Welcome to the Waterloo Early Keyboard Society Website


It was probably inevitable that an association dedicated to early keyboard instruments and music should have been established in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, located in southwestern ­Ontario, about 100 km (60 miles) west of Toronto, are a well-spring of musical activity. With symphony and chamber orchestras, numerous instrumental and vocal ensembles, plus two universities (University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University) with academic music programs, this area resounds with musical culture the year round.

The appreciation of a potential membership pool of local owners of harpsichords, clavichords, virginals and fortepianos, as well as technicians, performers, amateur builders and music enthusiasts in general led to the founding meeting of the Waterloo Early Keyboard Society (WEKS) o­n January 27, 1993.

Welcome to the WEKS  archival website. WEKS is no longer active in the community but still maintains this site for posterity.

Visit www.EarlyMusicNews.org for up-to-date Early Music related news and events.

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WEKS weblinks

The WEKS weblinks page has been removed and visitors are encouraged to visit the extensive list of weblinks found o­n www.EarlyMusicNews.org. (ed.)

 


Richard Birney-Smith, harpsichord & piano


Announcing Ellënoire’s first compact disc

(Ellënoire CD-001)


Music for you alone

Richard Birney-Smith, harpsichord & piano

Janis Joplin o­nce said “On stage I make love to twenty five thousand people; and then I go home alone. “ This compact disc is at the other end of the continuum: It is for you alone. "  ...


Read more about Richard Birney-Smith, harpsichord & piano 


London Early Music Festiva (London, Cdn)

MEDIA RELEASE
(JUNE 29, 2005)

LEO (London Early Opera)
(London, O­ntario, Canada)

For Immediate Release:

London Early Opera and the London Public Library present:
The London Early Music Festival
July 22nd-24th, 2005

Join us for a weekend filled with exciting performances of Baroque and Renaissance music, performed by celebrated musicians from southwestern o­ntario. The first of its kind in London, the London Early Music Festival gives early music performers the opportunity to share their skill and energy with London audiences. It also provides concertgoers with the chance to hear music never before performed in this country.

Read more about London Early Music Festiva (London, Cdn) 


Calendar of Events at the Members' Disposal

An events calendar has been installed o­n the site. Feel free to add any early music related events that you think may be of interest to our members/public.

Also feel free to add to the "Links" section should you find an early music site of interest!

Admin

 


Grand River Baroque Festival (Ayr, Ontario, Canada)

Just a quick reminder of the Grand River Baroque Festival that is running from June 24-26th at the Buehlow Barn in Ayr, Ontario.  You can get more information from the website at  http://www.grbf.ca. Telephone: 1-800-265-8977.  Hope to see you there.

Marc (Admin)

 


Public Registration, Photo Gallery & BBS coming soon to the website

Registration to the general public will soon open to the site. In addition, a photo gallery and bulletin board will soon be added to the website for those of you who would like to maintain discussions in this format. The bulletin board will be available to registered users only.

Cheers

Admin