People often describe sound as something that reverberates outward into space, but the music of interdisciplinary artist Roxanne Nesbitt seems to move inward; it has an audiovisual geometry that focuses the eye and the ear, pulling you closer to the source. To perform her 2010 composition Distaff, thin strings are threaded through the strings ofContinue reading “Roxanne Nesbitt’s Sonic Investigations”
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Resonant Frequencies
I first encountered Alanna Stuart on a mid-November evening in 2018. After an exhilarating trudge through the snow-muted streets of Toronto’s Stanley Park neighbourhood, I made what felt like a heroic landing at Array Space, where a few dozen or so hearty souls were gathering for a social event—punctuated with short sets of music—celebrating theContinue reading “Resonant Frequencies”
What’s Inside Musicworks 141?
The Winter 2021/22 issue explores the creative ideas of seven artists who are engaged in beautiful, daring musical acts of innovation, celebration, and resistance . . . artists that audiences and listeners like YOU will be discovering in 2022. Flute enthusiasts, please note that the Musicworks 141 CD opens with a three tracks of flute-forwardContinue reading “What’s Inside Musicworks 141?”
Winter 2021-2022
Roxanne Nesbitt’s Soft Storms Welcomed and Jason Doell’s Leaning Into Softness
Two honourable mentions were given at Musicworks‘ 2020 Electronic Music Composition Contest: the first to Roxanne Nesbitt’s Soft Storms Welcomed, and the second to Jason Doell’s Leaning into Softness. Roxanne Nesbitt is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the space between sound and design. She is trained as an architect and orchestral bassist. Her research includes experimental instrumentContinue reading “Roxanne Nesbitt’s Soft Storms Welcomed and Jason Doell’s Leaning Into Softness”
Musicworks Announces 2020 Electronic Music Composition Contest Winners
TORONTO, CANADA, August 30, 2021. For immediate release: After a four-month delay due to challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, Musicworks is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2020 Electronic Music Composition Contest. We thank the 2020 entrants for their patience. Argentinian composer Rocío Cano Valiño (left) has won first prize with her composition Okno. TheContinue reading “Musicworks Announces 2020 Electronic Music Composition Contest Winners”