Today the Ottawa Citizen released its guide to cultural events happening in 2011-2012. Music, visual art, theatre, dance, film, books – there are a lot of great events happening in Ottawa. There are some excellent pianists coming to town to play with the NAC Orchestra. If you get the chance, take in a concert by these world class pianists: Angela Hewitt, Olga Kern, Jon Kimura Parker, Jan Lisiecki, Louie Lortie, and Yundi. Most of these artists are Canadian. Angela Hewitt grew up in Ottawa. Jon Kimura Parker was born and raised in Vancouver. Louie Lortie was born in Montreal. Jan Lisiecki was born in Calgary and is currently studying at the Glenn Gould School of Music in Toronto.
And for a hilarious look at being a pianist, take in the play 2 Pianos, 4 Hands by Canadians Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt at the National Arts Centre January 10-28, 2012.