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St. Mary's Church, a fine example of the French Gothic influence, was built in 1902 by Island architect, William Critchlow Harris. The Harris trademark, a rib-vaulted or groined ceiling, enhances the quality of sound and archives this with the use of fir, pine, spruce, maple, and birch throughout the building.
Today, St. Mary's remains the architectural and acoustical treasure that William Harris envisioned; the perfect setting for voice and instruments to celebrate wonderful music. It has been said that the natural acoustics of St. Mary's rates as one of the top ten places to perform in the world.
Since 1996, the Indian River Festival has arranged for some of the best classical musicians in North America and Europe to perform at St. Mary's.
Click on picture to enlarge. Interior picture by Ann MacNeill (showing the Welsh Choir).
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Excellent Reviews
of Indian River Festival....
Since we discovered the Indian River Festival eight years ago, we make sure our annual vacation in PEI coincides with the Midsummer Magic weekend. Listening to great music in the acoustically superb and architecturally stunning church is an experience not to be missed. We love every minute of your wonderful and varied programming.
M Sherman, Vermont
What a memorable weekend! The Isabel Bayrakdarian and Serouj Kradjian recital was outstanding. The Church is an architectural and acoustical jewel. I will be back.
O. Gagnon, Montreal, QC
We want to say thank you to the Indian River Festival. It was the highlight of our trip to PEI. The beautiful Church with the ambience of the rolling countryside and the weekend of World Beat Music was magic.
J Ramsay, San Francisco, CA
Thank you for a wonderful evening ... voices beautiful, song choices excellent ... so much talent!
G. Snow, Charlottetown, PEI
I enjoyed the whole experience - the bagpiper to begin outside and during intermission, the commentary, the Church, enormously talented musicians - excellent!
J. Valihora, Ottawa, ON
If you love music and old churches on a soft summer evening, try to book your holiday to coincide with the festival at Indian River - you'll want to return.
K. New, Oakville, ON
I love attending concerts at St Mary's and especially appreciate hearing programs that are unusual - like Schumann's Dichterliebe.
J. Roberts, Crapaud, PEI
We always enjoy the concerts here - great music and evening out.
G Barlow, New Hampshire
What a charming atmosphere created by friendly staff and patrons in a beautiful church. Superb acoustics with great seating.
K. Carlson, Etobicoke, ON
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