CMC Ontario News
Earmark / Lieke van der Voort
In this edition of the earmark series, we hear from composer Lieke van der Voort on home made radio programs, the identities and possibilities of composition, and exploring dreams for artistic inspiration. CMC: What got you excited about music at a young age? Lieke van der Voort: I remember my father playing Paradise by The [...]
Earmark / Howard Alexander
In this Earmark installment, we hear from composer Howard Alexander about the audible and inaudible influences on one's music, life-affirming moments as a listener, and the bucolic settings that can inspire. CMC: What got you excited about music at a young age? Howard Alexander: Both my parents were music teachers, so beginning piano at age [...]
Earmark / James Lowrie
Earmark is a series of interviews with the artists who have recently joined the CMC as Associate Composers. In this installment, we hear from James Lowrie about the comedy scene in London (Ontario), staying ambitious with your music, and instinctive reactions to Ryan Gosling. CMC: What got you excited about music at a young age? [...]
Postlude With Liam Ritz
By Matthew Fava This past year, CMC Ontario was able to work with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra on the first edition of their Composer Fellowship Program. Composer Liam Ritz was selected for the role, spending several months writing a new work while also being embedded in various aspects of the orchestras operations—from artist talks to [...]
Generations/Conversations: Gayle Young Part 3
This is the third excerpt in a six-part series that explores Gayle Young’s musical practice, drawn from the interview that took place with Camille Kiku Belair on December 14th, 2017 at the Canadian Music Centre in Toronto.
Generations/Conversations: Gayle Young Part 2
This is the second excerpt in a six-part series that explores Gayle Young’s musical practice, drawn from the interview that took place with Camille Kiku Belair on December 14th, 2017 at the Canadian Music Centre in Toronto.