CBC Arts: “The Banff Centre in Alberta has handed out its first Koerner Award in Choreography to Kevin O’Day, the current artistic director of Ballett Mannheim in Germany.”
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Government of Canada contributes $1.4 million to Banff Centre’s endowment funds
Canadian Heritage: The federal government is matching donations made by individuals, companies, and community groups to the Banff Centre’s endowment funds.
CBC notes John Adams, other summer music faculty
CBC News: “Composer John Adams will be at the Banff Centre for the Arts in July to work with young artists and conduct two of his most popular works…. Banff will host several other high-profile musical guests this summer….”
Alberta Ballet tribute to Elton John lives up to hype
Calgary Herald: Bob Clark rates Love Lies Bleeding 5 out of 5. “Throughout, designer Marie Bertrand’s costumes [made at The Banff Centre] are fabulous.” Elton John was not present at the sold-out premiere.
Also see
- Elton John ballet gets warm welcome in Calgary (CBC).
- Love Lies Bleeding: Ballet lite that crocodile rocks (Globe and Mail)
Art, Artists and the Rocky Mountains
Westworld (Alberta Motor Association): “Art tour of the Bow Valley” by Thomas Wharton includes a brief description of a visit to The Banff Centre.”Today, the Walter Phillips Gallery at the centre presents ancient aboriginal craftwork alongside contemporary work, such as a recent exhibit of snowboarding-inspired art in various media.”
Dressing Up Love
Calgary Herald: The costumes for Alberta Ballet’s Love Lies Bleeding, featuring music by Elton John, were designed by Martine Bertrand. “Bertrand chose the Banff Centre as the facility to assemble the team of experts from Europe and across Canada to carry out the various cutting, sewing, dyeing and accessorizing procedures necessary to have her costume sketches turned into a reality.”
See also Andrea Brussa Master Artist Endowment enhances costume build for Love Lies Bleeding.