Notes from the Stage

Calgary Philharmonic Players Association
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Explore Calgary's classical music scene and get to know the Musicians of the Calgary Philharmonic. This show is an independent production of the Calgary Philharmonic Players Association.

  1. S2E12 - Laurie Blanchet

    FEB 2

    S2E12 - Laurie Blanchet

    Laurie Blanchet plays Assistant Principal Clarinet in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss finding your way to a career in music, persistence in auditions, and dogs. The music in this episode is clarinet solos from A Night on Bald Mountain and Rhapsody in Blue performed by Laurie Blanchet, with the latter featuring Leo the dog. Check out that video at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Sj1jqa1oizQ Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e12-laurie-blanchet

    29 min
  2. S2E11 - Eric Auerbach

    JAN 19

    S2E11 - Eric Auerbach

    Eric Auerbach plays in the first violin section of the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss joining an orchestra after freelancing in it, his favourite Schubert Piano Sonata, and applying skills across disciplines. The music in this episode is from the first movement of Mendelssohn’s string quartet opus 13, performed by Eric Auerbach, Jocelyn Hsu, Tyler Pacheco, and Brian Kim. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e11-eric-auerbach

    30 min
  3. S2E10 - Miranda Cairns

    JAN 5

    S2E10 - Miranda Cairns

    Miranda Cairns plays Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss the art of section playing, a shared great teacher, and which section of the CPO is most likely to bring a tomato plant to rehearsal. The music in this episode is the Trio Lyrical by Tobin Stokes, performed by Adam Zinatelli, Aaron Hodgson, and Miranda Cairns. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e10-miranda-cairns

    32 min
  4. S2E09 - Nutcracker Tea Club

    2025-12-22

    S2E09 - Nutcracker Tea Club

    Recorded on-site at this year’s Nutcracker run with Alberta Ballet, this episode is all about our annual Nutcracker Tea Club, generously supported by the Tea Trader. Hear all about the teas we’re sampling, and get a window into what happens backstage as we play Nutcracker after Nutcracker after Nutcracker. Find the Tea Trader at http://www.teatrader.com Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e09-nutcracker-tea-club

    24 min
  5. S2E08 - Theresa Dumbrique

    2025-12-08

    S2E08 - Theresa Dumbrique

    Theresa Dumbrique plays Second Violin in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss starting professional life while still in school, dancing, and circus aerials. The music in this episode from Bach’s Sonata No. 2, performed by Theresa Dumbrique. Get all the information for Theresa’s December 15 Library programme at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/online-learning-event-music-stories-with-a-cpo-violinist-gr-k-6-registration-1553239885309?aff=oddtdtcreator Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e08-theresa-dumbrique

    30 min
  6. S2E07 - David Sussman

    2025-11-24

    S2E07 - David Sussman

    David Sussman plays Assistant Principal Oboe and Principal English Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss sailing, making reeds, and tea. The music in this episode is Gabriel’s Oboe by Ennio Morricone, performed by David Sussman and pianist Cheryl Emery. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e07-david-sussman

    40 min
  7. S2E06 - Robyn Neidhold

    2025-11-10

    S2E06 - Robyn Neidhold

    Cellist Robyn Neidhold joins the Calgary Philharmonic this season. We discuss her family connection to Calgary, teaching, and books. The music in this episode is from the Sonata for Solo Cello by Zoltan Kodaly, performed by Robyn Neidhold. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e06-robyn-neidhold

    29 min
  8. S2E05 - Alexander Beggs

    2025-10-27

    S2E05 - Alexander Beggs

    Violist Alexander Beggs joins his hometown orchestra the Calgary Philharmonic this season. We discuss the importance of first teachers, literature, and life after music school. The music in this episode is the Rebecca Clarke Viola Sonata performed by Alexander Beggs and pianist Felix Marquis. Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e05-Alexander-Beggs

    30 min
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Explore Calgary's classical music scene and get to know the Musicians of the Calgary Philharmonic. This show is an independent production of the Calgary Philharmonic Players Association.

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  • Creator
    Calgary Philharmonic Players Association
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CPPA 2024
  • Show Website
    Notes from the Stage