Chamberfest preview: Pianist Carson Becke dusts off the gems of classical music

chamberfest.com/ticketsPianist Carson Becke has always believed in maintaining the traditions of classical music, but what really ignites his passion is digging into the repertoire to uncover the gems that rarely see the light of day.

“But there’s lots of other music that is still part of that tradition but for whatever reason, it’s been overlooked or we’ve decided it isn’t as important. That’s something Meghan and I are trying to do: Make sure our programming is thoughtful and takes into account music that isn’t always played as often.”

“Clarke is a spectacular composer so I try to play her music as much as I can because I think she needs a lot more recognition than she currently has as one of the most important composers of the 20th century,” he added. The two musicians first met during the pandemic, when Lindsay and her husband, clarinetist Juan Gabriel Olivares, moved to the Gatineau Hills to raise their family. It was a homecoming of sorts for Lindsay, who was born in Ottawa. Becke and Lindsay soon realized they had a lot in common musically.

Becke, as classical fans in the region will know, is also a key organizer of Pontiac Enchanté, the annual classical-music series in rural West Quebec. As a programmer himself, he has great respect for Chamberfest artistic director Carissa Klopoushak and her eclectic approach to chamber music.

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