One would think that after travelling, performing and teaching in five cities across the UK over ten days the NAC Orchestra would be exhausted, and indeed they are. But no matter how many times they have hauled their luggage on and off buses, trains and planes or how many colds and flues…
There is a strong tradition of choral singing in the United Kingdom. Rooted in the historic cathedrals throughout the United Kingdom, choral music remains an important part of it’s cultural heritage. The National Arts Centre is thrilled to feature local choirs in pre-concert performances…
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra performed in the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, just a few kilometres away from the muddy terrain where 30,000 Canadians came to train 100 years ago to fight in the First World War. The musicians were following in the footsteps of the young…
Hearing Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra perform a live concert of such extraordinary beauty and musicality is one way to bring healing to human suffering. As Maestro Zukerman says, “A live concert experience brings you extraordinary joy, and healing. It can be a major life…
The NAC Orchestra Rideau Lakes Brass Quintet gave a 20 minute chamber music recital at Stonehenge, one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. In October 1914, young Canadian Soldiers packed up and stepped onto ocean liners to cross the Atlantic.…
Emily Sun was fortunate to participate in the NAC’s Summer Music Institute in June along with two other colleagues from the Royal College of Music who took part in the UK Tour’s London concert, playing in the RPO in the joint NAC Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert on October…
The Britten Theatre at London's Royal College of Music was packed with students, teachers and music fans eager to learn from maestro Pinchas Zukerman'smasterclass. Three young violinists had been selected to perform; Chieri Tomi from the Royal Academy of Music and Soh Yon Kim and Emily Sun…
The NAC Orchestra’s UK Tour of performance, remembrance and education has seen the Orchestra perform beautiful concerts and engage in meaningful education events. In the week since the tour began, there have been many highlights. In Edinburgh, Orchestra musicians rehearsed with Big Noise…
Two sensational orchestras – Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Canada’s NAC Orchestra – combine with Maestro Pinchas Zukerman and the London Philharmonic Choir to create a powerful evening of gorgeous music!
The NAC Orchestra’s UK Tour marks the third time NAC Award Composer John Estacio has toured with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Mr. Estacio’s composition Brio has been featured on the NAC Orchestra’s 2011 tour to Atlantic Canada and the 2013 tour to China. The NAC's tour to the United…
