Eric Friesen presents the NAC OrchestraEric Friesen chronicles the unfolding history of the NAC Orchestra from its earliest days in 1969 to the present time as part of the NAC Musicbox project at ArtsAlive.ca Author: Canada's National Arts Centre
How did the NAC Orchestra become the world class organization it is today? Veteran broadcaster Eric Friesen chronicles the unfolding drama of the NAC Orchestra from its earliest days in 1969 to the present time. With his charming personality and a host of probing questions, he interviews conductors, orchestral musicians, guest artists and administrators about the Orchestras beginnings, the challenges it faced, the tours it made all over Canada and to many foreign lands, and the kind of individuals it took to mold the Orchestra into what it is today. Language: en-ca Genres: Music Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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In With the New: a Golden Age of creativity
Friday, 4 October, 2019
With a revived commitment to commissioning and performing new music and particularly new Canadian music the NAC Orchestra is more creatively active than ever. All the forces are working in harmony - from the board, the senior administration, the creative leaders, and all who sail with the NAC- understand their mission of being Canada’s Stage, of being a truly national artistic institution, and what it takes to make it so, and to make it of value to the entire country.