In this first recording exclusively devoted to the music of Polish-born Canadian composer Norbert Palej, CLOUD LIGHT immerses listeners in music that actively grapples with the modern understanding of art song and demonstrates that it… READ MORE »CASP releases 2nd full length recording with Centrediscs
By Deirdre Kelly, Posted on CriticsatLarge.ca – Link to article Art song is a centuries-old musical practice that the Canadian Art Song Project has made avant-garde. The Living Spectacle, the first in a series of… READ MORE »Songs of the Earth: Canadian Art Song Project and The Living Spectacle
Published November 8, 2015 on definitelytheopera.wordpress.comLink to article CASP started its concert series auspiciously last night at the Extension Room, with the pieces by three living composers (two Canadian and one American) and a mini-lieder cycle… READ MORE »CASP, gasp! Definitely the opera reviews CASP series launch concert
Posted on November 8, 2015 by Leslie Barcza – Link to article (The) Canadian Art Song Project aim to explore the art song in all its manifestations. Tonight CASP took a bold new step in… READ MORE »Barczablog reviews The Living Spectacle
We are happy to announce that in the 2015-16 season CASP will begin a new series of concerts: The Canadian Art Song Project Recital Series. This, the first series of ticketed concerts presented by CASP,… READ MORE »Canadian Art Song Project Recital Series begins in 15-16 Season
This newly commissioned work by composer Peter Tiefenbach featuring baritone Geoffrey Sirett will be premiered on March 23rd at Walter Hall at the University of Toronto as part of the Humour, Play and The Canadian Art… READ MORE »CASP premieres a new cycle on March 23rd
Reviving the voice of our nation Don’t miss this stellar group of artists performing songs of Canadian composers Clermont Pépin, Lionel Daunais, André Prévost, Godfrey Ridout and a new work by Marjan Mozetich. 12pm on January 27, 2015… READ MORE »January 27, 2015 concert in Toronto
On January 27th CASP will present the premiere of Marjan Mozetich‘s Enchantments of Gwendolyn with mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy and pianist Adam Sherkin. In addition to this CASP-commissioned work, the program will feature sopranos Nathalie Paulin,… READ MORE »Premiere of Enchantments of Gwendolyn by Marjan Mozetich
Our Board and wide array of Artistic Partners all take great pride in the work that we do at CASP. Through a combination of commission sponsors, donor support and artistic good will, we have Commissioned… READ MORE »Our CASP Commissions
Our friends and colleagues at Vancouver International Song Institute & Canadian Music Centre are accepting applications for their week-long intensive song creation program for musicians, writers and composers. Be sure to apply be December 31st if you… READ MORE »Art Song Lab application deadline fast approaching
The Canadian Art Song Project wants to put a new focus on an unsung genre of our vocal artsBy Neil Crory, Opera Canada, Winter 2014 ART SONG (n): A song written to be sung in… READ MORE »Opera Canada features CASP: “Of music and sweet poetry”
Ash Roses. Music of Derek Holman. Toronto, ON: Centrediscs CMCCD 19914, 2014. 1 compact disc (59:03). Contents: The Four Seasons (20:55) (Lawrence Wiliford, tenor; Liz Upchurch, piano) – Ash Roses (22:37) (Mireille Asselin, soprano; Liz… READ MORE »Ash Roses – CAML Review – Issue 42 No. 3 November 2014
Posted on operaramblings.com – Link to article Tenor Colin Ainsworth and pianist Stephen Ralls today presented three song cycles written for them by Derek Holman. The first, The Death of Orpheus (2004) sets two translations… READ MORE »Opera Ramblings review: A Play of Passion
To bring you up to date, this past season has seen incredible growth for Canadian Art Song Project (CASP). As we look ahead to the 2014-2015 season we are thrilled to include premieres of new… READ MORE »What’s Cooking for 2014 – 2015
All of your contributions, large or small go a long way. We’re extremely grateful you would even consider supporting our work, so thank you from our entire team. You’re an integral part in the revitalization… READ MORE »How You Can Support Art Song
Canadian Art Song Project is pleased to announce the release of our first commercial recording: Ash Roses songs for Soprano and Tenor by Derek Holman. This recording features soprano Mireille Asselin, tenor Lawrence Wiliford, pianist… READ MORE »Our First CD is Available
We’ve had the great pleasure of collaborating with some of our country’s most talented artists. From composers, to pianists and singers, below is a list of our artistic partners. André Alexis >> Writer Colin Ainsworth >>… READ MORE »Our Artistic Partners
We are honoured to be supported by our industry peers, and by a number of the media sources for classical and contemporary music. Thank you to all who have shared our work through their own… READ MORE »CASP in the Media
Born in England in 1931, Derek Holman was Music Master at Westminster Abbey School and assistant organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral before he moved to Toronto in 1965. He held several organist and choirmaster positions,… READ MORE »Opera Canada reviews ASH ROSES CD
To help share more helpful resources with our community, we’ve compiled a short list of other organizations and institutions who are helping us all celebrate Canadian Art Song. Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects <http://www.acnmp.ca>… READ MORE »Resources for Canadian Art Song