prior notice.
Program TBC
Program Details
The repertoire is subject to change without prior notice.
Program TBC
Artist
ying zhang, piano
Ying Zhang is a pianist devoted to revealing the emotional depth and narrative resonance of the piano repertoire. Known for her refined sound, clarity of expression, and instinctive sensitivity to musical lines, she brings an intimate and compelling presence to the stage. A versatile performer active as a soloist and chamber musician, she has appeared in concerts across Canada, the United States, and China.
Born in China, Ying received her formative training at the Conservatory of Music’s affiliated middle and high school before pursuing advanced studies in North America. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, as well as a Post-Graduate Professional Studies Diploma from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During her studies at McGill, she was recognized with the Paul-Marcel Gélinas et Verna-Marie Parr Gélinas Piano Award for academic and artistic excellence, and received the Outstanding Achievement in Piano award as a graduating undergraduate for excellence in piano studies.
Artist
ying zhang, piano
Ying Zhang is a pianist devoted to revealing the emotional depth and narrative resonance of the piano repertoire. Known for her refined sound, clarity of expression, and instinctive sensitivity to musical lines, she brings an intimate and compelling presence to the stage. A versatile performer active as a soloist and chamber musician, she has appeared in concerts across Canada, the United States, and China.
Born in China, Ying received her formative training at the Conservatory of Music’s affiliated middle and high school before pursuing advanced studies in North America. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, as well as a Post-Graduate Professional Studies Diploma from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During her studies at McGill, she was recognized with the Paul-Marcel Gélinas et Verna-Marie Parr Gélinas Piano Award for academic and artistic excellence, and received the Outstanding Achievement in Piano award as a graduating undergraduate for excellence in piano studies.
Artist
ying zhang, piano
Ying Zhang is a pianist devoted to revealing the emotional depth and narrative resonance of the piano repertoire. Known for her refined sound, clarity of expression, and instinctive sensitivity to musical lines, she brings an intimate and compelling presence to the stage. A versatile performer active as a soloist and chamber musician, she has appeared in concerts across Canada, the United States, and China.
Born in China, Ying received her formative training at the Conservatory of Music’s affiliated middle and high school before pursuing advanced studies in North America. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, as well as a Post-Graduate Professional Studies Diploma from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During her studies at McGill, she was recognized with the Paul-Marcel Gélinas et Verna-Marie Parr Gélinas Piano Award for academic and artistic excellence, and received the Outstanding Achievement in Piano award as a graduating undergraduate for excellence in piano studies.
Artist
jake dongyoung shim, violin
Jake Dongyoung Shim gained international recognition as the recipient of the Isang Yun Prize at the ISANGYUN International Violin Competition, becoming the first prize winner to perform Yun’s Violin Concerto (1992) in the final round in over two decades. He has also received top prizes at the Stulberg International String Competition, Irving M. Klein International String Competition, Zhuhai International Mozart Competition, and the Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition, and was named a laureate of the J. S. Bach Competition.
As a soloist, Jake has performed with orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Seoul Arts Center. He has participated in leading festivals such as the Marlboro Music Festival, Verbier Festival, and Music@Menlo, working with distinguished artists including Itzhak Perlman, Gidon Kremer, and Steven Isserlis. He performs on the 1700 Stradivarius “Dragonetti,” generously loaned by the Nippon Music Foundation.
Artist
jake dongyoung shim, violin
Jake Dongyoung Shim gained international recognition as the recipient of the Isang Yun Prize at the ISANGYUN International Violin Competition, becoming the first prize winner to perform Yun’s Violin Concerto (1992) in the final round in over two decades. He has also received top prizes at the Stulberg International String Competition, Irving M. Klein International String Competition, Zhuhai International Mozart Competition, and the Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition, and was named a laureate of the J. S. Bach Competition.
As a soloist, Jake has performed with orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Seoul Arts Center. He has participated in leading festivals such as the Marlboro Music Festival, Verbier Festival, and Music@Menlo, working with distinguished artists including Itzhak Perlman, Gidon Kremer, and Steven Isserlis. He performs on the 1700 Stradivarius “Dragonetti,” generously loaned by the Nippon Music Foundation.
Artist
jake dongyoung shim, violin
Jake Dongyoung Shim gained international recognition as the recipient of the Isang Yun Prize at the ISANGYUN International Violin Competition, becoming the first prize winner to perform Yun’s Violin Concerto (1992) in the final round in over two decades. He has also received top prizes at the Stulberg International String Competition, Irving M. Klein International String Competition, Zhuhai International Mozart Competition, and the Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition, and was named a laureate of the J. S. Bach Competition.
As a soloist, Jake has performed with orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Seoul Arts Center. He has participated in leading festivals such as the Marlboro Music Festival, Verbier Festival, and Music@Menlo, working with distinguished artists including Itzhak Perlman, Gidon Kremer, and Steven Isserlis. He performs on the 1700 Stradivarius “Dragonetti,” generously loaned by the Nippon Music Foundation.
