July 19, 2004 OTTAWA – A celebration of early 20th century music will take place on the grounds of Rideau Hall when Le Kiosque à Musique performs a free concert as part of The Governor General's Summer Concert Series, on Sunday, July 25, at 4 p.m. The concert is the fourth of six free outdoor concerts on the Rideau Hall stage featuring Canadian performers. Le Kiosque à musique—an ensemble that consists of violin, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, double bass, percussion and a narrator—is an homage to Canadian musicians of the early 20th century who gathered outdoors in music pavilions and performed with instruments they had at their disposal. The July 25 performance will feature works from composers such as Morley Calvert, Calixa Lavallée, Charles O'Neill, Leo Weiner, Scott Joplin, Arthur Pryor, Georges Bizet, Jean-Joseph Gagnier, Igor Stravinsky and Simon Leclerc. Le Kiosque à musique is presented in association with the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. Rideau Hall would also like to acknowledge its concert media partners, Le Droit and the Ottawa Citizen. For more information on Le Kiosque à musique, please visit their web site at www.lekiosque.ca. The Governor General's Summer Concerts are a popular summer activity for the whole family. Audiences are invited to come early, bring a picnic and make an occasion of these outdoor events on the beautiful grounds of Rideau Hall. All concerts are free of charge. For more details on the summer concert schedule, please see annex. Media interested in covering the concert are asked to contact the Rideau Hall Press Office. -30- Public information: (613) 991-ggca (4422) or 1 866 842-ggca (4422) Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 998-7280 (613) 998-0287 or (613) 993-8157 www.gg.ca ANNEX: The Governor General's Summer Concerts 2004 Schedule: Le Kiosque à Musique Sunday, July 25, 4 p.m. The Nesrallah-Bolshoy Duo Sunday, August 1, 4 p.m. Band of the Ceremonial Guard Sunday, August 8, 4 p.m. Parking: Parking on the grounds will be limited to mobility-impaired visitors. Four gates will be open to the public – Sussex Drive, Thomas Street, Mackay Street pedestrian gate and Princess Avenue. MEDIA MAY ENTER THROUGH PRINCESS GATE AND PARK AT A DESIGNATED AREA. Bike racks: Bicycles are not permitted on the grounds. Bicycle racks will be available at the entrances to the grounds. Pets/alcohol: No pets or alcohol on the grounds. Bus: We encourage the use of public transportation. OC Transpo bus route number 3 will take you to Rideau Hall. For more information on OC Transpo services and maps, visit http://www.octranspo.com or call (613) 741-4390. Weather: Concerts will be cancelled only under severe weather conditions.
