We spent the last month or so in Manitoba, and now that I've had enough time to think about it, I'm struck again by where I grew up. I'm really lucky.I grew up in a fantastic musical environment. From my earliest memories as a chorister to when I left, I got the best that Manitoba … Continue reading A Manitoba Upbringing
A wonderful (and busy) year ahead.
What a great musical year it is shaping up to be. I'm going back and forth across the country several times this year, which will add come challenging elements to my life to be sure. In addition to my musical life in Montreal with St. Matthias and Ensemble Bellechose, I'll be guest conducting at the … Continue reading A wonderful (and busy) year ahead.
Adieu Christopher Jackson
Since learning of the death of my friend, colleague and mentor, Christopher Jackson, I can't think of much else.
John Wiens, Conductor 