I’m a percussionist, but I like to think I specialize on the marimba. It has recently dawned on me that I play a completely stupid, completely impractical instrument. I don’t know why this didn’t occur to me earlier, perhaps before I spent literally thousands of hours learning how to play it. The first problem I … More I Play a Silly Instrument
Well, Tuesday night was an interesting experience. Bell had approached the NAC a few weeks ago about getting the orchestra to record the song “Believe” with Suzie McNeil and film a video. The project is designed to get Canadians involved in supporting Canadian athletes leading up to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. For those … More Making a Rock Video
After a rather lengthy search, we announced the appointment of a new Concertmaster today. New York based Yosuke Kawasaki will assume the post beginning in September, and I think he’ll be a great fit. He plays extremely musically, has excellent technique, and has a very calm temperment that will suit the orchestra well. The actual … More At Last, A Concertmaster
Back in February I attended an NAC Orchestra performance of Faure’s Requiem and wrote about my love for that work and other Requiems (Requia?) To close the Main Series portion of the season, the orchestra performed another requiem last night that stands in stark contrast to Faure’s bright and sunny mass for the dead. Verdi’s … More Another Requiem
The Globe and Mail‘s review of the Toronto concert is here. At least Tamara didn’t use the word “masochism” in her review.
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