National Ballet Orchestra of Canada
| National Ballet Orchestra of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Short name | NBO |
| Former name | National Broadcast Orchestra |
| Founded | January 2009 |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario (previously Vancouver, British Columbia) |
The National Ballet Orchestra (formerly the National Broadcast Orchestra) was founded as a Canadian radio orchestra in Vancouver, British Columbia after the CBC Radio Orchestra was disbanded in November, 2008,[1] the National Broadcast Orchestra (NBO) was founded by conductor Alain Trudel and businessman Philippe Labelle.[2] It was incorporated in January, 2009[3] and was granted charitable status under the Canada Revenue Agency in July, 2009.[4]
In its new form, the NBO sought to reach beyond the boundaries of traditional radio broadcasting, utilizing the Internet as its primary tool for connecting with audiences.[5] The NBO is dedicated to presenting the work of Canadian composers and artists.[6] Activities began in the fall of 2009 with a pilot project in digital video recording at the Chan Centre.[7] The orchestra's first concert was performed on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, on September 16, 2009[8] and its official debut in its home venue, Vancouver's Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, took place on January 8, 2010.[9] The orchestra has been affiliated with the National Ballet of Canada since the mid-2010s when it was renamed the National Ballet Orchestra and relocated to Toronto.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "CBC Radio Orchestra to disband after 70 years". CBC News. March 27, 2008. Archived from the original on April 4, 2008.
- ^ "CBC Orchestra revived, to continue under new name". CBC News. November 1, 2008. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008.
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{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ^ "New National Broadcast Orchestra announces its plans". The Georgia Straight. September 16, 2009.
- ^ "Cue the National Broadcast Orchestra".
- ^ "The National Ballet of Canada | Official Site".
- ^ "Broadcast orchestra revived in B.C." CBC News. September 16, 2009.
- ^ "The fall and rise of Vancouver's other orchestra".
- ^ "Meet the Orchestra at The National Ballet of Canada". Umbraco Accelerator.