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Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto with Jon Kimura Parker
Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto with Jon Kimura Parker
Christopher's guest is the ebullient Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker, a virtuoso star who is also known for his outgo... Read more
14 Dec 2007
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53mins
Ranked #2
Is Classical Music Really Dead?
Is Classical Music Really Dead?
The death knell for classical music has been ringing for decades. Yet many say the music is not only alive, it’s kicking... Read more
17 May 2016
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1hr 21mins
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A Fifth of Quarrington -- In this week's NACOcast, Christopher speaks with the National Arts Centre Orchestra's remarkab... Read more
4 Oct 2006
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25mins
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Beethoven Symphony No. 2
Beethoven Symphony No. 2
To mark the beginning of the NAC Orchestra's Beethoven Festival, Christopher offers up a guided tour of the complete 2nd... Read more
15 Sep 2007
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44mins
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In this archival episode from 2016, NACOcast host Sean Rice connects with composer and pianist Timo Andres whose works w... Read more
2 Aug 2019
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Eric Friesen and Pinchas Zukerman on Elgar's Violin Concerto
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Eric Friesen, acclaimed author, speaker and broadcaster sits down with Maestro Pinchas Zukerman to discuss playing Elgar... Read more
15 Nov 2012
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47mins
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Pinchas Zukerman (Pt.1)
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Special guest Maestro Pinchas Zukerman joins Chris Millard to discuss the mechanics of making music with the violin. Joi... Read more
23 May 2006
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30mins
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Sean Rice chats with Nadia Sirota before the Canadian premiere of Nico Muhly’s Electrifying Viola Concerto
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Vanguards of the New York indie classical scene, composer Nico Muhly and violist Nadia Sirota embody the meaning of "cla... Read more
27 Apr 2016
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24mins
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Handel's Messiah with Christopher Millard
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The NACOcast's perennial holiday favourite is back! Curl up by the fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy Chris... Read more
16 Dec 2014
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32mins
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The Man with the Violin
The Man with the Violin
“Every time a child passed through the station, the child wanted to stop, and every time, the adult with them pulled the... Read more
4 May 2018
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20mins
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"Clown of the Orchestra"
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Christopher discusses primates, brontosauri and other musical influences in a wide ranging examination of his favourite ... Read more
15 May 2008
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28mins
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Beethoven's Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Symphonies
Beethoven's Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Symphonies
Sean Rice and Alexander Shelley continue their three-episode series about the Beethoven Symphonies on the occasion of th... Read more
19 Sep 2018
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50mins
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Jack Everly
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POPS! goes the NACOcast -- This week an interview with NAC Orchestra principal pops conductor Jack Everly. Christopher t... Read more
5 Jun 2006
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Beethoven's First Three Symphonies
Beethoven's First Three Symphonies
Sean Rice, 2nd clarinetist of the NAC Orchestra, and Alexander Shelley, NAC Music Director, discuss Ludwig van Beethoven... Read more
11 Sep 2018
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54mins
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Vivian Fung
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Sean Rice, NAC Orchestra’s 2nd clarinetist, chats with JUNO Award-winning composer Vivian Fung on the occasion of NACO’s... Read more
5 Feb 2019
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28mins
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Beethoven's Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Symphonies
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Sean Rice, NAC Orchestra’s 2nd clarinetist, and NAC Music Director Alexander Shelley complete their three-episode series... Read more
2 Oct 2018
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1hr 6mins
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Who's Afraid of Anton Bruckner?
Who's Afraid of Anton Bruckner?
Nick, Carissa Klopoushak and Sean Rice discuss the music of this frequently under-appreciated composer, as the NAC Orche... Read more
8 Jun 2015
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41mins
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A Night of Classical Collisions #TheKiss
A Night of Classical Collisions #TheKiss
In celebration of Beethoven and Schumann – two highly expressive and innovative composers, the NAC Orchestra created an ... Read more
12 Dec 2016
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17mins
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Eric Friesen
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The musician interviews the broadcaster. Veteran CBC radio host and champion of classical music, Eric Friesen joins Chri... Read more
16 May 2006
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30mins
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The NAC Orchestra's Institute for Orchestral Studies
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The four apprentices in the NAC Orchestra's Institute for Orchestral Studies — violinist Sunny Shi, violist Kayleigh Mil... Read more
28 May 2014
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36mins
