Notes Par/by Crystal Chan
/ September 1, 2010
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CBC Head of English Services Leaves Post
Richard Stursberg left his post as the Director of English-Language Programming the first week of August. Since 2004, he had been responsible for English television, radio and online content. The Radio 2 decrease in classical music and the purchase of American television shows were two major moves that took place during his time with the public broadcaster. Differences between CBC President and CEO Hubert Lacroix and Stursberg were cited as a main cause of his sudden departure. A release by Lacroix claimed Stursberg’s focus on attracting ratings was compromising the broadcaster’s mandate as a public service. General Manager of English Television Kirstine Stewart will fill the position on an interim basis.
CINÉMA / FILM
Score: A Hockey Musical Chosen as TIFF Opening Gala Film
The world-renowned Toronto International Film Festival opens September 9 with a sports-story/musical smorgasbord. Actors include a bizarre array of performers including Noah Reid as a young rising hockey star, Olivia Newton-John as his mother, and Marc Jordan, George Stroumboulopoulos, Evan Solomon, Nelly Furtado and Hawksley Workman. If last year’s choice of Creation as the opening film stirred controversy because it was an English—not a Canadian film—one would be hard-pressed to critique this year’s pick for the same reason; you don’t get much more stereotypically Canadian than a hockey flick.
UK Film Council Abolished
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced it will disband the UK Film Council, which was founded in 2000. The DCMS promises that funding for films will continue, but through other organizations. The Council will shut its doors by April 2012.
Cours de maître par Gérard Depardieu au FFM
Depardieu donnera un cours de maître en soirée le 6 septembre, jour de clôture du festival. Le célèbre acteur a remporté son premier prix de meilleur acteur à un grand festival à Montréal en 1983.
Montreal World Film Festival Features Master Class by Gérard Depardieu
Depardieu will offer a master class on September 6, the closing night of the festival. The celebrated actor won his first best actor’s award at a major festival in Montreal in 1983.
ARTS VISUELS / ART
L’administratrice des arts Shirley Thomson s’éteint à l’âge de 80 ans
Le Dr Thomson est décédée le 10 août 2010. Elle avait 80 ans. Durant sa carrière, Mme Thomson a dirigé une myriade d’organismes dans les arts, dont le Conseil des Arts du Canada, la Galerie nationale du Canada et le Musée McCord. Elle a également été la secrétaire générale de la Commission canadienne pour l’UNESCO et nommée compagnon de l’Ordre du Canada.
Arts Administrator Dr. Shirley Thomson Passes Away at 80
Thomson, aged 80, passed away on August 10. During her career, she was the director of numerous arts organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts, the National Gallery of Canada, and the McCord Museum. She was also Secretary-General of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and a Companion of the Order of Canada.
New ROM Director
Janet Carding is the new director and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum. A 45-year-old native of England, she comes from holding the post of Assistant Director of the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Steven Shearer représentera le Canada à la Biennale de Venise
Le Canada enverra Shearer à la très prestigieuse Biennale en 2011. L’artiste de Vancouver est peintre, sculpteur et photographe et il fait aussi des installations. Il utilise souvent des sujets et modèles adolescents.
Steven Shearer to Represent Canada at Venice Biennale
Canada will send Shearer to the prestigious Biennale in 2011. The Vancouver native works in the mediums of painting, sculpture, installation and photography. His pieces often highlight teenage subjects and models.
THEATRE / THÉATRE
Stratford Director David William Passes Away
At age 84, William has passed away. He served as Artistic Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival from 1990 to 1993, but had been involved with the festival for 17 years.
Shaw Festival to Receive Profits from George Bernard Shaw Producer
Valerie Pascal, the former wife of Gabriel Pascal, has dedicated the net profits she receives from My Fair Lady to the creation of the Gabriel Pascal Memorial Fund for the Shaw Festival. Gabriel had convinced George Bernard Shaw to allow him to produce film and musical versions of his works. Profits included in the bequest come from the motion picture, the stage play and the sound track of My Fair Lady as well as the films Devil’s Disciple, Major Barbara and Pygmalion, all based on Shaw’s works.
Le Shaw Festival recevra les profits du producteur de George Bernard Shaw
Valerie Pascal, ancienne épouse de Gabriel Pascal, a dédié les revenus nets qu’elle touche de My Fair Lady à la création de la Fondation commémorative Gabriel pour le Shaw Festival. Gabriel Pascal a obtenu l’autorisation de George Bernard Shaw de produire des versions cinématographiques et musicales de ses pièces. Les profits inclus dans le legs viennent du film, de la pièce et de la bande sonore de My Fair Lady ainsi que des films Devil’s Disciple, Major Barbara et Pygmalion, tous inspirés des œuvres de Shaw.
DANCE / DANSE
Philip Szporer remporte le prix Jacqueline Lemieux
Le journaliste, cinéaste et réalisateur de films sur la danse montréalais Philip Szporer a remporté cet été le prix de 6000 $ pour les professionnels de la danse. Cofondateur de la compagnie de films sur l’art Mouvement Perpétuel, ses films ont été montrés aux Jeux olympiques de 2010. Il travaille actuellement avec la chorégraphe Crystal Pite sur un film sur la danse produit par l’Office national du film. Il enseigne également la danse contemporaine à l’Université Concordia et il a été critique de danse à Radio-Canada, la BBC et dans de nombreux magazines de danse.
Philip Szporer Wins Jacqueline Lemieux Prize
Montreal journalist, director and dance filmmaker Szporer won the $6,000 prize for dance professionals this summer. Co-founder of the arts film company Mouvement Perpétuel, his films were showcased at the 2010 Olympic Games. He is currently working with choreographer Crystal Pite on a dance film produced by the National Film Board. He also teaches contemporary dance at Concordia University and was a dance columnist and writer for Radio-Canada, BBC and numerous dance magazines.
American Ballet to Travel to Cuba
Breaking down political barriers through dance, the American Ballet Theatre of New York will participate in the International Ballet Festival in Havana in November. The company has not visited Cuba since 1960.
MUSIC/MUSIQUE
Décès d’Otto Joachim à l’âge de 99 ans
Le compositeur, professeur et altiste s’est éteint le 31 juillet dernier. Né en Allemagne, Otto Joachim s’est établi à Montréal en 1950. Entre autres récompenses, il a été nommé chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec et il a reçu en 2008 le Prix hommage décerné par le Conseil québécois de la musique. Joachim fera l’objet d’un article dans La Scena Musicale en novembre et notre CD Découverte mensuel sera consacré à ses œuvres.
Otto Joachim Passes Away at Age 99
Composer, teacher, and violist Joachim passed away on July 31. A German who immigrated to Montreal in 1950, Joachim was named a Chevalier of the Ordre du Quebec. Among many other accolades, Joachim was presented the 2008 Prix hommage by the Conseil québécois de la musique. He will be the subject of a profile in La Scena Musicale’s November issue. Our monthly Discovery CD will also be comprised of his works.
Raoul Sosa to be Honoured as Member of the Order of Canada
Sosa, a pianist, conductor, and professor, has been named a Member of the Order of Canada. Governor General Michaëlle Jean will officially present Sosa with the title on September 3 at Rideau Hall. A specialist in Romantic music, Sosa is a native Quebecer.
Les lauréats des prix Opera News sont annoncés
Les gagnants de cette année sont le chef Riccardo Muti, les sopranos Kiri Te Kanawa et Patricia Racette, le baryton-basse Bryn Terfel et le ténor Jonas Kaufmann. Les lauréats seront honorés le 17 avril prochain à New York.
Opera News Awards Winners Announced
The winners of this year’s awards are conductor Riccardo Muti, sopranos Kiri Te Kanawa and Patricia Recette, bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, and tenor Jonas Kaufmann. On April 17, the winners will be honoured in New York City.
Nouveau concours canadien pour les jeunes compositeurs
Le concours vient d’être lancé par l’Orchestre national de diffusion (anciennement l’Orchestre radiophonique de Radio-Canada), ouvert aux Canadiens et aux immigrants admis âgés de 35 ans ou moins. Les candidats doivent soumettre une œuvre pour orchestre de chambre de 8 à 10 minutes d’ici le 15 octobre. Le gagnant recevra une bourse de 3000 $, le deuxième lauréat une bourse de 1500 $ et un jeune compositeur âgé de moins de 21 ans recevra un prix de 500 $. La composition gagnante sera jouée par l’OND dans sa tournée de novembre et sera enregistrée pour diffusion sur les ondes de la SRC. Information complète à www.nboc.ca
New Canadian Competition for Emerging Composers
A new composition competition has been announced by The National Broadcast Orchestra (formerly the CBC Radio Orchestra). Open to Canadians or landed immigrants aged 35 and under, contestants are invited to submit an 8-10 minute chamber orchestra work by October 15. The winner will receive $3,000, the runner-up $1,500, and a promising composer under age 21 will be awarded $500. The winning composition will be performed by the NBO on their November tour and be recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio Two. Complete guidelines are available at www.nboc.ca
[Traduction : Alain Cavenne]
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