The catalogue of 19th century violinists is so extensive that U of A violinist Guillaume Tardif is serving up a second helping. Following up on last season’s Violinissimo concert, this Friday’s mainstage concert, Violinissimo II, turns the Convocation Hall spotlight once again onto 19th century violin heroes including Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst, Jenő Hubay, Henri Viewxtemps, … Read moreViolinissimo II – curious arts
UAlberta master of the keyboard talks about handing down the piano’s powerful traditions to his students For the second in a series of video interviews celebrating the University of Alberta Department of Music’s 50th Anniversary, we caught up with Professor Jacques Després. Video Credits: Grant Wang. Multimedia Technician, Faculty of Arts, University of AlbertaDirected by: … Read moreVideo: Jacques Després on key rewards of teaching piano – curious arts
The early weeks of 2016 are jam-packed with UAlberta shows but I wanted to make sure we give 2015 a much deserved round of applause before we wade too far into the New Year. Here’s to the curious people, creative projects and processes that intrigued us the most in 2015. Here are our top five … Read moreTop five Curious Arts stories of 2015 – curious arts
UAlberta Art & Design faculty members reflect on what they give and receive from students When students, staff and faculty return to the University of Alberta campus in the New Year, it will be the final week to see Art & Design 3.0 in the FAB Gallery before the show closes January 9, 2016. In … Read moreArt & Design 3.0 – curious arts
UAlberta chorus master talks about choir conducting, the Madrigal Singers and U of A Music’s 50th anniversary For the first in a series of video interviews celebrating the University of Alberta Department of Music’s 50th Anniversary, we caught up with Professor Len Ratzlaff. Video Credits: Grant Wang. Multimedia Technician, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta … Read moreVideo: Len Ratzlaff teaching to the choir