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Canadian soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan wins prestigious Polar Music Prize
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Canadian soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan wins prestigious Polar Music Prize
Description
April 3, 2025
Barbara Hannigan, the trailblazing soprano and conductor who's already won many prestigious accolades, is now only the second Canadian to receive the Polar Music Prize. Heidi Petracek explains how Hannigan has made her mark on classical music, and is pushing boundaries in the genre.
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Canadian soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan wins prestigious Polar Music Prize01:43 | April 3, 2025
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Premiers Houston, Ford blast Conservatives as Poilievre faces uncertain future02:14 | April 30, 2025
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Northern Super League’s inaugural season kicks off01:42 | April 16, 2025
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Nova Scotia seeks reciprocity on internal trade01:52 | February 26, 2025
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How Nova Scotia government is flexing the power of its supermajority02:11 | February 20, 2025
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Navy sailor dies after boat capsizes in Halifax’s Bedford Basin01:57 | January 27, 2025
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Gazan who fled to Canada hopes for peace in Middle East01:58 | January 15, 2025
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Recent spike in domestic violence cases underscores need for action02:16 | January 2, 2025
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Halifax airport back to normal after plane’s fiery landing01:52 | December 30, 2024
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Nova Scotia’s Africville celebrates UNESCO designation02:00 | December 2, 2024
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Global National: March 321:57 | March 3, 2024
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Canadian soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan wins prestigious Polar Music Prize01:43 | April 3, 2025
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Premiers Houston, Ford blast Conservatives as Poilievre faces uncertain future02:14 | April 30, 2025
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Nova Scotia seeks reciprocity on internal trade01:52 | February 26, 2025
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Gazan who fled to Canada hopes for peace in Middle East01:58 | January 15, 2025
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Global National: March 321:57 | March 3, 2024
Canadian soprano-conductor Barbara Hannigan wins prestigious Polar Music Prize
Description
April 3, 2025
Barbara Hannigan, the trailblazing soprano and conductor who's already won many prestigious accolades, is now only the second Canadian to receive the Polar Music Prize. Heidi Petracek explains how Hannigan has made her mark on classical music, and is pushing boundaries in the genre.
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