Welcome to the Green Room
"In show business, the green room is the space in a theatre or similar venue that functions as a waiting room and lounge for performers before, during, and after a performance or show when they are not engaged on stage." from Wikipedia
During 2021, when the symphony wasn't performing due to covid shutdown's, the Symphony of the Kootenays Conductor Jeff Faragher, did an intimate series of conversations and music on a variety of topics that bring Symphony of the Kootenays to life.
We invite you to listen in to learn more about the lives and interests of our symphony musicians. All episodes can be found on the Symphony of the Kootenays YouTube channel.
SOTK YouTube
#1: February 27, 2021
Symphony of the Kootenays and the BC interior
Guest: SOTK Concertmaster Cvetozar Vutev
Listen here to the program. Thank you Cvetozar for your time and sharing your stories!
#2: March 13, 2021
Being a musician in Cranbrook
Thank you: Penny Long, Stephanie Tichauer, and Evan Bueckert for joining us! Listen here to the program
#3: March 27, 2021
Travelling and Playing as a Section: The Cellos
Guests: Anne Scott (Principal cello), Liz Tremblay (cello ) and Shirley Wright (cello)
Thank you for joining us! Listen here to the program
#4: April 10, 2021
Woodwinds in the Orchestra
Guests: Aura Pon (Principal oboe), Jonathan Gresl (Principal bassoon) and Barb Hume (Principal clarinet)
Thank you for joining us! Listen here to the program
#5: April 24, 2021
The importance of an Orchestra for the Kootenays
Guests: Ruth Sawatsky (bassoon), Catherine MacKinnon (Principal flute) and Ruth Langevin (flute & piccolo)
Thank you for joining us! Listen here to the program
#6: May 8, 2021
Approaching the classical orchestra from a different viewpoint
Guests: Sophia Smith (cello), Brie Hurlburt (violin) and Megan Bibby (violin)
Thank you for joining us! Listen here to the program
#7: May 22, 2021
Juggling in the Percussion section
Guests: Robin Clegg (Principal percussion, timpani, tuba) and Sven Heyde (percussion)
Thank you, gentlemen, for you joining us with a fascinating look at, and and listen to percussion. Listen here to the program
#8: June 5, 2021
Soloing with the SOTK
Guests: Natasha Hall violin, Amy Zanrosso piano
Thank you for joining us Amy and Natasha and for your beautiful music! Listen here to the program
#9: June 19, 2021
Building the Foundation of the Symphony
Guests: Tim Plait piano, Rob Fahie Principal Bass
Thank you for joining us Tim and Rob and for your music and stories! Listen here to the program
#10: July 3, 2021
SOTK Brass
Guests: Tim Bullen Principal Trumpet and Nick Sullivan (Trombone)
Thank you for joining us Tim and Nick and for your music! Listen here to the program
#11: August 28, 2021
SOTK French Horns
Guests: Tom Staples (Principal)
and Dale Green
Thank you for joining us Tom and Dale and for your wonderful music! Listen here to the program
#12: September 11, 2021
Behind the Baton
Guest: Maestro Jeff Faragher
With guest interviewer Wayne Stetski. Listen here.
