Notes of the North

Brianna Dai
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Welcome to Notes of the North Talks, a series where we get to know nationwide Canadian composer talent. Hosted by Brianna Dai, we serve as a bridge for knowledge, spotlighting composers' lives and one-of-a-kind music ♫

  1. "Chasing the Thrill of Inspiration": A Talk with Matthew Emery

    FEB 15

    "Chasing the Thrill of Inspiration": A Talk with Matthew Emery

    Dr. Matthew Emery talks the intricacies of writing for voice, “honest music,” removing unnecessary pitches, the relevance of Canadian choral music, finding great inspiration in the little atmospheric details, mentorship coming full circle, and much more! Featured music: Walk Safely Over Soft Places From Dewy Dreams, My Soul Arise Mist trapped in the trees Lead Us Home

    26 min
  2. Sketching the Soul: A Talk with Kevin Lau

    FEB 1

    Sketching the Soul: A Talk with Kevin Lau

    Composer Kevin Lau talks his composition ideation and sketching process in comparison with an author’s, conveying the universality of hardship and healing through music, how music moves through time, consideration of the collaborator, the idea of “deep connection amidst surface diversity,” responding to your authentic intuition, and so much more! Featured music: Under a Veil of Stars

    29 min
  3. Glitched Memories & Musical Invention: A Talk with Nicole Lizée

    JAN 18

    Glitched Memories & Musical Invention: A Talk with Nicole Lizée

    2024 JUNO winner Nicole Lizée talks coffee-fuelled composition rituals, being born into an immersive malfunctioning technological environment, visuals fully embedded in coexistence with music as a member of the ensemble, favourite and most precious equipment, conversations rather than answers, and much more! Featured music: This Will Not Be Televised (2007) RPM

    27 min
  4. Capturing the Wild: A Talk with Matthias McIntire

    JAN 4

    Capturing the Wild: A Talk with Matthias McIntire

    Dr. Matthias McIntire talks finding pieces of unfinished pieces, taking inspiration from animals, the process of field recording, and more! Featured music: Mysterious Island Seaside Town Earthbound and Skyward for solo piano Komqwejwi'kasikl 3 Old Water Cathedral Grove (and the Gray Jay)

    22 min
  5. Composing Chocolate that Connects: A Talk with Maxime Goulet

    2024-12-21

    Composing Chocolate that Connects: A Talk with Maxime Goulet

    Juno-winning video game and concert composer Maxime Goulet talks his background in rock combo, importance of sensory experience, composing what you like rather than others, and much more! Featured works: Maxime Goulet: Symphonic Chocolates Ice Storm Symphony, I. Turmoil

    35 min
  6. Chido, Competitions, & Cinematic Soundscapes: A Talk with Luis Ramirez

    2024-12-14

    Chido, Competitions, & Cinematic Soundscapes: A Talk with Luis Ramirez

    Luis Ramirez talks his unique take on folklore in music, the role of competitions in the life of a musician, the strengths and challenges of diversity, and much more. Featured music: Chido, for symphony orchestra Leaven, for string quartet Picante, for symphony orchestra

    24 min
  7. When Words Escape, Song Remains: A Talk with Lavinia Kell Parker

    2024-11-30

    When Words Escape, Song Remains: A Talk with Lavinia Kell Parker

    Choral and concert composer Lavinia Kell Parker talks her background in church music, music as a shared experience, the idea of "comprovisation," and much more! Featured music: Other Names for Birds, Audio Excerpt (Penderecki String Quartet/Lavinia Kell Parker) Soli Deo Gloria Crawford Road

    23 min
  8. Finding Something from Nothing: A Talk with Roydon Tse

    2024-11-16

    Finding Something from Nothing: A Talk with Roydon Tse

    Composer and educator Roydon Tse talks musical and conceptual balance between Eastern and Western, the intersection of traditional and contemporary, and much more! Featured works: Radiant Light

    22 min
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Welcome to Notes of the North Talks, a series where we get to know nationwide Canadian composer talent. Hosted by Brianna Dai, we serve as a bridge for knowledge, spotlighting composers' lives and one-of-a-kind music ♫

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  • Creator
    Brianna Dai
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Notes of the North 2024
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