Apr 18, 2013
Patricia Ahern, violin
We had another beautiful day to explore this thriving college town. The spring weather pushed everyone outdoors, and we had some sunburnt faces to prove it!
Apr 17, 2013
Patricia Ahern, violin
We loaded the bus at Trinity-St. Paul's Monday at 4pm, and it was decorated inside with balloons for Raha's birthday. Alison brought cake, Beth brought snacks, and it was quite a fiesta!
Mar 28, 2013
Stephanie Miletic, Tour Manager
After checking out a few restaurants in town we decided to go for sushi on Tuesday night.
Mar 28, 2013
Stephanie Miletic, Tour Manager
Everyone we have spoken to in Timmins is overjoyed that we are here. According to many here, the opportunities for students to experience live music in schools and have masterclasses are few and far between. I definitely take it for granted living in Toronto!
Mar 26, 2013
by Stephanie Miletic, Operations Manager
We had an early start to the tour with a direct flight to Timmins with Porter Airlines. The “mini”-tour group consists of Patricia Ahern, violin, John Abberger, oboe, and Margaret Gay, cello. The only time I had experienced Porter was seeing the plane while en route to the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute Picnic that always takes place on Toronto Island. We had some logistical challenges when planning this tour.
Mar 16, 2013
Allen Whear (violoncello)
The second half of the House of Dreams tour took us to four different cities in four days. This was our third time performing in the magnificent Disney Concert Hall but it still took your breath away.
Mar 13, 2013
Allen Whear, violoncello
Halcyon days. plural noun, a period of peace and happiness; an idyllic time; also, a period of calm weather during the winter solstice.
Mar 8, 2013
Allen Whear, violoncello
This would be the perfect title for this blog, apart from the fact that we are flying Delta, which has absorbed Northwest, but hey.
Mar 7, 2013
Allen Whear, violoncello
Our first House of Dreams tour begins at the top of the heap. Over the years, Tafelmusik has earned many New York notches on its belt--The Metropolitan Museum, 92nd St Y, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall—but on this trip we find ourselves staking out new territory far uptown in what turns out to be an ideal place for this kind of program.
Feb 12, 2013
Christopher Verrette, violin
...times like these are opportunities to get some preparation done for whatever is coming next for the busy musicians of Tafelmusik. Especially with a tour of the memorised House of Dreams show not too far over the horizon, we like to take advantage of being gathered together for "playdates" for grownups (if we qualify).
