2015 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala
"It takes a special kind of person to perform so magnificently in the spotlight, surrounded by the controlled chaos of creativity," said His Excellency. "And without a doubt—whether they perform onstage or behind the scenes, or whether they give their time or treasures to the arts—our laureates are many splendored people."
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On the evening following the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) ceremony, Their Excellencies walked on the red carpet before attending the gala at the National Arts Centre (NAC).
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The NAC gala features superb performances, evocative short films about the Award laureates (created by the National Film Board of Canada), and personal tributes by guest stars.
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The band Half Moon Run paid tribute to Jean-Marc Vallée, the National Arts Centre Award laureate.
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Every year, the National Arts Centre gala honours the GGPAA laureates.
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Walter Boudreau, Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award laureate and conductor, shared the stage with the NAC Orchestra and pianist Alain Lefèvre.
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Canadian film, television and stage actor Colm Feore returned as host of the show.
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Singer-songwriter Serena Ryder sang Sarah McLachlan's beloved ballad, "I Will Remember You" in honour of the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award laureate.
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