Press Release

Altamira Summer Arts Presents Free Performances by Canada's Leading Arts Companies

Toronto (July 25, 2005) – Altamira Investment Services is proud to present Altamira Summer Arts – nine evenings of spectacular entertainment at Harbourfront Centre – in collaboration with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Opera Company.  The performances are FREE with unreserved general seating.  A $5 donation is suggested with all proceeds supporting the Regent Park School of Music.

With over ten years of arts support in Canada, Altamira continues to bring these free summer performances to captive audiences at Toronto's lakefront.  Attracting approximately 30,000 people each year, Altamira Summer Arts is a celebration of performances by Canada's leading arts companies.

All nine performances take place at Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West), start at 8:00 pm and are free to the public.

Altamira Summer Arts

• Toronto Symphony Orchestra – featuring members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Morris Russell
  Tuesday, August 16, Wednesday, August 17, Thursday, August 18
• The National Ballet of Canada
  Tuesday, August 23, Wednesday, August 24, Thursday, August 25
• Canadian Opera Company
  Tuesday, August 30, Wednesday, August 31, Thursday, September 1

Altamira Investment Services is a leading investment services company, offering a wide range of mutual funds, savings products, managed portfolios and financial planning services.  Award-winning client service, product innovation and expert advice define Altamira's distinctive approach to investment management.  The company is headquartered in Toronto with offices across the country, and is a subsidiary of the National Bank of Canada.  www.altamira.com

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