Oboe by the Oxbow

Viola

Keith Hamm is a Canadian violist and native of Rosebud, Alberta, currently serving as Principal Violist of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he held the same position with the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra for eight seasons. A passionate chamber musician, Keith is the founder of the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival and performs regularly at leading festivals across Canada. He is also an active educator at the University of Alberta and has been featured on CBC Radio as “Canada’s next viola superstar.”

Cello

Julie Hereishis a Canadian cellist and Assistant Principal Cello of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. She previously held the same position with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and has performed extensively as a chamber musician across Canada and internationally. Julie is a prizewinner of the Zara Nelsova Memorial Award and has appeared on CBC Radio and Radio-Canada. A dedicated collaborator, she is a member of the Polyphonie String Quartet and co-founder of several chamber ensembles, bringing a dynamic and creative approach to performance.

Violin, Viola

Sheila Jaffé is a Canadian violinist and violist, currently serving as Principal Viola of the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada orchestras. A dedicated chamber musician, she is a co-founder of the Rosebud String Quartet and performs regularly with leading ensembles across Canada and internationally. Sheila has studied in Montreal and Berlin, and her work spans both traditional and contemporary repertoire. She is also an active recording artist, with recent releases featuring works by Franck, Elgar, Britten, Haydn, and Mozart.

Oboe

Aleh Remezau is a Canadian oboist known for his expressive playing and dynamic artistry. He serves as Principal Oboe of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and has performed with leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and National Arts Centre Orchestra. An active chamber musician and soloist, Aleh has appeared at festivals across North America and internationally, and is equally at home in orchestral, contemporary, and theatrical settings. His performances have been praised for their virtuosity and emotional depth.