March 08, 2004 -

The third in this season’s series of “For Your Information” talks on Saturday, March 13 is with Daphne Burt, Manager of Artistic Planning for the Orchestra. She will talk about the two or more years of planning and juggling that go into putting together an orchestra season, as well as answering questions people may have about the recently announced 2004-05 NAC Orchestra line-up.

Daphne Burt is in her third season as Manager of Artistic Planning for the NAC Orchestra. She works closely with Music Director Pinchas Zukerman to coordinate the research and selection of artists and repertoire, engage the guest artists and guest conductors of the Orchestra.

Daphne Burt was formerly the artistic manager of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra from 1996 to 2001, and associate artistic administrator of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 1992 to 96.

This is the fourth year that NACOA has run these Saturday morning coffee get-togethers and they have proven highly popular with orchestra subscribers.

All proceeds benefit the Orchestra’s music education programmes and the National Arts Centre Young Artists’ NACOA Scholarship. The remaining session will be held on May 8.

Time: Saturday, March 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Place: Le Salon, National Arts Centre
Price: $10.00 per person ($5.00 per child/student)
For tickets, contact Muriel Barber (613) 828-3971
Tickets will also be available at the door.

Media inquiries:
Jean Seasons
(613) 728-1486
jeanseasons@sympatico.ca