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  CKUW is pleased to present "Pass the Mic" once again during the month of November.  Shades of Classics will air its "Pass the Mic" show on Sunday, November 8, when Terry Klippenstein of Community Radio CFAM will join me in the broadcast studio at CKUW.  Be sure to tune in that morning for a great program!



• My heartfelt thanks to soprano Hayley Westenra for taking time out of her busy schedule to be interviewed live via telephone during Shades of Classics September 20 show.  It was a real honour and a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with such an extraordinarily talented young singer!  My thanks also to Nicola for setting up the interview!

• CKUW and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra will give away a pair of tickets to selected MCO concerts throughout their 2008-2009 season.  Just tune in to Shades of Classics and listen to win.  Good luck!!
  NEXT MCO CONCERT GIVEAWAY:  TBA



• CKUW and Manitoba Opera will give away a pair of tickets to selected Manitoba Opera concerts during their 2008-2009 season.  Just tune in to Shades of Classics and listen to win.  Good luck!!
  NEXT MANITOBA OPERA GIVEAWAY:  TBA



• CKUW and Musica Speciale will give away a pair of tickets to selected concerts during their 2008-2009 season.  Just tune in to Shades of Classics and listen to win.  Good luck!!
  NEXT MUSICA SPECIALE GIVEAWAY:  TBA



• CKUW and Virtuosi Concerts will give away a pair of tickets to selected Virtuosi concerts throughout their 2008-2009 season.  Just tune in to Shades of Classics and listen to win.  Good luck!!
  NEXT VIRTUOSI CONCERT GIVEAWAY:  December 13 - The WSO Baroque Chamber Players



• CKUW and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will give away a pair of tickets to selected WSO concerts throughout their 2008-2009 season.  Just tune in to Shades of Classics and listen to win.  Good luck!!
  NEXT WSO CONCERT GIVEAWAY:  November 14 - Scottish Snap



• CKUW and the Women's Musical Club of Winnipeg will give away a pair of tickets to selected WMCW concerts throughout their 2008-2009 season.  Just tune in to Shades of Classics and listen to win.  Good luck!!
  NEXT WMCW CONCERT GIVEAWAY:  TBA


Many thanks to all of these organizations for their generous contribution of concert tickets for on-air giveaways!

Mistico - Johannes Linstead  (Earthscape Media)

A Still Motion - Michael Samson  (Independent)

Alandar - Christopher Caouette  (Inner Force Music)

Synergy - Various Artists  (New Vision Music)

Presents of Angels - Christopher Boscole  (Independent)

Love - Paul Avgerinos  (Independent)

Hidden World Beyond - Jonn Serrie / Gary Stroutsos  (Independent)

Threading the Ether - Luminous World Orchestra  (Independent)

My Review of Sora's album Heartwood

My Review of Sierra Noble's EP Possibilities

My Review of Julie Bigg's album Passions: Art of Seduction

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