Hallgrimskirkju Improv

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A modernistic church, Hallgrimskirkju, dominates Reykjavik’s skyline, and despite its rather austere appearance, the welcome there on my first day in Iceland was warm and hospitable. Long in advance of my departure for Iceland -and besides a vague idea about recording a flute version of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ at Yoko Ono’s rather controversial beacon of light – the possibility of playing flute in this massive, grand structure stirred my imagination.

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[...] Project left a great comment (see below) with a link to a recording he made at Hallgrímskirkja. Click here to visit the site and hear the recording. It’s exquisite! Thank you [...]

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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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