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Musing: Music. Conversation. Inspiration. Musing is home to Canadian Contemporary Classical, world, jazz, electronica, and experimental music, presented in a thought-provoking and inspirational way.

Podcast · By CJSW 90.9 FM · American English · Official site

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Sep 11, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Musing - Podcast September 14, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Put your hard hats on! Composer Neil Weisensel joins host Janna Sailor to talk about his newest commercial recording of his opera "City Workers in Love" and his longstanding partnership with the late librettist Michael Cavanaugh. Playlist: Sarah Svendsen - "Dream" from Tableau for Organ Christopher Dunn, baritone, Neil Weisensel, piano - What a Fine High-Spirited Bunch Nolan Kehler, tenor, Neil Weisensel, piano - Every Day I See Her Sarah Svendsen - "Snark" from Tableaux for Organ Christopher Du

  2. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Musing - Podcast September 7, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Flautist Mark McGregor is this week's guest, and chats with host Janna Sailor about the release of his album "Jocelyn Morlock: Artemis Sleeps" — a tribute to the late composer; their friendships and collaborations, and what it means to carry on her legacy for future generations. Playlist: Mark Takeshi McGregor - Vespertine - II. Verdigris Mark Takeshi McGregor - Velour Mark Takeshi McGregor - Unfurl (Excerpt 1) Chris James, piccolo, Brenda Fedoruk, piccolo, Christie Reside, flute, Rosanne Wierin

  3. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    Musing - Podcast August 31, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Our quarterly Legacy series is back, featuring the music of renowned Canadian composer Malcolm Forsyth. Guest host Anton Lindenblatt is joined by one of Forsyth's former student, Robert Rival, to discuss his takeaways from his mentor's teachings. Playlist: University of Alberta Chamber Choir, Larry Cook, conductor, Allan Scott, percussion - Music for Mouths, Marimba, Mbira, and Roto-Toms: I. Iculenya Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Jubilee Overture Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Double Concerto for

  4. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Musing - Podcast August 24, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Blackfoot composer Sonny-Ray Day Rider sits down with host Janna Sailor to chat about his compositional journey, inspirations, finding his path as an Indigenous artist, and upcoming projects! Playlist: Kensington Sinfonia - The Grief Eater Firaga: II. Blood Elegy (excerpt) Sydney Brouillard-Coyle, piano - Curious Beast (excerpt) Kensington Sinfonia - The Grief Eater Firaga: I. Blood Offering Luminous Voices - The Blood Tongue, Aeroaga Cris Derksen, featuring Jennifer Kreisberg - White Gladis 2 K

  5. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Musing - Episode August 17, 2026 (opens the original)

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    This week, we look back at our feature with Japanese-Canadian composer Rita Ueda, where she dived into her musical journey, award winning compositions, and her premiere with Allegra Chamber Orchestra! Playlist: Little Chamber Music Ensemble - Let Me Not Be The Reason Someone Out There Is Praying for Peace Orchestre Metropolitan Alexandre Bloch , Zhongxi Wu , Naomi Sato - Birds Calling...From the Canada in You Allegra Chamber Orchestra, Katie Rife, percussion, Julia Chien, percussion, Dai Lin Hsi

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