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 NOTES and INFORMATION 
    KATIE BONNELL & RYAN VETTER INTERVIEW New
    If you missed the interview on May 12 with Royal Winnipeg Ballet Apprentice Dancers Katie Bonnell and Ryan Vetter you can download it from the Shades of Classics archives on the CKUW website using the following link. The interview is in hour 2 of the show.
    Shades of Classics Archive

    SHADES OF CLASSICS 13th ANNIVERSARY
    Shades of Classics celebrated 13 years of programming on CKUW on May 12 with a show full of special music!

    JULIAN PELLICANO INTERVIEW
    If you missed the interview on May 5 with WSO Resident Conductor Julian Pellicano you can download it from the Shades of Classics archives on the CKUW website using the following link. The interview is in hour 2 of the show.
    Shades of Classics Archive

    VANESSA LAWSON INTERVIEW
    If you missed the interview on April 28 with RWB Principal Dancer Vanessa Lawson you can download it from the Shades of Classics archives on the CKUW website using the following link. The interview is in hour 2 of the show.
    Shades of Classics Archive



 NEW ALBUM RECOMMENDATIONS 

     ( * indicates Canadian artist )

On Water - Amy Lauren  (Independent) New

The Blue Rose - Al Conti  (Shadowside Music) New

* Scorpion Moon - Sora  (Independent)

Blessing - John Rutter / Catrin Finch  (DG)

Cristifori's Dream... Re-Envisioned - David Lanz  (Moon Boy Music)

Like a Song - Cathy Oakes  (Independent)

Sounds of Silence - Jan Mulder  (Miller Music)

Love's River - Laura Sullivan  (Independent)



 REVIEWS 

My Review of Sora's album Scorpion Moon

My Review of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra's Philip Glass album




 FEATURE ARTICLES 

Meeting a Musical Genius - Canadian composer MICHAEL CONWAY BAKER

Another Special Moment - John meets and greets Fionnuala and Rolf of SECRET GARDEN

My E-interview with Hilliard Ensemble tenor STEVEN HARROLD

Pilgrim Pianist - Local pianist JANA TING

Lady Sings the Blues - Local singer MAGGI MAY ROBINSON

Survival and Relevancy - The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Diva Divine - Local soprano JULIE BIGGS

A Night to Remember - A private concert with local singer/songwriter STEVE BELL

A Special Moment - John meets and greets the amazing SARAH BRIGHTMAN

My E-interview with Minneapolis pianist/composer REBECCA KRAGNES





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