Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Team Members September 30, 2021

    Melanie Eyers

    A native of Comox, British Columbia, Melanie Eyers studied with the late Paul Buttemer before moving to Toronto.  She completed studies in Bassoon Performance at the University of Toronto and the…

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    Eric Hall

    Eric Hall has played Principal Bassoon in the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra for 17 years. Additionally, he holds the Principal Bassoon position at the Canadian Opera Company and the Grant Park Orche…

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    Michele Verheul

    Clarinetist Michele Verheul has played with the Hamilton Philharmonic since 1999. Earning her Masters of Music through the Eastman School of Music, Michele studied with clarinetists Stanley Hasty and …

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    Nancy Nelson

    After receiving a full scholarship and graduating from McMaster University Honours Music Summa Cum Laude, Nancy Nelson received a Canada Council Grant for further oboe and English Horn studies in Phil…

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    Aleh Remezau

    Canadian oboist Aleh Remezau is renowned for his “sensuous and exuberant” performances (The Millbrook Independent) and “incredibly expressive” playing (Vancouver Sun). Having established himse…

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    Leslie Newman

    “To play as powerfully, as sensitively and as flawlessly as flutist Leslie Newman did…is to write the book on stamina and musical excellence. Bottom line: one of the highlights of the season.” T…

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