What if sound waves never died? Where would sound physically exist if it did live forever? What if the sound waves were absorbed or embedded into the objects and natural world around us? How could we retrieve them? How would they have changed? The aim of archeology is to study and understand objects and cultures…

In the great ‘inspiration vs. perspiration’ debate I must admit that I’ve always been more inclined towards the latter. How exactly the creative process unfolds, with its multitudes of tiny deductions and trial-and-error calculations, remains mysterious to me, to be sure. But I tend to think that ideas are mined through hard work; active attention,…

I was in Cleveland recording a chamber work when I received, in September 2018, an email from Alex Pauk asking about my interest in composing a piano concerto for Esprit Orchestra that I would premiere as soloist. In the life of a pianist-composer this is the commission you dream about – the one you contemplate…

Esprit Orchestra is thrilled to announce the official release of a brand new album! Take The Dog Sled by renowned Canadian composer Alexina Louie, featuring Inuit throat singers Evie Mark and Akinisie Sivuarapik.   Now available for purchase/streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play and Centrediscs.   Centrediscs BUY NOW      …

In our 2020/2021 season, we are proud to reaffirm Esprit’s commitment to supporting living composers through commissioning, performing, and promoting their music. It’s a thrill to share with you some exciting highlights from upcoming concerts and special activities to look towards in the coming months! In May, we launched our Soundbite and Soundbite Insights series,…