October 6, 2021 — Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition
Revisit our pre-Forum event during the Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition, where Métis composer Ian Cusson discussed his commissioned competition work La Pieta (after Monkman), and Indigenous Classical Music Resurgence in Canada.
October 20, 2021 — New Music Edmonton
New Music Edmonton’s contribution to CNMN’s Forum is a newly commissioned program of sound works curated by Matthew Cardinal. A key figure in the Prairies and beyond, Matthew Cardinal is well known for his solo work, myriad collaborative projects, and photography.
This original work is aired in the context of a specially produced episode of The No Normal, New Music Edmonton’s podcast/radio show. Entitled Calm, this episode brings together three newly created works by a stellar collective of artists: Eliza Niemi, Stefana Fratila, and Cîpayak ᒌᐸᕀ (Sarah Houle, Shane Ghostkeeper & Brad Hawkins).
Listen to the episode: https://soundcloud.com/newmusicedmonton/calm
November 2, 2021 — New Works Calgary & National Music Centre
The National Music Centre and New Works Calgary present Stingray Classical Artist in Residence: Sarah Davachi. Tune in from November 2 at 10am (MDT) on NMC’s Facebook page to access the three-part virtual stream.
In the Summer of 2021, Canadian electroacoustic composer and musician Sarah Davachi spent a week as the National Music Centre’s Stingray Classical Artist in Residence. This performance is what resulted from her experimentation with several historic pieces from the NMC’s musical instrument collection.
Watch Instrumental I, Instrumental II & Instrumental III !
November 17, 2021 — Holophon Audio Arts
Holophon Audio Arts presents Prairie Electronics: performances by Doreen Girard and WL Altman, with Jon Vaughn and respectfulchild performing together for a one-of-a-kind improvisation.
Watch the performance that was live streamed at 8 pm EST on November 17, 2021!
