Lark Clark is one of CKUA’s most beloved and versatile hosts. We asked her about her new program, Very Early Music.
Tell us about your new show. What can people expect when they tune in?
I fell in love with early music a few years ago at a concert in a cathedral in mid-town Manhattan. Specifically, I became a rabid fan of the theorbo. The what?? That’s part of the allure: crazy instruments, beautiful names, and a beautiful sound that gives me chills when I hear it live. People can expect to hear Medieval music, both sacred and secular; Renaissance dance: the pavane; the gigue; the twist (LOL).
They’ll also hear period instruments like theorbo, sackbut, and oboe d’amore. The very soul of our music heritage.
What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
I took piano lessons for years, sang in numerous choirs all throughout school. I graduated from MacEwan University in music theatre. My uncle Robert Russell was a classical composer and a classical music host on NPR Radio in the States. He’s the one who told me to take the job offer at CKUA 27 years ago!
How did you decide on your program’s name?
When I was told that the new program would be airing at 8 am on a Sunday, the name seemed inevitable.
What does CKUA mean to you?
There is a fundamental concept in Buddhism which deals with life’s decisions: it’s called Right Livelihood. I thank my lucky stars that I’ve been able to be part of CKUA.
