Category Archives: Interviews from Music

Insightful and informative interviews with music people

RACHEL MERCER: A CELLIST’S LIFE IN MUSIC WITH THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA, AVIV STRING QUARTET, ENSEMBLE MADE IN CANADA, MERCER-PARK DUO AND MUCH MORE TOURING, RECORDING AND TEACHING TO COME – A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on November 15, 2016 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? RACHEL MERCER: Performing, recording and teaching artist, cellist, toured extensively as member of … Continue reading →

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FRANK KOREN: AFTER 25 YEARS OF GUITAR WORK BACKING OTHERS, A LEAP INTO THE “UNKNOWN WORLD OF SONGWRITING” AND A CD TITLED RED CHAIR – A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on November 15, 2016 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? FRANK KOREN: Over the past 25 years I’ve mostly contributed to the arts … Continue reading →

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IVARS TAURINS, AKA MR. HANDEL, DISCUSSES HISTORICALLY-INFORMED PERFORMANCE, A LIFE IN MUSIC, THE TAFELMUSIK CHAMBER CHOIR ON ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY, AND THE TAFELMUSIK ANNUAL SING-ALONG MESSIAH: A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on October 23, 2016 by strecker

Photos by Gary Beechey JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, what would you say? IVARS TAURINS: I guess I’d have to open with: an “HIP” (historically-informed performance) conductor, enjoying … Continue reading →

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PETER TOGNI: COMPOSER, BROADCASTER, MUSICIAN, AND CREATOR OF THE DISCREETLY PENETRATING AND POTENT NEW CD “HYMNS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH” -A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on October 12, 2016 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, what would you say? PETER TOGNI: I am a composer, organist, pianist, improviser, conductor and broadcaster. I express my love for humanity, my … Continue reading →

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LAUREN SEGAL: AN “ALLURING DARK-PLUM MEZZO” BRINGS FAVORITE ROLE CARMEN TO HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC ON OCTOBER 15: A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on October 4, 2016 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, what would you say? LAUREN SEGAL: An opera singer sings works that have been created over many centuries to entertain, move and inspire … Continue reading →

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JOANN FALLETTA: MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND THE VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND AT THE FOREFRONT OF WOMEN CONDUCTORS IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC – A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on September 28, 2016 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, what would you say? JOANN FALLETTA: As a conductor, I am a catalyst who energizes and enables the superb team of the orchestra. … Continue reading →

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AMBUR BRAID, SOPRANO: DALINDA IN HANDEL’S ARIODANTE FROM OCTOBER 16 AND QUEEN OF THE NIGHT IN MOZART’S THE MAGIC FLUTE FROM JANUARY 19, BOTH AT THE CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY – A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on September 26, 2016 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, what would you say? AMBUR BRAID: Ambur Braid, Torontonian, Humanitarian, Dinner Party Enthusiast, Sommelier, Painter, Therapist, Opera Singer. JS: What important beliefs do … Continue reading →

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PETER OUNDJIAN: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CONDUCTOR AND MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WHO OPENS THE TSO SEASON WITH SOPRANO RENEE FLEMING ON SEPTEMBER 21: A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on September 18, 2016 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: Please tell us about one or more projects that you have been working on, are preparing, or have recently completed. Why do they matter to you and why should they matter to us? PETER OUNDJIAN: Right now I’m … Continue reading →

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STACIE DUNLOP: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SOPRANO OF “CUTTING EDGE CONTEMPORARY CREATIONS” IN CLASSCAL MUSIC: A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on September 12, 2016 by strecker

JAMES STRECKER: If you were asked for 50 words for an encyclopedia to summarize what you do, what would you say? STACIE DUNLOP: Stacie Dunlop is a passionate performer of new music, producer of cutting edge contemporary creations and an … Continue reading →

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STEWART GOODYEAR: A “MASTER PIANIST” (AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE) AND “BRILLIANT ON EVERY LEVEL” (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) PLAYS BRAHMS # 1 WITH THE HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC ON SEPTEMBER 17: A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on September 5, 2016 by strecker

James Strecker: Please tell us about one or more projects that you have been working on, are preparing, or have recently completed. Why do they matter to you and why should they matter to us? Stewart Goodyear: This year has … Continue reading →

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