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Alexander Peter Pauk CM (born October 4, 1945) is a Canadian conductor and composer, most noted as the founder of the Esprit Orchestra. [1]
A passionate and visionary conductor, artistic director, composer and educator, Alex Pauk has demonstrated remarkable skills in the arts of initiative, risk-taking and the building and promotion of a leading Canadian arts organization, Esprit Orchestra, which is recognised around the world.
Canada’s Only Full-Sized, Professional Orchestra Devoted to Performing and Promoting New Orchestral Music
Esprit Orchestra is Canada’s only full-sized, professional orchestra devoted to performing and promoting new orchestral music. Founded in 1983 by Music Director and Conductor, Alex Pauk, Esprit’s commitment to commissioning and advancing contemporary music has set it apart as one of the few organizations of its kind on a global scale.
Mar 28, 2022 · That’s a question that has no easy answer, but it’s one that Canadian conductor and Esprit Orchestra founder Alex Pauk has given much thought to. In this interview, Pauk discusses the next steps for the Esprit Orchestra, a possible memoir in the works, and career advice for up-and-coming composers. Whether you’re a general fan ...
Oct 21, 2022 · Conductor & Music Director Alex Pauk with the Esprit Orchestra (Photo: Malcolm Cook) Toronto’s Esprit Orchestra, devoted to performing, commissioning, and support new classical music, is set to launch their 40th season with a concert on October 27.
Nov 10, 2023 · Maestro Alex Pauk (Photo: Karen Reeves) The composers of the pieces in Esprit Orchestra’s next concert, titled Circle Maps, originate from a swath of Eastern Europe that runs from Finland to Slovenia. “They go from north to south in Eastern Europe in a wave,” observes conductor Alex Pauk.
