16 July, 2026 at 7:00pm Come hear a wonderful evening of Flute music in support of local food banks. The program will include the First Matrinů Flute Sonata, the Bach Flute Sonata in E major, and Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano. Rather than a fee for entry, Heidi has asked that attendeesContinue reading “Benefit Concert with Heidi Lagace”
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Kairos: Twisted Ritual at Open Ears
6 June, 2026 at 8:00pm Come support this wonderful percussion quartet as they showcase a concert of new music, including a premiere of my piece to wait: dreaming. I am so thankful to the members of the Kairos Percussion Quartet for their hard work on this new premiere, and crafting such a stunning program forContinue reading “Kairos: Twisted Ritual at Open Ears”
Upcoming Performance: 26 January, 2025
This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the installation of the pipe organ at Kanata United Church. This instrument was a feat to acquire, and is a staple in the worship and music programs at KUC. On January 26 at 3:00pm, come out and hear a concert featuring organists from within the community at KUC andContinue reading “Upcoming Performance: 26 January, 2025”
Oliver Messiaen – Visions de l’Amen 2. Amen des étoiles, de la planète à l’anneau
Nicholas Busch, piano Megaria Halim, piano Recorded October 26, 2024 in Trinity Anglican Church, Ottawa, ON. Please check out Megaira Halim on her website, found here.
Upcoming Performance: 26 October 2024
On 26 October at 4pm, come and hear pianist Megaria Halim and myself perform in Trinity Anglican Church’s “Music at Trinity” concert series. On the program will be the entirety of Oliver Messiaen’s Visions de l’amen for two pianos. No tickets are required, and entrance is by freewill offering. I hope to see you there!
A New Concert Series in Kanata
Starting September 2023, catch some new concerts in the Beaverbrook area of Kanata. The series will present a concert towards the end of each month, and features early career musicians. These concerts are supported by donations, and offer tickets at the door on a pay-what-you-can basis. If you’re interested, check our their website for moreContinue reading “A New Concert Series in Kanata”
Chamber Pints: Plants and Pianos
Come join us for an evening of music both for and about those with whom we share the earth: Plants and Animals. The Steinway Piano Gallery will host us for a lively evening — two pianos, four hands, with Olivia Adams and Nick Busch (partners at the piano and away from it) — and aContinue reading “Chamber Pints: Plants and Pianos”
The Great Bach Marathon 2023
Come enjoy a cycle of performers from the Ottawa area (including myself) playing the music of J.S. Bach, and music inspired by his name – specifically, the B-A-C-H motif. The concert will take place at Woodroffe United Church from 13:30-18:00 on Saturday, March 25. Please visit rcco-ottawa.ca/events for more information.
Podcast Launch: Loud and Clear
Loud & Clear is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in music. Follow along as host Olivia Adams interviews women who compose, conduct, research, perform, and educate in music. This podcast is done in partnership with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. This podcast is available on multiple streaming sites.
Sunrise, August 11 – Nicholas Busch
This piece is dedicated to my wife Olivia. The inspiration for this piece comes from a fond memory of watching the sun rise over the mountains in Banff National Park with my partner. Later that day, we hiked up one of those mountains and I asked her to marry me. Please email me if you’dContinue reading “Sunrise, August 11 – Nicholas Busch”