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ALL THE BEST content for Sunday, January 30, 2005:

"Diamond Anniversaries" are special and when it comes to the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust something special happens at Neptune Theatre in Halifax. The Trust presented an evening of Talent Trust award/scholarship recipients in performances of music, theatre, dance and poetry as well as presentation of film and visual arts. Each of the acts was also presented by former and current Talent Trust recipients that included actor, Don Allison as MC, dancer Ruth Ellen Kroll Jackson, textile designer, Adriane Abbott, actor and broadcaster, Deborah Allen and Music educator, Chalmers Doane. Performers included jazz saxophonist and composer, Danny Oore who collaborated with five members of Mocean Dance  and choreographer, Veronique MacKenzie on an original modern dance piece called "The Junk Drawer". Also featured in performances were violinist, Marc Djokic and his sister, cellist, Denise Djokic, poems read by author E. Alex Pierce, an original one woman dramatic scene by Anne Marie Woods and a cameo appearance by eleven year old violinist, Heemin Choi. Experimental film maker, Becka Barker and photographer Jeanne Ju also presented their work in a multi media presentation format. Highlights from all these artists can be heard on this week's show!


Eleven year old violinist, Heemin Choi; violinist, Marc Djokic and actor/playwright, Anne Marie Woods at the Nova Scotia Talent Trust reception following the January 14th, 2005 gala concert at Neptune Theatre. (photo: Peggy Walt)

ALL THE BEST content for Sunday, February 6, 2005:

French composer, Georges Auric was enigmatic and reclusive. He's known best as a member of Les Six in musical trivia games, yet one of his works was a popular song. The 1953 version of "Moulin Rouge" , directed by John Huston was nominated for seven Oscars and won two. Auric wrote the score. The title music and its setting as a song are well known. He also wrote some great chamber music. Fredericton soprano, Sally Dibblee (pron. Dib-Bell) performs three of his film songs including "Where is Your Heart" from "Moulin Rouge". Halifax pianist, PeterAllen  performs his massive Sonata in F Major all from the 2004 New Brunswick Summer Music Festival on the UNB campus in Fredericton.



Fredricton soprano, Sally Dibblee performing the "femme fatale" songs of Georges Auric at the 2004 New Brunswick Summer Music Festival. (photos: Roger Smith)

ALL THE BEST content for Sunday, February 13, 2005:

Love is in the air! Valentines's Day is Monday! That means Spring can't be that far away...can it? A tribute to the emotion that is so much a part of our lives as the cast at last Summer's Indian River Festival presents part two  of "Tell Me the Truth About Love". Music by Benjamin Britten, Leos Janácek, Leo Delibes, Maurice Ravel, Ethlebert Nevin and Georges Bizet performed by mezzo-soprano, Monique Scholte, tenor,Terence Mierau, violinist, Japser Wood, flutist, Susan Hoeppner, percussionist, Beverley Johnston, the Arthur LeBlanc String Quartet and pianists, Robert Kortgaard and Peter Tiefenbach.

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"Suzie LeBlanc et compagnie" at St. Patrick's Church in Halifax on Saturday, August 8, 2004: L-R, David Greenberg, violin; David McGuinness, harpsichord; Betsy MacMillan, viola da gamba; Chris Norman, wooden flute and pipes; Suzie LeBlanc, soprano.

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All the Best s CBC Radio Two's showcase for Maritime performers.

Host Adrian Hoffman presents concerts recorded on location throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

All The Best seeks out new talent and outstanding achievement in the performing arts. The show presents music ranging from classical through classic jazz to traditional.