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Sunday August 2, 2026 14:00 - 15:30 EDT
Journey of the Bard Elf (Vivian Chen):  The long-lived bard has stories to tell. Through his guitar he shares his tales from the forgotten forest to magic spells.


Of Golden Apples Op. 80 for flute and harp by Andrew P MacDonald (Karen Rokos): A major work for flute and harp commissioned by Karen Rokos in 2011 depicts Hercules' quest for the Golden Apples of Zeus guarded by a 100-headed dragon. 


Canadian Music for Harp & Flute (Lucile Brais Hildesheim) An eclectic mix of Canadian contemporary, traditional and jazz pieces, arranged by Sheila & Lucile for various flutes and harps.
  • Limoges, composed for the duo by Ottawa composer John Roy Bennett
  • Fantasia, composed for the duo by John Roy Bennett
  • Somewhere on the Ocean Floor, by harpist/composer Sharlene Wallace; original arrangement by s&l
  • Eonatha for solo harp, by harpist and OHW composer in residence, Caroline Lizotte.
  • Kapakayak, by Québec accordeonist Danielle Martineau; original arrangement by s&l
  • Fall Finds Me Home, by Toronto based composer Michelle Lorimer; original arrangement by s&l



Presenters
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Lucile Brais Hildesheim

sheila&lucile
Lucile Brais Hildesheim is an innovative harpist who explores a wide range of music. From her classical background to electric harp, she pushes boundaries, often bringing a variety of harps to her live performances and recordings. Her career includes a residency at the Banff Centre... Read More →
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Sheila White

Flute, sheila&lucile
Sheila White is a Canadian flutist, educator and director. She has performed across Canada and internationally in chamber ensembles, with orchestras, in concert bands, and in Celtic ensembles. In collaboration with harpist Lucile Brais Hildesheim, the duo of sheila&lucile have been performing and recording for over a decade. The duo create a sound that is fresh and uniqueI, inspired by their eclectic musical backgrounds and years of experience... Read More →
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Karen Rokos

Karen Rokos began her University training with Marjorie Call at the University of Redlands and completed her formative studies with internationally renowned harpist Susann McDonald at Indiana University with a Master's degree in Harp Performance, graduating with distinction. She has... Read More →
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Casey Granofsky

Flute
From standard symphonic repertoire to contemporary premieres, flutist Casey Granofsky is celebrated for her musical sensitivity and technical command. As Principal Flute of Symphony Nova Scotia, she is regularly featured as a soloist in music ranging from the Baroque period to newly... Read More →
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Vivian Chen

The Lavender Duo
Vivian completed her Master of Music degree in Harp Performance studying with Heidi Krutzen in Vancouver, B.C. Vivian was principal harpist in the National Youth Orchestra of Canada and competed in the Vancouver International Music Competition Strings division, receiving both the... Read More →
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Alec Pearson

Guitar, The Lavender Duo
Alec Pearson currently serves as a sessional instructor of guitar at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. He has performed as a soloist and in ensembles across Canada, Spain, Colombia, Greece and the U.S. Alec holds the degree Máster en Interpretación de Guitarra Clasica from the... Read More →
Ensembles
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sheila&lucile

The Canadian flute and harp duo sheila&lucile creates a unique sound inspired by their background in classical, traditional and light jazz. Their original arrangements embrace the palette of colours heard in and between the variety of instruments they play; wood, brass, silver flutes... Read More →
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The Lavender Duo

Vivian Chen, harp, and Alec Pearson, guitar, first worked together in 2023 on a music video recording. Since then they have found a shared passion of making music. On top of performing together locally in Vancouver, Canada, they have also tried arranging, composing,and working with... Read More →
Sunday August 2, 2026 14:00 - 15:30 EDT
Birchwood Ballroom

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