Ottawa Chamberfest

Artistic and executive director Julian Armor wanted to increase the popularity of classical music among citizens.

[1] Growing steadily over the years, the 2011 edition of Ottawa Chamberfest presented almost 100 concerts, attracting over 80,000 listeners and is considered the largest chamber music festival of its kind in the world.

[2] Roman Borys, the cellist of the Juno award-winning Gryphon Trio was the Artistic and Executive Director of Ottawa Chamberfest from 2007 to 2020.

His fellow trio members, violinist Annalee Patipatanakoon and pianist James Parker, were among the organization's artistic advisors.

In addition to their annual summer festival, Ottawa Chamberfest also organizes activities throughout the year.

The Samurai String Quartet played covers of 90's grunge music, old Nintendo video games and television theme songs. This particular picture shows them playing "I'm Shipping Off to Boston" by the Dropkick Murphy's. The Quartet played until they were asked to leave at 2 am.
Asphalt Orchestra performing in Ottawa's Byward Market as part of the Guerrilla Gig series hosted by Ottawa Chamberfest 2011.
The Bring the Kids event hosted by Ottawa Chamberfest featuring True North Brass.