Monthly Archives: November 2016

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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TAFELMUSIK CHAMBER CHOIR TURNS 35 WITH HANDEL, STEFFANI, LULLY, RAMEAU, AND ZELENKA IN A VERY SPECIAL CONCERT AND –IT’S THEIR DOING- A VERY HIGH AUDIENCE IN RESPONSE

Posted on November 9, 2016 by strecker

I’m not aware of any debate in Ottawa concerning the legalization of Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. To be sure, there is much documented evidence confirming that any experience of this uniquely exhilarating band of players does indeed lead to scoring … Continue reading →

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MOYA O’CONNELL: ACTRESS AND SHAW FESTIVAL MAINSTAY DISCUSSES THEATRE AND HER CREATIVE LIFE -“I ONLY ASK THAT THE AUDIENCE ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE OPEN. I WANT THEM TO GIVE THEMSELVES TO ME. I WANT THEM TO BE MY PARTNER IN ADVENTURE.” — A REVIEWER’S INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS

Posted on November 9, 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? MOYA O’CONNEL: Canadian theatre actress. Anglo-Irish heritage. Spent 6 seasons at Bard on … Continue reading →

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