Heather Wootton has played fourth horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 1993, and is retiring at the end of the ‘24-’25 season. We discuss many years of collaboration, the joys and opportunities of teaching music to young children, and dogs.

Laurent Grillet-Kim has been the Principal Violist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 2014. We discuss the adventure of moving to North America from France, one of Laurent’s favourite books, and his new job in Lille.

Arthur Bachmann has played viola in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for 39 years, and is retiring at the end of the ‘24-’25 season. We discuss Arthur’s work as a composer, his children’s piece ‘A Paintbrush for Piccolo’, and some favourite memories from his career.

Genevieve Micheletti plays violin in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and is Co-Artistic Director of Calgary’s own Kensington Sinfonia. We discuss working with living composers, some of the realities of being a musician while also being a parent, and Candy Club.

Jeremy Bauman plays viola in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the singular personality of the viola, meditation, and bread baking.

Jeongah Choi joins the first violin section of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this season. We discuss her artistic upbringing, the effect of a thrilling live performance, and the profound meaning that music can have in people’s lives.

Nikki LaBonte plays Principal Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss the idea of talent, the similarities between musicians and athletes, and Batman.

Kristofer Leslie plays Assistant Principal Trombone on the Calgary Philharmonic orchestra. We discuss section playing, teaching styles, and Jingle Bones!

Kathleen de Caen plays cello in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her new role as a host of pre-concert chats at CPO concerts, and what it’s like being in an orchestra marriage.

Peter Clark joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra this season playing Second Horn. We discuss his Alberta home, learning strategies, and his varied musical activities.

Emily Melendes is the new Principal Harpist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Emily gives us an orientation on the realities of the instrument, as well as discussing books and dogs.

James Scott plays principal trombone in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss some of the orchestra’s history, the music of Anton Bruckner, dogs, and more.

Matt Heller plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and is currently the president of the Calgary Musicians Association. We discuss summer festivals, literature, travelling with a bass, and more.

Maria van der Sloot is the violinist in Land’s End Ensemble, and plays first violin in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss her musical family, contemporary music, the concert listening experience, and more.

Diana Cohen is the Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss communication in the orchestra, being part of a musical family, the upcoming CPO season, and more.

Welcome to Notes from the Stage, an independent production of the Musicians of the Calgary Philharmonic. Learn what the show is about here.