Carissa Klopoushak
Carissa is a violinist based in Ottawa, Canada, where she plays with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, various chamber projects including the Ironwood Quartet, and serves as Artistic Director of Ottawa Chamberfest.
Formerly of Saskatoon (by way of Montreal), she’s a proud Ukrainian-Canadian, a frequent traveler, vinyl enthusiast, and a coffee/whisky/wine snob. Carissa wears many professional hats: violinist, violist, chamber musician, orchestral player, singer, and artistic director. Her debut album, Soundworlds, was released in 2016.
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Kosenko, Viktor: "Dreams" from Two Pieces (Dreams, Impromptu) op. 4bis for violin (Carissa Klopoushak) and piano (Illia Ovcharenko)
Experience the captivating artistry of Carissa Klopoushak, Artistic Director of Ottawa Chamberfest, as she joins forces with Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko to perform Viktor Kosenko's "Dreams" from Two Pieces (Dreams, Impromptu) op. 4bis for violin and piano at Ottawa Chamberfest 2023. Their mesmerizing rendition showcases Klopoushak's masterful violin playing and Ovcharenko's exceptional piano skills.
“I believe that art should reflect society, but that it also has the power to influence and shape it.”
– Carissa Klopoushak
