Renée-Paule Gauthier: CLICKS

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Visit this site to get information on the NACO's next concerts, their educational programs, or watch tour videos (I'm on some of them). "Consistent praise has followed this vibrant, classical-sized orchestra throughout its history of touring both nationally and internationally, recording, and commissioning Canadian works. The National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada, now under the direction of renowned conductor/ violinist/violist Pinchas Zukerman, continues to draw accolades both abroad and at its home in Ottawa where it gives over 100 performances a year."
Thirteen Strings: "Thirteen Strings has become one of Canada's foremost chamber ensembles."
Ottawa Chamber Music Society: Browse this site for the schedule of this truly wonderful chamber music vehicle. Its animated and driven founder, JULIAN ARMOUR, made of the summer festival one of the most successful and important chamber music festival in the world. "As Ottawa music lovers have been discovering in record numbers, listening to truly great music performed by first-rate musicians, in beautiful churches with superb natural acoustics, is one of life's unquestionably delightful experiences."
Emerson String Quartet: Four brilliant musicians. Four amazing people. "Acclaimed for its insightful performances, brilliant artistry and technical mastery, the Emerson String Quartet is one of the world's foremost chamber ensembles, and has amassed an impressive list of achievements. The ensemble is lauded globally as a string quartet that approaches both classical and contemporary repertoire with equal mastery and enthusiasm."
World's Violinists: Where to find links to several violinists' website from around the globe, including yours truly.
Arts Journal: Arts Journal is a weekday digest of some of the best arts and cultural journalism in the English-speaking world. Each day ArtsJournal combs through more than 200 English-language newspapers, magazines and publications featuring writing about arts and culture. Direct links to the most interesting or important stories are posted everyday.
Christina Riley: This is the site of awesome-up-and-coming-super-talented-photographer CHRISTINA RILEY. Using her creative eye and lighting skills she formulates fresh, funky images. This dynamic blond fireball makes shooting a sinful delight!
An American's Guide to Canada: To my American Friends... Most Americans know next to nothing about their neighbo(u)r to the north, except that Canadians play a lot of hockey, drink beer, and end sentences with "eh?" These pages, written by an American who has been living in Canada since 1992, are intended to give Americans a better idea just what goes on in the Great White North. Canada is a wonderful place. Its relatively small population and expansive landscape give it a distinctive character, a character that Canadians are constantly trying to enunciate and defend. Sometimes it feels like a small town. This country is endearing and civilized and charming, and I am very, very fond of it.
Eric Biondo: If you don't know Eric, you're really missing out! Check out his site and enjoy his wonderful insight on life! Eric's music, personality, and creativity have been real inspirations to me and his friendship has been really precious!
Daniel Bolshoy: Daniel is a wonderful guitarist and a great story teller (stories that remain appropriate most of the time)! He's "a terrific player, an engaging performer, with matinee idol good looks. He's the whole passionate package".
Cenk Ergun: Cenk, my favorite composer! He wrote the longest piece I ever had to perform! Hope I get to play his stuff again! Best import from Turkey ever! But don't trust him at Backgammon!!!
Amanda Forsyth: “Forsyth, one of the world’s most glamorous and sought after cellists... Juno Award-winning Amanda Forsyth is considered one of North America’s most dynamic cellists. The intense richness of her tone, her remarkable technique and her exceptional musicality combine to enthrall her audiences and critics alike."
Cheryl Mazak: One of Ottawa's most prominent artist. Her artwork is inspired by her love of stringed instruments. Cheryl is a self-taught artist who has explored many different styles of art before finding her love of the mixed media "rust" style.
Jeff Nelsen: Bits of wisdom from this great Canadian horn master!
Kaveh Rastegar: Superb musician established in LA. One of the most talented and creative guys there is out there on top of being just a wonderful person!
Bohuslav Rattay: A native of Prague, Czech conductor Bohuslav Rattay is quickly gaining recognition as one of the young upcoming starts of the podium.
Ben Wendel: Awesome saxophone player and composer, this really cool guy (of course, he's Canadian!) is taking LA by storm! Beautiful music, beautiful soul, beautiful guy!
Académie Musique Plus: Voici le site de l'agente d'artistes HÉLÈNE DUCHARME. En plus d'être constituée d'artistes et musiciens fantastique, sa petite bande est également l'une des plus agréables à cotoyer! Vous trouvez à cette adresse les pianistes JIMMY BRIÈRE et MANELI PIRZADEH, le clarinettiste GUY YEHUDA et l'altiste YUVAL GOTLIBOVICH.
Elgin Fitness: If you are living in or visiting Ottawa and looking for the coolest gym in town to work out, this is the place! it "offers a refined fitness facility with style and a motivational atmosphere". You'll fall in love with its charming owners, Brian and Renee, sweat your butt off, or, if you're not feeling it that day, sit back one of those recliner bikes, relax, and watch some cable tv!
Cyberpresse: Site merveilleux pour les Québécois expatriés! Donne accès à presque tous les journaux du Québec. Parfait pour se donner un p'tit gout de chez nous!
Yoga Journal: I thank the Indian gods everyday for yoga (and Tikka Masala)! This is how my poor body, twisted by that strange wooded instrument, keeps it all together and why my mind doesn't give up to the madness traditionally attributed to artists! This site answers all the questions you might have and is extremely useful when on tour away from home!!! Namaste!