Collaborating with composers, artists, and guests, Proteus explores the capabilities of the saxophone quartet and its variations. Subsequently, they have developed a unique and personal repertoire that takes audiences on a journey through traditional works, transcriptions, and new music with “incredible precision and a great deal of emotion” (Le Voyageur).
Born from a shared love for chamber music and the saxophone, the Proteus Quartet was formed in 2011 in Paris while the members were studying in French Conservatories. Living across Canada, Proteus unites throughout the year for intensive projects, which have taken them across Western Canada, the USA, and France.
They strive to perform music from many styles, which feature the saxophone and its diverse personas. They include works from the classical saxophone canon, popular tunes, and modern interpretations of non-idiomatic works for the saxophone. By programming eclectic concerts, they aim to entertain and to educate the public about the history of the saxophone and the saxophone quartet repertoire.
Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Art Gallery
Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Box Office
Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 PM, Closed Sunday
Please call 1-800-565-0278 or 902-566-1267 for information.
The Story of Confederation
September
Mon-Sat: 10am-3pm
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Building Hours
8am – 6pm, Monday – Sunday
Art Gallery
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily
Box Office
12 – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday Please call 1-800-565-0278 or 902-566-1267 for information.
The Story of Confederation
September Mon-Sat: 10am-3pm
What are Relaxed Performances?
Sometimes referred to as sensory-friendly experiences, Relaxed Performances give the opportunity for those with various sensitivities towards sensory stimuli to experience and enjoy live theatre.
These performances will be designed in a way to be more comfortable for audience members who may experience anxiety or are not comfortable with some aspects of a traditional theatre setting. This can include people on the Autism Spectrum and their families; those with sensory and communicative disorders or learning disabilities; people with Tourette’s syndrome; someone who might need to move often due to chronic pain or to use the facilities; or even parents with toddlers.
Relaxed Performances offered during the 2021 Charlottetown Festival:
