World class chamber music in the heart of the Canadian Badlands!

June 25 - 29, 2025

 

A note from the Artistic Director:

I can’t wait to share the 2025 Rosebud Chamber Music Festival with you all. This festival began as a way to bring some of my favourite musicians together. After thirteen amazing years I’m filled with gratitude for the community of inspiring individuals that come together to make these weeks successful. The opportunity to work and create in this unique hamlet is something we treasure. The process of preparing these masterpieces is extra special amidst the passionate artists that comprise the Rosebud community.

After some unfortunate cancellations I’m so grateful to Godwin Friesen for stepping in and bringing his incredible artistry to the company. For the first time, we are welcoming a performer and composer to the festival!

We have some very exciting programs on the menu in 2025 and are thrilled to welcome back some familiar faces including cellists Leana Rutt and Julie Hereish. New to our festival in 2025 are sensational violinist Alexander Read and of course, pianist Godwin Friesen.

We are excited to explore some interesting new spaces in our community so stay tuned for details. Don’t miss these events; we are thrilled to share the week with you.

Keith Hamm | Artistic Director

What’s on the program:

Timeless Classics, New Voices, Unforgettable Performances.

Friday, June 27, 2025, 7:00 PM -  Three Hills Arts Academy
201 5th Ave East, Three Hills, Alberta

  • Fanny Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Leana Rutt (cello), Godwin Friesen (piano)

  • Walter Piston – Duo for Viola & Cello
    Performed by: Keith Hamm (viola), Julie Hereish (cello)

— Intermission —

  • Johannes Brahms – Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Keith Hamm (viola), Leana Rutt (cello), Godwin Friesen (piano)

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Saturday, June 28, 2025, 7:00 PM - Chisel Creek Ranch
142 Hawk Eye Road, Bragg Creek, Alberta

  • Ludwig van Beethoven – String Trio in G major, Op. 9 No. 1
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Keith Hamm (viola), Leana Rutt (cello)

  • Arthur Honegger – Sonatine for Violin & Cello in E minor, H. 80
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Leana Rutt (cello)

— Intermission —

  • Johannes Brahms – Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60 (36 min)
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Keith Hamm (viola), Leana Rutt (cello), Godwin Friesen (piano)

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Sunday, June 29, 2025, 3:00 PM - Rosebud Church
Rosebud, Alberta

  • Ludwig van Beethoven – String Trio in G major, Op. 9 No. 1
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Keith Hamm (viola), Leana Rutt (cello)

  • Matthias McIntire – Joy Despite All
    Performed by: Keith Hamm (viola), Julie Hereish (cello)

  • Godwin Friesen – Piano Quartet: The Skies Proclaim
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Keith Hamm (viola), Julie Hereish (cello), Godwin Friesen (piano)

— Intermission —

  • Johannes Brahms – Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60 (36 min)
    Performed by: Alexander Read (violin), Keith Hamm (viola), Julie Hereish (cello), Godwin Friesen (piano)

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