President’s Message – May 2025
Dear Friends –
We are thrilled – and a little relieved – to send you details of CMK’s 2025-26 season (our 46th). We believe it is one the most exciting we have presented to Kelowna audiences.
If you were in attendance at CMK’s Special concert on April 24, you know that we had to negotiate a little detour on the path to this announcement. James Ehnes brought us the news that his return to Kelowna (in recital with Andrew Armstrong) is scheduled for September 2026 rather than this coming September, as we believed all through our season planning process. So please keep your calendars clear for September 14, 2026 (we will remind you again in due course!).
The best news is that fortune has smiled on us and we have been able to secure celebrated Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear to open this coming season on October 4, 2025. CMK has aspired to present Stewart for many years and we are very happy the stars have aligned for this auspicious occasion. The season also includes Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra touring to the Valley for the first time in ten years. All the exciting details are below. Subscriptions are available for purchase NOW online at theboxoffice.ca and by phone (250-469-8940).
If you were a subscriber this past season, you will receive a 2025-26 renewal invitation by mail in the coming days. The renewal deadline will now be August 29, 2025.
Thank you for your enthusiastic support this past season. It was truly memorable. The festivities continue in June with our return to Quails’ Gate Winery with the Tesla Quartet on Fathers’ Day. Perhaps you can think of a wonderful dad who would enjoy an evening of great food, wine and music!
With all best wishes,
Diane
P. Diane Bond, President