Toward the Taj

CPE Bach

My recent discovery of a massive, deserted warehouse in the northeast part of Toronto was like finding the pot-of-gold at the end of the rainbow!

Part of the original inspiration for Urban Flute springs from an early influence: Flutist Paul Horn’s ‘Inside’ series.* Specifically his recording from within the Taj Mahal left an indelible impression on me, not to mention his musical ‘conversations’ with the Orca Whales on the second LP.

* NOTE: The day after posting this entry - completely out of the blue - I was tipped off about this extraordinary podcast profiling Paul Horn: www.paulhornmusic.com/

More about flutes and whales in the next little while, specifically with George Crumb’s ‘Vox Balaenae’ for three masked players, recently recorded by Robert Aitken and members of the New Music Concerts ensemble…

…out of 5!

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Published:: 05.03.07 / 12pm

Category:: (BACK TO TOP), HISTORIC TREASURES, SITES IN TRANSITION, UrbanFlute: MEDIA

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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