A landmark in Manitoba’s cultural calendar, the Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival proudly returns in 2025 for its 19th season, bringing together exceptional musicians and passionate audiences for another year of outstanding performances.
We invite you to our first festival concert featuring one of today’s celebrated pianists — the festival’s Artistic Director and Professor of Piano at BU, Alexander Tselyakov. This special concert will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel, one of France’s greatest and most influential composers. The concert will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m., in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at Brandon University (BU).
The program will feature some of Ravel’s most beloved and imaginative works, including the elegant Pavane pour une infante défunte — a graceful tribute to a bygone era — and the breathtaking Gaspard de la Nuit, a tour de force of pianistic virtuosity inspired by dark and fantastical poetry of Aloysius Bertrand, and as one of the most challenging and visionary pieces in the entire piano repertoire. Ravel sought to paint vivid images in sound and push the boundaries of what the piano could express, technically, emotionally, and atmospherically. The recital will conclude with Mussorgsky’s monumental Pictures at an Exhibition—a vivid musical journey through a gallery of scenes and characters, brought to life through Tselyakov’s masterful interpretation.
Tselyakov is recognized as one of Canada’s most distinguished musicians. He has performed with major orchestras and in prestigious concert halls worldwide, earning accolades at renowned competitions such as the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and international competitions in Japan and New Orleans. His refined artistry, deep musical insight, and compelling stage presence continue to captivate audiences and critics alike.
In addition to his concert career, Tselyakov is devoted to nurturing the next generation of musicians through his teaching and artistic leadership. His and Daniel Tselyakov’s creative vision and dedication are at the heart of the Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival, which he has shaped into a treasured cultural institution in Manitoba.
We warmly invite you to join us for this extraordinary musical evening—a celebration of Ravel, a showcase of pianistic brilliance, and a powerful beginning to our 2025 festival season.
Ticket Information:
Adults — $30 (at the door: $35)
Seniors/Students — $20 (at the door: $25)
Tickets are available at the door or in advance:
Text/Call: 204-922-4924 or 204-727-9631
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