News Releases
-
NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial GroupGeggie Jazz SeriesJoe Sullivan, Lorne Lofsky and Jim DoxasMay 26, 7:30 p.m.NAC Fourth Stage
May 17, 2012
Ottawa bassist John Geggie will host his last concert of the season on Saturday, May 26th at 7:30 p.m. in the NAC Fourth Stage. On this occasion, John is renewing a musical relationship with an old friend, trumpeter Joe Sullivan along with legendary Toronto guitarist Lorne Lofsky and one of John's long-time collaborators, drummer Jim Doxas. Audiences can expect an exceptional evening of... Read more
-
The National Arts Centre hopes to minimize transportation and parking challenges for NAC patrons on Ottawa Race Weekend -- May 26-27, 2012
May 17, 2012
The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face significant challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during Ottawa Race Weekend, May 26-27. Tens of thousands of people will converge on the downtown core during the weekend, some roads will be closed, and parking may be difficult to find. Because of road closures and the predicted high volume of both vehicular and... Read more
-
My First NAC, presented by Astral Radio is a free concert to be presented at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio of the National Arts Centre on May 29
May 15, 2012
For the second year in a row, My First NAC, presented by Astral Radio shines a spotlight on up-and-coming young performers. The concert features eight musicians who will perform both classical and jazz repertoire. Each participant will be awarded a $1,000 Astral Artist Prize. Several of the performers are past winners of The NAC Orchestra Bursary, and all the young artists have taken part in... Read more
-
UNE LUNE ENTRE DEUX MAISONS(Ages 3 to 6)May 23 to 27, 2012
May 14, 2012
Plume is cheerful and vivacious, a real chatterbox. Taciturne, on the other hand, is not very talkative but is observant, a good listener whose passion is music. They live next door to each other, and between words and music they find out about each other, smooth over their differences and share their mutual fear of the night and its mysteries. Under the light of the moon, they become friends.... Read more
-
Bolshoi Ballet performs their signature work Don Quixote at the NAC from May 23 to 26, 2012
May 10, 2012
Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet performs the spectacular, full-length classic Don Quixote, May 23 to 26, 2012 in the NAC’s Southam Hall, accompanied by the NAC Orchestra. Considered one of the world’s greatest ballet companies, the Bolshoi Ballet will dazzle at every opportunity, showcasing the company’s precious artistry, infectious energy, and masterful demonstrations of... Read more
-
Winners of the 2012 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition Finals are announced
May 9, 2012
On Monday May 7, the 2012 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition Finals were held in the NAC Studio. Winners were announced and presented with cheques and certificates before an enthusiastic audience of 100 people. National Capital Region music students (aged 16 to 24) who are studying for careers as orchestral musicians competed for prizes totaling $19,000. Eight finalists were selected from the... Read more
-
More than 10,000 young musicians from across Canada coming to Ottawa May 14-19 for MusicFest Canada’s 40th anniversary
May 9, 2012
Ottawa (Canada) – More than 10,000 of the country’s most outstanding young musicians from every corner of Canada are on their way to Ottawa for the 40th annual MusicFest Canada, North America's largest festival dedicated to developing musical talent. TheMusicFest Nationals will bring together more than 10,000 of Canada's finest young musicians aged 12-19 in 300 ensembles... Read more
-
More than 10,000 young musicians from across Canada coming to Ottawa May 14-19 for MusicFest Canada’s 40th anniversary
May 9, 2012
Ottawa (Canada) – More than 10,000 of the country’s most outstanding young musicians from every corner of Canada are on their way to Ottawa for the 40th annual MusicFest Canada, North America's largest festival dedicated to developing musical talent. TheMusicFest Nationals will bring together more than 10,000 of Canada's finest young musicians aged 12-19 in 300 ensembles... Read more
-
More than 10,000 young musicians from across Canada coming to Ottawa May 14-19 for MusicFest Canada’s 40th anniversary
May 9, 2012
Ottawa (Canada) – More than 10,000 of the country’s most outstanding young musicians from every corner of Canada are on their way to Ottawa for the 40th annual MusicFest Canada, North America's largest festival dedicated to developing musical talent. TheMusicFest Nationals will bring together more than 10,000 of Canada's finest young musicians aged 12-19 in 300 ensembles... Read more
-
More than 10,000 young musicians from across Canada coming to Ottawa May 14-19 for MusicFest Canada’s 40th anniversary
May 9, 2012
Ottawa (Canada) – More than 10,000 of the country’s most outstanding young musicians from every corner of Canada are on their way to Ottawa for the 40th annual MusicFest Canada, North America's largest festival dedicated to developing musical talent. TheMusicFest Nationals will bring together more than 10,000 of Canada's finest young musicians aged 12-19 in 300 ensembles... Read more