King Eddy Sarabande

Bach, Partita in a-, 3rd Mvt

Here is the evocative slow movement from Bach’s Partita in a-, the splendid and brooding Sarabande. I can think of no better setting for this section of Bach’s work for solo flute than in this empty ballroom, as the full moon hovered in view, its reflected light shimmering in the waters of Lake Ontario just beyond the reach of the Toronto Islands.

Silvery moonlight, quicksilver acoustics…here’s a view looking up at my profile, silhouetted against the city lights splayed across the frescoed cieling as I played from the shadows of the balcony area overlooking the ballroom.

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Published:: 05.25.09 / 2pm

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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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