IJO returns to Billings Estate Museum for a Concert by Candlelight

This Wednesday, June 18, 2008, the IJO returns to the Billings Estate Museum. Now in its second year, the City of Ottawa’s Concert by Candlelight series presents four concerts of music on the grounds of the Billings Estate during each Wednesday of June. Last year the IJO and frequent collaborators Swing Dynamite, performed two concerts celebrating music and dance of the 1920s and the 1940s. This year’s single performance will present over 100 years of music and dance beginning with the mid-19th century fusion of African and European music culture that would lead to the birth of jazz 70 years later. 17 musicians and 10 dancers will take part in this exciting performance with historical narrative provided by the IJO’s Artistic Director, Adrian Cho, and Swing Dynamite’s Artistic Director, Byron Alley.

Wednesday’s performance will take place on the grounds of the Estate from 8 - 10 PM. Seating will be provided although attendees may wish to bring seating as last year’s concerts were both well attended. Light refreshments will be served and free parking is available. Billings Estate Museum is located at 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa.  Cost for tickets is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Call (613) 247-4830 for information or to reserve tickets.