Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is “Possessed” with Liszt and Paganini
Possessed.” Devilishly dressed personas with masked makeup roamed the Jack Singer’s concert hall lobby, staring patrons into the depths of their eyes, a window to the soul.
A truly magical night in Vienna with the CPO
I love music composed in Austria because it is usually known as warm, heartfelt and extremely moving. My favourite Austrian composer Beethoven was celebrated for his music that sensationally captured the spirit of Vienna. The Night in Vienna concert was performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and incredible solo violinist Jonathan Crow, which created…
James Ehnes, on the Myth of the Stradivarius
James Ehnes is a violinist of extraordinary dynamism, serene lyricism and astonishing virtuosity. He has performed in over 30 countries on five continents, a guest of many of the world’s renowned orchestras and conductors, including, amongst others, the London Symphony, New York, BBC Philharmonic, and the DS Berlin Orchestras. An exciting and award winning discography,…
Meet Robert Penner, Violin Virtuoso
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is the home to approximately 65 world class musicians, and Robert Penner is one of them. Penner fortunately happened to be the father of a very good friend, and having been overwhelmed by the grand majesty of the CPO like in the Wonder of Chopin concert and the Mozart and…
Video of the Day: Violin vs. Bass
The best violinist in the world Maxim Vengerov and Bassiona Amorosa, a born bassist, play Czardas. It’s amazing!!! [youtube 5n0qXSO7Z-Q]
Insatiable Violinist
Is anyone interested in Japanese Animations or Music? Or have you seen it or listened to it? I found one Violinist who desires to make more and more music with his Violin. This Violinist is famous with teenagers especially in Japan. All we know about this man is that he is anonymous. We don’t even…