Spotlight on Elizabeth Turnbull, Twilla MacLeod and Guillaume Tardif With just three weeks until Prism takes to the Winspear Centre stage, I asked three artists showcased on our program three questions to tell us more about their background, why the are musicians and what inspires them to perform music. Meet Elizabeth Turnbull Elizabeth Turnbull. Elizabeth … Read more3 questions for 3 artists in Prism – curious arts
Industry Advice from Guillaume Tardif Guillaume Tardif. Photo by Pederson, Avenue Magazine. Supplied from Tardif. Guillaume Tardif aims to bring more music he loves to more people’s ears. The mandate of performing music that might not regularly be played, for people that might not normally hear it, is particularly close to Guillaume Tardif’s heart. It … Read moreHow to: Mix research into performance – curious arts
A program exploring the art of transcription Guillaume Tardif likes to build his concert programs the way a chef might put together a delectable menu. With his violin, he wants to give the audience an assortment of flavours, colours and textures. For Violinissimo, the concert upcoming in Convocation Hall this Saturday, October 4th, Tardif has … Read moreShow preview: Violinissimo – curious arts
EFS Writer-in-Residence Minister Faust presents the first in a series of literary salons at UAlberta By Angelique Rodrigues The Department of English & Film Studies (EFS) has a brand new Writer-in-Residence and he’s already shaking things up with some exciting new events this year. Local author and activist Minister Faust dreamed up the concept for a series of … Read moreUAlberta Authorpalooza draws talented local writers
For Part Two of Erin McDougall’s Edinburgh Fringe 2014 reviews, originally published on her blog A Dancer Abroad, she covers some very diverse theatre ground. From immersive/story-theatre, to Theatre-for-Young-Audiences, on to site-specific theatre, to more drama and even more dark comedy. ~Salena I love Edinburgh and I loved being at the Fringe! It’s been an exciting, … Read moreThe Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Part Two – curious arts