‘I saw a hole in the classical music world that I wanted to fill,’ conductor/composer Bhate says
“Bhate has chosen his ensemble’s repertoire from contemporary composers and historical figures who, for one reason or another, have been invited out of the canon.”
Stephen Chatman and Mark Takeshi McGregor win at the 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Chatman and flutist Mark Takeshi McGregor (BMus’95, DMA’12), winners at the 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards! The Western Canadian Music Alliance (WCMA), created by the music industry associations of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory, presents the awards to promote and celebrate western Canadian music. Stephen Chatman was […]
Let world-renowned Indigenous cellist Cris Derksen give you a concert from their living room
“Originally from the North Tall Cree reserve in Northern Alberta, the Juno-nominated artist is an internationally renowned cellist and composer known for their unique sound that blends traditional Indigenous music with classical music.”
Ron Cohen Mann listed to CBC’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30”
Ron Cohen Mann (BMus’12), oboist and English hornist has been listed to CBC’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30” this year! “Oboes are so fussy,” says Cohen Mann, and he would know: his own oboe cracked four times during the 2018-19 season due to changes in humidity and temperature. And yet, he concedes, “I truly […]
Alumni Making Waves: Solo shows, virtual orchestra, and a lifetime achievement award
Legendary Canadian composer and School of Music alumnus Alexina Louie (BMus’70) was awarded the 2020 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, in recognition of her groundbreaking orchestral and chamber works, film scores, and more. As the Canadian Music Centre notes, “Her distinctive style — a blend of Asian and Western influences — […]
Liberating the Queen in Me
In their new play The Queen in Me, soprano Teiya Kasahara (BMus’07) reimagines one of opera’s most iconic villains — and challenges the industry’s centuries-old prejudices By Tze Liew For more than two centuries, the iconic Queen of the Night from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte has been thrilling audiences with her vengeful spirit, bloodthirsty drive, and volatile high […]
School of Music grads nominated for 2020 Shean Piano Competition
Carter Johnson and Nicole Linaksita We’re proud to announce that Carter Johnson (BMus’18) and Nicole Linaksita (BSci, BMus’16) have been named finalists at the 2020 Shean Piano Competition! Open to amateur musicians between the ages of 15 and 28, the winner of the Competition will have the opportunity to perform with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. […]
School of Music faculty and alumni nominated for 2020 Juno awards
Three UBC School of Music faculty and alumni have been nominated for 2020 Juno Awards! Marina Thibeault Violist and assistant professor Marina Thibeault is a finalist for Best Classical Album: Solo or Chamber for her album ELLES, recorded with pianist Marie-Ève Scarfone. ELLES features repertoire for viola and piano by exceptional 19th and 21st century […]
Jocelyn Morlock says her Juno-winning piece My Name is Amanda Todd ‘stands up for itself’
“It is impossible for a composer to know what a listener will take from a piece,” [Morlock] says. “All you can hope is that it’s given proper context and a great performance. People will react to it as they will.”
Forces to be reckoned with
Regular Force musicians Katrina Bligh (BMus’09) and Tony Taylor (MMus’18) talk about their careers in the Canadian Armed Forces and why they love it By Tze Liew Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso, 2018. It is the 200th anniversary of the Chilean Armada. Canada has sent the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy to join in the […]