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Jun 7 - 8

2023
In-person

In-person Presented by Audi Jan Lisiecki Plays Beethoven & NACO performs Dvorák's Symphony “From the New World” Southam Hall Jun 7 - 8, 2023 Music Classical Masterworks Piano
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Jun 15 - 17

2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Mozart’s Don Giovanni with the NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Bilingual Jun 15 - 17, 2023 Music Classical Masterworks Opera
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Jun 22 - 24

2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Ella & Frank NACO Pops Series Southam Hall Jun 22 - 24, 2023 Music Classical Masterworks Pops
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Jun 28 6:30 PM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person NAC Orchestra NACO on the Canal Along the Rideau Canal Jun 28, 2023 - 6:30 PM EDT Classical
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Jul 5 - 6

2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra NACO and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Southam Hall Bilingual Jul 5 - 6, 2023 Classical Jazz Summer
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Jul 8 4:30 PM EDT
2023
Free In-person

Free In-person NAC Orchestra NACO on the Canal Along the Rideau Canal Jul 8, 2023 - 4:30 PM EDT Classical Summer
Free
Jul 20 7 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person Chamberfest 2023 James Ehnes & NACO: Bach Concerti Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Jul 20, 2023 - 7 PM EDT Music Classical Masterworks Chamber
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Sep 13 8 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Emanuel Ax Plays Brahms Focus: Clara, Robert, Johannes Southam Hall Bilingual Sep 13, 2023 - 8 PM EDT Music Classical Masterworks Vocal
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Sep 14 8 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Schumann's Cello Concerto Focus: Clara, Robert, Johannes Southam Hall Bilingual Sep 14, 2023 - 8 PM EDT Music Classical Masterworks Cello
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Sep 17 3 PM EDT
2023
In-person

In-person NAC Orchestra Music for a Sunday Afternoon : Clara, Robert, Johannes Featuring James Ehnes and Stewart Goodyear Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Sep 17, 2023 - 3 PM EDT Music Classical Masterworks Chamber
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Packages & series

NAC Orchestra Truth in Our Time 2022 Tour
The NAC Orchestra 2022 Tour is making stops in Toronto, New York, and Ottawa: Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra and Alexander...
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The NAC Orchestra 2023 Tour is making stops in Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa: Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins performs Songs for Murdered...
Create your own Orchestra 3 or more events for 15% off
Create your very own customized package: Explore the NAC Orchestra Season, pick your favourite concerts, buy 3+ shows and get 15% off!
NAC Orchestra NACO Family 3 or more events starting at $39
Looking for a fun (and affordable) activity for your family? Join us to explore the wonders of music....
NAC Orchestra Pops 5 or more events starting at $111
This season, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and NACO Creative Partner Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser bring all your toe-tapping favourites...
NAC Orchestra Signature 6 or more events starting at $133
Every season, the Signature Series brings bold and beautiful music to Southam Hall, and this season is no exception. Stellar performances by...
NAC Orchestra Great Performers 4 or more events starting at $89
Our Great Performers series brings iconic artists to Southam Hall to perform classical favourites and new works by today’s leading...
NAC Orchestra Ovation 6 or more events starting at $133
Our Ovation series will bring you to your feet with a bonanza of musical riches featuring stellar artists from around the world and right...
NAC Orchestra NACO Live Livestreamed concerts
Enjoy exciting concerts offering superb sound and stunning live-camera views. Extra perks include program notes, artist biographies, and...
NAC Orchestra NACO in Southam Hall In person concerts
With bold and beautiful concerts in Southam Hall featuring your classical favorites, internationally renowned soloists, and exhilarating...

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