The Mountain View Festival of Song & Chamber Music Society
Presents
Summer Festival 
July 28 - The Van Gogh Trio August 1-7, 2026 
Young Musicians Professional Development Program & Masterclass Program 
Tigran Saakyan, pianoJason Nedecky, baritone & diction/poetry coach
Ticketing

All-Access + Van Gogh Trio (July 28): $115 (save $55)
All-Access: Masterclasses + Four Concerts: $100 (save $50)
Four Concerts $20 each.
Masterclasses $10 each (at the door). Included FREE with the all-access pass.

Van Gogh Trio: July 28 – 7:30pm     Christ Church Elbow Park     3602 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB
Daily Masterclasses: August 1-7 – 1:00-4:30 pm 
     Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building     Rideau Park, 3625 4th Street SW Calgary, AB
Festival Concerts August 4-7 – 7:00 pm     Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building     Rideau Park, 3625 4th Street SW Calgary, AB
 
 
Art Song & Vocal Chamber Music Faculty

Andrea Hill, soprano
Hannah Pagenkopf, soprano

Chamber Music Faculty 

Lucie Jones, flute
Cédric Blary, clarinet
Donovan Seidle, violin
Anastasia Lykhosherstova, violin
Michael Bursey, viola
Olena Kilchyk, cello

Piano Faculty 

Dr. Luke Davis
Charles Foreman
Kathleen van Mourik, Artistic Director
Susan Varcoe

 

Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building

Summer Festival 2026

Festival All Access: Masterclasses + Concerts

August 7: Concert 4

August 5: Concert 2

August 6: Concert 3

Festival All Access + Van Gogh Trio (July 28)

August 4: Concert 1

Polaris Box Office

Experience the passion, heartbreak, and soaring music of Pietro Mascagni's beloved masterpiece, Cavalleria Rusticana. Performed with a chamber orchestra and community chorus, this powerful one-act opera tells a timeless story of love, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge in a small Sicilian village on Easter morning. Featuring some of opera's most unforgettable music, including the breathtaking Intermezzo, this emotionally charged production is the perfect introduction for newcomers and a favourite for seasoned opera lovers alike.
Starring

Santuzza: Barbara King
Turiddu: Ernesto Ramirez
Mamma Lucia: Heidi Muendel
Alfio: Aaron Durand
Lola: Ainsley Soutiere

With

Music Director & Conductor: Carlos Foggin
Stage Director: Shandra Gallant
Artistic Director: Kathleen Morrison

VenueMamdani Opera Centre1315 7 Street SWCalgary, Alberta T2R 1A5
Schedule
7:00 pm – Pre-Show Chat
Join our Artistic Director, Music Director, and Stage Director before the performance to discover the story, explore the music, learn about the history behind the opera, and hear what to listen for during the performance.
7:30 pm – Performance
Running TimeApproximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.English translation superittles will be projected live during the performance.
Tickets
General Admission: $35
VIP Tables: $300Enjoy the best seats in the house, a complimentary bottle of wine or Prosecco, exclusive time with the cast after the performance, and signed commemorative keepsakes.

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