News Releases
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Newfoundland Clarinetist Sean Rice joins NAC Orchestra as Second Clarinet
October 20, 2010
For immediate release Ottawa, Ontario –The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Sean Rice, an award-winning clarinetist from St. John’s, NL will join the NAC Orchestra in the position of Second Clarinet. “Sean is a truly talented musician,” said NAC Music Director Pinchas Zukerman. “He has a beautiful sound and is extremely musical. He will be a... Read more
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Robinson returns to the NAC stage October 28 to 30, 2010 with an ensemble of passionate performers, live music and song
October 19, 2010
Ottawa native and exceptional dancer-choreographer Tedd Robinson brings R3 to the NAC Studio October 28 to 30, 2010. Witty, inquisitive and enduringly innovative, NAC Associate Dance Artist Tedd Robinson is an established choreographer, educator and solo artist. Robinson’s critically acclaimed, award-winning and utterly unique works have won him a multitude of commissions and an... Read more
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Trick or Treat to a Wicked Beat -- the first TD ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concert of the season – celebrates the magic and mystery of Hallowe’en on Saturday October 30 in Southam Hall
October 18, 2010
It’s going to be a BOO-tiful afternoon when the first TD ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concerts of the 2010-11 season take place on Saturday October 30. The musicians onstage will be in their special Hallowe’en costumes and the entire audience is invited to dress up as well – it’s going to be a scream! PLEASE NOTE CAST... Read more
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Trick or Treat to a Wicked Beat -- the first TD ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concert of the season – celebrates the magic and mystery of Hallowe’en on Saturday October 30 in Southam Hall
October 18, 2010
It’s going to be a BOO-tiful afternoon when the first TD ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concerts of the 2010-11 season take place on Saturday October 30. The musicians onstage will be in their special Hallowe’en costumes and the entire audience is invited to dress up as well – it’s going to be a scream! PLEASE NOTE CAST... Read more
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Hear the music of “Canada’s Mozart”! The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s inaugural 2010-2011 Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert – Mathieu and Brahms – features Quebecois pianist Alain Lefèvre performing rescued music by Canadian composer André Mathieu
October 15, 2010
The first Mark Motors Audi Signature concerts of the season – entitled Mathieu and Brahms – will be performed on Wednesday October 27 and Thursday October 28 at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall. Prize-winning pianist-composer Alain Lefèvre, making his NAC debut, has been intrigued by the music of neglected Quebec composer André Mathieu -- “Canada’s Mozart”... Read more
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Hear the music of “Canada’s Mozart”! The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s inaugural 2010-2011 Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert – Mathieu and Brahms – features Quebecois pianist Alain Lefèvre performing rescued music by Canadian composer André Mathieu
October 15, 2010
The first Mark Motors Audi Signature concerts of the season – entitled Mathieu and Brahms – will be performed on Wednesday October 27 and Thursday October 28 at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall. Prize-winning pianist-composer Alain Lefèvre, making his NAC debut, has been intrigued by the music of neglected Quebec composer André Mathieu -- “Canada’s Mozart”... Read more
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The National Ballet of Canada performs three contemporary ballets by three ground-breaking choreographers at the NAC October 21 to 23, 2010
October 13, 2010
Exciting contemporary choreography will be on display when the National Ballet of Canada performs at the NAC October 21 to 23. Along with work by Russian-born George Balanchine, the performance features choreography by two of the most remarkable Canadian choreographers, "Queen of the Avant-Garde" Marie Chouinard, and Vancouver’s visionary Crystal Pite. The strength of... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presentsRomeo & Julietby William ShakespeareDirected by Peter HintonOctober 19 – November 6, 2010
October 13, 2010
Featuring the NAC English Theatre Company and introducing the 50th Anniversary English Theatre Graduating Class of the National Theatre SchoolWhat's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Ottawa, ON, October 13, 2010 - In a city bound by religion and caught in the struggle of civil strife, two young people are trapped by a secret love. As the fighting spills... Read more
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PERSONAL JESUSIntimist one-man show written and performed by Gaétan Nadeau, directed by Jacques Brochu and Marie?Stéphane Ledoux.October 20–23 at 8 p.m. in the NAC Studio
October 13, 2010
Artistic collaborators: Alexander MacSween, Benoît Bourdeau, Jacques Brochu, Réal Dorval and Brigitte Comeau. Created and produced by Gaétan Nadeau through an artistic residency at La Chapelle, Montreal. Coproduced by the NAC French Theatre. Personal Jesus received a creative residency at Usine C in Montreal. Running time:... Read more
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LA ROBE DE MA MÈRESerge Marois / Sylviane FortunyStudio – October 16 at 1:30 p.m. and October 17 at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
October 13, 2010
Seaside memories written by Serge Marois and directed by Sylviane Fortuny, with Denis Lavalou, Claudine Ledoux and Marcel Pomerlo.Artistic collaborators: Violaine Burgard, Sylviane Fortuny, Pierre Labbé, Georges Lévesque, Paul Livernois.Produced by L’Arrière-Scène, centre dramatique pour l’enfance et la... Read more