Harmonaire Musique

06/03/2026

INTRODUCING 2026 CONCERT ARTIST: violinist Roman Fraser! 🎻

Born in Amsterdam and raised in Montreal, violinist Roman Fraser began his musical studies at the age of five and entered the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal at just nine years old, where he studied with Johanne Arel. He later continued his training at the Colburn School in Los Angeles with Martin Beaver and Clive Greensmith before completing his studies at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music under André Roy.

An accomplished chamber musician, Roman was a prizewinner of the McGill Chamber Music Competition in both 2015 and 2016. As first violinist of the Milton String Quartet, he received the Gold Medal and Grand Prize at the 2017 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

The quartet’s Fischoff Gold Medal Tour brought them to concert stages across Italy and the American Midwest. They also served as Quartet-in-Residence at the ENCORE Chamber Music Institute and participated in the Montreal International String Quartet Academy. Roman later returned to ENCORE as a Violin Fellow and performed in Hawaii alongside Jinjoo Cho, Eric Wong, and Jared Blajian.

In 2018, Roman was invited by Artist-in-Residence Philip Chiu to perform in Halifax as part of the Cecilia Concerts series, sharing the stage with distinguished artists including Measha Brueggergosman, Jinjoo Cho, Remi Pelletier, Arnold Choi, and Philip Chiu.

After dedicating several years to sustainable farming initiatives between 2019 and 2024, Roman returned to professional performance and relocated to Halifax in 2025. He currently serves as Assistant Principal Second Violin with Symphony Nova Scotia and performs on an Alessandro Mezzadri violin dating from approximately 1730.

You can read more about Roman Fraser on our website, and stay tuned to hear about his performances during our 2026 Concert Season.

06/03/2026

⏰ LIMITED-TIME PROMOTION ⏰

Enjoy 20% OFF all tickets for our Ottawa concert on June 7!

Use promo code: HMYZJM0607

🎟 Offer ends June 5 at 11:59 PM

Join pianist Ying Zhang and violinist Julia Mirzoev an inspiring afternoon of music featuring Schumann, Bach, Carlos Simon, and Ysaÿe at Huguette Labelle Hall, University of Ottawa.

Tickets: www.harmonairemusique.ca

05/28/2026

Presented by Montréal based Harmonaire Musique, the Two Faces of The Dream | Les Deux Visages du Rêve national concert series hits Ottawa on June 7, 2026.

05/25/2026

🎟️ Now On Sale: Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival 2026

Join us this August at The Spire in Kingston for six concerts featuring an outstanding lineup of Canadian and international artists.

Single Concert Tickets and Festival Passes are now available.

Reserve your seats today!

📍 Kingston, Ontario
📅 August 5–19, 2026

05/10/2026

🎵Concert tickets are now available!🎵

Join us for an afternoon of exceptional music featuring pianist Ying Zhang and violinist Julia Mirzoev at the beautiful Huguette Labelle Hall in Ottawa on June 7 at 2pm.

This concert will present a rich and expressive program with works by Robert Schumann, J.S. Bach, Simon, and Ysaÿe.

Don’t miss this special performance as part of our national touring project.

🎟 Get your concert tickets here:
www.harmonairemusique.ca

The Two Faces of the Dream - 2026 National Concert and Dialogue Series will take place on June 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Ottawa, performed by Julia Mirzoev (violin) and Ying Zhang (piano).

05/10/2026

INTRODUCING 2026 CONCERT ARTIST: violinist Jae-Won Bang! 🎻

Violinist Jae-Won Bang received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Violin Performance from the Colburn School and the Yale School of Music, respectively, as well as a Master of Music in Historical Performance from the Juilliard School.

As a soloist, Jae-Won has performed with orchestras and ensembles across Alberta, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, and New York. In 2012, she was featured on the NEXT Young Artist series on CBC Radio Two as the first young artist to be heard on both baroque and modern violins. She has collaborated with Clive Greensmith, Ronald Leonard, Rachel Podger, and Arnold Steinhardt, and has performed at Weill Hall, the Kennedy Centre, Alice Tully Hall, and the Greene Space at WQXR. Her festival appearances include Morningside Music Bridge, ENCORE, Enghien, the Berwick/Oregon Bach Festival, Mozarteum Sommerakademie, the Weimar Bach Cantata Academy, Banff, Sarasota, Aspen, and Kneisel Hall.

Previously, Jae-Won was a member of the Yale Baroque Ensemble (2010–2011) and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (2013–2014). A recipient of the 2016 Zarin Mehta Fellowship, she was selected by Rice University and the New York Philharmonic to participate in their inaugural Global Academy. She was also selected as a Young Artist with Da Camera Houston for their 2015–2016 season.

Her teachers include Toni and Gerald Stanick, Robert Lipsett, Ani Kavafian, Laurie Smukler, and Cho-Liang Lin on violin, as well as Robert Mealy, Cynthia Roberts, and Monica Huggett on baroque violin.

In 2016, Jae-Won joined the first violin section of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. She enjoys balancing her performing and teaching careers and currently holds the position of Adjunct Professor of Violin at the University of British Columbia.

You can read more about Jae-Won Bang on our website, and stay tuned to hear about her performances during our 2026 Concert Season.

04/21/2026

Announcing the artist lineup for the 2026 Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival.

August 5–19, 2026 · Kingston, Ontario

(First Name A-Z)
Ariane Cossette, soprano
David Baik, violin
Jake Dongyoung Shim, violin
Luri Lee, violin
Mckenzie Warriner, soprano
SongHa Choi, violin
Song Hee Lee, cello
Terry Lim, flute
Ying Zhang, piano

Stay tuned for concert details and ticket information.

04/21/2026

INTRODUCING 2026 CONCERT ARTIST: violinist Jake Dongyoung Shim! 🎻

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.

You can read more about Jake Dongyoung Shim on our website, and stay tuned to hear about his performances during our 2026 Concert Season.

04/14/2026

INTRODUCING 2026 CONCERT ARTIST: flutist Terry Lim! 🎶

“Described as ‘imaginative and magical,’ flutist Terry Lim is a multifaceted artist known for his bold musical voice and commitment to innovation. An active performer across North America, he has appeared at major festivals including Ottawa Chamberfest, Toronto Summer Music Festival, and the Banff Centre, with performances at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall.

A passionate advocate for chamber and contemporary music, Terry has collaborated closely with composers and premiered numerous new works. He is a member of leading Toronto-based ensembles including Thin Edge New Music Collective, and serves as Artistic Director and General Manager of the Caledon Music Festival.

You can read more about Terry Lim on our website, and stay tuned to hear about his performances during our 2026 Concert Season.

04/14/2026

INTRODUCING 2026 CONCERT ARTIST: cellist Song Hee Lee! 🎻

“Korean-born cellist Song Hee Lee joined the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 2022 and is recognized for her refined artistry and dynamic orchestral presence. Prior to this, she held principal positions with leading ensembles including the Verbier Festival Orchestra and the Music Academy of the West Orchestra.

An award recipient of the Verbier Festival and a finalist at the Kirishima International Music Festival Competition, Song Hee has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Menahem Pressler, Plácido Domingo, and Jeremy Denk, and performed under renowned conductors including Gustavo Dudamel and Valery Gergiev.

Her performances have taken her to major stages including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Seoul Arts Center. She trained at the Colburn School, Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, and continues to build an international career as both an orchestral and chamber musician.”

You can read more about Song Hee Lee on our website, and stay tuned to hear about her performances during our 2026 Concert Season.