TSP210 - The Undefinable Spirit: The bassoon takes a bow, with Nadina Mackie. (TSP086 Revised)

Solo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey.
 Nadina Mackie: https://nadinamackie.com



Duration: 37:49

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson.



Music Credit: Nadina Mackie and Guy Few - Silver Angel Concerto

Posted: August 27, 2023


Highlights:

• Introduction of Nadina Mackie as a special guest
• Nadina's accomplishments as a bassoonist and collaborations with renowned musicians
• Nadina's involvement in visual arts, including painting and designing album covers
• Discussion on how Nadina manages her diverse interests and commitments
• Nadine's journey from being a country girl to a successful bassoonist
• Challenges faced by Nadina in pursuing her passion, including travel and instrument costs
• Mentors who have influenced Nadina's musical journey
• Importance of collaboration and supporting fellow musicians
• Nadina's establishment of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists
• Nadina's upcoming concert and recording projects, including a book release and video demonstration of reed-making technique