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Lera Auerbach gets busy: Celebrated composer finds a creative oasis in Banff
February 2011 by

Artists’ colonies across North America offerred creative residencies to Lera Auerbach. The busy composer chose to come to Banff to continue work on her latest commissions.

Amphitheatre with a view: Taking creativity outside
February 2011 by

The Banff Centre’s spectacular new Shaw Amphitheatre rises from the ashes of Donald Cameron Hall.

RBC support allows new stars to shine
February 2011 by

Emerging artists from across Canada benefit from RBC Youth Excellence Scholarships.

Awards and accolades
February 2011 by

Notable recent achievements by Banff Centre faculty and alumni.

Live from Banff!
August 2010 by

Beginning August 30, nine young quartets from six countries will gather in Banff for the 10th BISQC.

Hard Core Logo: LIVE
August 2010 by

The language is R rated. The music is in your face. But Michael Scholar Jr. insists that the story he is telling is as much a piece of Canadiana as beavers and lumberjacks.

Time traveller
February 2010 by

Banff Centre iCORE researcher Chris Chafe melds his skills as a composer, musician, and scientist to explore the intersection between time, distance, and music

Arts and ideas converge in boulderpavement
February 2010 by

New online multi-media magazine offers snapshots of creativity and thought, on a Canadian and international scale.

A String Quartet is born
February 2010 by

Celebrated composer John Adams muses on the joys and hazards of new music, as his latest work, created for the St. Lawrence String Quartet, debuts in Banff.

Sound = Action for U.K. filmmaker
February 2010 by

Award-winning filmmaker Paul Diffley discovers the art of invisible sound as he mixes music with action thanks to a Centre audio scholarship.