Hans P. Black has a degree in medicine from McGill University. He is Chairman and CEO of Interinvest which offers asset management services to individuals and institutions. In this capacity, he is member of the Montreal Society of Financial Analysts and of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. He sits on the board of directors of numerous businesses in Québec, Canada, United States and Great Britain. He is also on the board of many non-profit organizations in Québec, Canada and United States, including the Montréal Heart Institute Foundation, the Montreal Symphonic Orchestra, the National Arts Center and the Washington National Opera. He has accepted in May 2007, the position of Chairman of the Board of the McGill Chamber Orchestra.
Board of Directors
Members
Hans P. Black, Chairman Nancy Bloomfield, Director Boris Brott, Music Director David M. Culver, C.C., Director Nicole Kobrynsky, Director Andrea McConnell, Director Odile Pearson, Director
Dear fellow music lovers:
I am delighted to welcome you to the 68th consecutive season of the McGill Chamber Orchestra.
The programs you will hear throughout our season represent the best in orchestral chamber music and feature leading world artists of today.
The orchestra has a distinguished history, and with your support and enthusiasm, will continue its tradition of musical excellence.
My wife Janet and I look forward to becoming better acquainted with you.
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Credit: Tristan Cook
What is Next
Pollack Hall, 555 Sherbrooke Street West
NB:
Those of you who were with us last week heard about the Spring Concert to be performed on April 26th by Octet Plus, a choir that includes David Oliver and
Holly Jonas. It sounds like a delightful occasion and we hope that you will join us there.
What: A spring Concert by Octet plus under the direction of Alan Daye
When: On Saturday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m
Where: St. Thomas’ Church, 6897 Somerled Avenue,
Montreal (corner of Rosedale)
Why: to raise money for the ministry of the Diocesan Book Room
A delightful programme of madrigals, classical and popular melodies in a variety of styles performed by Octet Plus, a semi-professional choir of about 17 voices, which brings together a small group of singers who perform for the enjoyment of singing and to raise money for various local charities. The singers of Octet Plus are drawn from a number of Montreal choirs.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTArt Deco Montreal: Will host a tour of St. Joseph’s Oratory on May 20 at 6:30 p.m., showing the influence of Art Deco inside the Oratory, followed by a brief introduction to the work of Dom Bellot, the monk & architect involved in designing the interior & dome. Ticket info: info@artdecomontreal.com or 514-931-9325.Pumpkin Theatre: Presents a premiere of an original ...
Atwater Library Auditorium
1200 Atwater Ave.
Montreal, QC H3Z 1X4
514-935-7344
6:30Meet and Greet
6:45A (brief) word from the President of Crime Writers of Canada
7:00Panel discussion/Q&A hosted by N.A.T. Grant
7:30James Napier on the state of Crime Writing in Canada
7:45Announcement of the 2008 Arthur Ellis Awards Shortlist Refreshments will be served.
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And of course, Linda Leith’sBlue Met
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