NBO preview video – This is where we’re heading!

Saturday, December 12, 2009
By Rob Gloor

When the National Broadcast Orchestra first came together in September, we spent time in the Telus Studio at Chan Centre, testing some recording approaches and preparing for our concert on Salt Spring Island.  In this video, Artistic Director Alain Trudel shares some of the NBO’s first moments together and talks about the plans and... »

Voici le Week-end Invitation

Friday, February 5, 2010
By Rob Gloor
Voici le Week-end Invitation

Voici le Week-end Invitation de l’OND!  L’Orchestre national de diffusion vous invite à contacter vos amis, fans et admirateurs à nous aider à faire connaître l’orchestre et à propager la bonne parole! Prenez quelques minutes ce week-end et invitez vos connaissances s’impliquer dans la... »

Invitation Weekend!

Friday, January 29, 2010
By Rob Severin
Invitation Weekend!

It’s time for another Invitation Weekend!  The NBO is asking all our friends, fans, and followers to reach out and spread the word.  Take a few minutes this weekend and invite your contacts to become involved with the NBO. Start by sharing our Facebook Page with your... »


NBO announces tour of BC communities

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By Rob Gloor
NBO announces tour of BC communities

The National Broadcast Orchestra (NBO) announced today that it will hit the road in November, 2010, for a tour of British Columbia communities.  Performances will be conducted by NBO... »

Program for January 17 broadcast

Saturday, January 16, 2010
By Rob Severin

(Content below is from the printed program of the original live performance on January 8, 2010.  The CBC broadcast may not include this full program in its entirety, or... »

About the works – program notes for January 17 broadcast

Saturday, January 16, 2010
By Rob Gloor

Sergei Prokofiev (b. 1891 Sontsovka, Russia; d. Moscow, 1953) Symphony #1 (“Classical”) Allegro Larghetto Gavotta: Non troppo allegro Finale: Molto vivace In the summer of 1918 a young musician passed through the young city of... »

Artist Biographies for January 17 broadcast

Saturday, January 16, 2010
By Rob Gloor

Alain Trudel, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Alain Trudel has established an international reputation in a very short period of time, leading orchestras and ensembles on three continents in a... »

CBC Radio 2 – In Concert

Friday, January 15, 2010
By Rob Severin
CBC Radio 2 – In Concert

We have lift off… Posted by SATO / IC team on Thursday January 14, 2010 at 7:43 PM Comments0|Recommend1 This week In Concert explores some exciting new musical adventures and collaborations. From... »

The reviews are in – add yours!

Sunday, January 10, 2010
By Rob Severin
The reviews are in – add yours!

Reviews from the Vancouver Sun and the Globe and Mail are now available online and in print.  Take a look here, and link back the original articles to share... »

The NBO Takes Flight

Saturday, January 9, 2010
By Rob Gloor
The NBO Takes Flight

The Chan Centre was buzzing with excitement as the National Broadcast Orchestra took the stage for its Vancouver debut last night.  Fourteen months after its last concert under the... »

La glace est brisée – Blogue – Sophie Dansereau

Saturday, January 9, 2010
By Rob Severin

Bonsoir! La glace est brisée, le premier concert est passé! Et nous sommes fatigués! Remarquez plusieurs de mes collègues sont présentement occupés à comparer la sélection de sushi et... »

Espace classique, la webradio d’Espace musique

Friday, January 8, 2010
By Rob Severin
Espace classique, la webradio d’Espace musique

Espace classique, la webradio d’Espace musique. À l’heure où j’écris ces lignes, on note une certaine fébrilité dans l’air du côté de Vancouver. Vous pensez que c’est à cause des... »

Le premier concert du NBO – Blogue – Sophie Dansereau

Friday, January 8, 2010
By Rob Severin

Bonjour! Difficile de croire qu’aujourd’hui est le premier concert du NBO. La journée d’hier a été longue! Piscine, examen pour les os, deux répétitions avec le VSO et la... »

La dernière répétition – Blogue – Sophie Dansereau

Thursday, January 7, 2010
By Rob Severin

Ce soir est la dernière répétition pour le premier concert officiel de l’Orchestre de la Nouvelle Diffusion. Le programme est varié et nous demande une bonne dose de concentration,... »

Beethoven, Prokofiev lend musical hands to fledgling National Broadcast Orchestra – VANCOUVER SUN

Thursday, January 7, 2010
By Rob Severin
Beethoven, Prokofiev lend musical hands to fledgling National Broadcast Orchestra – VANCOUVER SUN

BY DAVID GORDON DUKE, VANCOUVER SUN VANCOUVER — A new year, a new decade, a new business plan, and a new name. But for many observers of the Vancouver music... »