Notes from conductor Petar Dundjerski You don’t have to be well-versed in Tchaikovsky to be moved by his music. In the words of famous conductor Leopold Stokowski, of Bugs Bunny and Fantasia fame: “Tchaikovsky’s musical utterance comes directly from the heart and is a spontaneous expression of his innermost feeling. It is as sincere as … Read more6 cool things about Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6 – curious arts
Prof’s painting exhibit in FAB Gallery an opportunity for imaginative contemplation Jesse Thomas’ compositions are constructed from several spheres or lenses of observation, such as the constructed (history, culture, personal identity, nostalgia) and the empirical (imagery drawn from direct observation). His paintings unfold in dream-like, delineated narratives which leave much for the viewer to explore, … Read moreJesse Thomas: Songs from the Labyrinth – curious arts
Music students reminisce about that one time at U of A band camp Each year, the University of Alberta’s Department of Music invites high school students from across the province to rehearse and perform with faculty members in the University of Alberta High School Honour Band at the Winspear Centre. This year, a record number … Read moreU of A High School Honour Band Memories – curious arts
by Lily Climenhaga Upon entering the rehearsal space for the upcoming production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera, one is immediately struck by the closeness and joviality of the team. Director Brian Deedrick, former artistic director of Edmonton Opera, brings an infectious level of enthusiasm and energy into rehearsal. Each day consists of slowly and … Read moreRehearsing and Learning Brecht – curious arts
Artists and audiences made it together On January 13, we woke up to the shocking news that Edmonton had lost the Roxy Theatre. Heather Zwicker, a professor of English at the University of Alberta and a volunteer on Make Something Edmonton’s activation board, wrote a poignant post for Make Something Edmonton’s blog, reflecting on what … Read moreThe Roxy Theatre – curious arts