Notes from the Stage

Jeongah Choi joins the first violin section of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this season. We discuss her artistic upbringing, the effect of a thrilling live performance, and the profound meaning that music can have in people’s lives.

The music in this episode is Paganini’s Caprice No. 13, performed by Jeongah Choi.

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Nikki LaBonte plays Principal Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the idea of talent, the similarities between musicians and athletes, and Batman.

The music in this episode is Enchanted Forest by Karen Tanaka, performed by Nikki Labonte and pianist Priscilla Yuen.

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Kristofer Leslie plays Assistant Principal Trombone on the Calgary Philharmonic orchestra. We discuss section playing, teaching styles, and Jingle Bones!

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The music in this episode is from the First Trombone Quartet by Saskia Apon, performed by the quartet Sauce Rocket and the Splatter Tones.

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Kathleen de Caen plays cello in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her new role as a host of pre-concert chats at CPO concerts, and what it’s like being in an orchestra marriage.

The music in this episode is the Hungarian Rhapsody by David Popper, performed by Kathleen de Caen and pianist Janet Scott Hoyt.

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Peter Clark joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this season playing Second Horn. We discuss his Alberta home, learning strategies, and his varied musical activities. Peter also asks me about my own CD recording.

The music in this episode is The Log Driver’s Waltz by Wade Hemsworth, arranged and performed by Peter Clark, and Reckless by Peter’s band Showbiz.

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Emily Melendes is the new Principal Harpist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Emily gives us an orientation on the realities of the instrument, as well as discussing books and dogs.

The music in this episode is the Scarlatti Sonata in E minor no. 198, performed by Emily Melendes.

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James Scott plays principal trombone in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss some of the orchestra’s history, the music of Anton Bruckner, dogs, and more.

The music in this episode is from the Divertimento by Boris Blacher, performed live in a 2015 recital by James Scott and Adam Zinatelli.

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Matt Heller plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and is currently the president of the Calgary Musicians Association. We discuss summer festivals, literature, travelling with a bass, and more.

The music in this episode was performed by Matt Heller at this summer’s Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music: Kicho by Astor Piazzola with pianist Charles Foreman, and the Intermezzo by Enrique Granados, with Kathleen van Mourik.

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Maria van der Sloot is the violinist in Land’s End Ensemble, and plays first violin in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her musical family, contemporary music, the concert listening experience, and more.

The music in this episode is from Land’s End Ensemble’s new recording of Vincent Ho’s Gryphon Realms and John Corigliano’s Mr. Tambourine Man, available on all major platforms.

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Diana Cohen is the Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss communication in the orchestra, being part of a musical family, the upcoming CPO season, and more.

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