A day in the life of Lise Beauchamp, principal oboist with l'Orchestre...
Lise Beauchamp is principal oboist of Orchestre Métropolitain and Orchestre Symphonique de Laval. She loves her jobs, and CBC Classical takes you behind the scenes with Beauchamp to find out why. Read...
View ArticleHey Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
At some point, we've all probably imagined what it'd be like to be a rock star. And if you're going to be a rock star, you generally aspire to one of three things:Lead singer, lead guitarist, or...
View ArticleLights performs ‘Banner’ in Inuvik
Lights recently travelled up north to Inuvik, N.W.T., to preview some acoustic arrangements from her upcoming Siberia Acoustic album at the igloo church. Every Wednesday until the album's April 30...
View ArticleComing soon: the Sheepdogs channel Elvis at Sun Studio
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn., calls itself the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. That’s a big claim, and a lot of it is staked on one man who started his recording career there. Sixty years ago, Elvis...
View ArticleNicki Minaj to Nickelback: 10 great pop music rivalries
The Searchlight finalists are competing against one another in one-on-one matchups for the title of Canada’s best new artist. As the top four continue to duke it out for votes and fan attention, they...
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Meet the Searchlight Final 4
The Searchlight Final 4 have been revealed, which means it's now time for you to vote to send your favourites on to the finals! You can vote daily for your top picks in both regional showdowns until...
View ArticleJohn Medeski’s A Different Time: album stream
Few albums have been more of a surprise than John Medeski'sA Different Time, the first release on Sony Classical's revived OKeh Records imprint. A surprise if you know Medeski from Medeski Martin &...
View ArticleSHIFT on April 3rd 2013
1Click to Listen to Full Broadcast of SHIFT from April 3rd Welcome to Shift, where Tom Allen takes you on a daily musical journey from the stalwarts of Classical music to the cutting edge of...
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The Throwback: Springsteen shares some awesome behind the scenes pictures
Bruce Springsteen is offering his Australian fans behind-the-scenes photographs that reveal some aspects of his life on tour, over the course of his career.A photo exhibit is happening right now at the...
View ArticleRadio 2 Morning story round-up, Thursday April 4
Each day, Radio 2 Morning starts your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Now, you can follow along at home. Here are the stories we're talking about...
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Pick A Piper’s full-length debut: full album stream
When Brad Weber isn't providing percussion for Canadian dance-pop darling Caribou, he's the main man behind Toronto's Pick A Piper. The band's self-titled full-length album is out now, and you can...
View ArticleThe Treasures’ Bring The Night Home: album stream
With influences including CSNY, Gran Parsons and the Band, the Treasures have been making their way in Toronto's top-notch alt-country landscape for the past few years. After playing SXSW in 2011, and...
View ArticleVampire Weekend perform "Unbelievers" on Q
Vampire Weekend are on hand in the Gerald Lynch in front of a sold-out crowd for a special preview performance of "Unbelievers" from their forthcoming record "Modern Vampires of the City".
View ArticleJunk In The Trunk: Drive Stories Wednesday April 3
Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Here are the stories we're talking about today. FEATURES:REAR-VIEW...
View ArticleRewind travels back in time with legendary Canadian rockers Rush
Over the past 38 years, they have released 14 platinum records, 24 gold records and sold more than 40 million albums worldwide — and veteran Canadian act Rush is still a force to be reckoned...
View ArticleCBC Music blues: discover Marshall Lawrence, ‘Blues Doctor’
All types of music are floating within CBC Music, and discovery has always been one of the joys of the blues community. From time to time, we will showcase one of the hundreds of artists who have...
View ArticleSteve Reich’s Different Trains conjures memories on Holocaust Remembrance Day
To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), beginning the evening of April 7 and ending April 8, CBC Classical spoke to American composer Steve Reich about Different Trains, his...
View ArticleThe Background Check: How much do you know about Radiohead?
Every Thursday on CBC Radio 2 Drive, Rich Terfry gives you a chance to win a great prize if you can separate the facts from the fiction about a famous artist. Rich will give you three clues, and one of...
View Article25 forgotten Canadian pop stars from the past 25 years
Here at CBC Music, we've been making a lot of top 25 lists. In the past couple of weeks, we've counted down the top 25 Canadian singers ever and the top 25 Canadian rappers ever. But why should the...
View ArticleWater Cooler Thursday!
We’ve done it! We’re over the midweek slump! Thursday is the new Friday, they say (I say it’s still a Thursday, but I digress.)Here are a few things to start up some discussion, should you need...
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