The Montreal-based vocal ensemble Les Rugissants will perform a program of Ukrainian music at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Stratford on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The concert, which begins at 4:00 p.m., is part of the 26th season of Stratford Summer Music.
The performance, titled ARCHES: Ukrainian Song, features a one-hour program that blends classical, sacred, and folk music. The selection spans from the 18th century to contemporary works, including pieces by the influential composer Dmytro Bortniansky. The singers will perform the music using transliterations to maintain authentic Ukrainian pronunciation.
Led by conductor and artistic director Xavier Brossard-Ménard, Les Rugissants is a professional vocal ensemble established in 2017. Their work often focuses on exploring cultural themes and new formats for choral art. This specific performance is part of their ARCHES series, an initiative that pairs music with architectural settings and recently received the Grand Prize at the 2023 Opération Patrimoine Montréal.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, located at 41 Mornington Street, serves as the venue for this event. Tickets for the afternoon performance are $30, and the program will run for 65 minutes without an intermission. Further details on the event can be found through the Stratford Summer Music website.
