World-renowned violinist giving free concert in city

By Lethbridge Herald on November 20, 2025.

PHOTO BY ROSEMARY SIEMENS Award-winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens will be performing at a free Christmas concert at 7 PM on November 21 at the College Drive Community Church.

Joe Manio
Lethbridge Herald
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Generation Rising invites the Lethbridge community for a Christmas concert Friday with award-winning violinist and vocalist Rosemary Siemens that promises music to inspire and stories to uplift and bring joy in keeping with the spirit of the season.

Siemens is bringing the joy of Christmas to communities across Canada this November with three free concerts of music, hope, and holiday celebration in Red Deer, Leduc and Lethbridge. The concerts are free and open to the public.

“These concerts are more than music,” says Rafael Duerksen, Executive Director of Generation Rising. “They are a celebration of joy, community, and the message of hope we have in Christ.”

The Lethbridge concert will take place Friday at 7 p.m. at the College Drive Community Church at 2710 College Drive South.

Known for her world-class performances and heart for ministry, Siemens has inspired audiences around the world, from the Vatican to Carnegie Hall. Now she is sharing the wonder of Christmas through a series of concerts designed to bring families, churches, and communities together.

The evening will feature Rosemary’s signature blend of stirring violin performances, timeless carols, and stories of faith that point hearts toward the true meaning of Christmas. 

Originally from Manitoba, Siemens has performed in iconic venues like the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall, and is also known for being the first violinist to play in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. 

An award-winning artist, she also has a mission to revive hymns through her popular YouTube channel, “Sunday Hymn Serenade,” which has garnered over 150 million views. 

She has also performed for political leaders and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals for her contributions to the arts.

Siemens’ other awards include Bluegrass Artist of the Year from the Inspirational Country Music Awards, and Country/Gospel Album of the Year from the Canadian Gospel Music Awards for her album Plum Coulee, My Home. She has also received a YouTube Silver Creator Award and a Centennial Medal from the University of Miami.

Generation Rising is a Canadian faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Latin America through Christ-centred education. They build schools in Latin America and help children get off the streets and into a classroom so they can build a better life.

They host free concerts and other events in Canadian cities, including Lethbridge, to raise funds and awareness for their work. Donations are gladly accepted at these free events to support their educational programs.

Generation Rising also partners with local churches and individuals in Lethbridge who co-invest in their initiatives, such as building schools, training teachers, and providing scholarships in Latin America.

For more information or to get involved please visit their website at: http://www.genrising.org.