I speak with violist Nick Pulos about his life and career, and recommend a new novel heating up the Alberta Bestseller list. 

Unlocking, by Amy Leblanc — published by UCalgary Press

https://press.ucalgary.ca/books/9781773851396/

Amy Leblanc received the 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award:

https://artsawards.ca/artist/amy-leblanc/

Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa was formed in 1969.

https://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra/about/history

Nick Pulos was principal violist of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for many years.

https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/

Josef Suk “Into a new Life” March

performed by Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - Vaclac Talich, conductor

historical performance from 1938 available here

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/v-novy-zivot-into-a-new-life-op-35c/369420608?i=369420621

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published Aug 2021