A few years ago, it seemed like nearly every Canadian orchestra was on the verge of collapse. There were lockouts, strikes, or financial crises in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal. Things gradually got better, and now it seems like most of the orchestras are at least treading water, if not flourishing. Perhaps that’s … More Another Orchestra Crisis

I’ve been walking to work most mornings from Aidan and Kieran’s daycare. It’s good to start the day with a ½ hour walk along Sussex Drive. I usually pull out my aging iPod (original 1G, 5GB) and search through the 729 songs I carry around with me. Here’s this morning’s playlist The White StripesBlue OrchidThe … More Today’s Playlist