Sounds Like History / Des histoires qui résonnent

Dans cette émission, nous joignons Jean-Philippe Proulx de la Société Histoire Canada en discussion avec Joseph Trivers de la Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. Ils examinent deux anciens enregistrements canadiens: À l'ombre des lilas interprété par Georges Beauchemin avec accompagnement de piano; et Gloria ambrosien chanté par des moines à l'abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

In this episode, Nancy Payne, editor of Kayak: Canada’s history magazine for kids, speaks with Maureen Nevins, Music Archivist at Library and Archives Canada, about a song from a wildly popular musical comedy, and a beloved British tune performed by one of Canada’s most famous ensembles.

Tout le long / Qui te fait si sévère by Canada's History Society

In this episode, Mark Reid, editor-in-chief of Canada’s History magazine, speaks with Rachelle Chiasson-Taylor, Music Historian and Archivist at Library and Archives Canada about an early recording of popular children’s songs and a Scottish folk song with an arrangement by Joseph Haydn, performed by a beloved Canadian singer.

Isabeau s'y promène / Mitaine et chausson by Canada's History Society

In this episode, Nancy Payne, editor of Kayak: Canada’s history magazine for kids, speaks with Joseph Trivers, Music Acquisitions Librarian, about a song that at one time served as Canada’s unofficial national anthem, and a song from a Norwegian play sung by a celebrated Canadian soprano.

Dans cette émission, nous joignons Jean-Phillipe Proulx de la Société Histoire Canada en discussion avec Rachelle Chiasson-Taylor de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. Ils examinent deux anciens enregistrements canadiens: Ça va venir, découragez-vous pas, interprétée par La Bolduc; et Un Canadien errant, interprétée par Eva Gauthier.

In this episode, Archivist Maureen Nevins and Canada's History Editor-in-Chief Mark Reid listen to two recordings that both feature displays of virtuosic talent on two very different stringed instruments: the banjo and the violin. "A Banjo Song" also includes a remarkable vocal performance, while "The Last Rose of Summer" from 1916 is the earliest recording to be featured on the podcast so far.

Dans cette émission, nous joignons Jean-Phillipe Proulx de la Société Histoire Canada en discussion avec Joseph Trivers de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. Ils examinent deux anciens enregistrements canadiens: "Ô paradis" – Un aria de l’opéra l’Africaine par Giacomo Meyerbeer, interprétée par tenor Raoul Jobin, avec le Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; et "Vive la canadienne" par Amédée Tremblay, interprétée par Quatuor Alouette.

In this episode, Archivist Joseph Trivers and Canada's History Editor-in-Chief Mark Reid discuss the meaning of the word "vamp" and the role it played in a naughty jazz age song. Then, they treat us to a rollicking reel that got its name from a popular pub game of the time.

Plaisir d'Amour / Ave Maria by Canada's History Society

In this episode, Archivist Rachelle Chiasson-Taylor and Canada's History Editor-in-Chief Mark Reid guide us through the fascinating histories of two very different music recordings: A popular love song from the First World War that centres around a romantic encounter involving doughnuts; and an excerpt from a classic recording of a baroque masterpiece that had originally been released for the phonograph as a monstrous 36-disc set.