Juno and Gemini Award-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Slean joins the  ESO on the Winspear stage to pay tribute to the iconic Joni Mitchell. Slean sings classics from the Canadian legend's noteworthy albums Both Sides Now (2000) and Travelogue (2002) - songs spanning Mitchell's illustrious 55-year career with orchestral arrangements by Grammy Award-winning artist Vince Mendoza.   You don't want to miss this one-night-only performance!  ..read more

Sarah is teaching the Intro to Film Scoring course at York University for the fall semester! Sarah began her university education in 1996 at York studying piano performance with Christina Petrowska.   ..read more

Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Slean joins the Kingston Symphony for a tribute to the genius of Joni Mitchell. Mitchell’s iconic blend of blues, rock, and jazz has made her one of Canada’s most beloved musicians. Sarah Slean brings her unique take on the very best of Joni’s songbook, layering familiar gems with her own perspective and superlative voice, with beautiful musical arrangements by Grammy Awardwinning artist Vince Mendoza ..read more

Canadian bright light Sarah Slean is a four-time JUNO- and two-time GEMINI-nominated performer, and a CSA-winning composer with 25 years of wide-ranging experience in music. Joined by Ottawa’s Ironwood Quartet, this special collaboration will feature Sarah’s original chamber compositions, vintage Sarah Slean from the vault, and the world premiere of three new works for voice, piano, and string quartet. The programme will also include Jonny Pippy of Pouch Cove, on a Bicycle at Dawn from the JUNO award-winning album Mosaique, commissioned and premiered by Ensemble Made In Canada. For Jonny Pippy ..read more

BIGLAKE and BASE31 are proud to present a very special concert celebrating the 80th birthday of Canada’s musical legend and hero, Joni Mitchell. Multi JUNO and GEMINI nominated performer, singer songwriter Sarah Slean has performed this programme for sold-out audiences across the country, and is coming to PEC to captivate you with her hauntingly beautiful renditions of Joni Mitchell songs. Sarah is supported by the sweet symphonic sounds of the BIGLAKE Orchestra, made up of musicians from Ontario’s finest orchestras, conducted by our very own Artistic Director and COC Music Director Johannes D ..read more

Sarah will be hosting the national classical music program "About Time" for two weeks this summer - July 25-29th and August 22-26th! Mark you calendars and tune in for some fascinating modern choices and the timeless classics...  ..read more

Two trips to beautiful BC within 6 months! Sarah will be performing with the Kamloops Symphony March 10-11 in 2023 for their spring season.  This will be the third orchestra in British Colombia that Sarah has collaborated with - first, the Okanagan Symphony in 2018 under Rose Thomson, the Vancouver Symphony this October 28-29 under Karl Hirzer, and then Kamloops under Dina Gilbert.  Very exciting! The Kamloops program will include selections from Land & Sea (orchestrated by Sarah), "Lamento" by award-winning composer Christos Hatzis (their recording of which was nominated for a 2 ..read more

Sarah has been newly elected to SOCAN's Board of Directors! SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) administers and protects the performing and reproduction rights of more than 160,000 songwriters, music publishers, composers, and visual artists. In her own words:  “SOCAN is arguably the most important music organization in this country, and I’m truly excited to join the board at such a pivotal moment in its evolution,” said Slean. “As a lifelong artist with 25 years’ experience in a variety of musical worlds, I hope to bring a unique and artist ..read more

Hurray - many exciting shows to announce this week, and more next week!  Sarah will be performing a full set of Joni Mitchell's exquisite music, arranged for full orchestra, with both the Niagara and Regina Symphonies.  These are the original orchestral arrangements from Joni's Travelogue (2002) and Both Sides Now (2000) recordings - just breathtaking!! Sarah first performed this set of music with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in 2018, and we are thrilled to bring it to two more cities! Click the "TOUR" tab for more information.  Also, Sarah will be returning to the stag ..read more

This will look nice on the piano! Heartfelt thanks to the entire Detention Adventure team, and my excellent music colleagues with whom I share this incredible honour!  ..read more