''Undisrupted'' is a Canadian television series, which premiered in August 2021 on

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.Marsha Lederman
"National Arts Centre Orchestra’s eclectic new CBC Gem series showcases Canadian talent"
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'', September 1, 2021. Created in conjunction with the

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, the series commissioned four figures in Canadian classical and opera music to create and perform a half-hour symphonic work with the

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. The series was created by

Donna Feore Donna Feore (née Starnes, born June 20, 1963) is a Canadian choreographer and theatre director, most noted for her work with the National Arts Centre and the Stratford Festival. Early life Donna Starnes was born in Dawson Creek, British Colum ...

and Alexander Shelley, in part as a response to the NAC's inability to stage traditional theatre shows during the

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.Erika Ibrahim
"The NAC Orchestra’s Undisrupted series features unique collaborations for unprecedented times"
''Apt613'', August 27, 2021.

Episodes

# "Forgotten Coast" —

Measha Brueggergosman Measha Brueggergosman–Lee (née Gosman; June 28, 1977) is a Canadian soprano who performs both as an opera singer and concert artist. She has performed internationally and won numerous awards. Her recordings of both classical and popular m ...

# "Iskra" — Ana Sokolovic # "A Guide to the Orchestra" —

Nicole Lizée Nicole Lizée (born 7 April 1973) is a Canadian composer of contemporary music. She was born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan and received a MMus from McGill University. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. At one time, she was a member of The Besnar ...

# "Music Is My Medicine" — Shawnee Kish

References

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