Unusual times.02: Julia Jacklein
Last night, May 9, 2020, would have been the Canadian premiere performance of a new choral piece by Julia Jacklein titled ‘Far from ourselves’ with the renowned chamber choir from Kitchener-Waterloo conducted by Leonard Enns. Da Capo Chamber Choir sponsors an annual choral composition competition, which they will continue to run, even in these extraordinary times. This year’s deadline for entries has been extended to May 29, 2020. I was looking forward to hearing Julia’s new piece since she has just completed her MA in composition at York University, and I have journeyed with her through her creative struggles and… Read More »Unusual times.02: Julia Jacklein