In this episode, we feature Cherish, a luminous new work by acclaimed Canadian composer and pianist Bonnie Milne.

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Released as part of her sophomore album Perception (MTS Records, July 25, 2025), Cherish is both elegant and deeply moving — a piece that captures gratitude, memory, and enduring emotional connection.

Available in both full ensemble and solo piano versions, Cherish highlights Milne’s gift for weaving classical expression with cinematic storytelling. Her artistry shines not only in the beauty of her piano work but also in the layered textures created with world-class collaborators, including cellists Kevin Fox and Alyssa Wright, violinist Shane Guse, flautists Dawn Ellis-Mobbs and Karen Richards, organist Dan McCoy, and percussionist Dave Hewitt.

With more than 200,000 Spotify streams, chart-topping singles, and international acclaim — including the UK iTunes Classical #2 hit Stolen Night Sky — Bonnie Milne has quickly become a compelling voice in modern classical music. Her latest album, Perception, explores vulnerability, healing, and the beauty that can be found in uncertainty.

Cherish invites us into a quiet yet powerful space of reflection, where music becomes a vessel for connection and peace.

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