UBC Halloween Concert

Maria Gajraj  completed her Doctoral studies at McGill University with Isabelle Demeres, was awarded First-Place in the RCCO Canadian National Organ Competition (2025) and was named in CBC’s Top 30 Classical Musicans under 30. She performs internationally at venues like Salle Bourgie, Maison Symphonique (Montreal), and the Orgelpark (Amsterdam) and in series such as Cal Performances (USA) and Bergen Orgelsommer (Norway).  She is the Director of Music at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Vancouver.

Alexander Weimann is one of the most sought-after ensemble directors, soloists, and chamber music partners of his generation. After traveling the world with ensembles like Tragicomedia, Cantus Cölln, Freiburger Barock Orchester, Gesualdo Consort and Tafelmusik, he now focuses on his activities as Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver and the Seattle Baroque Orchestra.  He worked for several years as a vocal coach at the Université de Montréal and harpsichord teacher at McGill, and now teaches harpsichord, basso continuo and Early Music Ensemble at the UBC School of Music.