Admiral and friends at Lougheed Centre

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great line-up still to come this season.

Pianist Roger Admiral is back by popular demand. This time he will be joining violinist Viktoria Grynenko and mezzo-soprano Mairi-Irene McCormack. They will be performing 19th and 20th century music on March 27 at 7:30 p.m.

“We are lucky to have Roger help us and perform. He pitched this idea of a trio. Mairi-Irene is a former student and now a professor at the north campus. This is our chance to bring her back to Camrose as a professional,” said Lougheed manager Nick Beach.

Ukraine’s DakhaBrakha will create a world of unexpected music for you on April 3 at 7:30 p.m.

“They are the most successful touring group from Ukraine. A lot of people in this area will be familiar with this name, they will be a big deal to a lot of people. Camrose will be their smallest stop on tour and we are lucky to have them.  What I love about them is the way they blend traditional Ukrainian folk music sound, but they’re not a band for just grandmothers. They draw a younger audience with great sound and scenic effects,” said Nick.

“We usually have patrons coming from an hour or two away coming to shows. This one will have an even further draw,” said Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye, Lougheed Centre marketing and sponsorship coordinator.