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On June 18, 2026, Richard Whitehouse highlighted the work of Emily Doolittle, a prolific Canadian composer inspired by the natural world, noting her contribution to the aesthetic diversity of Canadian music. This followed a discussion on June 17, 2026, exploring what a contemporary "classical canon," defined as a "greatest hits collection" of Western classical music, might encompass if started today. Previously, on June 15, 2026, Toronto guitarist and composer David Occhipinti announced the release of his new album, "Looking Glass," featuring original music for electric guitar and string trio, set to drop on June 12, 2026. Also on June 15, 2026, the Elmer Iseler Singers acknowledged the passing of composer and pianist Ruth Watson Henderson, remembering her as a treasured colleague known for her brilliant playing and generous talent. Earlier, on June 5, 2026, the Canadian Music Centre celebrated nominations for its Associate Composers Emilie Cecilia LeBel, Jordan Nobles, Luis Ramirez, and Vincent Ho, along with Centrediscs artists Duo Majoya (performing music by Denis Bédard, Jacobus Kloppers, and Ruth Watson Henderson), for the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards, which were announced on June 3.
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