National Ballet Orchestra of Canada

The National Ballet Orchestra (formerly the National Broadcast Orchestra) was founded as a Canadian radio orchestra in Vancouver, British Columbia after the CBC Radio Orchestra was disbanded in November, 2008,[1] the National Broadcast Orchestra (NBO) was founded by conductor Alain Trudel and businessman Philippe Labelle.[2] It was incorporated in January, 2009[3] and was granted charitable status under the Canada Revenue Agency in July, 2009.[4]

National Ballet Orchestra of Canada
Orchestra
Short nameNBO
Former nameNational Broadcast Orchestra
FoundedJanuary 2009; 15 years ago (2009-01)
LocationToronto, Ontario (previously Vancouver, British Columbia)

In its new form, the NBO sought to reach beyond the boundaries of traditional radio broadcasting, utilizing the Internet as its primary tool for connecting with audiences.[5] The NBO is dedicated to presenting the work of Canadian composers and artists.[6] Activities began in the fall of 2009 with a pilot project in digital video recording at the Chan Centre.[7] The orchestra's first concert was performed on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, on September 16, 2009[8] and its official debut in its home venue, Vancouver's Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, took place on January 8, 2010.[9] The orchestra has been affiliated with the National Ballet of Canada since the mid-2010s when it was renamed the National Ballet Orchestra and relocated to Toronto.[10]

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  1. ^ "CBC Radio Orchestra to disband after 70 years". CBC News. March 27, 2008. Archived from the original on April 4, 2008.
  2. ^ "CBC Orchestra revived, to continue under new name". CBC News. November 1, 2008. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008.
  3. ^ "Corporation #4509129 BN #817249220RC0001".
  4. ^ "Page not found / Page non trouvée - Canada.ca". {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  5. ^ "New National Broadcast Orchestra announces its plans". The Georgia Straight. September 16, 2009.
  6. ^ "Cue the National Broadcast Orchestra".
  7. ^ "The National Ballet of Canada | Official Site".
  8. ^ "Broadcast orchestra revived in B.C." CBC News. September 16, 2009.
  9. ^ "The fall and rise of Vancouver's other orchestra".
  10. ^ "Meet the Orchestra at The National Ballet of Canada". Umbraco Accelerator.