Their music videos have garnered international followers from around the globe. Recent repertoire highlights include Mahler’s Symphony #2 and Brahms’ German Requiem with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, The Sunrise Mass, and The Armed Man with Calgary Youth Orchestra, and Berlin Mass.In 2019, Kantorei won an invitation to perform at the prestigious Cork International Choral Festival’s Fleischmann Competition and plans to travel to Ireland to compete as soon as restrictions are eased.ĭuring the pandemic, Kantorei has become well known for exceptional recordings, virtual videos and music videos such as the incredibly moving "Please Stay" by Jake Runestad and won praise from composer Joshua Rist for their performance of “Invictus”. With his passion for music education and performance, John works across multiple musical genres and cultivates outstanding creativity and collaboration.Ĭollaborations include The Kenyan Boys Choir, Spiritus Chamber Choir, and Calgary Men’s Chorus, and others. A mixed-voice, auditioned choir of 70 members from all walks of life embrace the musical journey together, while building community, engaging audiences through first-class performances, and empowering social impact by fostering collaborations.įor the past seven years, the talented John Morgan, Artistic Director, has led the choir and greatly influenced the adventurous ensemble’s growing reputation for musical excellence, be it classic, contemporary, or Canadian. The chorus has been making exceptional choral music for 26 years. In living memory of Kathleen Longworth, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 40.As one of MRU Conservatory’s choral ensembles, Mount Royal Kantorei offers a diverse and innovative choral experience to its members and audiences. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to one of the following Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14 th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, University of Alberta Alumni at or a charity of your choice. As well as a to Kathleen’s private companions and caregivers Dora, Frida, and Marlene, to whom the family is eternally indebted for going above and beyond to give her a fabulous quality of life in her final years.Ĭondolence, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here. The family wishes to acknowledge the staff at Brentwood Intercare in Calgary for their tireless care and attention. She will be very much missed, forever remembered, and rightfully earned her angel wings. One of the last of the truly refined and genteel ladies, she passed gently and quietly, without fuss much as she had lived. She cherished and epitomized everything beautiful in life such as: pink roses, chirping robins and singing chickadees, a Chopin concerto, a hearty laugh, a sip of rum, and a game of cards with family and friends to name a few. Above all she was a steadfast friend, a devoted wife, and a patient and loving mother. She was a tireless hostess, a quietly devout christian, a tireless tutor, a fabulous homemaker and baker. Kathleen was a lover of music (piano accompanist at church and music festivals, piano teacher), and an avid sportswoman (curling, golfing, bridge, birdwatcher, tai chi, fishing). Kathleen leaves behind a family who cherished her: daughters, Maureen Dufort and Joanne Canape (Roberto) sons Herbert Longworth (Marg) and James Longworth (Donna) eight grandchildren Bryan, Lauren, Jaclyn, Stephanie, Shawn, Andrea, Kaitlyn, and Meghan and great-grandchildren Declan, Brynnlee, Kayla, Cullen, Camille, Braelyn, Oni and Chayce.
Kathleen is predeceased by parents, Mary and Tom Anderson her sister, Margaret Stelfox-Bos and her husband George Alfred.
It was then Kathleen began her life-long career as a wife, and mother of four.
She then gained employment as a dietitian in Toronto and Vancouver hospitals before she married George Alfred Longworth III in 1949. She achieved a BSc in Household Economics from the University of Alberta in 1944. After reaching the grand age of 100 years, Kathleen Lawrence Longworth (nee Anderson) passed away quietly at the Brentwood Care Center in Calgary, AB.īorn to Irish and Scottish parents in Edmonton, AB, in 1921 she grew up with her sister, Margaret, at the Bon Accord Farm (NE of Edmonton) where they were an integral part of the community.
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