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Ron de Kant 1931-June 22,2016.

Ron de Kant was principal clarinet in the VSO 1965-1980 and a significant contributor to Vancouver musical life during that time.

Ron de Kant was principal clarinet in the VSO 1965-1980 and a significant contributor to Vancouver musical life during that time.

La Cathedrale engloutie.

Paris.The Seine overflows embankments.

Paris.The Seine overflows embankments.

Bluegrouse.

Canmore,Alberta.Hikers attacked by angry Blue Grouse.

Canmore,Alberta.Hikers attacked by angry Blue Grouse.

Now cracks a noble heart.Good-night sweet prince.

William Shakespeare reaches 400.

William Shakespeare reaches 400.

Owning the podium.

Ill health forces James Levine,music director of the Met.Opera for 40 years,to step down.

Ill health forces James Levine,music director of the Met.Opera for 40 years,to step down.

A bientôt Phil.

Philippe Etter[1935--20 March 2016]Violist-Musician-Jeweller-Friend.

Philippe Etter[1935–20 March 2016]Violist-Musician-Jeweller-Friend.

Farewell to Max.

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies [1934-March 14,2016 ] Composer,conductor,former Master of the Queen,s music.

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies [1934-March 14,2016 ] Composer,conductor,former Master of the Queen’s  music.

‘All you need is ears.’

Sir George Martin[1926-March 8,2016] Audio engineer and musician.More than a fifth Beatle.

Sir George Martin[1926-March 8,2016] Audio engineer and musician.More than a fifth Beatle.

The EU voting song.

'We will not pull together/Whether to stay or go/I say we stay for ever/Boris insists on no/'[old Etonians heading for a row.]

‘We will not pull together/Whether to stay or go/I say we stay for ever/Boris insists on no/'[old Etonians heading for a row.]