Before the Orchestra Dress Rehearsal,
DEAF TO BEETHOVEN
Saturday, June 27 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

DARE TO PAIR
Picnic, Interactive Lecture/Experiment & Dress Rehearsal

HOST: Dr. Frank Russo
PICNIC: Ron Csenar

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How does a deaf composer experience music? Ryerson Psychology Professor, Dr. Frank Russo shares his thoughts as Chair of the Hear the World Research in Music and Emotional Speech. The evening includes a Viennese-style picnic by Ron Csenar on the meadow, an interactive lecture by Dr. Russo, and a dress rehearsal of Beethoven’s 5th Piano concerto where listening is guided to capture what Beethoven himself might have heard.

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Reservations required 48 hours prior.

Before Beethoven Celebration,
BEETHOVEN IN NATURE
Sunday, June 28 - 11:30pm to 1:15pm

DARE TO PAIR
Food & Wine Pairing, and Nature Walk

WINE-TASTING: expert Duarte DaSilva
LUNCH: Chef Z (Craft Food House)
HOST: Brain Finley

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Before food and wine-tasting on the Meadow, Westben’s Artistic Director leads visitors on a short guided nature walk, exploring Beethoven’s creative process, complete with Beethoven’s music.

(Followed by the Pre-Concert Conversation at 1:15pm with Dr. Frank Russo on Beethoven’s music and hearing)

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Limited seating, tickets required.

Reservations required 48 hours prior.

Before Ofra Harnoy,
FOR THE BIRDS
Saturday, July 4 - 11:30am to 1:15pm

WINE-TASTING: Sommelier Duarte Da Silva
LUNCH: Chefs Ron Csenar & Melissa Smeets (Melly Rolls)
HOST: Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Can you hear the Bobalinks and Easter Meadowlarks? Hosted by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, visitors discover the many rare birds around Westben, learning bird calls as they taste local food and wines.

(Followed by a pre-concert conversation starting at 1:15pm with Peterborough Symphony Principal Cellist Zuzanna Chomicka- Newnham and Conductor Michael newnham on Ofra Harnoy)

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Reservations required 48 hours prior.

After Ofra Harnoy:

Enjoy dinner at a local eatery, or a pre-ordered Westben picnic on the meadow then revisit The Barn at 7pm for Starry Night, a multi-media presentation based on the life, music and art of Van Gough with Adam Fisher, Donna Bennett & Brian Finley.

Before Carnival of the Animals/The Hockey Sweater
MEET THE ANIMALS (family friendly)
Sunday, July 15, noon to 2:00pm

BEHIND THE SCENES: Family Friendly crafts, animals & hockey games
SPECIAL GUESTS: Peterborough Petes & The Peterborough Zoo

Bring your lunch and picnic on the Meadow! Two hours before the concert, visitors are welcome to enjoy a meadow-full of hands-on family oriented activities: create animal puppets, learn animals calls and refresh at the elephant hosing station. Even meet a few representatives from the Peterborough Zoo and the Peterbroough Petes! Don’t forget to wear your favourite hockey sweater! (Choose carefully!)

Stick around to meet the performers on The Meadow after the show.

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Reservations required 48 hours prior.

After New Sounds for a New World,
SIGHTS, SOUNDS & TASTES ON THE MEADOW
Saturday, July 11 - 11:30 to 1:15 pm

MARKET STYLE EATS: Humble Herb Chef
SUPER LIGHTS: create a Light Show with Davy Sumner

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Mingle with the Performer-Composers while enjoying a post-concert “improvised” meal (locally sourced) with wine and tea. Afterward, improvise right alongside members of the international Performer-Composer Residency to create an interactive light show on the Westben Meadow! meet and work together with Disney Sound & light installation artist Davy Sumner, and other members of the Performer-Composer Residency.

TICKETS:

Not able to make it until late? Join us for market style FOOD & THE LIGHT SHOW on its own: $25.00

Need a meal in between? add FOOD to the concert: $14.00

LIGHT SHOW included with purchase of concert ticket!

Reservations required 48 hours prior.

Before the New Orford Quartet,
RUSSIAN TASTES
Saturday, July 12 - 11:30am to 1:15pm

DAIR TO PAIR:
Food & Wine Pairing, and Russian

WINE-TASTING: Blacks Distillery Tasting
LUNCH: Ron Csenar & Melissa Smeets (Melly Rolls)
HOST: Hajini Hos

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Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Ron Csenar & Melissa Smeets locally distilled vodka from Black’s Distillery as you learn a musical survival kit of Russian phrases in preparation for the New Orford’s Russian-influenced concert.

(Followed by a Pre-Concert Conversation starting at 1:15pm with Barb Hobard & brian Finley on the String Quartet).

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Reservations required 48 hours prior.

Before the Canadian Brass ,
MEET THE BRASS
Saturday, July 12 - 11:30am to 1:15pm

DAIR TO PAIR:
Food & Wine Pairing, and Brass Instruments

WINE-TASTING: Jay Whitely
LUNCH: Ravi Anandappa (Antonia’s Bistro)
HOST: Nancy Elmhirst

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How much air does it take to play the tube or a trumpet? Visitors pucker up to find out while enjoying food and wine-tasting on the meadow. It’s a blast!

(Followed by a Pre-Concert Conversation starting at 1:15pm withPeterborough Symphony conductor Michael Newnham on the Canadian Brass).

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Limited availability - book this popular event before it sells out!

Before Leahy,
TUNNEL VISION
Sunday, July 19 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

BEHIND THE SCENES:

HOST: Christian Hodge, Major David Campbell
MUSICIANS: Chautauqua Brass
LUNCH: Melly Rolls

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In 1831, two Scottish-born brothers, Lieut.-Col. Rober Campbell and Major David Campbell created a settlement at Campbell’s Fod at a calm and shallow stretch of the Trent River. Major Campbell is back to show you the site of the “new railway” (now Trans Canada Trail), as well as his favourite spot: the railway tunnel under Highway 35 where the Chautauqua Brass is tuning up for an acoustically marvelous “tunnel performance.” Back at the Barn, a Meadow picnic leads into the performance by Canada’s folk family, Leahy.

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Reservations required 48 hours prior. Limited space - book early as this event will sell out!

Before To the Distant Beloved,
CHOCOLATE VOICES
Saturday, July 20 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Come taste the music with us! Join the multiple award-winning chocolatier Angela Roest from Centre & Main Chocolate and opera singer/author Chris Cameron and embark on a sonic-food pairing adventure like no other. Participate in this VIP Experience and discover how sound heightens your sense of taste. It will surprise you. Join us at the Clock Tower in Campbellford.

CHOCOLATIER: Angela Roest (Centre & Main Chocolate)
OPERA SINGER/AUTHOR: Chris Cameron

TICKETS: $65 + tax (includes gratuity)
Limited seating. Reservations required 48 hours prior.

Before Scrap Arts Music,
SECRET CONCERT
Sunday, July 26 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

BEHIND THE SCENES

Can’t say what, can’t say where - but curiosity and a bit of walking will get you there! Trust us as we take you on an utterly unique musical journey you will never forget. Meet at The Barn to join this elite group of adventure-seekers to an undisclosed location for a Secret Concert. Picnic Lunch included.

(Followed by a Pre-Concert Conversation at 1:15pm with Jutine Murdy & Gregory Kozak on Scrap Arts Music)

TICKETS: Call the Box Office to Reserve

Reservations required 48 hours prior.