This week we are learning about Canadian Composer Andrew Ager.
Andrew Ager is a living composer. He has been the Composer-in-Residence of the Georgian Bay Symphony and Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
World Music Exploration - Claude Champagne
This time, we are exploring some classical-style Canadian music. Our featured composer is Claude Champagne.
Claude Champagne lived from 1891to 1965. Born in Montréal, he started piano and music theory at the age of 10. He was a composer, teacher, adjudicator and administrator.
World Music Exploration 2010/11 Week 11 - Canadian Composers
Oscar Peterson Remembered
Canadian jazz legend, pianist, composer, Grammy Award winner, humanitarian and Order of Canada recipient Oscar Peterson passed away on December 23. He was of 82.
Getting Inspiration from Other Composers
One of the highlights of Monday's Calgary ARMTA Annual General Meeting was the lecture-recital by Canadian composer David McIntyre. I enjoyed hearing about what inspired him to write some of his works. For instance, he said that his work Better Days for solo piano was initially "Bitter Days" - written on a bad day. Another was nicknamed "Chuga" because of the rhythm.