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GLENN ANDERSON: THE TORONTO DRUMMER FOR FORTY YEARS TALKS REALITY: “MUSICIANS REGULARLY WORK IN A ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ SCENARIO, BUT THIS IS HARDLY A LIVING WAGE; WE ARE NOT EVEN COVERED BY THE LATEST MINIMUM WAGE STANDARDS. THAT IS THE INHERENT RISK OF BEING INVOLVED IN THE ARTS.” …A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on January 25, 2018 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done in the arts, what would you say? GLENN ANDERSON: I have been a musician and specifically a drummer for the … Continue reading →

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INGRID FLITER: ACCLAIMED ARGENTINIAN PIANIST, WHO JOINS TORONTO SYMPHONY JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 2 FOR FALLA’S NIGHTS IN THE GARDENS OF SPAIN, EXPLAINS “I’VE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE LOVE OF PAINTING AND I NEVER EXPECTED IT COULD UNFOLD SUCH A WONDERFUL WORLD IN FRONT OF ME” …. A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on January 22, 2018 by strecker

Construction 1: Painting by Ingrid Fliter JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? INGRID FLITER: That thanks to art I … Continue reading →

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ELIZABETH RUMSEY ON TREBLE VIOL JOINS SCARAMELLA JANUARY 27 IN TORONTO AND HERE EXPLAINS “TO HAVE MUSIC AS A PROFESSION MEANS THAT IT BECOMES A LENS THROUGH WHICH YOU SEE EVERYTHING ELSE…. AND BY TRAINING YOURSELF TO LISTEN, YOU ENSURE THAT YOU CAN ONLY SHUT IT OFF WITH DIFFICULTY. BACKGROUND MUSIC IN A RESTAURANT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO, HOWEVER BAD IT IS.” …A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on January 21, 2018 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? ELIZABETH RUMSEY: Ensemble musician; my instrument is the Viola da Gamba in all … Continue reading →

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JOHN ESTACIO: “WHAT IS IT ABOUT A NEW PIECE THAT WILL SPEAK TO HUMANITY TODAY AND TOMORROW?” ASKS COMPOSER OF NEW TRUMPET CONCERTO TO BE FEATURED BY TORONTO SYMPHONY, WITH SOLOIST ANDREW MCCANDLESS, ON JANUARY 25, 26, 27…. A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on January 16, 2018 by strecker

Composer John Estacio   – Concert tickets for his new concerto available at https://www.tso.ca/concert/holst-planets#performance-1546 JAMES STRECKER: What are your biggest challenges as a creative person? JOHN ESTACIO: Challenges vary from project to project. At times the challenge is to find … Continue reading →

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MR. SHI AND HIS LOVER: GUEST REVIEWER SOPRANO STACIE DUNLOP DISCUSSES A CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION AT THE TARRAGON NOW BOUND (JANUARY 3-13) FOR THE OTTAWA’S NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE…….ARTISTS ON THE ARTS

Posted on December 21, 2017 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: This was your second visit to Mr. Shi and His Lover at the Tarragon and your fourth time seeing the show since its premiere at Summerworks, so how exactly did your experience the forth time differ from the … Continue reading →

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EDWIN HUIZINGA: VIOLINIST, TEACHER, MULTI GENRE & MEDIA EXPLORER RECALLS: “MANY TIMES, WALKING OFF STAGE WITH MY DEAREST FRIENDS, WE HAVE LOOKED AT EACH OTHER AND ALL FELT LIKE JUST WALKING BACK ON STAGE AND PLAYING THE WHOLE CONCERT OVER AGAIN RIGHT THEN AND THERE……THOSE MOMENTS ARE SO SPECIAL… BUT LIKE ANY HIGH, THERE IS NO WAY TO ACTUALLY RELIVE IT”…. A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on December 12, 2017 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? EDWIN HUIZINGA: With the help of my friends, I find myself constantly creating … Continue reading →

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EVAN BULIUNG: LEADING ACTOR EXPLAINS “THEATRE IS NOT MOUNTED ON A WALL, IT IS A LIVING BREATHING ORGANISM THAT CHANGES FROM SHOW TO SHOW, SO TO BASE CRITIQUES ON ONE SHOW IS MOOT. I WOULD HOPE MOST GOOD REVIEWERS WOULD KNOW AND APPRECIATE THIS” … A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on December 8, 2017 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? EVAN BULIUNG: We​ ​gather​ ​together​ ​as​ ​a​ ​group​ ​of​ ​performers​ ​with​ ​generally​ ​low​ … Continue reading →

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MARTHA HENRY: ACTOR/DIRECTOR, FORTY-TWO YEAR VETERAN OF THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL – AND PROSPERO IN THE TEMPEST OF STRATFORD’S 2018 SEASON – DECLARES “WE ARE MOVING TOWARD A REALIZATION THAT OUR NOTIONS OF CASTING, OF WHITE DOMINANCE IN THE THEATRE, ARE BEING NOT ONLY CHALLENGED BUT BLOWN TO SHREDS…… THE WORLD ITSELF IS CHANGING AND THE THEATRE IS IN THE VANGUARD”.. A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on December 6, 2017 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? MARTHA HENRY: Oh, good grief. “I work in the theatre.” JS: What important … Continue reading →

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DR. HANNAH FRENCH: BROADCASTER, RESEARCHER, CRITIC, PERFORMER, PUBLIC SPEAKER, EDUCATOR, AND ‘PORTKEY’ SAYS, “I GET DEPRESSED EVERY TIME MUSIC EDUCATION IS LABELLED NON-ESSENTIAL, OR AN ADD-ON FOR PRIVILEGED KIDS. THE ENORMOUS BENEFITS FROM BOTH THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC HAVE BEEN PROVED TIME AND AGAIN” …. A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on November 30, 2017 by strecker

Raphaëlle Photography James Strecker: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopaedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? Hannah French: Hannah French (PhD. MMus. BMus. LRAM. ARAM.) is a … Continue reading →

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ELISA CITTERIO: THE VIOLINIST AND NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR OF TAFELMUSIK STATES, “MUSIC CHANGES US AND ACCOMPANIES US IN EVERY CRUCIAL MOMENT OF OUR LIVES. MUSIC IS COMMUNICATION, IT’S A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE WITH THE ABILITY TO CROSS PHYSICAL OR MENTAL BOUNDARIES.”….A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS….SEE/HEAR TAFELMUSIK’S FOUR WEDDINGS, A FUNERAL, AND A CORONATION NOVEMBER 29 TO DECEMBER 3

Posted on November 28, 2017 by strecker

Photo by Monica Cordiviola JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, or have done, in the arts, what would you say? ELISA CITTERIO: My many years of study and my … Continue reading →

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