2012 NAC Orchestra Week Wraps Up
NAC Orchestra Week has wrapped up for another year, and this edition – the sixth – was a great success. The week started out with a bang – the proclamation of NAC Orchestra Week by Mayor Jim Watson, a performance by the NAC Rideau Lakes Brass Quintet, and three lovely songs performed by a 500-voice childrens’ choir – all… Continue Reading
A heavy metal thank you!
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Chances are you’ve probably dreamed about getting the opportunity to meet your hero, your idol someone you admire and respect tremendously. Chances are possibly a bit slimmer that you’ve actually ever had that opportunity.
Well image you’re a young, striving Canadian rock musician and you get to meet not just any guitar hero but the gods of Canadian… Continue Reading
Not your typical Saturday at Fifth Avenue Court…
For local shoppers, thirsty cyclists, and music lovers alike, the brick walls of the atrium at Fifth Avenue Court in the Glebe were filled with an assortment of high-end musical pickings. Following the Capital BrassWorks’ finger snapping rendition of the Pink Panther and the Can-Can, I had the opportunity to give a repeat performance of Dvorak’s Terzetto for string… Continue Reading
Governor General’s Performing Arts Gala: a thunderous success
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The 20th Governor General’s Performing Arts Gala was a thunderous success complete with a surprise grand finale featuring one of rock music’s legends. The Who guitar god Pete Townsend joined his friend and GG laureate Des McAnuff on stage for a raucous medley performance of hits from The Who’s Tommy Broadway musical.
Other memorable moments from the Gala… Continue Reading