Canada's Musical Mosaic

Composer-pianist Dr. Rea Beaumont interviews Grammy Award-winning Canadian soprano and conductor Dr. Barbara Hannigan, recipient of the Polar Music Prize, who shares insights into her international career, musical influences and mentors, daily warmup, repertoire, collaborations, and mentoring future generations of musicians.

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In this interview with host Rea Beaumont, bassist Jim Creeggan from BNL discusses musical influences, upcoming album Detour de Force, the importance of music education, and how being Canadian influenced this award-winning rock band's music and outlook.

Marshall Pynkoski C.M. is the Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Opera Atelier with Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg C.M. In this interview with host Rea Beaumont, he discusses career highlights and inspirations, Tafelmusik, Royal Opera House Versailles, upcoming productions, and being a Canadian artist.

Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman shares insights into her career, upcoming projects, collaborations, COVID-19, her faith, heritage, and life as a Canadian artist, all in this inspiring interview with host Dr. Rea Beaumont.

Interview Part 2:  Bruce Cockburn reflects on his tremendous career as a singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, in a compelling and humorous interview with host Rea Beaumont.  Topics include his 50th anniversary tour, his interest in political and social issues, and the world travels that sometimes took unexpected turns.

Interview Part 1:  Bruce Cockburn reflects on his tremendous career as a singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, in a compelling and humorous interview with host Rea Beaumont.  Topics include his 50th anniversary tour, his interest in political and social issues, and the world travels that sometimes took unexpected turns.

In this interview with Rea Beaumont, one of Canada’s most respected Hispanic-Canadian singer-songwriters Amanda Martinez discusses her Mexican and South African heritage, her art and career, collaborations with diverse artists including her band, artistic process, and upcoming projects. 

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In this interview with Rea Beaumont, renowned vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maryem Tollar of the Al Qahwa Ensemble discusses her active career in world music, collaborations with a diverse range of leading ensembles, including Tafelmusik, and how being an Egyptian-Canadian performer has impacted her life and work.

Podcast trailer.  Join host Dr. Rea Beaumont to learn more about Canada's musical heritage and the musicians who have helped Canada become one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.