A conversation with Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra, and Andrew Potter, Editor of the Ottawa Citizen

2016-02-16 19:00 2016-02-16 21:00 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: Is Classical Music Really Dead?

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/13527

The death knell for classical music has been ringing for decades. 

Yet many say the music is not only alive, it’s kicking. Join us for a fascinating, up-close-and-personal conversation with two highly original voices – Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra, and Andrew Potter, Editor of the Ottawa Citizen. Special guest Nadia Sirota ,violist and host of WQXR's Q2 Music Meet the Composer podcast, will also join the discussion.

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Fourth Stage,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
Tue, February 16, 2016
Tue, February 16, 2016
7 PM EST
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Special Events Music Talks
NAC Presentation

The death knell for classical music has been ringing for decades. 

Yet many say the music is not only alive, it’s kicking.

Join us for a fascinating, up-close-and-personal conversation with two highly original voices – Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra, and Andrew Potter, Editor of the Ottawa Citizen.

Special guest Nadia Sirota ,violist and host of WQXR's Q2 Music Meet the Composer podcast, will also join the discussion.

Presented by the Southam Club

Speaking portion from 7:30 to 9 p.m., including audience Q&A.

Mingling and drinks before and after, cash bar

Event will take place in English. During the Q & A portion questions can be posed in either English or French.