ALL EARS with Everett Hopfner

ALL EARS returns with the powerful Carissa Klopoushak. Originally from Saskatoon, this versatile violinist maintains an active freelancing career across Canada in addition to her permanent post at the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. Carissa is also co-founder of the Ritornello Chamber Music Festival in Saskatoon, which will celebrate its 7th edition at the end of this month, May 29-31. Carissa gives a preview of this year's festival and talks about what makes Ritornello so special to her. We also discuss Carissa's early development in Saskatoon, her Ukrainian party band Tyt I Tam, her experience on the 2009 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition Winner's Tour, her beautiful violin on loan from the Canada Council's National Instrument Bank, and an exciting CD release expected later this year. Show notes and links at everetthopfner.com