Kathleen de Caen plays cello in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her new role as a host of pre-concert chats at CPO concerts, and what it’s like being in an orchestra marriage.The music in this episode is the Hungarian Rhapsody by David Popper, performed by Kathleen de Caen and pianist Janet Scott Hoyt.Find out more about us at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca

Peter Clark joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this season playing Second Horn. We discuss his Alberta home, learning strategies, and his varied musical activities. Peter also asks me about my own CD recording.The music in this episode is The Log Driver’s Waltz by Wade Hemsworth, arranged and performed by Peter Clark, and Reckless by Peter’s band Showbiz.Find out more about us at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca

Emily Melendes is the new Principal Harpist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Emily gives us an orientation on the realities of the instrument, as well as discussing books and dogs.The music in this episode is the Scarlatti Sonata in E minor no. 198, performed by Emily Melendes.Find out more about us at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca

James Scott plays principal trombone in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss some of the orchestra’s history, the music of Anton Bruckner, dogs, and more.The music in this episode is from the Divertimento by Boris Blacher, performed live in a 2015 recital by James Scott and Adam Zinatelli.Find out more about us at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca

Matt Heller plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and is currently the president of the Calgary Musicians Association. We discuss summer festivals, literature, travelling with a bass, and more. The music in this episode was performed by Matt Heller at this summer’s Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music: Kicho by Astor Piazzola with pianist Charles Foreman, and the Intermezzo by Enrique Granados, with Kathleen van Mourik.Find out more about us at http://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca