Musing – Episode August 31, 2026

Program: Musing

Length: 60 minutes

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.

Tracklist

  • Music for Mouths, Marimba, Mbira, and Roto-Toms: I. Iculenya
    University of Alberta Chamber Choir, Larry Cook, conductor, Allan Scott, percussion • Music for Mouths, Marimba, Mbira, and Roto-Toms
  • Jubilee Overture
    Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • Jubilee Overture
  • Double Concerto for Viola, Cello, and Orchestra
    Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • Double Concerto for Viola, Cello, and Orchestra
  • Electra Rising: I. Cadenza: With gossamer lightness
    Amanda Forsyth, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • Electra Rising
  • Sketches from Natal: I. Mont-aux-Sources
    Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Mario Bernadi, conductor • Sketches from Natal
  • Concerto Grosso No. 1 "Sagittarius"
    Canadian Brass, National Arts Centre Orchestra • Forsyth, M.; Canadian Composer Portraits
  • Sketches from Natal: II. Umfaan in the Hills
    Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Mario Bernadi, conductor • Sketches from Natal
  • Aphorisms
    University of Alberta Wind Quintet • Aphorisms
  • Quartet '74
    Malcolm Forsyth, John McPherson, Ronald Morrill, Christopher Taylor • Quartet '74
  • Ballad of Canada - Part 2: Canada in Time of Trial
    National Arts Centre Orchestra • Ballad of Canada
  • Music for Mouths, Marimba, Mbira, and Roto-Toms: I. Iculathathu
    University of Alberta Chamber Choir, Larry Cook, conductor, Allan Scott, percussion • Music for Mouths, Marimba, Mbira, and Roto-Toms
  • Electra Rising: IV. Paen
    Amanda Forsyth, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra • Electra Rising