She has emerged as one of Russia's leading young pianists, and we await her interpretation with great interest.

He is a rare example of a musician able to combine the different techniques of choral and symphonic conducting, and this allows him to lead the vast musical forces required to perform some compositions.

Her performances display great subtlety and musical integrity. Critics praise her remarkable range and richness of tone, balanced by a soft touch and refined pedal technique, which enable her to bring out in her playing, elements of the music not noticeable in the score.

Mendelssohn's music for A Midsummer Night's Dream consists not only of the celebrated Overture, the famous Wedding March and the scarcely less familiar Nocturne and Scherzo.

I think it's very important to the Canadian national interest to have strong, leading global competitors in as many industries as we can. I think it's important to keep Canada visible on the global economic map, I think it's important for our capital markets to have industry leaders, I think it's important from an employment and a technology standpoint, and I think it rolls right back into Canada's competitiveness.

Andrew has emerged as one of the brightest young goaltenders in the NHL. That was established when he won the Calder Trophy in 2004 and finished among the league leaders overall in goals-against average and save percentage.