Penny Sanborn is an accordion performer and educator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Penny performs solo, in chamber music ensembles, and with orchestra, and teaches accordion lessons. She holds a Master of Music degree on accordion from the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts, under distinguished concert accordionist Sir N. Antonio Peruch. She has been awarded grants from professional organizations including the Canada Council for the Arts, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council in Canada. Her performance credits include the world-renowned Luciano Pavarotti, Itzhak Perlman, Renée Fleming, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and appearances in Canada, Dubai and Europe.
Name:
Penny Sanborn
Genre:
World Music
Founded:
2002
# of Albums:
2
Latest Album:
Mirror Suite by Penny Sanborn Trio with Penny Sanborn on accordion, Jamie Philp on guitar and Rubim de Toledo on bass.
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Variety of popular artists
Favourite musician now:
Itzhak Perlman
Live show ritual:
Eat healthy food, get in a relaxed mind space.
Favourite local musician:
My mentor: Antonio Peruch, accordionist
EP or LP?
EP
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird
Road or studio?
Road
Any shows or albums coming up?
My Canadian accordion duo with Antonio Peruch, called Mysterium Duo, will be presenting a concert tour in Italy this coming fall. This project is supported by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and we are looking forward to the concert tour!
Teaching? I currently teach button accordion lessons to varying levels at my private studio in NW Calgary.
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
The Coup
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
The street leading into Baker Park in NW Calgary, as it is covered with trees.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Edworthy Park, as it’s very pretty especially in fall with all of the colours by the river.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Bella Concert Hall, because of the acoustics and the atmosphere.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Long and McQuade for manuscript paper, etc. There are no music stores in Calgary which sell high-end accordions, so both my students and I get those from Italy!
