Edmonton 
Events Description
Celebrate the joy of music, movement, and community with Early Music Alberta!
The Festival hosts concerts, workshops, masterclasses, dance, and reading sessions. The festival brings together ensembles, musicians, and audiences from across Alberta, Canada, and the world.
Music from Heaven
November 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Ensemble Caprice and Early Music Alberta perform sacred works by 17th-century composer Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, celebrating women’s musical creativity. Free pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
2. Renaissance Reading Workshop
November 7 | 9:30 a.m.
Community instrumentalists play through Renaissance music in a relaxed, pressure-free workshop led by Miriam Ferguson. Suitable for musicians interested in exploring historical repertoire together.
3. Renaissance Singing Workshop
November 7 | 9:30 a.m.
Join Jolaine Kerley for a drop-in Renaissance singing session featuring historical music and practical sight-singing tips. Open to community singers of different experience levels.
4. Community Historical Dance Workshop
November 7 | Noon
Learn historical dances with instructor Cath Jackel, accompanied by live music from Borealis Renaissance Consort. Beginners welcome, and no dance partner or previous experience is required.
5. Community Concert Featuring Local Early Music Ensembles
November 7 | 3 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of performances by local early music ensembles, showcasing musicians from the community and their shared interest in historical instruments and musical traditions.
6. Transcending the Alps: Experimental Music of the Early Baroque
November 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Ensemble Caprice explores 17th-century musical exchanges between Italy and Northern Europe, performing works by Weckmann, Castello, Schmelzer, Schütz and Strozzi. Free pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
7. The Nightingale and Angels
November 8 | 3 p.m.
Matthias Maute, Josephine van Lier and Christopher Bagan perform Baroque music inspired by birdsong, featuring recorder, cello, viola da gamba and harpsichord. Pre-concert talk at 2:30 p.m.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free – $50
Community Events:
Free Admission, please register online in advance
How to get tickets?
At the door: At the door, cash or credit card accepted
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Friday, November 6, 2026 – 7:30 PM: Music from Heaven
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 9:30 AM: Renaissance reading workshop FREE
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Noon: Community Historical dance workshop with live music FREE
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 3:00 PM: Community concert featuring local early music ensembles
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM: Transending the Alps
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 3:00 PM: The Nightingale and Angels
Venue & Address
First Presbyterian Church, 10025 105 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
