Sarah Hagen, pianist at Heysham Library 2026-03-13T19:00:00
A classical pianist with a wry wit, Sarah Hagen enjoys a rich and diverse concertising life as both soloist and humorist. Her extensive touring has taken her across Canada, to Europe and across the United States, including twice to New York City’s Carnegie Hall. Highlights of recent seasons include solo sets at Tønder Festival (Denmark), Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), and Mariposa Folk Festival (Canada) and tours in Sweden, the UK, and throughout the USA. Her interpretations have been described as “outstandingly inventive,” [University of Waterloo Gazette] ”played flawlessly,” [Review Vancouver] “with great sensitivity and heart.” [Vernon Morning Star] “We listened in raptures … Sarah Hagen, from Canada, plays exquisitely.” [Cambs News UK]
Her most recent recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was described “something to absolutely die for” [Whole Note magazine] and was the recipient of two Music PEI awards and two East Coast Music Awards nominations. To accompany the recording, Sarah created 32 original pieces of artwork to reflect the spirit of each movement. The exhibit, entitled “ONENESS,” explores the complex and surprising wonders of a collective global isolation.