Desautels Concert Series

Melody McKiver (Lac Seul First Nation), an Anishinaabe violist and composer, celebrates the release of their sophomore full-length album, continuing McKiver’s trajectory as an “Anishinaabe musician changing the way we think about the viola” (CBC Music). Performing on electrified acoustic viola and a custom 3D-printed five-string viola, McKiver bridges Western classical performance practice with post-rock inspired effects and Anishinaabe methodologies. McKiver will be joined in performance by Ottawa-based pianist and composer (and yes, mother!) Beverley McKiver (Lac Seul First Nation), the celebrated Wolostoq artist Jeremy Dutcher – the only multiple recipient of the prestigious Polaris Prize, and Métis drummer Daniel Roy. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.