Today, the journey continues as we embark on two new paths in the second volume of radio plays with Walking on Water. Featuring actors, musicians and live foley sound effects, this captivating double feature of dramas presented imagined futures for two Canadian neighbourhoods, and their evolving relationship with water. Playwrights David Yee from Toronto and Berni Stapleton from Newfoundland and Labrador, Siminovitch Prize laureate and nominee, respectively, collaborated with composers Chris Thornborrow and Duane Andrews to craft compelling stories about their selected Canadian locales.
Building on the energy off those live recordings, we're excited to welcome a wider audience to join us for this audio journey in which the first step in bringing about regenerative futures is having the courage to imagine them. Could a strangely luminous painting unlock long-buried secrets of what flowed beneath their home? A lonely radio host, broadcasting from a far shore in Newfoundland, inadvertently opens a transmission portal between times. The story that unfolds offers an unforgettable journey from the past to a life beyond the present, suggesting that everything we need to know is already in the air.
Remembering the future is possible for all. And stay tuned for exciting ideas currently in development for Volume Three, when the series will expand to include other disciplines and other regions. Details coming soon! Special thank you to the Dr.
Kanta Marwah Endowment for English Theatre. Symphony No. Comprised of four movements, it begins with a joyful prologue set in Paris before the devastation and destruction brought on the city by the Second World War, followed by movements depicting the invasion and ultimate occupation by the Nazis. Performing and recording his Symphony No. Two Orchestras, One Symphony is available for streaming and purchase worldwide on the Analekta music label as of November 15, Under the leadership of Music Director Alexander Shelley, the NAC Orchestra reflects the fabric and values of Canada, engaging communities from coast to coast to coast through inclusive programming, compelling storytelling, and innovative partnerships.
These include:. In addition to the major works of the symphonic repertoire, the OSQ performs many works by composers from Quebec, Canada, and abroad. The choir also regularly performs and records with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Through its performances, educational programs, and community engagement, TMChoir aspires to introduce its audiences to choral masterworks from the past and present—and make both renowned and lesser-known pieces available, accessible, and inspirational to all.
