Hanging by a Thread
Three new multi-instrumentalist works performed by McKenzie Warriner & Tristan Zaba
Three new multi-instrumentalist works performed by McKenzie Warriner & Tristan Zaba
Chris Pruden launches Suns, an album of solo piano improvisations and compositions
A concert of new works for accordion and clarinet performed by Joseph Petric and Martin Carpentier
In this panel discussion, Pedram Khavarzamini and Yang Chen discuss rhythmic priorities, sense of groove, and a percussionist’s role across genres and styles of music! Through an examination of Pedram’s tombak exercise books and solos, Pedram and Yang will also discuss rhythmic pedagogy. Hosted by Labyrinth Ontario and the Canadian Music Centre, Ontario Region; this [...]
Ross Daly and Araz Salek, both frequently composing in and across various modal traditions, discuss modal music composition, the utilization of determined modal idioms in new compositions, and what is required of a composer work creatively across modalities. Hosted by Labyrinth Ontario and the Canadian Music Centre, Ontario Region; this event will be livestreamed. Panel [...]
An online event hosted by the Canadian Music Centre and Arraymusic, featuring scholars and practitioners from Indonesia, Canada, and the USA. The two online panels will explore these topics on Sunday, June 5 (June 6 in Indonesia). You are welcome to join in the discussion. OVERVIEW In the 133 years since Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel [...]
Embrace Lofi! Cassette Tapes and Creative Practice In this workshop, post-digital saxophonist Greg Bruce will discuss his philosophy surrounding cassette tapes and demonstrate how he uses them in his musical practice. Greg will begin by discussing how we can think about physical electronic media and the importance of materiality in music making. Following this, he [...]
These are a Few of Our Favourite Bees investigates wild, native bees and their ecology through playful dioramas, video, audio, relief print and poetry. Inspired by lambe lambe – South American miniature puppet stages for a single viewer – four distinct dioramas convey surreal yet enlightening worlds where bees lounge in cozy environs, animals watch educational [...]
Cheryl Duvall in partnership with the Canadian Music Centre: small, like the wren World Premiere Performance Written by Anna Höstman Performed and Commissioned by Cheryl Duvall - piano In October 2019, Cheryl Duvall commissioned 7 Canadian composers to write hour long works for a large scale commissioning project. This is the first premiere from this [...]
Join us for the launch of the composer and writer John Beckwith’s 17th book, Music Annals at the Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph Street, on Friday, September 9th at 5:00 pm.