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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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Jul 1, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Kristina Szutor releases "Apres Scarlatti" (Encore Broadcast) AudioMusicraft Kristina Szutor releases "Apres Scarlatti" (Encore Broadcast) Jul 1, 2012 | 54:00Musical champagne! Pianist Kristina Szutor describes Domenico Scarlatti's keyboard miniatures as musical bubbly. In her new CD "Apres Scarlatti" Kristina toasts Scarlatti's effervescent and pioneering spirit in a set of pieces written by contemporary composers that pay homage to the intrepid baroque innovator.
Jun 24, 2012 | 54:01Musicraft Douglas Dunsmore Prepares to leave Memorial (Part 2 of 2) AudioMusicraft Douglas Dunsmore Prepares to leave Memorial (Part 2 of 2) Jun 24, 2012 | 54:01After over three decades of choral music at Memorial University, Douglas Dunsmore is preparing to pack up his scores and leave his post as Professor of Choral Activities. In the second of two Musicraft shows, Douglas Dunsmore looks back at a productive university career and we'll find out what's next on his agenda.
Jun 17, 2012 | 53:58Musicraft Douglas Dunsmore - Prepares to leave Memorial (Part 1 of 2) AudioMusicraft Douglas Dunsmore - Prepares to leave Memorial (Part 1 of 2) Jun 17, 2012 | 53:58Douglas Dunsmore is preparing to step down from his position as Professor of Choral Activities at Memorial's School of Music. Originally from Regina Saskatchewan, Douglas Dunsmore came to St. John's in 1979. Over the next two weeks Dunsmore re-lives some of the high points in his 33 year university career in St. John's and we'll hear some of the great choral works he's performed with town and gown.
Jun 10, 2012 | 54:01Musicraft Shanneyganock's McNulty Family Tribute AudioMusicraft Shanneyganock's McNulty Family Tribute Jun 10, 2012 | 54:01Shanneyganock pays tribute to the NcNulty Family with a rapid-fire concert of McNulty favourites at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's. The McNultys started visiting Newfoundland in 1953 with a brand of Irish music that scored an instant hit with Newfoundland audiences. Shanneyganock front men Chris Andrews and Mark Hiscock reflect on their own history with the McNulty legacy and explain the music's enduring appeal.
Jun 3, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Gros Morne Summer Music - Like a Ball of Yarn AudioMusicraft Gros Morne Summer Music - Like a Ball of Yarn Jun 3, 2012 | 54:00Gros Morne Summer Music straddles the urban/rural divide with a programme called Like a Ball of Yarn. The ensemble unravels a musical tapestry that ranges from folk songs to tangos that define the contrasts between big city and pastoral life. David Maggs, piano, Mintze Wu, violin, Diederik van Dijk, cello and Yvette Coleman, soprano perform at the Arts and Culture Centre in Corner Brook.
May 27, 2012 | 53:59Musicraft Karen Bulmer and Krista Vincent - Scenes from Childhood AudioMusicraft Karen Bulmer and Krista Vincent - Scenes from Childhood May 27, 2012 | 53:59With a concert aimed squarely at the younger demographic - but appealing to audiences of all ages - tuba player, Karen Bulmer and pianist, Krista Vincent prescribe a dose of Dr. Seuss and a few disarming dancing lessons with Effie the Elephant in their programme called "Scenes from Childhood."
May 20, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Mintze Wu - Finding Bach at Gros Morne Summer Music AudioMusicraft Mintze Wu - Finding Bach at Gros Morne Summer Music May 20, 2012 | 54:00Minze Wu surprises her audiences by fusing fiddling and violin playing in "Finding Bach" - a programme that she's performed from Taiwan to Woody Point. A member of Gros Morne Summer Music and a classically trained violinist, Mintze Wu acquired her appetite for Newfoundland fiddle tunes at kitchen tables and sessions on the west coast of Newfoundland.
May 13, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Rob Gillard and Armondo Fowlow at Trails, Tales and Tunes AudioMusicraft Rob Gillard and Armondo Fowlow at Trails, Tales and Tunes May 13, 2012 | 54:00Rob Gillard and Armondo Fowlow - two guitarists and vocalists who like to crank up the volume and rock and roll with the heavy metal crowd - reveal their softer, singer-songwriter sides in Neddies Harbour Inn at Trails Tales and Tunes.
May 6, 2012 | 54:02Musicraft Sylvie Proulx - 100 Greatest Dance Hits AudioMusicraft Sylvie Proulx - 100 Greatest Dance Hits May 6, 2012 | 54:02Guitarist Sylvie Proulx and friends at Memorial's School of Music hit the dance floor for "100 Greatest Dance Hits." Dim the lights for a few tangos, a salsa, a slow dance ballad and some disco - but be prepared for some unusual steps. (Sylvie Proulx, Jane Leibel, Jason Caslor, Paul Bendzsa, Rob Power, Nancy Dahn, Ellen Kogut, Chantelle Jubenville and Nathan Cook)
Apr 29, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Vanessa MacArthur and Eric West at Trails, Tales and Tunes AudioMusicraft Vanessa MacArthur and Eric West at Trails, Tales and Tunes Apr 29, 2012 | 54:00From Neddies Harbour Inn, Norris Point, Vanessa MacArthur brings her Codroy family's Gaelic heritage alive in song and Eric West remembers the fires of Fogo in his new solo guitar composition called "Fuego." Hosted by Jonny Harris
Apr 22, 2012 | 53:58Musicraft Mark Fewer at the Tuckamore Festival AudioMusicraft Mark Fewer at the Tuckamore Festival Apr 22, 2012 | 53:58A man of multiple musical talents, Mark Fewer from St. John's won a Juno this year. He was back in his home town for last summer's Tuckamore Festival. This week Mark displays two side of his musical persona in classical chamber music recorded by CBC's Musicraft at the Tuckamore Festival and contemporary jazz from his Juno award-winning recording called "Changing Seasons."
Apr 8, 2012 | 54:01Musicraft Cantus Vocum AudioMusicraft Cantus Vocum Apr 8, 2012 | 54:01Preparations are percolating at Cantus Vocum headquarters for an up-coming tour. The 24 voice community choir from St. John's will be heading to Sweden later this year. Director, Chad Stride explains how the group is polishing up its Canadian music in order to put a shine on Canadian choral repertoire for a surprisingly substantial Scandinavian market.
Apr 1, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Fabian James AudioMusicraft Fabian James Apr 1, 2012 | 54:00Entrepreneur and management consultant, Fabian James returns to his musical roots - the guitar - to develop his own brand of solo guitar music which, with his well-honed business acumen Fabian is releasing to the public in a most unusual way.
Apr 1, 2012 | 54:00Musicraft Fabian James AudioMusicraft Fabian James Apr 1, 2012 | 54:00Entrepreneur and management consultant, Fabian James returns to his musical roots - the guitar - to develop his own brand of solo guitar music which, with his well-honed business acumen Fabian is releasing to the public in a most unusual way.
Mar 25, 2012 | 53:56Musicraft The Specrolite Ensemble - Sean Rice, Vernon Regehr & Patrick Cashin AudioMusicraft The Specrolite Ensemble - Sean Rice, Vernon Regehr & Patrick Cashin Mar 25, 2012 | 53:56The Specrolite Ensemble makes its debut at Memorial University's School of Music. This new trio consists of clarinetist, Sean Rice, cellist, Vernon Regehr and pianist, Patrick Cashin. Named after an iridescent rock, this trio reflects the shimmering gradations of specrolite in their sparkling performance.
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