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Banff Centre House Programs

On your screen at home and in your pocket at the show.

House Programs

Banff Centre has made the decision to begin using digital house programs to reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability within the arts. Please find the applicable house program sorted below by discipline. These digital programs feature notes from the creative team, show synopses, biographies, credits, support recognition and more!

We ask that you please view your program prior to the performance, during an intermission, or after the performance out of respect for those performing.

House Programs Winter 2025

Musicians from Soundweavings 2025 Program

Soundweavings: Participant Concert, May 9

Explore the global music soundscapes of our Soundweavings residency, which brings together musicians and ensembles from diverse influences.
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Musicians from Soundweavings 2025 Program

Soundweavings: Participant Concert, May 7

Explore the global music soundscapes of our Soundweavings residency, which brings together musicians and ensembles from diverse influences.
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Jeremy Dutcher

Presenting Mainstage: Jeremy Dutcher - MOTEWOLONUWOK ᒣᑏᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ

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Photo collage of the musicians Nguyễn Thanh Thủy. Photo courtesy of the artist. Sandeep Bhagwati. Photo by Alain Lefort. Hand to Earth Trio: Daniel Wilfred, Peter Knight, and Sunny Kim. Photos by Sarah Walker, Jeremy Dutcher, Haruka Fujii.

Soundweavings: Faculty Concert

These artists invite you to explore music that transcends borders and time.
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Image of Inua Ellams

SEARCH PARTY: Written and performed by Inua Ellams

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Boy standing facing the woods

THE LOST THINGS Preview

Prepare to step into a world where reality bends, and the unseen becomes tangible.
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Image of ballet dancers from Ballet Edmonton's performance of Meteorite.

Ballet Edmonton MOMENTUM Tour

A showcase of visionary works of Ballet Edmonton's Artistic Director, Kirsten Wicklund, alongside celebrated choreographer Emilie Leriche.
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Image of a marionette of wonderful Joe and his dog

WONDERFUL JOE

Ronnie Burkett brings Wonderful Joe to Banff with his signature stunning puppetry, laugh-out-loud humour, and masterful performance.
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Photo of dancer on stage with industrial fans and scaffolding

EXILE: Final Tuning Performance

Set in a world where water and wind are both scarce and sacred, Exile serves as a contemporary reflection on displacement, resilience, and transformation.
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Dancers on stage holding each others arms and lunging toward each other

Late Bloomer: Final Tuning Performance

Late Bloomer is a contemporary dance work that delves into the complexities of power, belonging, and human connection.
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Image of Chris Dodd from his play Deafy.

Deafy

House Program for Chris Dodd's Deafy
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Image of Miriam Fernandes in multiple costumes

Mahabharata: The Journey Begins

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Image of Performance, Erin Propp (vocal), Kate Kurdyak(vocal), Lauren Kurdyak(vocal), Christine Choi (violin, Ryan Davis (viola), Photo by Rita Taylor

BEATS: Banff Musicians in Residence Participant Concert 3

Move to the rhythm at BEATS, an electrifying concert across genres with Banff Musicians in Residence participants.
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Image of the Kronos Quartet. From Left to Right: Gabriela Díaz (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), David Harrington (violin) and Paul Wiancko (cello).

Kronos Quartet: Featuring the Hardanger Project

Kronos Quartet joins Benedicte Maurseth in a brand new work celebrating the unique sound of the Hardanger Fiddle.
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Image of Martin Beau (piano) & Maïa Zifaras (cello). Photo by Rita Taylor.

BOOM: Banff Musicians in Residence Participant Concert 2

Get ready for BOOM! A night of powerful performances by Banff Musicians in Residence participants, resonating with emotion and energy.
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Image of the Kronos Quartet. From Left to Right: Paul Wiancko (cello), David Harrington (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola) and Gabriela Díaz (violin). Photo Credit: Danica Taylor.

Kronos Quartet: Featuring music by Nicole Lizée

Experience the Kronos Quartet as they perform works by Nicole Lizée, whose music draws from influences as eclectic as Hitchcock, rave culture and thrash metal.
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ImageParmela Attariwala (viola), Anders Åstrand (percussion),Marie-Josée Chartier (dance), Photo by Rita Taylor

IGNITE: Banff Musicians in Residence Participant Concert 1

Get ready to IGNITE your passion for music! This dynamic concert features a diverse lineup of Banff Musicians in Residence participants who will set the stage a
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House Programs Fall 2024

13 TONGUES. Performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Photo by LIU Chen-hsiang

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: 13 TONGUES

Step into a world where tradition and modernity collide in Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan’s performance of 13 TONGUES.
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House Programs Summer 2024

Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival 2021, Photo by Brandon Lam on Unsplash

Banff International String Quartet Festival 2024

Access house programs for Concerts 1 through 8 of the 2024 Banff International String Quartet Festival.
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Raven Chacon, 'Background Music' tile

Gather, Listen, Hear: Background Music

House program for Background Music, premiere of newly commissioned score by Raven Chacon.
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Banff International Workshop in Jazz 2017

Gather, Listen, Hear: Jazz and Sonic Arts Concert

Experience captivating participant performances from Jazz & Sonic Arts: Gather Listen Hear, showcasing diverse talents and styles.
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Two musicians performing with string instruments

Gather Listen Hear: Indigenous Classical Music Concert

House Program for Classical Indigenous Music Residency
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Takuya Kuroda

Jazz and Sonic Arts Concert: Resounding

Dive into a groundbreaking experience where jazz transcends boundaries, dynamically responding to visual art - an immersive fusion of sound and visuals that cap
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Shabaka Hutchings

Jazz and Sonic Arts Concert: Sonic Visionaries

Redefining jazz traditions with fearless exploration of sound. Pushing boundaries of expression and human experience.
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Photo of Cliff Cardinal kneeling on stage and looking at the camera

William Shakespeare's As You Like It

With this subversive updating of the Bard’s classic, cultural provocateur Cliff Cardinal aims to surprise and provoke.
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Three dancers perform on stage during the 2022 Intercultural Indigenous Dance Showcase

Indigenous World Dance Residency Showcase

A captivating showcase featuring original works by Indigenous dance groups from around the world.
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Hung-Kuan Chen

Art of Piano Concert: Hung-Kuan Chen

Experience an unforgettable evening of music as award-winning pianist Hung-Kuan Chen performs great masterworks by Beethoven and Chopin.
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Hung-Kuan Chen

Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Hung-Kuan Chen

House program for Public Masterclass: Hung-Kuan Chen
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Tema Blackstone

Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Tema Blackstone

Don't miss renowned musician and lecturer Tema Blackstone as she leads an exciting masterclass in piano.
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Oscar Nguyen of the Faust Trio

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 1

House program for Art of Piano Participant Concert 1
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Marc-Andre Hamelin by Sim Cannety-Clarke

Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Marc-André Hamelin

Experience musical mastery in real time as Marc-André Hamelin mentors the rising stars of piano.
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Marc-Andre Hamelin by Sim Cannety-Clarke

Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Marc-André Hamelin

Experience musical mastery in real time as Marc-André Hamelin mentors the rising stars of piano.
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Marc-Andre Hamelin by Sim Cannety-Clarke

Art of Piano Concert: Marc-André Hamelin

Join us for an evening of exceptional artistry as world-renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin performs works by Ives, R. Schumann and Ravel.
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Joanna MacGregor

Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor

House program for Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor July 15
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Joanna MacGregor

Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor

House program for Art of Piano Public Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor July 16
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Katelyn Clark and Luciane Cardassi

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 2

House program for Art of Piano Participant Concert 2
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David Potvin at the piano

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 3

House program for Art of Piano Participant Concert 3
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Joanna MacGregor

Art of Piano Concert: Joanna MacGregor

Don't miss one of the world's most innovative musicians, Joanna MacGregor, as she performs a variety of exciting works, spanning from Bach to tango.
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Eric Lesage

Chamber Music Concert: Kaleidoscope

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of chamber music, where each masterpiece acts as a unique hue in a sonic kaleidoscope
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The Handmaid's Tale

Opera: The Handmaid's Tale

Don’t miss this exceptional chance to see the first workshop presentation of this seminal Canadian dystopian classic about a woman’s struggles in a totalitarian
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Jose Franch-Ballester

Chamber Music Concert: Poetry

An evening of poetic resonance as these chamber music masterpieces unfold, revealing the profound language of emotion.
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Beverley Johnston

Chamber Music Concert: Tapestry

Witness the intersection of tradition and innovation as these chamber music masterpieces push the boundaries of musical expression. 
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Woman in green dress holding a violin standing beside man in suit with a clarinet in front of him next to a woman in a pink dress holding a flute casually at her side

Chamber Music Concert: Epic

A journey from timeless classics to the modern edge of chamber music in the Interplay series of concerts. 
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Indians on Vacation

Opera: Indians on Vacation

Don't miss a unique Workshop showing of an opera adaptation of the beloved comedic novel by Thomas King, composed by Ian Cusson, libretto by Royce Vavrek.
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Woman in orange dress standing in contrast to group of people in blues and greys

Chamber Music and Opera: Interplay

The future of opera and chamber music looking at traditional and new works in bold new ways.
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House Programs Winter 2024

My Tale on a Fish's Body

My Tale on a Fish’s Body

One landscape of bodies, nothing that didn’t come from this earth.They move as one, as much as they move as individuals.
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Woman standing in a field with dark, red sky and red tinted landscape. Woman wears gas mask, goggles and carries a large

SKéN:NEN - Final Tuning Dance Residency Performance

An immersive performance experience with a powerful, multi-layered, cultural knowledge-embedded narrative from Kaha:wi Dance Theatre.
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Niña Dioz sings on stage during a Banff Musicians In Residence concert, Banff Centre 2023

SOUNDS NEW: Michael Clarke and BMiR Artists

An evening of musical and sound explorations with Banff Musicians in Residence participants and special guest faculty Dr. Michael Clark.
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Hannah Epperson sings and plays violin during a concert at Banff Musicians In Residence 2023

ELECTRIFY: Charlotte Juillard, Megumi Masaki, and BMIR Artists

Join French violinist “supersoliste” Charlotte Juillard with pianist Megumi Masaki, and BMiR participants in concert.
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Abigail Lapell (guitar/vocals) and Émilie Lebel (vocals) performing at a 2023 Banff Musicians In Residence concert

BLAZE: Jane Siberry, François Salque, Megumi Masaki, and BMiR Artists

Banff Musicians in Residence faculty and participants present an enthralling evening of music that blazes across cultural and temporal musical landscapes
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House Programs Fall 2023

Dale Mac performing

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Dale Mac and MJ Dandeneau

Wîchoîe Ahiya (“Wee-cho-ee-ay A-hee-ya”) means “singing words” in Stoney Nakoda. 
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Photo courtesy of Eekwol

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Eekwol and Dale Mac

Wîchoîe Ahiya (“Wee-cho-ee-ay A-hee-ya”) means “singing words” in Stoney Nakoda. 
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House Programs Summer 2023

Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival 2021, Photo by Brandon Lam on Unsplash

Banff International String Quartet Festival 2023

House programs for Concerts 1 - 8 of the 2023 Banff International String Quartet Festival. 
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Anders Åstrand, vibraphone. Photo by Rita Taylor.

Evolution: Classical Faculty and Participant Concerts

House Program for August 2 and 10 faculty concerts and August 16 - 19 participant showcase concerts.
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Participants in the Opera in the 21st Century program, Banff Centre 2023.

Don Giovanni: Opera in the 21st Century

House Program for performance of Don Giovanni as part of the Opera in the 21st Century program at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. 
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Participants in the Opera in the 21st Century program, Banff Centre 2023.

Adoration: Opera in the 21st Century

Program for Adoration in the Rolston Recital Hall.
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Calista Quartet; Annamaria Vasmatzidis, violin; May Tang, violin; Harper Randolph, viola; Adalus Low-Manzini, cello. Rit

Evolution: Chamber - Quartets, Piano Trios + Composers

House Program for June 10 and 20 faculty concerts and June 23 and 24 participant showcase concerts.
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House Programs Winter 2023

"Kin" La Tresse, Final Tuning Dance Residency Performance

KIN | LA TRESSE House Program

“KIN” invites audiences on a psychedelic voyage to a universe which is both a reflection and refraction of the world as we know it.
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Justin Wright, Dana Sipos and Lina Andonovska at Banff Centre, 2019

Banff Musicians in Residence Concerts: House Program (Jan 2023)

House program for Jan. 13, 20 and 25, three performances showcasing participants and faculty from Banff Musicians in Residence. 
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House Programs Summer 2022

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 24)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 23)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 22)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 19)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 12)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 7)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 6)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 5)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 4)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jun 28)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.
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Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jun 23)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.
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Photo taken from dress rehearsal of Opera Through The Ages

Opera Through the Ages

Immerse yourself in an evening of classic and contemporary opera performed by Opera in the 21st Century participants.
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Photograph of Opera Pub at Banff Legion by Jessica Wittman, Banff Centre 2019

Opera Pub

A casual evening of opera with a beer in hand, featuring participants and faculty of the Opera in the 21st Century program.
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