Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival: McKenzie Warriner, Ying Zhang

Wed. August 5th The Spire $35-$330
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Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival: McKenzie Warriner, Ying Zhang

Combining classical artistic excellence with Indigenous cultural engagement.
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event Venue is part of the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area
Music Classical / Baroque / Orchestral Cultural / Heritage First Peoples / Inuit / Métis
Wed. August 5th + Add to Calendar The Spire (All Ages)
7:00pm $35-$330

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McKenzie Warriner
Ying Zhang

Presented by:

Harmonaire Musique
Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival

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Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival

Harmonaire Musique is pleased to present the Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival. The festival will take place from August 5 to August 19, 2026 at The Spire in Kingston, bringing together classical chamber music performances with an Indigenous Cultural Corridor and workshops to create a summer festival that combines classical artistic excellence with Indigenous cultural engagement.

Rooted in Kingston’s rich historical background and diverse cultural environment, the meaning of the name “Cataraqui” (often spelled Katarokwi by Indigenous communities) is an Indigenous term, likely Mohawk, with meanings including “a place where there is clay or limestone,” “great meeting place,” or “where the river meets the lake.” It refers primarily to the Kingston, Ontario area and its surrounding waterways.

This project aims, through the parallel presentation of musical performances and cultural programs, to allow audiences not only to experience high-quality live classical music, but also to encounter, understand, and engage with the cultural context of this land within the same space. Participants are not only audiences, but can also become part of the festival experience through participation in workshops and the Indigenous Cultural Corridor.

Festival Concert Schedule

Aug. 5 Opening Night: McKenzie Warriner and Ying Zhang

Aug. 6 Concert II: Song Hee Lee, Terry Lim and Ying Zhang

Aug.10 Concert III: Jake Dongyoung Shim and Ying Zhang

Aug.11 Concert IV: Luri Lee and David Baik

Aug.14 Concert V: Ariane Cossette and Ying Zhang

Aug.18 Closing Night: SongHa Choi and Ying Zhang


MCKENZIE WARRINER, SOPRANO

“Praised for her ‘poise and great musical aplomb’ (Opera Canada), Saskatchewan-born, Toronto-based soprano McKenzie Warriner is a versatile artist whose repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary music. Known for her expressive clarity and fearless approach to new works, she brings both precision and emotional depth to the stage.

A Rebanks Family Fellow at The Glenn Gould School, McKenzie’s recent highlights include her debut as the Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte, performances with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Messiah, and appearances at the Royal Conservatory’s 21C Festival.

A prizewinner of the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, she is also deeply engaged in contemporary music and is the co-founder of the innovative concert series Slow Rise Music.”

YING ZHANG, PIANO

Ying Zhang is a pianist devoted to revealing the emotional depth and narrative resonance of the piano repertoire. Known for her refined sound, clarity of expression, and instinctive sensitivity to musical lines, she brings an intimate and compelling presence to the stage. A versatile performer active as a soloist and chamber musician, she has appeared in concerts across Canada, the United States, and China.

Born in China, Ying received her formative training at the Conservatory of Music’s affiliated middle and high school before pursuing advanced studies in North America. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, as well as a Post-Graduate Professional Studies Diploma from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During her studies at McGill, she was recognized with the Paul-Marcel Gélinas et Verna-Marie Parr Gélinas Piano Award for academic and artistic excellence, and received the Outstanding Achievement in Piano award as a graduating undergraduate for excellence in piano studies.

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The Spire
82 Sydenham St.
Church
Capacity725
Open / Operational

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Cataraqui Chamber Music Festival: McKenzie Warriner, Ying Zhang @ The Spire Aug 5 2026 - May 31st @ The Spire

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