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Cross vivid, folk-inspired melodies with two well-travelled jesters and you’ll find Jâca (ZH?-ka), a guitar and clarinet duo with exuberant energy, charm and wit. Clarinetist Wesley Ferreira and guitarist Jaxon Williams define their style as world music fused with personality, and are unafraid to experiment with that which captures their fancy - fresh takes on classics as well as composition from emerging artists. Highly skilled musicians and educators, both Wesley and Jaxon hold doctorates in music. Wesley performs worldwide as soloist, orchestral and chamber musician. International award-winning guitarist Jaxon is a former Fulbright scholar and master of the Spanish guitar repertoire. From the moment the duo step foot on the stage to the final round of applause, audiences members will find themselves engaged, entertained and enthralled. An evening with Jâca is an encounter with virtuosic performance, cheeky banter, and rhythms that coax you to play along.

The Juno Award-winning Ensemble Made In Canada is recognized as the country’s premier piano quartet. Members Elissa Lee (violin), Sheila Jaffé (viola), Trey Lee (cello), and Philip Chiu (piano) each bring outstanding careers to the ensemble’s dynamic voice. EMIC tours extensively across Canada, the U.S., and Europe and champions Canadian music, commissioning works like A Road to Wesleyville and the Juno-winning Mosaïque album. They have taught master classes and workshops across North America and served as Ensemble-in-Residence at Western University (2014-2020). EMIC is supported by FACTOR, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Ontario Arts Council.