Notes from the Stage

Gonçalo Nova is the new Principal Trombonist in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. In this episode, we learn a little about him, his start on trombone and how he found his way to Calgary.The music in this episode is from "Colors" by Bert Appermont, performed by the Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa, and the Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra in E-flat major, Op. 4 by Ferdinand David, performed at the Prague Spring International Music Competition 2023, both with Gonçalo Nova as soloist.

Principal Horn and Assistant Principal Trombone, Nikki LaBonte and Kris Leslie, duke it out to convince you which of their favourite upcoming concerts you will enjoy more (visit calgaryphil.com for tickets).The music in this episode is from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6, performed by The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, and Mahler’s Symphony No.5, performed by The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony.Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s3e1-emotional-cocktail-vs-for-the-nerds

On this finale episode of the show, Calgary Phil musicians ask questions of host Adam Zinatelli.Please take a quick survey about the show at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFTSfeedbackFind out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e19-adam-zinatelli

Jennifer Frank-Umana plays Associate Principal Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her unique role in the horn section, working with your partner, and her volunteer work with the Four Feet Companion Foundation (https://www.fourfeet.org).The music in this episode is a Romance by Robert Schumann, performed by Jennifer Frank-Umana with pianist Chellan Hoffman.Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e18-jennifer-frank-umana

James Scott plays Principal Trombone in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and will be retiring at the end of this season. We check in about the end of his career and revisit our discussion from season 1 of the show.The music in this episode is from the Divertimento by Boris Blacher, performed live in a 2015 recital by James Scott and Adam Zinatelli.Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e17-james-scott

Marco Carducci starts this season as goalkeeper for the Halifax Wanderers after seven seasons as the goalkeeper and captain of Cavalry FC, Calgary’s men’s professional soccer team.Marco is a fan of the orchestra, and we talked about the fascinating overlap between what he does and what we do.Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e16-marco-carducci

Erin Burkholder plays violin in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the joy of practicing, the way recordings affect listeners and performers, and her trick for having lots of hobbies.The music in this episode is the Caprice for Solo Violin No 4 by Grażyna Bacewicz, performed by Erin Burkholder.Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e15-erin-burkholder

Jesse Morrison plays viola in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss his new album, commissioning new works, and the special atmosphere of a great university viola studio.The music in this episode is from a Telemann Fantasia, and Brett Dean’s ‘Skizzen’, performed by Jesse Morrison and available on his album ‘Transitions’, available now at https://jessemorrisonviola.bandcamp.com/album/transitionsFind out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e14-jesse-morrison

Patrick Staples plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss bowmaking, electronic music, and the importance of a great first teacher.The music in this episode is Bottessini’s Fantasy on Bellini’s ‘La Sonnambula’ performed by Patrick Staples with pianist David Fung, and Moonrise by Yabra.Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e13-patrick-staples

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/Sj1jqa1oizQFind out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e12-laurie-blanchet