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Artistic Director

Pianist Robert Kortgaard was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. He completed his Bachelor and Master's degrees at the Juilliard School in New York City. As a recipient of arts awards from the Canada Council, he furthered his musical studies in Italy and England.

Mr. Kortgaard has performed as a soloist with major Canadian orchestras and has given recitals throughout Canada and the United States, as well as in England, Finland, Portugal, Italy, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, China and Japan. He is a favourite collaborator of many of Canada's finest instrumental soloists, vocalists and chamber groups. His performances are frequently heard on CBC Radio and he has recorded for the Centrediscs, Marquis Classics/EMI, CBC Records, Teldec and ATMA Classiques labels.

Mr. Kortgaard is Artistic Director of the Indian River Festival on Prince Edward Island (recently nominated "Event of the Year" by the East Coast Music Awards), and the Leith Summer Music Festival in Ontario. He was musician-in-residence at the University of New Brunswick from 1993 - 1998, and has given piano masterclasses at Universities and festivals in Canada, Indonesia and China.

Mr. Kortgaard has performed with sopranos Isabel Bayrakdarian, Sumi Jo and Measha Brueggergosman, mezzo-soprano Susan Platts, violinist Joshua Bell, and with Peter Tiefenbach and prima ballerina Veronica Tennant on a production entitled "Invitation to the Dance". He has recorded French and German Cabaret programmes with mezzo-soprano Jean Stilwell for CBC Records. His CD with soprano Wendy Nielsen, with whom he recently toured in Japan, was nominated for both Juno and East Coast Music Awards. Recent engagements include tours with flutist Susan Hoeppner, cabaret artist Patricia O'Callaghan and several performances of duo piano repertoire with Peter Tiefenbach. A CD of the music of Olivier Messiaen, recorded with soprano Suzie LeBlanc, will be released on the ATMA Classiques label in October, 2008.

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