Solo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey. Nadina Mackie: https://nadinamackie.com Duration: 37:54 VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson. Music Credit: Nadina Mackie and Guy Few - Silver Angel ConcertoPosted: August 27, 2023Highlights:Introduction of Nadina Mackie as a special guestNadina's accomplishments as a bassoonist and collaborations with renowned musiciansNadina's involvement in visual arts, including painting and designing album coversDiscussion on how Nadina manages her diverse interests and commitmentsNadina's journey from being a country girl to a successful bassoonistChallenges faced by Nadina in pursuing her passion, including travel and instrument costsMentors who have influenced Nadina's musical journeyImportance of collaboration and supporting fellow musiciansNadina's establishment of the Council of Canadian BassoonistsNadina's upcoming concert and recording projects, including a book release and video demonstration of reed-making technique