The Blueridge Chamber Music Festival presents Canadian Queens
Over the past 15 years, Blueridge has grown from a grassroots musical meeting among friends to one of Vancouver’s most innovative classical music experiences. To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we present MILESTONES: a festival celebrating four musical anniversaries.
Helmut Lachenmann at 90
Helmut Lachenmann, the iconoclastic elder statesman of the avant garde, also celebrates a big birthday in 2025—his 90th. Notorious for his radical use of unconventional techniques and textures, Lachenmann challenges the very essence of music, creating a visceral experience that captivates and challenges listeners. Lachenmann is also a revered teacher, whose influence has been felt on entire generations of younger composers.
All tickets are Pay-What-You-Choose: Free / $20 / $35 / $++
At Blueridge, we believe that the cost of a ticket should never be a barrier to enjoying transcendent musical experiences and listening in community. We welcome listeners of all ages, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, and incomes, and heartily encourage you to select a ticket price that makes sense for you. If a free ticket is the best option for you FOR ANY REASON, we warmly welcome you to our listening community!
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