Written by Marianne Marusic “I am both honoured and excited to perform in a place that captured my imagination so deeply and profoundly.” Richard Herriott Enjoy this captivating concert Saturday, September 24, 7:30 PM at Trinity United Church in Cobourg, as part of Northumberland Festival of the Arts. Concert pianist Richard Herriott premiers his composition…
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What’s on at the Festival: The Colores
Enjoy classical music, cumbia (Latin rhythm) and rock in the same concert with tenor Fabian Arciniegas and pianist Claire Harris. “Those who make art, they’re just brave enough to share their humanity…You can connect to that humanity and realize how you are part of something bigger than yourself.” Fabian Arciniegas The Colores takes place Sunday,…
Can Young People and Adults Collaborate? by Ken Morden
CAN YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS COLLABORATE? Definitely yes! Especially if it involves music. The Northumberland Festivals of the Arts (NFOTA) has a unique opportunity for our young people that needs funding. The Festival takes place from September 16 to October 2, 2022, and Northumberland artists such as Shannon Linton, Ted Staunton, Saskia Tomkins and many more will…
AGN Spotlight Series, June 2022 by Cynthia Reyes
“This is what is special about our Spotlight Series – you really get to know the performers, you are close enough to touch, and when a note strikes deep, it vibrates the floor!” Olinda Casimiro Both the performers and audience found themselves unexpectedly singing together at the Art Gallery of Northumberland’s recent Spotlight Series 4…
Meet the Faces Behind NFOTA: Shannon Linton
“Art is the expression of something true. It is a sharing of something real that allows readers, listeners, and viewers to feel. Art is not the sacred territory of geniuses, it is beautifully mundane and available to everyone. Art makes us feel and that makes us more fully alive.” Shannon Linton Shannon Linton, singer songwriter…
2019 Festival Highlights: Marie-Lynn Hammond and San Murata
As we confirm the program for NFOTA’s upcoming festival, to be announced soon, we look back on previous festivals. Here is a song from singer song-writer Marie-Lynn Hammond and San Murata, artist and jazz violinist. Northumberland Festival of the Arts will take place across Northumberland County from September 16 – October 2, 2022. Northumberland Festival…
2019 Festival Highlights: Kim Doolittle
As we confirm the program for NFOTA’s upcoming festival, to be announced soon, we look back on previous festivals. Here is part of Kim Doolittle’s performance at the Festival of the Arts in 2019. About Kim: Kim Doolittle is a singer, songwriter, storyteller and musician. Her 9th studio album, “Into the Blue,” came out in…
Spread the Word by What Fun!
In the spirit of collaboration and celebration, Northumberland musicians Lynn C. Bilton, Christopher Cameron and Marie-Lynn Hammond got together to record Lynn’s new song, Spread the Word. The trio had so much fun creating this music video at Northumberland Music Studio in Warkworth that they decided to name their group What Fun! You’re invited to sing along, join the fun and…