News Releases
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The Kinderconcerts Series – produced by the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales Canada – presents A Christmas Carol, a special holiday concert, on Sunday December 4
November 17, 2011
A Christmas Carol, a special children’s concert loosely based on the classic story by Charles Dickens, features entertaining music, instruments, theatre, and storytelling. Kinderconcerts are perfect for families and children aged 3-8, as they readily capture youngsters’ imaginations, providing lots of fun and discovery of the endless wonders of music. There are two performances only.... Read more
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LES ZURBAINS 2011 (ages 14+)November 22 to 26, 2011
November 16, 2011
Their lives are full of hurdles to overcome, but nothing can stop these five adolescents from participating in the 14th edition of Les Zurbains. Let them invite you into their eccentric and dramatic worlds where tears and laughter share the stage! This edition will feature four stories by young playwrights: Safa Abdel Rahman (Étienne Brûlé secondary school, Toronto), Emma... Read more
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StFX and the NAC connect jazz students to New York City --Video-Conference will link Students with Manhattan School of Music
November 15, 2011
ANTIGONISH—St. Francis Xavier University and Canada’s National Arts Centre are teaming up for a special interactive videoconference master class. The opportunity will connect StFX jazz students with acclaimed guitarist Rodney Jones of the Manhattan School of Music in New York City on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 2 pm – 4 pm in the StFX Gerald Schwartz Auditorium. The... Read more
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Building community through music: The National Arts Centre Orchestra returns to Prince Edward Island for the first time since 2002
November 15, 2011
OTTAWA—Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra will celebrate Atlantic Canada in a dynamic performance and education tour that will build community through music with nine concerts reaching 10,000 individuals in all four Atlantic Provinces, and provide an opportunity to work and perform with some of the region’s most promising young musicians in 80 music education events from... Read more
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StFX and the NAC connect jazz students to New York City --Video-Conference will link Students with Manhattan School of Music
November 15, 2011
ANTIGONISH—St. Francis Xavier University and Canada’s National Arts Centre are teaming up for a special interactive videoconference masterclass. The opportunity will connect StFX jazz students with acclaimed guitarist Rodney Jones of the Manhattan School of Music in New York City on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 2 pm – 4 pm in the StFX Gerald Schwartz Auditorium. The... Read more
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StFX and the NAC connect jazz students to New York City --Video-Conference will link Students with Manhattan School of Music
November 15, 2011
ANTIGONISH—St. Francis Xavier University and Canada’s National Arts Centre are teaming up for a special interactive videoconference master class. The opportunity will connect StFX jazz students with acclaimed guitarist Rodney Jones of the Manhattan School of Music in New York City on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 2 pm – 4 pm in the StFX Gerald Schwartz Auditorium. The... Read more
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StFX and the NAC connect jazz students to New York City --Video-Conference will link Students with Manhattan School of Music
November 15, 2011
ANTIGONISH—St. Francis Xavier University and Canada’s National Arts Centre are teaming up for a special interactive videoconference master class. The opportunity will connect StFX jazz students with acclaimed guitarist Rodney Jones of the Manhattan School of Music in New York City on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 2 pm – 4 pm in the StFX Gerald Schwartz Auditorium. The... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial GroupSUNPARLOUR PLAYERSFriday, November 25, 2011 NAC Fourth Stage
November 12, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, November 14, 2011 – NAC Presents welcomes for the first time to the NAC Fourth Stage, indie-folk band Sunparlour Players on Friday, November 25. Lead singer Andrew Penner along with Michael "Rosie" Rosenthal on the drums and Dennis Van Dine on bass and keyboards kick off their Ontario tour with their first show at the NAC in Ottawa. With the release of... Read more
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NAC Presents in partnership with BMO Financial GroupSARAH SLEANTuesday and Wednesday, November 29 & 30, 2011 NAC Studio
November 12, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, November 9, 2011 – NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is thrilled to welcome multi- JUNO and Gemini award nominated performer Sarah Slean to the NAC Studio stage for two incredible nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 29 & 30, 2011. Sarah will perform selections from her highly anticipated double album Land and Sea, just... Read more
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NAC Presents in partnership with BMO Financial GroupSARAH SLEANTuesday and Wednesday, November 29 & 30, 2011 NAC Studio
November 12, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, November 9, 2011 – NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is thrilled to welcome multi- JUNO and Gemini award nominated performer Sarah Slean to the NAC Studio stage for two incredible nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 29 & 30, 2011. Sarah will perform selections from her highly anticipated double album Land and Sea, just... Read more