Kingston Symphony Association in Kingston, Ontario

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 7 - FALL 2010

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AN UNCOMMON FIGURE
IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS

Glen Fast is impossible. Yes, he is a superb conductor and, now entering his 20th season with the Kingston Symphony Association, his success as its music director is close to becoming legendary. But he is an uncommon figure in his profession. He doesn't fit the mould and here's why: ...more

MAROONED ON A DESERT ISLAND:
THE SEQUEL

In the June edition of this newsletter, I wrote an article entitled "Marooned on a desert island: what music would you take?" about the longstanding BBC radio show Desert Island Discs, hosted by freelance broadcaster Roy Plomley. In each one-hour episode, Plomley and a guest would have an informal conversation about eight recordings the guest would take if he or she were marooned on an unpopulated desert island....more

YOUNG CANADIAN VIOLINIST DARES
TO TAKE RISKS

Life is a journey, and for award-winning violinist Andréa Tyniec, it's been a great one - so far. She joins the Kingston Symphony in A Romantic Journey on Nov. 20 and 21 to perform Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. We asked Andréa what it's like for a young violinist in the classical music business....more

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The fall of 1954 was the first full season for the orchestra, which was formed a year after the founding of the Kingston Choral Society....more

BAG IT, BOX IT AND HAUL IT ALL DOWN

It feels a bit like New Year's Day, a new fiscal year dawning and pondering resolutions. Organization of our fall events is well underway. Donation days for the Vinyl Records and Nearly New Sale began Sept. 1 and will continue Wednesdays, Sept. 8 and 15. Last chance on Monday the 20th, and Tuesday the 21st. All days are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...more