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NAC Young Artists Program
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The National Arts Centre Young Artists Program identifies and fosters young, exceptional musical talent through intensive instruction led by Artistic Director Pinchas Zukerman and an internationally-renowned faculty. Founded in 1999 by Pinchas Zukerman, each year the Young Artists program offers 65 highly-talented students from across Canada and around the globe the opportunity to take part in two levels of technical study.
Learn more about the Young Artists Program.
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Video samples from the "Whole Notes" television series
Featuring Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra
This contemporary and engaging series explores the stories behind some of the most famous and beloved classical works, appealing to both musical novices and aficionados of all ages and backgrounds.
- Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Op. 67
I. Allegro con brio (duration 7:14)- J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 5
I. Allegro (duration 6:24)- Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, OP. 36
IV. Finale: allegro con Fuoco Bars 187 - End (duration 4:15)© 2003 SoundVenture Productions. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to play these files for personal use only. No part of this information may be reproduced, modified, or redistributed in any form or by any means, for any purposes other than those noted above (including sales), without the prior written permission of the National Arts Centre.
NAC Young Composers Program
During the summer of 2003 members of the NAC Young Composers Program were asked about the role of new music in contemporary society.
- Gary Kulesha (duration 14:07)
- Andrew Staniland (duration 6:37)
- Bill Rowson (duration 6:10)
- Jackie Shin (duration 6:18)
- Scott Wilson (duration 7:18)
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Watch and read video journals from NAC Orchestra musicians on tour.
Whenever the NAC Orchestra goes on tour you can keep track of their activities and experiences by viewing the following web journals:
Terminus1525
open freeway for emerging creators
Broadband Poetry Slam
Participation: New Media Innovation Centre (Vancouver BC)
Participation: National Arts Centre (Ottawa ON)
Recorded in June 2003
- Terminus1525 (duration 10:04)
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