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Web Journal
Each day of the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Atlantic Tour 2002 we posted video clips and journal entries that tracked the orchestra's tour across eastern Canada. Follow the musicians of the NAC Orchestra as they visit schools, teach masterclasses and explore the sights and sounds of Atlantic Canada.
November 4, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
NAC
Orchestra staff members share what they are most looking forward to during
the 2002 Atlantic Canada Tour.
November 8, 2002
Lagacéville and Neguac, New Brunswick
Flutist
Jean-Guy Brault, who retired from the orchestra at the end of last season,
joined the Atlantic Tour to visit schools in the Acadian communities
of his native New Brunswick. His first stops were Lagacéville
et Neguac.
November 8, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
It
takes a full 18 wheel tractor-trailer to move the National Arts Centre
Orchestra on tour. Watch as the NAC crew get driver Tim McGahey on his
way to St. John's to meet the orchestra on Monday.
November 10, 2002
St. John's and Cape Spear, Newfoundland
NAC
staff Maurizio Ortolani and Claire Speed arrived a few days ahead of
the orchestra in order to prepare for the many eduaction outreach events
taking place in St. John's. Maurizio and Claire were lucky enough to
get a quick tour of St. John's and Cape Spear from Newfoundland Symphony
Orchestra principal clarinet Lorne Buick.
November 11, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
After
months of planning the National Arts Centre Orchestra finally hit the
road to start Atlantic Tour 2002. The Orchestra was driven to the Ottawa
airport, then boarded a chartered Airbus 320. Marjolaine Laroche talks
about what she does to keep occupied while flying. (If you have any GameBoy
tips, send them to Marjolaine!)
November 12, 2002
(Holy Heart High School, Part 1) St. John's, Newfoundland
The
NAC Orchestra's first concert on the Atlantic Tour was a special matinée
performance at Holy Heart High School, St. John's. The concert was attended
by more than 1000 students from across the Avalon East School Board.
The program, "Schubert's Party", centered on the music of Franz Schubert
and included special guests Sean Rice (clarinet), Caroline Schiller (soprano),
Philip Roberts (piano), actor Steven Lush in the role of Schubert and
NACO's own Donnie Deacon (principal second violin).
November 12, 2002
St-Louis-de-Kent and Bouctouche, New Brunswick
Flutist
Jean-Guy Brault continued touring schools in his native New Brunswick.
This stop: schools in St-Louis-de-Kent and Bouctouche.
November 12, 2002
(Holy Heart High School, Part 1) St. John's, Newfoundland
Tuesday
was a busy, busy day for NAC Orchestra musicians with a total of 8 educational
events -- Here Maestro Pinchas Zukerman leads a chamber music masterclass with Memorial University School of Music students Christopher Ryan
(piano), Christopher Anstey (violin) and Adam Press (cello).
November 12, 2002
(Holy Heart High School, Part 2) St. John's, Newfoundland
Here
are some pix from before and after the NAC Orchestra's special "Schubert's
Party" matinée performance at Holy Heart High School
November 12, 2002
(Holy Heart High School, Part 3) St. John's, Newfoundland
We
caught up with two of the special guests who performed at the Holy Heart
High School student matinée, Sean Rice (MUN student, clarinet)
and Steven Lush, who played composer Franz Schubert. Sean talked about
what it was like to solo with the NAC Orchestra and what his plans are
for the future. Steven talked about his role as narator, the very attentive
local student audience, and which composer he would like to play next.
November 12, 2002
St. John's, Newfoundland
Gary
Kulesha, NAC Award Composer, lead a composition masterclass from Memorial
Univeristy School of Music linked via broadband videoconferece to music
students in Ottawa
November 13, 2002
Shediac and Dieppe, New Brunswick
Former
NAC Orchestra member Jean-Guy Brault visited École Louis-J.-Robichaud,
Shediac, New Brunswick, and École Anna-Malenfant, Dieppe, New
Brunswick, as he toured through his native province.
November 13, 2002
St. John's, Newfoundland
Lily
Rupp, the daughter of NACO musicians Susan and Eric Rupp, joined the
National Arts Centre Orchestra for the tour. Lily contributed a web journal
entry that describes her day in St. John's.
November 13, 2002
St. John's, Newfoundland
The
National Arts Centre Orchestra's first evening performance of the Atlantic
Tour proved to be even more exciting than expected. The hall's fire arlarm
went off right in the middle of Pinchas Zukerman's performance of the
Beethoven violin concerto -- A first for the orchestra in its 32 year
history! The players had to gather their instruments, leave the stage
and wait outside for the fire department to arrive. Marjolaine
Laroche took some time to develop a "game plan" for the rest of the
performance.
November 14, 2002
St. John's, Newfoundland
The
first day off on tour provided musicians and staff with the opportunity
to hike one of the most famous trails in Canada; Signal Hill. The trail
is very steep in parts and the final ascent to Cabot Tower is referred
to as "the stairmaster". All of the hard work is rewarded with breathtaking
views of The Narrows and the rugged beauty of the coastline.
November 14, 2002
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The
NAC Orchestra's Atlantic Tour 2002 was dubbed the "Education Tour" because
of the 60 education outreach events that took place over the course of
the two week tour. Here are some pix from official tour photographer
Fred Cattroll
November 15, 2002
Halifax, Nova Scotia
During
his morning masterclass at Dalhousie University, Pinchas Zukerman immediately
set to work, helping students improve the fundamental techniques of violin
playing; posture, bowing and finger position.
November 15, 2002
Halifax, Nova Scotia
NACO
principal flute Joanna G'froerer met with three students at Dalhousie
University. Joanna talked about the importance of breathing techniques
and she demonstrated numerous excercises that would improve the students'
playing. Student Deepti Limaye explains what she liked best about attending
the masterclass.
Click here to read about this event from the point of view of The Atlantic Flute Society.
November 15, 2002
Halifax, Nova Scotia
During
his first composition session at Dalhousie University, Canadian composer
Gary Kulesha spoke about his work "Syllables of Unknown Meaning" which
was performed by the National Arts Centre Orchestra throughout the Atlantic
Tour. The second session of the day was a workshop attended by composition
students from Dalhousie University. We caught up with composition students
Tim Cyr and Kevin O'Neill at the Dalhousie Arts Centre before the NAC
Orchestra's Halifax performance.
November 16, 2002
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Bus
is the primary mode of transportation for this tour. Musicians and staff
spent their travel time reading, playing cards and enjoying the scenery.
Listen to Jane Morris (NACO publicist), Jethro Marks (violist) and Chris
Deacon (managing director, NACO) speak about the tour and life "on the
road".
November 16, 2002
Moncton, New Brunswick
In
this clip, apprentice conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay reports from the
beautiful Capitol Theatre in Moncton, New Brunswick. Jean-Philippe gives
his impressions of Newfoundland and tells about a run-in with campus
security at the University of Moncton. [Video in French]
November 17, 2002
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Even
after a long travel day and an afternoon performance, National Arts Centre
musicians conducted several masterclasses at the University of Prince
Edward Island. In this video clip, NAC principal trumpet Karen Donnelly
and students of the University of PEI speak about the benefits of participating
in masterclasses.
November 18, 2002
Saint John, New Brunswick
Lily
Rupp reports on the drive to Prince Edward Island from Moncton and shares
information about the construction of the Conferderation Bridge. The
NAC Orchestra spent only a day in Charlottetown but this was enough to
make a lasting impression on all of the musicans and staff.
November 18, 2002
Saint John, New Brunswick
Jean-Philippe
Tremblay together with Karen Donnelly, Chip Hamann and Ken Simpson lead
sectional rehearsals with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra gathered
at Harbourview High School in Saint John. [video mainly in French]
November 19, 2002
Saint John, New Brunswick
The
orchestra had a day off in Saint John and many musicians spent part of
that time practicing. Marjolaine Laroche demonstrated her new "silent
bass" that allows her to practice while on tour.
November 20, 2002
Toronto, Ontario
Ian
Bernard (timpani), Karen Donnelly (trumpet) and Lawrence Vine (french
horn) conducted masterclasses at the University of Toronto School of
Music
November 20, 2002
Toronto, Ontario
Pinchas
Zukerman led a full morning of masterclasses with violin and viola students
from the Royal Conservatory of Music and the University of Toronto --
Watch the complete sessions as well as the 'question and answer' segments
of the program.
(QuickTime 6 required)
- Introduction Jane Morris
- Session 1 Marta Krechkowsky, violin
- Session 2 Caitlin Boyle, viola
- Session 3 Sara Nemetallah, violin
- Session 4 Marcin Swoboda, viola
- Q and A session, part 1
- Q and A session, part 2
November 21, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
Sometimes
the best part of going away is coming home. The National Arts Centre
Orchestra received a great welcoming home from NAC staff, family and
friends. The orchestra had a great time performing, teaching and meeting
new people in Atlantic Canada. Now it's time to unpack, relax and do
laundry! See you next year.
