Notes from the Stage

On this finale episode of the show, Calgary Phil musicians ask questions of host Adam Zinatelli. Please take a quick survey about the show at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFTSfeedback Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e19-adam-zinatelli

Jennifer Frank-Umana plays Associate Principal Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her unique role in the horn section, working with your partner, and her volunteer work with the Four Feet Companion Foundation ( https://www.fourfeet.org ). The music in this episode is a Romance by Robert Schumann, performed by Jennifer Frank-Umana with pianist Chellan Hoffman. Find out more at h...

James Scott plays Principal Trombone in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and will be retiring at the end of this season. We check in about the end of his career and revisit our discussion from season 1 of the show. The music in this episode is from the Divertimento by Boris Blacher, performed live in a 2015 recital by James Scott and Adam Zinatelli. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusic...

Marco Carducci starts this season as goalkeeper for the Halifax Wanderers after seven seasons as the goalkeeper and captain of Cavalry FC, Calgary’s men’s professional soccer team. Marco is a fan of the orchestra, and we talked about the fascinating overlap between what he does and what we do. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e16-marco-carducci

Erin Burkholder plays violin in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the joy of practicing, the way recordings affect listeners and performers, and her trick for having lots of hobbies. The music in this episode is the Caprice for Solo Violin No 4 by Grażyna Bacewicz, performed by Erin Burkholder. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e15-erin-burkholder

Jesse Morrison plays viola in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss his new album, commissioning new works, and the special atmosphere of a great university viola studio. The music in this episode is from a Telemann Fantasia, and Brett Dean’s ‘Skizzen’, performed by Jesse Morrison and available on his album ‘Transitions’, available now at https://jessemorrisonviola.bandcamp.com/album/tran...

Patrick Staples plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss bowmaking, electronic music, and the importance of a great first teacher. The music in this episode is Bottessini’s Fantasy on Bellini’s ‘La Sonnambula’ performed by Patrick Staples with pianist David Fung, and Moonrise by Yabra. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e13-patrick-staples

Laurie Blanchet plays Assistant Principal Clarinet in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss finding your way to a career in music, persistence in auditions, and dogs. The music in this episode is clarinet solos from A Night on Bald Mountain and Rhapsody in Blue performed by Laurie Blanchet, with the latter featuring Leo the dog. Check out that video at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Sj1jq...

Eric Auerbach plays in the first violin section of the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss joining an orchestra after freelancing in it, his favourite Schubert Piano Sonata, and applying skills across disciplines. The music in this episode is from the first movement of Mendelssohn’s string quartet opus 13, performed by Eric Auerbach, Jocelyn Hsu, Tyler Pacheco, and Brian Kim. Find out more at https:/...

Miranda Cairns plays Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss the art of section playing, a shared great teacher, and which section of the CPO is most likely to bring a tomato plant to rehearsal. The music in this episode is the Trio Lyrical by Tobin Stokes, performed by Adam Zinatelli, Aaron Hodgson, and Miranda Cairns. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians....

Recorded on-site at this year’s Nutcracker run with Alberta Ballet, this episode is all about our annual Nutcracker Tea Club, generously supported by the Tea Trader. Hear all about the teas we’re sampling, and get a window into what happens backstage as we play Nutcracker after Nutcracker after Nutcracker. Find the Tea Trader at http://www.teatrader.com Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusi...

Theresa Dumbrique plays Second Violin in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss starting professional life while still in school, dancing, and circus aerials. The music in this episode from Bach’s Sonata No. 2, performed by Theresa Dumbrique. Get all the information for Theresa’s December 15 Library programme at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/online-learning-event-music-stories-with-a-cpo-violinist-gr-...

David Sussman plays Assistant Principal Oboe and Principal English Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss sailing, making reeds, and tea. The music in this episode is Gabriel’s Oboe by Ennio Morricone, performed by David Sussman and pianist Cheryl Emery. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e07-david-sussman

Cellist Robyn Neidhold joins the Calgary Philharmonic this season. We discuss her family connection to Calgary, teaching, and books. The music in this episode is from the Sonata for Solo Cello by Zoltan Kodaly, performed by Robyn Neidhold. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e06-robyn-neidhold

Violist Alexander Beggs joins his hometown orchestra the Calgary Philharmonic this season. We discuss the importance of first teachers, literature, and life after music school. The music in this episode is the Rebecca Clarke Viola Sonata performed by Alexander Beggs and pianist Felix Marquis. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e05-Alexander-Beggs

Danielle Greene joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s first violin section this season. We discuss teaching, the joys of chamber music, and coffee. The music in this episode was the second movement of the Schubert Violin Sonata, performed by Danielle Greene and pianist Felix Hong; and Miss McLeod’s Reel, performed by Duo Bright Greene. Find out more at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podca...

Jonathan Yeoh has played bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 2020, and this year begins working as Assistant Principal Double Bass. We discuss starting work during the pandemic, working towards a titled chair in the section he had already been a member of, and powerlifting. The music in this episode was the Courante from Bach’s 5th Cello Suite, and Cesar Franck’s Violin Sonata, here p...

Alisa Klebanov has played viola in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 2019. We discuss summer inspiration, the upcoming orchestra season, and switching from violin to viola. The music in this episode was the Sonata for Violin and Piano by César Franck, here performed on viola by Alisa Klebanov and pianist Fred Lacroix. Find out more at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e02-alisa-k...

Maxwell Stein has played Third Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 2019. We discuss starting his first orchestral job here, supporting your section, and what it’s like reconnecting with a high school friend at work. The music in this episode was the Bagatelle by Hermann Neuling, performed by Maxwell Stein and pianist Deanna Oye. Find out more at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podc...

Principal Percussionist Chris Sies joined the Calgary Philharmonic this season. We discuss freelancing, the Sound Atlas New Music Festival, and what goes in to making dreams become reality. The music in this episode was from ‘Split Selves, Like Crystalline Waves’ for drum kit and electronics written and performed by Chris Sies, and ‘The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows’ by Annika Socolofsky, also per...

Jocelyn Colquhoun has played Assistant Principal Clarinet in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 1988, and is retiring at the end of the ‘24-’25 season. We discuss the many hats an assistant principal player has to wear, retirement plans, and the magic of the tango. The music in this episode was the Burlesque by Elizabeth Raum, performed by Janice Waite, Olga Kotova, and Jocelyn Colquhoun. Fi...

Alexander Cohen is the Principal Timpanist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the joys of making music together, Chamberfest West, the Summer Percussion Institute (SPIN), and what it’s like playing one of the most striking instruments in the orchestra. The music in this episode is from the Bartok Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, performed by pianists Matan Porat and Orion Weiss...

Craig Hutchenreuther plays violin in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the art of section playing, his time as Concertmaster of the Calgary Civic Symphony, and dogs. The music in this episode is the Gigue from Bach’s Partita in E Major, and Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar, performed by Craig Hutchenreuther. Find out more at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s1e17-craig-hutchenr...

Kathryn Davies does not play in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Nor do Daniel Brown or Tiffany Fauvel. But nobody outside the orchestra is as involved as they are, being married to orchestra members. They discuss the reality of being partners with three of the people you see onstage at the CPO every week. The music in this episode is the sound of Adam Zinatelli warming up, Alex Cohen practicin...

Heather Wootton has played fourth horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 1993, and is retiring at the end of the ‘24-’25 season. We discuss many years of collaboration, the joys and opportunities of teaching music to young children, and dogs. The music in this episode is from the Beethoven Sextet, performed by Rosa Selvatica and featuring hornists Laurie Matiation and Heather Wootton. Fi...