A personal celebration of the hugely charismatic violin teacher, Frederick Grinke - perhaps the single most influential figure in 20th century British string playing.

Before Fiona Sampson became a poet and Editor of Poetry Review, she was a foundation scholar at the Royal Academy of Music and almost became a professional violinist. Like many other top fiddle players of her generation - the leaders of the Alberni, Arditti, Coull, Fairfield and Earle Quartets to name but a few - she was taught by Frederick Grinke, known and loved as a teacher long after ill-health stopped him performing.
A hundred years on from Grinke's birth, Fiona Sampson recalls her own experience of this special teacher-pupil relationship, and explores how one great teacher can produce an artistic genealogy which transmits musical understanding down the generations.

Producer: Beaty Rubens.

Grinke Recalled

Edifice (1989) for Double Mixed Chorus, 15 Winds, and Soprano and Baritone Soloists. Montreal Symphony Orchestra Winds and Chorus, McGill University Concert Choir, Jennifer Rasor - Soprano, Stuart Graham - Baritone.

Edifice

One-take performance of flute, electronics, stethoscope (excerpt No. 2).
Full track available here: grace0sounds.bandcamp.com/album/vessel-no-1

Vessel No. 1 (excerpt 2)

Second Time Around by Dream Sadly - an Indie Rock Band from the 80s in Montreal. This single was recorded in Wesmount by Mike Frey.

Arlan Schultz - Vocals and Keys
T. Eddie Schultz - Words and Music, Drums, Rhythm Guitar
Michael Greenberg - Bass
Jimmy James - Lead Guitar and solo

Second Time Around

Arlan N. Schultz

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