15 Best Canada's National Arts Centre Podcasts

1. Baladodiffusion du Théâtre français du CNA

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« Plus que du théâtre » est la nouvelle baladodiffusion du Théâtre français, qui consiste en des entrevues avec des artistes de la saison. Les échanges sont animés par Julien Morissette.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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2. Cook with Kurt!

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Join Chef Kurt Waldele of the National Arts Centre as he prepares recipes from the NAC's Le Café. In addition to his responsibilities at the NAC, Chef Kurt was responsible for catering services at the National Gallery of Canada. He oversaw food preparation and service at 24 Sussex between 1984 and 1993, and also assumed those responsibilities for many major Government of Canada functions, including the 1981 and 1988 economic summits, several royal visits, and the state dinner for the opening of Expo 1986 in Vancouver.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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3. NACOcast: A Classical Music Podcast

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This long-running podcast is full of insightful commentary about classical music, as well as musical excerpts and interviews with NACO musicians and guest artists.
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4. Explore the Symphony

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5. Eric Friesen presents the NAC Orchestra

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How did the NAC Orchestra become the world class organization it is today? Veteran broadcaster Eric Friesen chronicles the unfolding drama of the NAC Orchestra from its earliest days in 1969 to the present time. With his charming personality and a host of probing questions, he interviews conductors, orchestral musicians, guest artists and administrators about the Orchestra's beginnings, the challenges it faced, the tours it made all over Canada and to many foreign lands, and the kind of individuals it took to mold the Orchestra into what it is today.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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6. Insights

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Welcome to Insights. A series of thought provoking discussions by leaders in arts, medicine and technology recorded live at Canada's National Arts Centre.
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7. Stage Advice with Jillian Keiley

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What are some of the most intriguing challenges that Artistic Directors face every day? Join NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley as she chats with Artistic Directors and Directors about the daily dilemmas, tough questions and thorny challenges that come with the job. When your job is bringing people together, how do you keep from falling apart?MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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8. L'Orchestre du CNA avec JJ Van Vlasselaer

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J.J. Van Vlasselaer a été critique musical auprès du journal « Le Matin » en Belgique de 1962 à 1968. Depuis 1972, il exerce ce même rôle auprès du quotidien d'Ottawa LeDroit. Il parle régulièrement à Radio-Canada et CBC depuis 1973. À la fois par intérêt personnel et professionnel, il a suivi l'évolution de l'Orchestre du CNA depuis son premier concert le 7 octobre 1969. Saison après saison, directeur musical après directeur musical, participant même à certaines tournées, il a pu mesurer le parcours de l'Orchestre du CNA...MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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9. L'Univers symphonique

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Joignez-vous à Marjolaine Fournier, musicienne de l'Orchestre du Centre national des Arts, et à Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer, journaliste parmi les plus connus de la scène musicale au Canada, dans leur exploration de l'univers symphonique, de Haydn à Chostakovitch.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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10. Points of View

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In each episode, you will learn about NAC English Theatre productions through an encounter with Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and two special guests offering unique perspectives on a theatrical work.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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11. NAC Dance with Cathy Levy

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From ballet to contemporary dance, these podcasts (each about 30 minutes long) feature fascinating conversations between NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy and some of the world's most exciting dance artists, all of whom will be appearing, or have appeared, at the National Arts Centre.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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12. Danse CNA avec Cathy Levy

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Le département de la Danse du Centre national des Arts lance une toute nouvelle série de balados captivants. Ces fichiers audio d'environ 30 minutes mettent à contribution la productrice de la Danse du CNA Cathy Levy et des artistes de la danse parmi les plus remarquables au monde, tous s'étant produits ou sur le point de se produire au CNA.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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13. Hinterviews

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Peter Hinton was the Artistic Director of English Theatre at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Considered one of Canada's finest stage directors, Peter has had a twenty year career as a playwright, dramaturge and tireless champion of Canadian theatre. In each podcast episode we hope to take you into the intimate world of the artists and creative minds behind the productions on stage.MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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14. Irresistible Neighbourhoods

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Irresistible Neighbourhoods is a multi-year radio play development project centered on themes of climate and sustainability, which nurtures both emerging and established playwrights to imagine alternative visions for the neighbourhoods they call home. Conceived by Nina Lee Aquino and Judi PearlMORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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15. Peril to Promise: Navigating the Waters of Today's Canadian Theatre

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In 2020/21, NAC English Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) initiated a transformative two-year partnership, the 'co-curation model'. As the partnership draws to a close, this podcast is intended to share insights and advice on the initiative. The podcast's vision expanded with new artistic directors, Nina Lee Aquino and Dian Marie Bridge, to encompass broader narratives of change in Canada's theatre scene and was released during the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) conference in June 2023...MORE Producer/Network Canada's National Arts Centre
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