It was a shit year for our musical gods. Seriously. In an effort to commemorate a few of them may I present Leonard Cohen to you?
I Love the Lord by Jonathan Harvey
Here is one of my favorite pieces from the choral literature - I Love the Lord by Jonathan Harvey. This is a performance from 2011 with a great pickup choir that came together for my masters degree recital. It was a very stressful but exciting experience. These singers were outstanding to work with; many very … Continue reading I Love the Lord by Jonathan Harvey
Conductors Symposium
I was very pleased to be a part of the Conductors Symposium with Noel Edison this year. His choirs, the Toronto Mendelssohn and the Elora Festival Singers are two of the finest groups in Canada by a long way, and Noel is wonderful musician and conductor. Chances for artistic renewal and mentorship being few, this … Continue reading Conductors Symposium
John Wiens, Conductor 