Born in Moscow in 1899, Sophie Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté (1899-1974) trained on both piano and violin, a rare combination for a composer. She initially studied at the Paris Conservatory, and later continued her music education in Berlin. Eckhardt-Gramatté was a well-travelled performer, often performing her compositions for both violin and piano. In 1920, she married painter [...]
Pianist, Composer, and Advocate for Diversity in Classical Music
CMC Prairie Region director Janna Sailor sits down with V. Jessica Sparvier-Wells (McMann) to discuss her award-winning album Prairie Dusk, upcoming tour dates, reclaiming her birth name, and more!
“The most admired woman of the decade”
Daniel Pelton is an award-winning saxophonist and composer from Calgary, Alberta. Daniel began playing saxophone at the age of nine and pursued his musical studies at the University of Calgary, graduating with his Bachelor of Music degree in 2018. Inspired by his musical hero Frank Zappa and somewhat disillusioned by the impersonal approach of the [...]
“... one of the country’s [Canada] most acclaimed musical voices, known for her atmospheric and introspective compositions that captivate listeners.” Fanny Po Sim Head, Interlude