On October 17th at 7pm, experience the world premiere of Frank Horvat’s “Almost Homeless - Ottawa”, commissioned by ONMC. “Almost Homeless” examines the realities faced by a growing number of people, and more specifically, Ottawa residents, who are grappling with financial hardships and the high cost of living.

Frank’s composition takes field recordings of Ottawa residents talking about their life/financial story, reflections on cost of living or struggling to make ends meet and combines this footage with music to create a highly personal Ottawa-centred composition. "Almost Homeless” features ONMC Artistic Directors SHHH!! Ensemble and Ottawa-based violinist Erica Miller. The second half of the concert will feature SHHH!! performing works by Harry Stafylakis, Jocelyn Morlock, and Micheline Roi.

We can't wait for YOU to hear THIS!

ONMC's 2024 Festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, and the SOCAN Foundation; the Canadian Music Centre, and community partnerships with the Ottawa Art Gallery and Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa.

ONMC is committed to showcasing the very best in new music, with a focus on Canadian and Ottawa-based artists. The Ottawa New Music Festival's 2024 edition features the world premiere of one Ottawa based work (by Michelle Gott), the world premiere of Ottawa-born (and Toronto-based) Frank Horvat's "Almost Homeless", and the entirety of the festival features 98% Canadian music by length!