SweetWater turns the spotlight to the piano with Keys of Life, a festival filled with piano‑centred programmes, including multiple dazzling two‑piano showcases, intimate chamber concerts, and genre‑bending collaborations across Owen Sound, Leith, and Thornbury.
Over six days, audiences can:
Immerse themselves in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition for two pianos with Philip Chiu and Janelle Fung, paired with paintings by Paula Arciniega.
Feel the heat of Payadora’s fiery tango at Heartwood, with Drew Jurecka and Joe Phillips igniting an unforgettable night of rhythm and groove.
Experience Celestial Harmonies at Historic Leith Church, where harp, clarinet, and strings shine in Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, and Ravel—capped by our legendary post‑concert after party.
Bask in Return of the Light, a 70‑minute no‑intermission journey featuring Debussy’s L’après‑midi d’un faune for two pianos, a luminous new two-piano commission by Collingwood composer Ian Cusson, and Elgar’s expansive Piano Quintet.
Spend an intimate evening with Sarah Slean, four‑time Juno‑nominated singer‑songwriter‑composer‑pianist, at the Harmony Centre.
Close the festival with Carnivals & Rhapsodies: a two‑piano spectacular with Chiu and Fung in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Saint‑Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, enriched by new Indigenous‑themed movements by William Rowson.
Join us this September as SweetWater’s Keys of Life celebrates the piano in all its colours — from shimmering impressionism and rich Romanticism to tango, jazz, and beyond.
The Concerts
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Paintings at an Exhibition
Wednesday, September 16 7:00pm
Georgian Shores United Church
997 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONJoin pianists Philip Chiu and Janelle Fung for Paintings at an Exhibition. Chiu also serves as host, in conversation with Toronto based artist Paula Arciniega who has created fifteen large-scale paintings in direct dialogue with the score. Rather than literal illustrations, her works respond to the suite’s architecture, memory, rhythm, and emotional journey, restoring Mussorgsky’s original conversation between sound and image. As the recurring Promenade threads each encounter, the audience travels a visual and musical path mirroring the composer’s walk through Viktor Hartmann’s exhibition.
Paintings at an Exhibition is generously sponsored by Albert & Nancy Alexanian and John Martin & Sampa Bhadra.
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Meet the Artists
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Wednesday, September 16 8:30pm
Harmony Centre, Commons
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONJoin us for an informal gathering where you can meet and mingle with the 2026 Festival Artists
Meet the Artists is generously sponsored by Donna & Gord Phillips.
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Payadora
This concert has been SOLD OUT!
Thursday, September 17 7:00pm
Heartwood Hall
939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, ONPayadora lights up Heartwood with fiery, soulful tango. Join award‑winning musicians Drew Jurecka and Joe Phillips for an unforgettable night of Argentinian‑inspired rhythms, lush melodies, and irresistible groove in an intimate club setting.
This concert is generously sponsored by Paul Rowcliffe in memory of Pam Rowcliffe.
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Artist Talk with Payadora
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Friday, September 18 12:00-1:00pm
Grey Gallery
883 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, ONJoin violinist Rebekah Wolkstein and vocalist Elbio Fernandez of Payadora for an noon-hour artist talk at Grey Gallery. Hear insights into their multifaceted careers. This informal conversation will offer a chance to hear more about these two artists, with time for audience questions in the gallery setting.
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Celestial Harmonies
Friday, September 18 7:00pm
Historic Leith Church
419498 Tom Thomson Ln, Annan, ONExperience celestial harmonies featuring the harp, clarinet and strings in the intimate beauty of Historic Leith Church. Your ticket includes our legendary SweetWater post‑concert after party for the entire audience!
Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581
Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
Ravel: Introduction and Allegro
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59, No. 3This concert is generously sponsored by Susan Gibson in memory of Dr. Allan Stone.
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In Good Company: A Wellbeing Concert
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday, September 19 9:00-10:00am
Harmony Centre, Commons Room
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONKaren Choi, Facilitator
Rosy Zhang, Cello
Michelle Lau, PianoA restorative hour for the small creative things you’ve been meaning to return to. Bring your journal, knitting, sketchbook, tarot cards, book—to a gently held space with piano and cello, guided breath, gentle movement, and quiet creative presence.
Wellbeing concerts are generously sponsored by Andrew Drury.
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Music for Munchkins
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday, September 19 10:30-11:15am
Harmony Centre, Commons
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONBridget Walsh, Violin
Introduce your little ones to the joy of live music in this playful, interactive morning concert with violinist Bridget Walsh. Designed for young children and their caregivers, this relaxed 45-minute session features short musical selections, movement, and musical games in a welcoming, kid-friendly space.
Music for Munchkins is generously sponsored by Becket Tree Service.
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Free Lecture-Concert with Kati Gleiser
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday, September 19 12:00-1:00pm
St. George Anglican Church
1049 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONKati Gleiser, piano
In this illuminating lecture recital Dr. Kati Gleiser leads us deeper into silence, peering into the abyss at the critical point before the first few notes of music spill onto the blank manuscript. Here she brings to life Schubert's masterwork, the Impromptus Op. 90, written near the end of his tragically short life.
Kati Gleiser is generously sponsored by Maureen & Ken Sutherland.
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Classical Jam Session - Strings
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday, September 19 2:00pm
Georgian Shores United Church
997 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONCalling all string players for an informal classical jam session featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Bring your violin, viola, cello, or bass and enjoy making music together in a relaxed, supportive setting. Please bring a music stand and your own part, which you can download in advance by clicking the button below.
The Classical Jam is generously supported by Diedre Orr.
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Classical Jam Session - Choir
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday, September 19 2:00pm
Harmony Centre
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONCharissa Bagan, Conductor
Chris Bagan, PianoJoin conductor Charissa Bagan and pianist Chris Bagan for a relaxed, one-hour choral jam session designed for the simple joy of singing together.
Singers will explore a selection of uplifting repertoire, including Just Be Happy by Pinkzebra and More Waters Rising by the Podd Brothers, reading through the music in an informal, no-pressure setting. Bring your music, voice, and a willingness to dive in.
This session is a chance to connect with fellow choral enthusiasts, discover new pieces, and enjoy the shared experience of making music in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Return of the Light
Saturday, September 19 4:00pm
Georgian Shores United Church
997 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONSweetStrings Performance
Bathe in the glow of Debussy’s L’après‑midi d’un faune for two pianos, a luminous new commission; Return of the Light by internationally renowned Collingwood composer Ian Cusson, and Elgar’s expansive Piano Quintet.
Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L. 86
Ian Cusson: Return of the Light
Timothy Andres: Crashing Through Fences
Elgar: Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 84This concert is generously sponsored by The Hutchinson Family, In memory of Bruce Hutchinson.
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Sarah Slean
Saturday, September 19 8:00pm
Harmony Centre
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONCanadian singer‑songwriter, composer, and pianist Sarah Slean brings her unmistakable voice and storytelling to SweetWater, joined by Bret Higgins on bass and Ryan Granville‑Martin on drums, for an intimate, genre‑defying evening at the Harmony Centre. Sarah Slean is a four‑time Juno‑nominated Canadian singer‑songwriter, composer, and pianist often described as a modern‑day “Renaissance woman.” Signed to Atlantic/Warner at 19, she has since released 11 albums in over 10 countries, blending cabaret, pop, and orchestral colours with vividly poetic lyrics.
This concert is generously sponsored by Anonymous, Taylor Graham, and Frank & Leigh Greaves.
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Permission To Rest: A Wellbeing Concert
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday, September 20 9:00am
Harmony Centre
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONKaren Choi, Facilitator
Rosy Zhang, Cello
Michelle Lau, PianoA restorative hour inspired by the poetry of Mary Oliver, weaving together piano, cello, guided breath, gentle movement, and mindfulness practices to invite slowing down and returning to connection. Bring a mat and cushion for your comfort.
Wellbeing concerts are generously sponsored by Andrew Drury.
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Next Wave Showcase
TD FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday, September 20 11:00am
Harmony Centre
890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ONDiscover the next generation of performers in this uplifting morning showcase, featuring emerging artists from our Next Wave program. Audiences will experience a range of solo and small-ensemble performances in an intimate setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to support young musicians at the start of their professional journeys and glimpse the future of the concert stage.
This concert is generously sponsored by the Jean Medley SweetWater Memorial Endowed Fund.
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Carnivals & Rhapsodies
Sunday, September 20 3:00pm
Thornbury Grace United Church
140 Bruce St S, Thornbury, ONLIMITED TICKETS REMAIN!
Dive into CARNIVALS & RHAPSODIES, a spectacular featuring Philip Chiu & Janelle Fung, and the SweetWater Festival Orchestra, performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals, enriched with newly composed Indigenous-themed movements by William Rowson and Richard Mascall.
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Vaughan Williams: Lark Ascending
Saint‑Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals
Selections from Mascall: Awesiinyag
Selections from Rowson: Carnival of OUR AnimalsThis concert is generously sponsored by the Medley Family.
Meet the Musicians
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Clarinetist
Dubbed “Canada’s premier clarinetist” by the Ottawa Citizen, James Campbell has performed as soloist and chamber musician in over 35 countries with over 60 orchestras including the Boston Pops, Montreal Symphony and the London Symphony. He has collaborated with Glenn Gould and Aaron Copland and toured with over 35 string quartets, including the Guarneri, Amadeus and Vermeer. Of his over 40 recordings, the BBC and the Times of London rated his recording of the Brahms Clarinet Quintet as the best available and his CD Stolen Gems (Marquis Records) won a JUNO. He has been named Canada’s Artist of the Year, awarded the Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medal, an Honourary Doctor of Law, and the Order of Canada. James Campbell has been Artistic Director of the Festival of the Sound since 1985 and was Professor of Music at the famed Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University from 1988-2019 and continues to give masterclasses worldwide.
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Pianist
“A pianist-painter who transforms each musical idea into a beautiful array of colours” (La Presse), Philip Chiu is acclaimed for his brilliant pianism, sensitive listening, and a stage presence that eschews the hermit-pianist image in favour of dialogue, openness and authenticity. Soloist and chamber musician, he performs recitals and chamber music concerts across Canada, as well as France, Japan and the United States. Chamber music partners have included James Ehnes, Emmanuel Pahud, Regis Pasquier, Bomsori Kim and Johannes Moser. He has a long-standing violin-piano duo with violinist Jonathan Crow. He has recorded for ATMA Classique, Warner Music, Analekta, Leaf Music and CBC Music, and can be heard on BBC Radio, France Musique, ICI Musique, and CBC Music.
Philip is grateful for the support of Mécénat Musica, the Sylva Gelber Music Foundation, and the Canada Council for the Arts. He also wishes to acknowledge his teachers and mentors: Marc Durand, Jenny Regehr, Susan Steele, and the late Peter Longworth.
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Violinist
Praised for her “gorgeous, rich tone” and fresh, insightful interpretations, Canadian violinist Gabrielle Després has emerged as a compelling young artist, enjoying a diverse career as a soloist and chamber musician. As a recent finalist of the 2025 Sibelius International Violin Competition, she was also first-prize winner of the Irving M. Klein International String Competition and the Juilliard Concerto Competition, and a top prize recipient at the Michael Hill, Elmar Oliveira, and Washington International Violin Competitions.
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Bassist
Jordan has performed worldwide with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. He is a former member of L’Orquestra Ciutat de Barcelona, and is a current member of the American Symphony Orchestra, American Composers Orchestra. Jordan is Principal Bass of the Westchester Philharmonic, Little Orchestra Society, and the Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra. Jordan has also performed as Principal Bass with the St. Paul and Australian Chamber Orchestras, as well as the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Symphonies, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, among many others.
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Pianist
Canadian pianist Janelle Fung has performed in concert from coast to coast in Canada, including tours with Prairie Debut and Jeunesses Musicales du Canada. Winner of the “Artist of the Year” award from the BC Touring Council in 2014, her international concerts have taken her to over twenty countries on five continents. An avid chamber musician, Ms. Fung has appeared in concert with the Ying Quartet, New York Woodwind Quintet, Mark Fewer and Matt Haimovitz.
Ms. Fung has been a prize winner in numerous national and international competitions, including the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, the Concours OSM-Standard Life, and the Canadian Music Competition. She has been featured on radio stations nationally and internationally including CBC, Radio-Canada, Classical 96.3 FM, NPR, and Radio France.
Ms. Fung’s interest in opera have led to collaborations with Nicole Cabell, Teresa Stratas, and William Warfield. She has toured twice as Touring Artistic Director for opera productions presented by Jeunesses Musicales du Canada and is currently on faculty at Highlands Opera Studio.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Janelle Fung began her piano studies at the age of four. Her principal teachers have included Nelita True, Julian Martin and Marc Durand. Ms. Fung received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, her Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School and her doctorate from l’Université de Montréal. She is grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts and Yamaha Artists for their continued support.
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Violist
Keith Hamm was principal violist of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra for eight seasons. In 2019, Keith joined the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as principal violist. Keith has performed at the Ravinia Festival, with the Royal Conservatory’s Grammy-nominated ARC Ensemble, Toronto Summer Music Festival, Ottawa Chamberfest, Stratford Summer Music, Sweetwater Music Festival, Edmonton Recital Society and Music By The Sea in Bamfield, BC. Keith is Founder and Artistic Director of the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival in Rosebud, Alberta and co-founder of the Rosebud String Quartet.
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Cellist
In 2019, Julie joined the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Cello. Previously, she held the same position in the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Julie has been broadcast on CBC Radio 2 and Radio-Canada. Julie has performed in festivals across North America, including Music By The Sea in Bamfield, Sweetwater Music Festival, Rosebud Chamber Music Festival, Rendez-vous musical de Laterrière in Saguenay, and Rockport Music Festival. Julie is currently a member of the Polyphonie String Quartet and she cofounded The New Cohort, a viola and cello ensemble.
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Violinist
Edwin Huizinga is an accomplished violinist, a fiddler, a composer, and an improviser. Along with his role as SweetWater Artistic Director (he assumed this position in October 2019), he performs regularly with the folk and baroque duo Fire & Grace and internationally-acclaimed early music, 12-piece baroque ensemble ACRONYM.
He has performed with orchestras and ensembles worldwide including Carmel Bach Festival, Amsterdam Conservatory, Baroque Orchestra, and Tafelmusik. Huizinga has released numerous recordings including Partita Americana, fusing classical and bluegrass music. He premiered a new composition commissioned by Opera Atelier for soprano Measha Brueggergosman in late October 2020.
This coming year he will premiere another composition commissioned by the National Arts Centre. Huizinga is also Baroque and Classical Academy Director for the Carmel Bach Festival.
Edwin Huizinga’s performances at SweetWater 2023 are generously sponsored by the SweetWater Music Festival’s Board of Directors.
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Harpist
Canadian harpist Antoine Malette-Chénier is celebrated for his versatility in early repertoire to contemporary works. He serves as Principal Harp of the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières, and performed with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. As an international soloist, Antoine has been featured at the World Harp Congress.
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Violinist
Kate Norine Maloney is a Canadian violinist celebrated for her bold artistry, immersive programming, and deeply expressive performances. Known for her vivid tonal palette and fearless musicality, she brings fresh life to both the classical canon and lesser-heard works while championing diversity and inclusivity in classical music through innovative concerts and collaborations. As second violinist of the internationally acclaimed Barbican Quartet, Kate quickly rose to international prominence when the ensemble won First Prize at the 71st ARD International String Quartet Competition in 2022, alongside several special prizes. Their debut album Manifesto on Love, released in 2024 with Genuin Classics, received widespread critical acclaim.
Beyond the concert stage, Kate is dedicated to reshaping how audiences experience classical music through thoughtfully curated programming, interdisciplinary projects, and direct audience engagement. Her upcoming solo debut album features works by visionary composers including William Grant Still and Missy Mazzoli. She has performed as soloist with orchestras across Europe and made her African debut in 2023 performing Violin Concerto No. 2 by Florence Price with the Nairobi Symphony Orchestra. A passionate collaborator, Kate has shared the stage with artists including James Ehnes and Quatuor Ébène at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Wigmore Hall.
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Flutist
Stephanie Morin joined the NAC Orchestra as Second Flute and Piccolo in 2020 and is currently on faculty at the University of Ottawa. In addition to her teaching at uOttawa, Stephanie has been a guest speaker and teacher at programs such as OAcademy, Fluture Music Studio, and Flute On The Edge. She is also an active chamber musician and has performed in NAC chamber music concerts and at Ottawa Chamberfest.
Before her tenure at the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Stephanie was Assistant Principal Flute with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Principal Flute of the Laval and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean orchestras. She has also performed with ensembles such as Les Violons du Roy, the Orchestre Métropolitain, and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.
Stephanie pursued her music studies in Montreal, first at Marianopolis College with Carolyn Christie, then at McGill University with Denis Bluteau, and finally at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, where she completed a master’s degree in flute performance with Marie-Andrée Benny.
Stephanie is a prize-winner at the OSM, Canadian Music, Prix d’Europe, and Orchestra Toronto Concerto competitions.
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Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Payadora is an award-winning chamber music ensemble that performs original compositions and arrangements drawn from Argentinian and Uruguayan tango and folk traditions. Made up of players who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “superstar group” combines deep knowledge of tango with classical, jazz, and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new.
Founded in 2013 in Toronto, the ensemble has performed sold-out concerts across Canada, the United States, South America, and Europe — from the National Arts Centre to the Rudolstadt Festival in Germany, with a sold-out 2023 European tour that included a live-to-air BBC performance.
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Percussionist
Ed has played with Tafelmusik, Opera Atelier, The Toronto Symphony, The Canadian Opera, Esprit Orchestra and others. Ed's engagements include the Canadian Premiere of Philip Glass’s Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists with the National Ballet Orchestra, the Toronto Premiere of Maya Badian’s Concerto Grosso for Timpani, and soloist with the Seattle Baroque Orchestra.
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Singer‑Songwriter/Composer/Pianist
Signed to Atlantic/Warner Records at the tender age of 19, four-time Juno nominee and modern-day Renaissance woman Sarah Slean has since released 11 albums in over 10 countries worldwide – but perhaps the most astonishing aspect of her artistry is its breadth. Over her 25-year career, Slean has published two volumes of poetry, starred in short films and a movie musical (spawning two Gemini Award nominations), penned two string quartets and other chamber works, held numerous exhibitions of her paintings, and shared the stage with 10 of the country’s professional orchestras. Classically trained from the age of 5, she routinely collaborates with cutting-edge contemporary classical ensembles like The Art of Time, and has been invited to sing world premieres by Canada’s leading living composers. She composes orchestral arrangements for her own music as well as for her pop colleagues (Dan Mangan, Hawksley Workman) and her recent collaborative recording with the Symphony Nova Scotia was just nominated for both an East Coast Music Award and a Juno Award in the Classical Album category (2021). Sarah is also a recent alumna of the prestigious Canadian Film Centre's screen composing residency (2017-8) and just earned her first Canadian Screen Award (2021).
Citing such diverse influences as Leonard Bernstein, philosophy, Joni Mitchell, Buddhism and Bach, her music borrows aspects of cabaret, pop, and orchestral: all knit together by the startling poetry of her lyrics, unique arranging and piano-playing, and that voice, described by the CBC as “a 19th century Kate Bush”. In addition to headlining theatres across Canada, Sarah has also toured Europe, the US and Scandinavia and has opened internationally for such artists as Bryan Ferry, Rufus Wainwright, Alanis Morissette, Andrew Bird, Feist, Ron Sexsmith, and Chris Isaak. Her 11th solo recording "Metaphysics", released in 2017, is described as a "breathtaking amalgamation of Slean’s dramatic orchestral arranging and her signature take on songwriting". In 2021-2022, Sarah will be composing the music for the stage musical adaptation of the award-winning film "Maudie".
Meet the Next Wave Musicians
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Saxophonist
Soyule Chung is a Grade 9 student at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in Toronto, where she studies classical saxophone. An active member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Band, she participates in various performances and competitions. Soyule engages with the BRQ Music School and YMCA, sharing her passion for music.
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Pianist
Following early lessons at the Suzuki School, Clement Fulton found a love of harmony and Bach with his mentor Barbara Butler. Since 2025 Clement has been a student of Philip Chiu. “Studying with Philip has taught me the importance of empathy, resilience and patience, in my music practice and in life.”
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Violinist
Olivier Lafleur is an 18-year-old violinist from Owen Sound who has studied with Richard Mascall and Lucia Barcari for 13 years. A Nordic skier and former competitive swimmer, he also enjoys science and math. He has performed with IMC’s Symphonic Orchestra and Georgian Bay Symphony, and is now exploring electric violin and looping.
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Violinist
Twenty-one year old violinist Eilidh Nicol made her debut as a soloist with the Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra in a sold-out concert dubbed “an engaging mix of reality and make-believe” (Kamloops This Week). As a baroque violinist, Eilidh has worked with the Brecon Baroque Festival and St. Andrew’s Baroque under Rachel Podger and Lucy Russel.
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Violinist
Program Advisor & Next Wave AlumBridget Walsh is a 23 year old Canadian violinist who recently graduated with a degree in Neuroscience, and has since moved to Toronto to take a gap year to pursue music full time. Besides an immense amount of classical training, Bridget also enjoys playing other genres, whether that's country fiddle or jazz!
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Violinist
Aileen Yun is a violinist who has a strong love for music and enjoys expressing herself through playing. She aspires to continue growing as a musician, explore new opportunities, and create meaningful experiences through music.
Meet Paula Arciniega
Paula Arciniega is a Toronto painter whose practice moves between abstraction and realism, drawing from music, landscape, and the human figure. Trained as a classical vocalist, she approaches painting and performance as parallel currents, each deepening the other. Her work has been presented in partnership with orchestras, opera, chamber ensembles, and touring artists, bringing painting into live musical settings. Her process balances intention with discovery. Underlying the work is a sense of wonder about time, rhythm, and the patterns that shape our inner lives. She works from her Toronto studio, developing new collections and collaborative projects.
Edwin Huizinga is an accomplished violinist, a fiddler, a composer, and an improviser. Along with his role as SweetWater Artistic Director (he assumed this position in October 2019), he performs regularly with the folk and baroque duo Fire & Grace and internationally-acclaimed early music, 12-piece baroque ensemble ACRONYM.
He has performed with orchestras and ensembles worldwide including Carmel Bach Festival, Amsterdam Conservatory, Baroque Orchestra, and Tafelmusik. Huizinga has released numerous recordings including Partita Americana, fusing classical and bluegrass music. He premiered a new composition commissioned by Opera Atelier for soprano Measha Brueggergosman in late October 2020.
This coming year he will premiere another composition commissioned by the National Arts Centre. Huizinga is also Baroque and Classical Academy Director for the Carmel Bach Festival.
Artistic Director Partner: Betty and Joe Gray Family Foundation
Edwin Huizinga
Artistic Director
SweetWater 2026 is supported by
Betty & Joe Gray Foundation
The Medley Family