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John Weinzweig Centenary
Celebrating the Music and Legacy of the Dean of Canadian Composers: perform, listen, write, and learn!
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The NAC, Ottawa Chamberfest and Les AMIS celebrate Weinzweig
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Barry Avrich interviews John Weinzweig
Watch footage of an interview of John Weinzweig with Barry Avrich. Weinzweig discusses influences, music, and family.
TSO celebrates Weinzweig at Luminato
The TSO is playing catch-up, having neglected to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2013.
Olympic Throwback
John Weinzweig won a silver Olympic medal in 1948. For music. Learn about the history of non-sport Olympic medals.
Marielle Groven wins SOCAN Foundation's John Weinzweig Grand Prize
Groven is the sole winner of the $3000 Grand Prize for best overall work submitted in the competition for her work entitled Animaris Currens Ventosa.
John Weinzweig Legacy Plaque
On March 11, 2013, Heritage Toronto unveiled a Toronto Legacy Plaque to commemorate John Weinzweig.
Huronia Symphony Celebrates Weinzweig
10/27/2013
The Huronia Symphony performs Symphonic Ode and Enchanted Hill in Barrie, Ontario.
Quinte Symphony performs Divertimento No. 3
10/20/2013
Hear Belleville's Quinte Symphony perform Divertimento No. 3 under the direction of Gordon Craig.
Les AMIS celebrates Weinzweig
09/24/2013
Members of Les AMIS Ensemble celebrate Weinzweig's Centenary with performances in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, and Poland between September 24, 2013 and October 5, 2013.
Ottawa Chamberfest celebrates Weinzweig
08/04/2013
On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Dr. James Wright illuminates the life and accomplishments of Canadian composer John Weinzweig on the centenary of his birth. This is a 45-minute "snapshot performance."
The National Arts Centre Orchestra honours Weinzweig
07/07/2013
On Sunday, July 7, The NAC Orchestra is performing Weinzweig’s Red Ear of Corn in honour of John Weinzweig’s 100th birthday celebration.