“World-renowned flutist, composer and conductor Robert Aitken has been artistic director of New Music Concerts, Toronto’s senior contemporary music organization, since its inception in 1971. His many accolades include the Order of Canada, the National Flute Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts.

We asked internationally acclaimed flutist, composer and conductor Robert Aitken about the challenges and rewards of a career spanning six decades…”

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