Take Note Podcast
1) Ep. 38 - violinist Sean Wang
In our final episode, Jennifer West (artistic director and producer) speaks with Toronto-based violinist Sean Wang. They talk about cultural appropriation and cancel culture in classical music.
2) Ep. 37 - T. Patrick Carrabré and Ariel Carrabré
Artistic and Executive Director, Jennifer West speaks with composer T. Patrick Carrabré and his son, Ariel Carrabré, about an upcoming world premiere of Pat's cello sonata that he wrote for his son.
3) Ep. 36 - Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan
Artistic and Executive Director, Jennifer West, speaks with CC Guitar Duo about their recent BC Tour.
4) Ep. 35 - with composer, Ian Cusson
Executive and Artistic DIrector, Jennifer West, speaks with Toronto-based composer, Ian Cusson. Mr. Cusson is known for his vocal and operatic music. They discuss how to decolonize the practice of cla...Show More
5) Ep.17 - Tao Lin
We sat down for a discussion with pianist Tao Lin. As a soloist, Tao Lin has performed with Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony, Miami Chamber Orchestra, Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Knoxvill...Show More
6) Take Note - Ep. 34 - Asitha Tennekoon
We caught up with tenor Asitha Tennekoon to discuss projects he has coming up and what it was like preparing for a world premiere of music by Ian Cusson with texts by Michael Ondaatje.
7) Ep. 33 - Take Note feat. Allison Au, Mili Hong, and Jodi Proznick
On this episode, guitarist Isabel Leong sits down with saxophonist Allison Au, bassist Jodi Proznick, and drummer Mili Hong to discuss their musical influences, practice routines, and what to expect f...Show More
8) Ep.32 - The Vieness Piano Duo
Join us for a conversation with the Vieness Piano Duo Founded in 2017 at the University of Southern California, Vieness begins the 2022 season at the Carnegie Concert Series (CA), Camerata Musica (WA)...Show More
9) Ep.31 - Lucas Harris
We sat down with lutenist Lucas Harris to have a conversation about early music, Italian culture, lute pedagogy, and more. Lucas is the principle lutenist of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, as well as h...Show More
10) Ep.30 - Jonathon Adams
We welcomed baritone Jonathon Adams for a quick chat about early music, John Dowland, and indigeneity and classical music. Jonathon is a Cree-Métis baritone based in Canada and The Netherlands. They h...Show More