May 03, 2006 -

In response to a listener question, Christopher assembles a panel of colleagues to discuss instrument-related injuries and the various treatments, techniques and training programs used to avoid them.

Joining Chris this week are bassist Marjolaine Laroche, violist Nancy Sturdevant, oboist Chip Hamann, and violinist Susan Rupp.

Listen to the NACOcast for a chance to win an iPod Nano pre-loaded with NAC Orchestra CDs and past episodes of the NACOcast. During the month of May, Christopher will ask a question that can be answered by listening to an earlier NACOcast episode ... Subscribe to the NACOcast to ensure you don't miss the question and your chance to win*.

The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra. Each week, Christopher brings you an informed and entertaining look at the world of classical music and its great composers, with musical excerpts and guest artist interviews.

You can easily subscribe to the NACOcast (for free) in the iTunes Muisc Store. Simply search on "NACOcast", and click on the subscribe button.

Direct link to this week's show:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/nac/NACOcast_20060502.mp3

RSS:
http://radio.nac-cna.ca/podcast/NACOcast/NACOcast.xml

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A series of French language podcasts ("baladOCNA") with host Marjolaine Laroche, NAC Orchestra assistant principal double bass, will launch soon.

* Employees of the National Arts Centre not eligible to win

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