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The performer

Title
The performer [videorecording] / produced by the National Film Board of Canada ; by Frank Lalor ; directed by Donald Ginsberg ; produced by David Bairstow.
Publication
Canada : National Film Board of Canada, 1959.

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Additional Authors
  • Stratas, Teresa.
  • Simoneau, Léopold.
  • Alarie, Pierrette.
  • Franca, Celia, 1921-2007
  • Adams, David.
  • Peterson, Oscar, 1925-2007.
  • Drainie, John.
  • Plummer, Christopher
  • Gascon, Jean.
  • Hyland, Frances, 1927-2004.
  • Ginsberg, Donald.
  • Whittaker, Herbert, 1910-2006.
  • National Film Board of Canada.
Description
1 videocassette (59 min.) : sd., b&w NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Discussion of the current state of the arts in Canada, as viewed from different perspectives. The interviewees, mostly Canadian-born, represent the worlds of opera, ballet, jazz, and theater ; some work in Canada, others abroad. Among the topics discussed are the availability of arts training and opportunities (or the lack thereof) in Canada ; the development of a Canadian audience for the arts ; projections for future performing arts companies and schools in Canada.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Interviews.
  • Video.
Credits (note)
  • Photography, François Seguillon, André Kaufman.
Performer (note)
  • Interviewees: Teresa Stratas, Léopold Simoneau, Pierrette Alarie, Celia Franca, David Adams, Oscar Peterson, John Drainie, Christopher Plummer, Jean Gascon, Frances Hyland.
  • Interviewer: Herbert Whittaker.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-5751
OCLC
NYPY02-F327
Title
The performer [videorecording] / produced by the National Film Board of Canada ; by Frank Lalor ; directed by Donald Ginsberg ; produced by David Bairstow.
Imprint
Canada : National Film Board of Canada, 1959.
Country of Producing Entity
Canada.
Credits
Photography, François Seguillon, André Kaufman.
Performer
Interviewees: Teresa Stratas, Léopold Simoneau, Pierrette Alarie, Celia Franca, David Adams, Oscar Peterson, John Drainie, Christopher Plummer, Jean Gascon, Frances Hyland.
Interviewer: Herbert Whittaker.
Added Author
Stratas, Teresa. Interviewee
Simoneau, Léopold. Interviewee
Alarie, Pierrette. Interviewee
Franca, Celia, 1921-2007, interviewee.
Adams, David. Interviewee
Peterson, Oscar, 1925-2007. Interviewee
Drainie, John. Interviewee
Plummer, Christopher, interviewee.
Gascon, Jean. Interviewee
Hyland, Frances, 1927-2004. Interviewee
Ginsberg, Donald. Director
Whittaker, Herbert, 1910-2006. Interviewer
National Film Board of Canada.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-5751
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