Another fun week in Canada. Plenty of concerts this week. I myself have a concert today. I’m playing some David Loeb along with Douglas Hensley and Michael Dias, some of Hetu’s double concerto with Dias, as well as Reich’s electric counterpoint. Also, I’ll be conducting John Cage’s Imaginary Landscape No 4 for 12 radios…good fun. [...]
Tag Archives: Douglas Hensley
End of the Week Review (Nov.6, 2011)
Late November is another busy concert time for Canada. GFA winner Johannes Moller is making the rounds back East while on his GFA tour. A big thanks to Peter Powell who is writing two posts on Jerome Ducharme, look for the interview next week. On a personal note I’ve been super busy completing some of [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
End of the Week Review (October 2nd, 2011)
Some news tidbits: UBC GUITAR DEPT: Congrats to Michael Strutt for his 27 years of dedication at the UBC School of Music. Another congrats to the new UBC guitar instructor: Daniel Bolshoy. via McFadden: “UofT DMA student Tariq Harb chosen as 1 of 3 finalists in the Barrios Competition!! He’s going to Paraguay!” I went [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
End of the Week Review (September 25th, 2011)
Not too much new to report this week except that October is a huge concert month for Canada. Just check out the amazing artists and shows Classical Guitar Concerts & Events 2011. I finished up my major revamp and rebrand of my classical guitar method (Volume I -100 pages). I just have to make a table [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
End of the Week Review (18 September 2011)
Sounds like the Toronto Society had a great opening concert to their season stating that “Rafael Aguirre was on fire last night! What an incredible performer! Then, as a second encore, he simply had the audience shout out requests, and off the cuff he performed flawlessly! I’ve never before seen a classical guitarist do that [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
The Continuum Consort: Dance of the Rain
Check out this concert, I believe that Frank Martin work is unknown to most if not all. See the video Spotlight: Douglas Hensley – guitarist or view it below. The Continuum Consort: Dance of the Rain with Douglas Hensley, guitar Sunday, February 27, 2:30 pm Alix Goolden Performance Hall $15 general, $10 students/seniors Works for soprano, [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
Spotlight: Douglas Hensley – guitarist
It is my pleasure to introduce the first artist in the new Spotlight category on Classical Guitar Canada: Douglas Hensley. The Spotlight category will showcase Canadian guitarists, luthiers, and composers. The general idea will be to present the artist’s biography, an interview, and contact information. I’ll be starting out on the West Coast and then [...]
Summary: VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010 July 5 – 9, 2010 I had a wonderful time directing the 2010 Summer Guitar Academy at the Victoria Conservatory of Music! Not only were there some great students to work with but I also had the chance to see the fantastic faculty at work (see list below). [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
VCM Summer Guitar Academy 2010: Concerts
Featured Performer: Janet Grohovac Janet Grohovac Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 7:30pm Wood Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music $15 adults, $10 students Janet Grohovac, recent winner of the 2009 Northwest Guitar Competition is one of Canada’s musical gems! An Alumni of the Victoria Conservatory of Music and the University of Victoria, Janet played her first guitar [...]
Read full story •
Comments Off
Roots and Branches – Ancient and Contemporary Music For Voices
Roots and Branches – Ancient and Contemporary Music For Voices SOUNDINGS VOCAL ENSEMBLE Other Contributing Musicians: Douglas Hensley, Lute and Guitar Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:00 PM St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Douglas & Broughton, Victoria, BC Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:30 PM St. Mary’s Anglican Church 1973 Cultra, Saanichton, BC Tickets: $15
Read full story •
Comments Off
