This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the installation of the pipe organ at Kanata United Church. This instrument was a feat to acquire, and is a staple in the worship and music programs at KUC. On January 26 at 3:00pm, come out and hear a concert featuring organists from within the community at KUC andContinue reading “Upcoming Performance: 26 January, 2025”
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Oliver Messiaen – Visions de l’Amen 2. Amen des étoiles, de la planète à l’anneau
Nicholas Busch, piano Megaria Halim, piano Recorded October 26, 2024 in Trinity Anglican Church, Ottawa, ON. Please check out Megaira Halim on her website, found here.
Upcoming Performance: 26 October 2024
On 26 October at 4pm, come and hear pianist Megaria Halim and myself perform in Trinity Anglican Church’s “Music at Trinity” concert series. On the program will be the entirety of Oliver Messiaen’s Visions de l’amen for two pianos. No tickets are required, and entrance is by freewill offering. I hope to see you there!
A New Concert Series in Kanata
Starting September 2023, catch some new concerts in the Beaverbrook area of Kanata. The series will present a concert towards the end of each month, and features early career musicians. These concerts are supported by donations, and offer tickets at the door on a pay-what-you-can basis. If you’re interested, check our their website for moreContinue reading “A New Concert Series in Kanata”
Chamber Pints: Plants and Pianos
Come join us for an evening of music both for and about those with whom we share the earth: Plants and Animals. The Steinway Piano Gallery will host us for a lively evening — two pianos, four hands, with Olivia Adams and Nick Busch (partners at the piano and away from it) — and aContinue reading “Chamber Pints: Plants and Pianos”
The Great Bach Marathon 2023
Come enjoy a cycle of performers from the Ottawa area (including myself) playing the music of J.S. Bach, and music inspired by his name – specifically, the B-A-C-H motif. The concert will take place at Woodroffe United Church from 13:30-18:00 on Saturday, March 25. Please visit rcco-ottawa.ca/events for more information.
Podcast Launch: Loud and Clear
Loud & Clear is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in music. Follow along as host Olivia Adams interviews women who compose, conduct, research, perform, and educate in music. This podcast is done in partnership with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. This podcast is available on multiple streaming sites.
Sunrise, August 11 – Nicholas Busch
This piece is dedicated to my wife Olivia. The inspiration for this piece comes from a fond memory of watching the sun rise over the mountains in Banff National Park with my partner. Later that day, we hiked up one of those mountains and I asked her to marry me. Please email me if you’dContinue reading “Sunrise, August 11 – Nicholas Busch”
Book Launch: The ABC’s of Women in Music
Written by Anneli Loepp Thiessen and illustrated by Haeon Grace Kang, this wonderful children’s book is now available for preorder! Please click here to order, or to find more information. Meet Clara the composer, Ella the jazz singer, Selena the pop star, and Xian the conductor! Women in music are brilliant, creative, brave, and resilient.Continue reading “Book Launch: The ABC’s of Women in Music”
Evanescent Pleasures – Alice Ping Yee Ho
Alice Ping Yee Ho’s short and complex solo piano work Evanescent Pleasures performed brilliantly by Nicholas Busch. Duration 1’33”. Composer’s contact information: Website YouTube Nicholas Busch – piano Recorded at Ottawa Pianos, 1412 Bank St. Ottawa ON.
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