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SUMMARY:Synth Soundbath: Buchla 200e
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, for Synth Soundbath\, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology. \nPart educational experience\, part immersive listening session\, the program invites participants to engage with sound as both a scientific phenomenon and a deeply personal\, sensory experience. \nThis is not your typical soundbath. Each hour-long session begins with an educational deep dive into the history of music in wellness practices\, the science of sound\, and the technology behind an iconic synthesizer from NMC’s collection. Participants are then invited to get comfortable and settle in for the soundbath portion of the experience. \nHeld on the last Sunday of each month\, each session spotlights a different synthesizer from NMC’s collection. Often associated with experimental music rather than wellness practices\, synthesizers offer a unique lens into the science of sound and the body’s response to vibration\, expanding how we listen\, feel\, and understand music’s role in well-being. \nThis session features the Buchla 200e\, a modern modular synthesizer system introduced in 2004 and rooted in Don Buchla’s pioneering 1970s-era designs. The 200e retains a largely analog signal path while incorporating modern hybrid enhancements such as MIDI control\, patch memory\, internal routing systems\, and expanded voltage-controlled parameters. \nThe 200e reflects Buchla’s ongoing commitment to experimental design and non-traditional approaches to synthesis. Unlike keyboard-driven instruments\, it emphasizes gesture\, control voltage\, and timbral exploration over conventional melody and harmony. Its legacy is closely tied to West Coast synthesis and modular sound design\, and to a broader lineage of electronic music that treats sound as a physical\, expressive medium. \nGuests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat\, blanket\, or anything that helps them get comfortable as they settle in.
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LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:The Golden Opener: Brahms\, Elgar & Estacio
DESCRIPTION:Join The Civic as we launch our landmark 50th season\, featuring cellist Luka Coetzee\, Brahms’ Symphony No. 1\, and a stunning world premiere! \nCalgary Civic Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Season starts with a full circle\, welcoming home world-renowned cellist Luka Coetzee. Once one of our “Rising Stars” as a young 12-year-old prodigy in 2014\, Luka returns as an international star to perform Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Paired with Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 1 and the world-premiere of a work by Alberta composer\, John Estacio\, commissioned in honour of The Civic’s 50th anniversary\, this performance will set a brilliant tone for a landmark season.
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LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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