Canadian High Commission hosts Christmas concert

A young musician performing for the Christmas concert

The High Commission of Canada in cooperation with the Clemsville Music Conservatory hosted a Christmas Concert on December 5, 2016, a release from the Canadian High Commission said yesterday. The event was held in the Chapel of the High Commission of Canada, High and Young streets, Georgetown.

A young musician performing for the Christmas concert
A young musician performing for the Christmas concert

Canadian High Com-missioner Pierre Giroux in his brief remarks welcomed the tenth year of collaboration with the Clemsville Musical Ensemble.  He expressed his pleasure to host the concert in the Chapel and described it as one of the most beautiful features of the 19th century building.

Dr Wendy Rudder, Director of the Clemsville Music Conservatory acknowledged the sterling support of the High Commission of Canada over the last ten years and conveyed her appreciation on the successful collaboration.

Two musicians from the Clemsville Music Ensemble entertain the gathering with a violin performance.
Two musicians from the Clemsville Music Ensemble entertain the gathering with a violin performance.

The release said that the audience was treated to classical musical renditions by Canadian and Guyanese composers.  The Clemsville Music Ensemble was formed by Dr  Rudder and has a total of 18 musicians.