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The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

Name: The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Address: 390 King Street West, Kingston, ON, K7L3N6, CA
Telephone: (613) 533-2424

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The Isabel is a 90,000 sq.ft. world-class performing arts centre in Kingston, Ontario. Anchored by a transformational gift to the Initiative Campaign from Drs.

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts – also known as “the Isabel” — is home to the creative arts at Queen’s University and a hub of vibrant artistic study, creation and exhibition in the community. Embracing the principles of interactivity and integration, the DAN School of Music and Drama and the Department of Film and Media share teaching, performance and exhibition spaces within the

Isabel. Alfred and Isabel Bader, the Isabel was inspired by the Baders’ love – of the arts, of Queen’s, and of each other – and is named in Isabel’s honour. As a centre of interdisciplinary exchange, the Isabel’s state-of-the-art facilities enables students and faculty to present a wide range of innovative and creative pieces across the disciplines. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, the 90,000-square-foot centre was designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with N45 Architecture. The Isabel brings together exceptional spaces and programs with a captivating sense of place to create a dynamic venue for our students and community to learn, discover, think, do, and experience, together.

11/16/2024

📣 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟! 📣 The five artists in tomorrow's performance are absolute superstars in the world of classical and contemporary ensemble music. You do not want to miss the opportunity to hear this level of playing at this rate: $36 for General and $10 for Students.

This is your last call!:>>https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

11/15/2024

We cannot wait to hear this artist LIVE and in person at the Isabel. Kingston is lucky to have the opportunity to see MILOŠ perform tomorrow afternoon at the Isabel. The RUSH is on for tickets, and they are going fast! 50% tickets and only $10 for students. See you tomorrow!

Link for tickets:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

The young newcomer guitarist from Montenegro plays Spanish standards and a passionate ode to his homeland. Set List:Anonymous: RomanceIsaac Albeniz: Asturias...

11/15/2024

We are thrilled to offer Rush Tickets for Viano String Quartet with MILOŠ who are performing tomorrow, Saturday, November 16th, at 2:30PM.

Reminder: Rush Tickets are 50% of the General Admission price, and Student Rush tickets are only $10, for seating anywhere in the Performance Hall. This is an excellent way to enjoy incredible live music at an accessible rate!

We will not be offering Rush Tickets for every show. Rush Tickets are subject to availability and we will let you know via email and social media 24 hours in advance of a show if we are offering Rush Tickets.

Link to tickets:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

11/14/2024

🎼 ANNOUNCING! 🎼 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 is performing at the Isabel on Sunday, November 24th, at 2:30PM!

Pianist Misha Dichter, now performing in the sixth decade of a distinguished international career, remains one of America’s most popular artists, extending a musical heritage from the Russian Romantic School and the German Classical style.

At the age of 20, while enrolled at The Juilliard School in New York City, he won the Silver Medal at the 1966 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, which helped launch an enviable concert career. Later, he made his New York Philharmonic debut under the baton of Leonard Bernstein. Appearances with the Berlin Philharmonic, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw Orchestra, the principal London orchestras, and every major American orchestra soon followed. He makes his Isabel debut with works by Brahms, Schubert, and Debussy.

Tickets can be purchased here:>>https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/misha-dichter

Queen's University Visit Kingston Kingston Arts Council

11/14/2024

Would you like to see a preview of the House Program for this Saturday's matinée performance at the Isabel? Click below to read more! You'll be treated to Vivaldi, Philip Glass, Wu Man, and the Beatles! This concert is sure to be surprising, delightful, and evocative.
Tickets can be purchased via our website:>>https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

Read the latest magazines about Viano String Quartet with MILOŠ | House Program | November 16, 2024 and discover magazines on Yumpu.com

11/14/2024

What an absolutely beautiful video, and a message that is so needed right now. Find a similar oasis at the Isabel this Saturday...peace in a world that is becoming increasingly chaotic. Another bonus to this video, hear a composition that also includes strings! MILOŠ is coming to the Isabel on Saturday, with the Viano String Quartet. Visit our site for details.

Listen to the new album from MILOŠ, 'Sound Of Silence': https://decca.lnk.to/MilosSOSIDMusic video by Miloš Karadaglić, 12 ensemble performing The Sound Of S...

11/13/2024

🎻 The Viano String Quartet is performing this Saturday, with classical guitarist, MILOŠ! We could not be more thrilled that this group is coming to Kingston.

ABOUT THIS QUARTET: In addition to their career-defining achievement at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, they also received the Grand Prize at the 2019 ENKOR International Music Competition and second prize at the 2019 Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition. They also received Haydn Prize for the best performance of a Haydn quartet, and the Sidney Griller Award for the best performance of the compulsory work, Thomas Ades’ “The Four Quarters”. They received the Silver Medal at the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and Third Prize at the 9th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition in 2017.

Tickets can be purchased here:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

11/12/2024

We love it when our staff members have a very early shift, but they still pause amidst the bustle to take in the beauty of this building, the lake, this moment in time. The sun rises each day from the Alexander Murray Jeffery Grand Lobby. Thank you for these pics, Jordan!

11/12/2024

Coming up: ＫＡＳＡＤＯＲ！This will be our second concert in the Friday Nights in the Recital Hall series. Local band Kasador has truly hit their stride. Their unique sound has been refined on their new anthem-like single, "Squeeze," and it's getting all the airplay that it deserves on regional and national radio.

After sharing stages with Arkells, July Talk, Sam Roberts Band, and The Glorious Sons, and racking up 350,000 spins of their 2019 debut full-length in six months, Kasador recorded their new LP Youth at Bathouse Studio with The Glorious Sons’ Brett Emmons producing and Nyles Spencer (Half Moon Run, July Talk) engineering. Vic Florencia (Olivia Rodrigo, Jason Mraz, Five For Fighting) mixed the record and Peter Letros (Beyonce, Duran Duran) mastered.

This will be one of those shows you'll speak of in years to come...As in, "Hey, I saw those guys at a lovely, small show in 2024, before they were playing stadiums!"

Act soon, there are only 20 tickets left for this intimate, all ages, fully licensed show!

Link to purchase:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/kasador

Queen's University Visit Kingston Kingston Arts Council Kasador

11/11/2024

This Week at the Isabel!

We have a long list of performances this week, both our own and those we are hosting. We will list these below, please visit our website for full descriptions!

🌊 November 11-14: Exhibition "Wave Over Wave" by 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗲𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 in the Art and Media Lab, with an Artist Talk in the Film Screening Room at 4:30PM on Nov 13th. Rita is a VPR Artist-in-Residence at Queen's.

👺 Wednesday, Nov 13 in the Studio Theatre: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 presented by the DAN School of Drama and Music. 8PM is the Preview Night (PWYC, with many performances following on Nov 14, 15, 16, 17 and into next week.

🐎 Thurs, Nov 14 in the Performance Hall: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 at 7:30PM (SOLD OUT)

🎼 Thurs, Nov 4 in the Recital Hall: 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 at 8PM, presented by the Dan School of Drama and Music.

🎨 Friday, Nov 15 in the Performance Hall: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁. In person and via livestream. 6PM. This is a collaborative presentation with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre.

🎻 Saturday, Nov 16 in the Performance Hall: 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢Š at 2:30PM, presented by the Isabel. Note: This is a matinée performance!

🎼 Saturday, Nov 16 in the Performance Hall: 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 at 7:30PM, presented by the DAN School of Drama and Music.

For more info or to purchase tickets for any of the above, please view our Calendar or list of events at queensu.ca/theisable/whats-on

11/11/2024

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11/09/2024

In exactly one week, audience members will be treated to the rare pleasure of hearing a string quartet (of great renown) perform with a classical guitarist! MILOŠ alone is an enormous draw due to his outstanding performance history and skill, a statement that is also true of the Viano String Quartet. This will be an unmissable concert. Tickets are going quickly, so act soon!

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

11/05/2024

We could not be more thrilled to see MILOŠ on stage at the Isabel on November 16th, with the Viano String Quartet! (Link below)

MILOŠ is one of the world’s most celebrated classical guitarists. His career began its meteoric rise in 2011, with the release of his international best-selling Deutsche Grammophon debut album ‘Mediterraneo’. Since then, he has earned legions of fans, awards, and acclaim around the world through his extensive touring, six chart topping recordings and television appearances.

Now exclusive to SONY Classical, MILOŠ is committed to expanding the repertoire for the classical guitar. His recent album, entitled ‘Baroque,’ came out in October 2023 and presented a carefully curated selection of baroque works especially transcribed and arranged for the guitar, both solo and in collaboration with Jonathan Cohen and his ensemble Arcangelo. Equally passionate about new music, MILOŠ’ latest release ‘The Moon and the Forest’ features two world premiere concerti, by Howard Shore and Joby Talbot.

Link for tickets, which are going fast!:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

11/05/2024

UPCOMING: The Viano String Quartet with MILOŠ | Saturday, November 16, 2024. What a performance this will be!

Praised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention” by the Boston Globe, the Viano String Quartet is one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today, having won First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition and currently in residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Bowers Program. They are joined on stage by one of the world’s most celebrated classical guitarists, MILOŠ, in a program exploring themes of migration and immigration, with works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, The Beatles, and more.

Tickets can be purchased here:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/viano-string-quartet-milos

Queen's University Visit Kingston Kingston Arts Council The Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library

11/04/2024

This Week at the Isabel:

🗣 Wednesday, Nov 6th, at 7:30PM | 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘇! Two brilliant and engaging musicians team up for a very special concert of songs and stories. Expect an evening of superb musicianship, spontaneous hilarity, and joyful exuberance. Presented by Rankin Productions. Live Wire Music Series

Find out more about What's On at the Isabel:>> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on

11/01/2024

In two weeks, enjoy a FREE art history lecture at the Isabel in the Performance Hall, presented by the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and the Isabel to celebrate Bader Day, on November 15th! Live event takes place at 6:00 PM. Register to attend in person or watch online, via our Digital Concert Hall!

"The Dutch in the Americas" lecturer is Dr Stephanie Porras, Professor of Art History and Chair of the Newcomb Art Department at Tulane University in New Orleans. This project is curated by Dr Suzanne van de Meerendonk, Bader Curator of European Art.

Link to register: >> https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/isabel-and-alfred-bader-lecture-european-art

Queen's University Agnes Etherington Art Centre

11/01/2024

Embracing Indigenization-Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility, the 𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 encourages cross-disciplinary and intercultural collaborations, supporting the work of artists.
Apply now at https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/about-isabel/competitions

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390 King Street West
Kingston, ON
K7L3N6

Opening Hours

Monday	12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	12:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	12:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday	12:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

(613) 533-2424

Website

http://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/

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Check out this sneak peek from Chanticleer 🎵💙 The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble perform at the Isabel on October 28 at 7:30PM. Don't miss it! Get your tickets today: https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/whats-on/chanticleer

Sō Percussion performing Angélica Negrón's "Gone"

Check out this sneak peek of So Percussion performing Angélica Negrón's "Gone." Catch So Percussion perform this piece and others on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30pm 🥁 Get your tickets to see So Percussion with Shodekeh here: https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/content/s%C5%8D-percussion-shodekeh-talifero-soloist

Yiddish Glory: Lost Songs of WWII

Anti-fascist songs documenting Nazi atrocities, discovered in Ukraine’s National Library Yiddish Glory is a product of collaboration between historian Anna Shternshis (University of Toronto), artist Psoy Korolenko (Moscow- New York), and Toronto-based producer Dan Rosenberg. It features anti-fascist songs and music documenting Nazi atrocities that were discovered in a former Soviet archive in the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine. The songs have been resurrected by Yiddish Glory in a jaw-dropping new recording of music written by Holocaust victims and survivors in the Soviet Union during World War II. The full performance includes: Anna Shternshis leading the lecture concert Psoy Korolenko: vocals Alice Ackerman: vocals Robert Horvath: Piano Drew Jurecka: Bandoneon, Clarinet, Viola Rebekah Wolkstein: Violin Michael Herring: Double bass For more information, see: https://www.yiddishglory.com/ Presented by Queen’s Jewish Studies Sponsored by the Harry and Sylvia Rosen Symposium

Headlines by The Gertrudes

The Gertrudes, Kingston's unique and experimental folkestra, make their Isabel debut on Friday, September 23 at 7:30PM! This special show offers the "full Gertrudes experience," with guest musical appearances, a brass section, dancers and more. Get your tickets: https://www.queensu.ca/theisabel/content/gertrudes

Sounding Thunder

By Armand Ruffo and Tim Corlis A musical journey into the life of the renowned Ojibwe WWI sniper and decorated officer of the Canadian military, Francis Pegahmagabow. Composed by Tim Corlis and written by Ojibwe poet Armand Garnet Ruffo, Sounding Thunder is a complex work divided into three acts, exploring Pegahmagabow’s early years immersed in the world of the Anishinaabe spirits, his extraordinary accomplishments in the trenches of WWI, and finally his political life as Chief of the Wausauksing Ojibwe and founder of the early Indigenous political moment in Canada. Based on the book Sounding Thunder by Brian McInnes who provides new perspective on Pegahmagabow and his experience through a unique synthesis of Ojibwe oral history, historical record, and Pegahmagabow family stories. CAST: Larry Beckwith, conductor Brian D. McInnes, narrator Jodi Baker Contin, singer, actor Waawaate Fobister, actor Mark Fewer, violin James Campbell, clarinet Christian Sharpe bassoon Beverley Johnston, percussion Guy Few, trumpet Rachel Thomas, trombone Joel Quarrington, double bass

Wood in the Concert Hall

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SAVANNAH SHEA AND MICHAEL BROADHEAD

SADAF AMINI YGK

MICHELLE KASABOSKI YGK

ALEX MUNDY YGK

Queer Songbook Orchestra

Lemon Bucket Orkestra was a hit last night at the Isabel! People were dancing in the aisles, and we all followed LBO into the lobby for more music and dancing. Thanks LBO for a great performance!!! Thanks to our Tech Director Kevin Tanner for this film.

What a great launch to the season with Ernestine Tahedl's art inspired by music. The exhibit is in the Art & Media Lab beside the main lobby. Stunning art with bursts of colours that leap into your heart.

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The Isabel

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts – also known as “the Isabel” — is a home for the creative arts at Queen’s University and a hub of vibrant artistic study, creation and exhibition in our community. Embracing the principles of interactivity and integration, the School of Music, Department of Film and Media, Department of Drama, and Bachelor of Fine Art Program will share teaching, performance and exhibition spaces within the Isabel. Anchored by a transformational gift to the Initiative Campaign from Drs. Alfred and Isabel Bader, the Isabel was inspired by the Baders’ love – of the arts, of Queen’s, and of each other – and is named in Isabel’s honour. As a centre of interdisciplinary exchange, the Isabel’s state-of-the-art facilities will enable students and faculty to present a wide range of innovative and creative pieces across the disciplines. Among the Isabel’s offerings are a series of classical music concerts featuring both world-class and rising young artists, as well as two theatrical presentations. Most of these performances will be experienced in the superb acoustics of Kingston’s first purpose-built performance hall, a 566-seat gem enhanced by the expertise of Arup and Theatre Projects Consultants. Other spaces include a studio theatre, a film screening room and a music rehearsal hall. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, the 80,000-square-foot centre was designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with N45 Architecture. The Isabel brings together exceptional spaces and programs with a captivating sense of place to create a dynamic venue for our students and community to learn, discover, think, do, and experience, together.