Noon-Hour Concerts Featuring the University of Saskatchewan Amati Instruments

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In celebration of Culture Days 2021, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre is partnering with the Department of Music, to host free, noon-hour concerts on Wednesdays (donations welcome)! These concerts will showcase faculty members playing the Amati violin and cello in concert with students playing their own instruments. These events are sure to be a music-lover’s delight!

Following the concert, you will have an opportunity to view two new exhibits in the Diefenbaker gallery:

Amati Quartet: The Legacy of the University of Saskatchewan: A new in-house exhibit curated by the DCC in partnership with the university’s Department of Music, features for the first time, the viola, cello, and two violins handcrafted by members of the Amati family in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Silk, Satin, and Strength: A Narrative of Olive Diefenbaker - Featuring 20 gowns, previously owned and worn by Olive Diefenbaker, this exhibit presents the story of Olive’s life through the fashions she wore at parliamentary and international events from the 1950’s to the 1970’s. The second wife of the Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, Olive was a driving force behind her husband’s political career.

How to Attend These Free Events:

*Pre-booked, noon hour concerts are scheduled from 12 to 1pm on Wednesday October 6, 13 and 20. You must pre-book your ticket to attend and each concert is limited to 25 people. In accordance with USask’s vaccination measures for the fall term, all campus visitors ages 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the time of booking and upon entry to the Diefenbaker Building. For those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, the university requires proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid response test taken within 48 hours of your planned visit. Children 11 years old and younger are currently exempt from this requirement. In addition, all visitors are required to wear disposable, three-ply masks while in the building.

To book your free tickets, or for more information, please contact the Diefenbaker Canada Centre: [email protected]

Organisateur

Diefenbaker Canada Centre

As Canada's only prime ministerial centre in Western Canada located on a university campus, the Diefenbaker Canada Center honours the legacy of The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker by enriching the civic and cultural knowledge of those who view our exhibits, partake in our educational programming, and engage with our staff through various community and centre events.

Mission

To help people make meaningful and personal connections to ideas of citizenship, leadership, and Canada’s role in the international community. 

Vision

To create a welcoming and inclusive environment where visitors can experience the timeless themes of Diefenbaker’s legacy through a modern perspective.