Alain Trudel, Classical Transience
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Alain Trudel, Classical Transience | Music In this lengthy and excellent article about the trombonist and conductor, a later section reveals Trudel’s thoughts around the time of the dissolution of the CBC Radio Orchestra and the reasoning behind the creation of the Nation Broadcast Orchestra of Canada. Here is the relevant excerpt: Considering the unceasing [...]
Libby Davies starts a new petition to increase CBC funding – please sign
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Libby on increased funding for the CBC September 24, 2009 Blog entry Dear Friends, The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is an intrinsic part of Canadian culture. From Vancouver East to Whitehorse to St John’s, the CBC provides coverage that resonates with Canadians. Last year the CBC announced a $171 million budget shortfall due to lost advertising [...]
Potential financial backer for CBCRO speaks up
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008I received this email message this morning and have been given permission to publish it here. From: Philippe Labelle <philippe.labelle at … Date: September 23, 2008 7:53:23 AM PDT (CA) To: standonguardforcbc at … Subject: Follow-up on Robert Everett-Green’s Article… Hi, I’m Philippe Labelle, the businessman referred to in the August 9, 2008 Globe and [...]
Richard Kurth, Director of UBC School of Music
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Speech given to Rally in support of the CBC Radio Orchestra April 20, 2008 RICHARD KURTH Plaza of the Chan Centre at UBC Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Richard Kurth, and I am the Director of the School of Music here at UBC. I am very proud that my colleagues and students have declared [...]