Headlining the concert is Natalie MacMaster , the superstar fiddler from Cape Breton who has dazzled audiences around the globe with her fiddle playing, spontaneous step dancing and infectious personality. The Juno Award-winning artist enjoys a successful recording career and has several gold albums to her credit. The Governor General's Summer Concerts 2000 are presented by CGI, the largest Canadian-owned information technology services firm. Audiences are invited to come early, bring a picnic, set up lawn chairs and make an occasion of this outdoor event on the beautiful grounds of Rideau Hall. Photos and interviews are available upon request.
Concerts are subject to cancellation due to extreme weather conditions.