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JUNOfest Classical Nominees’ Showcase The Canadian Music Centre was in Hamilton for the 2015 JUNO Awards, hosting a concert and reception as part of the JUNOfest Classical Nominees’ Showcase. Hosted by CBC Radio’s Tom Allen, the concert featured performances by Duo Piano 2X10, the Blythwood Winds, and Alexander Dobson with Stephen Philcox (performing pieces by Alice Ho, Jacques Hétu, and Brian Current, respectively). The other nominated composers included Gordon Fitzell, and John Estacio. Apart from the composition category, nominees from other Classical categories were represented: Paul Stewart, Matt Haimovitz, and Daniel Taylor (the latter performing with Ellen McAteer).
top L to R Tim Crouch and Liz Eccleston of the Blythwood Winds performing Jacques Hétu’s Quintette Op. 13 as part of the JUNOfest Showcase. bottom L to R Steven Philcox and Alexander Dobson performing "The Pilot’s Aria" From Airline Icarus by Brian Current. credit JUNO photos by James MacDonald
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