News Releases
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group THE BARR BROTHERSSaturday, March 3rd, 2012NAC Fourth Stage Tickets on sale January 26, at 10 a.m.
January 25, 2012
For immediate release OTTAWA, January 25, 2012 – After a tremendously successful appearance on the Late Night Show with David Letterman early this month, NAC Presents is pleased to have added a special stop in Ottawa for The Barr Brothers on their current Canadian tour! On Saturday, March 3rd, the Montreal –based quartet will transform the intimate NAC Fourth Stage into their own... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group THE BARR BROTHERSSaturday, March 3rd, 2012NAC Fourth Stage Tickets on sale January 26, at 10 a.m.
January 25, 2012
For immediate release OTTAWA, January 25, 2012 – After a tremendously successful appearance on the Late Night Show with David Letterman early this month, NAC Presents is pleased to have added a special stop in Ottawa for The Barr Brothers on their current Canadian tour! On Saturday, March 3rd, the Montreal –based quartet will transform the intimate NAC Fourth Stage into their own... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group THE BARR BROTHERSSaturday, March 3rd, 2012NAC Fourth Stage Tickets on sale January 26, at 10 a.m.
January 25, 2012
For immediate release OTTAWA, January 25, 2012 – After a tremendously successful appearance on the Late Night Show with David Letterman early this month, NAC Presents is pleased to have added a special stop in Ottawa for The Barr Brothers on their current Canadian tour! On Saturday, March 3rd, the Montreal –based quartet will transform the intimate NAC Fourth Stage into their own... Read more
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Jean-Philippe Collard in Recital, the second Great Performers concert of the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s 2011-2012 season, features internationally acclaimed French pianist Jean-Philippe Collard on February 7 only
January 25, 2012
Jean-Philippe Collard in Recital -- the second Great Performers concert of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season – features renowned French pianist Jean-Philippe Collard. Jean-Philippe Collard in Recital is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Tuesday February 7, 2012. The program includes:DEBUSSY Six Préludes CHOPIN Scherzo No. 3 in C Sharp Minor, Op.... Read more
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Akram Khan Company’s Vertical Road at the NAC February 2 to 4, 2012
January 20, 2012
NAC Dance presents the latest ground-breaking ensemble work, Vertical Road, by the UK’s arresting and inimitable artist, Akram Khan. This NAC Dance co-production will run February 2, 3 and 4, 2012 in the NAC Theatre. A chorographer with a rare, narrative vision, Khan’s stunning piece, Vertical Road, draws inspiration from the Sufi tradition and the Persian poet and philosopher Rumi.... Read more
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition – with prizes totaling $19,000
January 20, 2012
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition. A total of $19,000 in prizes is available for talented National Capital Region music students who are studying for careers as orchestral musicians. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2012, at 5 p.m. Finalists from amongst the applicants will be selected after auditions scheduled to take place... Read more
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Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s third Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert of the 2011-2012 season, features violinist Viviane Hagner and conductor Pinchas Zukerman on February 1-2
January 20, 2012
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto -- the third Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season – features Pinchas Zukerman on the conductor’s podium and guest violin soloist Viviane Hagner. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is at8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Wednesday February 1 and Thursday February 2, 2012. The program includes:WEBER Der... Read more
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Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Svengali The mesmerizing new ballet of seduction and control at the NAC January 26 to 28, 2012
January 13, 2012
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet will take audiences on a mesmerizing journey into the realm of the original master of mind control with the Ottawa premiere of Svengali - the stunning new ballet of seduction and control, presented in Southam Hall from January 26 to 28, 2012. All performances are accompanied by the National Arts Centre Orchestra, under the baton of Tadeusz Biernacki.... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces stellar replacement performers for two NAC Orchestra ‘Great Performers’ concerts
January 11, 2012
Stellar replacements have been found for two pianists recently forced to cancel their scheduled appearances in recital at the National Arts Centre. Renowned French pianist Jean-Philippe Collard replaces Louis Lortie in the ‘Great Performers’ concert on February 7, 2012. Mr. Collard will perform six Préludes by Debussy, replete with rich, unusual and daring harmonies;... Read more
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LE GRAND VOYAGE DE PETIT ROCHER(Ages 6 to 10)January 18 to 22, 2012
January 10, 2012
Petit Rocher doesn’t fit in with the other members of his clan and can’t stand their quiet life spent gazing out to sea. He is one wretchedly unhappy rock! What makes him even more miserable is that at any time of day or night, as soon as he closes his eyes he sees a big red rock with a hole on one side. An irresistible desire grabs hold of him, and he dreams of going away, of leaving... Read more