News Releases

  1. Canadian Opera Legend Russell Braun joins faculty of NAC’s Young Artist Program June 5-24

    June 5, 2017

    Aspiring young artists to receive month-long training from all-star faculty (OTTAWA) – From June 5-24, 2017, 64 talented young musicians from all around the world will embark on a three-week coaching and mentorship program during the 19th edition of the National Arts Centre’s Young Artists Program (YAP). This year, renowned Canadian baritone Russell Braun, joins the all-star faculty,... Read more

  2. IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION AND STREET CLOSURES FOR JUNE 20 AND 21

    June 19, 2014

    June 19, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) –  The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face significant challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during the weekend of June 20 and 21. This weekend marks the beginning of the Ottawa Jazz Festival and on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, the on-ramp from Queen Elizabeth Drive to Laurier Avenue West and... Read more

  3. Exciting week of stellar public performances! Summer Music Institute brings exceptional musicians from U.S., China, France, Germany

    June 20, 2013

    OTTAWA –  For the second week in a row, Ottawa music lovers can hear high-calibre, live performance by some of the most talented young classically-trained musicians in the world. NAC Music Director Maestro Pinchas Zukerman created the Summer Music Institute 15 years ago. It's an exceptional music training institute that runs this year until June 29, welcoming students from most... Read more