Musing

Composer, pianist, and organist André Lépine joins host Janna Sailor to chat about the release of his newest album, "Feuille au Vent". Playlist: Matt Herskowitz - La Petite Vie : Variation I. À la manière de Francis Poulenc Matt Herskowitz - Brise d'eté Matt Herskowitz - Charlie Matt Herskowitz - Richard en 3/4 André Lépine - Nicofunk Matt Herskowitz - Pitou est parti! Matt Herskowitz - Berceuse r...

In recognition of Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30th, this special episode features highlights of Indigenous creators and productions, as we listen, learn, reflect, and move forward. Featured on today's episode: the late Cris Derksen, Sonny Ray Day Rider, Andrew Balfour, Virginia J. Sparvier-Wells, and Neil Weisensel on his partnership with Métis librettist and poet Suzanne Steele. Playl...

We ease into fall with a warm and cheerful selection of guitar works! Host Janna Sailor presents the Centrediscs Guitar Playlist! Playlist: William Beauvais - Prayer for Frank Wallace Amy Brandon - Artificial Light Adrian Verdejo, guitar, Jordan Nobles - Nebula (for Ten Guitars) Arturo Parra - Furor: Lac des Sérénities - Furor - Terre de feu Michael Ibsen - Negotiation Daniel Ramjattan - Singulari...

Put your hard hats on! Composer Neil Weisensel joins host Janna Sailor to talk about his newest commercial recording of his opera "City Workers in Love" and his longstanding partnership with the late librettist Michael Cavanagh. Playlist: Sarah Svendsen - "Dream" from Tableau for Organ Christopher Dunn, baritone, Neil Weisensel, piano - What a Fine High-Spirited Bunch Joanna Loepp Thiessen, Neil W...

Flautist Mark McGregor is this week's guest, and chats with host Janna Sailor about the release of his album "Jocelyn Morlock: Artemis Sleeps" — a tribute to the late composer; their friendships and collaborations, and what it means to carry on her legacy for future generations. Playlist: Mark Takeshi McGregor - Vespertine - II. Verdigris Mark Takeshi McGregor - Velour Mark Takeshi McGregor - Unfu...

Our quarterly Legacy series is back, featuring the music of renowned Canadian composer Malcolm Forsyth. Guest host Anton Lindenblatt is joined by one of Forsyth's former student, Robert Rival, to discuss his takeaways from his mentor's teachings. Playlist: University of Alberta Chamber Choir, Larry Cook, conductor, Allan Scott, percussion - Music for Mouths, Marimba, Mbira, and Roto-Toms: I. Icule...

Blackfoot composer Sonny-Ray Day Rider sits down with host Janna Sailor to chat about his compositional journey, inspirations, finding his path as an Indigenous artist, and upcoming projects! Playlist: Kensington Sinfonia - The Grief Eater Firaga: II. Blood Elegy (excerpt) Sydney Brouillard-Coyle, piano - Curious Beast (excerpt) Kensington Sinfonia - The Grief Eater Firaga: I. Blood Offering Lumin...

In our second Recap Feature, host Janna Sailor talks with Royden Tse about his creative output, approach to creating and teaching, and most recent commissions! Playlist: Verona Quartet - Stippling, from Blank Canvas Matthew Li, Bass & Christopher Gaudreault, Piano - A Child Dying, from Triptych Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Hua Yifei, sheng solo - Radiant Light (2017) Concerto for Sheng & Orche...

July is our Recap Month! This week, we revisit our feature of Mark Limacher, Calgary's own JUNO nominated pianist, composer, improviser and arranger! Playlist: Mark Limacher - Overture in Sepia Mark Limacher - Coda in Sepia Mark Limacher - Was It This That Came First Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - That Doesn't Matter Mark Limacher - Divje Babe, Pt. 1 Mark Limacher - Interruption 4

In the final episode of our Pride series, Edmonton-based composer Stuart Beatch joins host Janna Sailor to chat about his journey finding success as a queer choral composer. Playlist: Vox Humana Chamber Choir - Dream of Me as Water Tim Carter, tenor, Kimberley-Ann Bartczak, piano - Still Running: II. looking VoNo Ensemble - I Am Like Many: II. In the House of Commons VoNo Ensemble - I Am Like Many...

This episode pays tribute to the life and musical legacy of the late cellist and composer Cris Derksen. Playlist: Cris Derksen, cello - Lyre Birds Cris Derksen - Treaties Cris Derksen, cello - Buffalo Girls Cris Derksen, cello, Northern Voice - Round Dance Cris Derksen, cello, Jennifer Kriesberg, soprano - New Woman Song Cris Derksen, cello, Jennifer Kriesberg, soprano - Improvisations on the Suns...

Jeffrey Ryan joins host Janna Sailor for a dive into his latest projects with long-time collaborator, Michael MacLennan. Playlist: Gryphon Trio - Equilateral: I. Breathless (excerpt 1) Tyler Duncan, baritone, Erika Switzer - "Night Music" from "Everything Already Lost" Adam Zinatelli - Open and Shut Gryphon Trio, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey - Equilaterial: I. Breathless (excerpt 2...

Jeffrey Ryan joins host Janna Sailor for a dive into his latest projects with long-time collaborator, Michael MacLennan. Playlist: Gryphon Trio - Equilateral: I. Breathless (excerpt 1) Tyler Duncan, baritone, Erika Switzer - "Night Music" from "Everything Already Lost" Adam Zinatelli - Open and Shut Gryphon Trio, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey - Equilaterial: I. Breathless (excerpt 2...

Kicking off our Pride month celebration, where we queer composers and creators from across Canada, Vancouver-based composer Rodney Sharman sits down with host Janna Sailor to discuss the intersection between his identity and his career. Playlist: Ari Cohen Mann, Benjamin Smith - Famous Last Words Ensemble SMCQ - The Proximity of Mars Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa - La Jolie Fille de Perth (transcribed for pi...

Host Janna Sailor highlights queer creators in this celebratory Pride Playlist episode, presented in partnership with our friends at Centrediscs! Playlist: Christina Petrowska Quilico - Stitches in in Time Charlie Andrews - Esidarap Charlie Andrews - Let the Rain Fall Vincent Lhermet, accordion, Marianne Muller, viola da gamba - Something Rich and Strange India Gailey - Mountainweeps: Glacial ligh...