Those concerts include a survey of musical hits from the 17th century to today, a program inspired by travel to the cosmos and a look at the outrageously scandalous behavior of some of the greatest composers of all time. Their most recent production is Tangorium, a seductive, multi-media exploration of the evolution of the tango for orchestra and soloists. B & W have also developed an on-line music mentorship program for students wondering whether a life in the arts is right for them…and how to make a living if the answer is yes.

Bridge began playing when he was 5 and growing up in Calgary.  His mom bought accordion at a garage sale for $5. A family friend started teaching him to play by ear. Formal lessons began at 7. Today he performs on a digital accordion—essentially a computer housed in a conventional accordion case that can imitate the sound of just about any instrument.