News Releases
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HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES OPENS THE NEW NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ON CANADA DAY
July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales today cut a ribbon to officially open the spectacular new glass atrium at the National Arts Centre in the presence of His Excellency David Johnston, dignitaries, artists, architects, construction workers, NAC staff, patrons and members of the public. In a ceremony hosted by Canadian actor Colm Feore, the Prince... Read more
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National Arts Centre Appoints Kenton Leier as its New Executive Chef
June 21, 2017
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kenton Leier as its new Executive Chef, effective July 26, 2017. Kenton Leier is an award-winning chef with more than 25 years of culinary and food and beverage experience, most recently at the upscale, high volume operation at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa. Chef Leier has worked at the Chateau Laurier and at the... Read more
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THE NAC NAMES FIRST EVER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF INDIGENOUS THEATRE
June 15, 2017
June 15, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) –The National Arts Centre’s President and CEO, Peter Herrndorf announced today that Kevin Loring will be the first ever Artistic Director of Indigenous Theatre at the NAC, taking up his post on October 16, 2017. The first season of the Indigenous Theatre Department will coincide with the NAC’s 50th Anniversary in the 2019-2020... Read more
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Canadian Opera Legend Russell Braun joins faculty of NAC’s Young Artist Program June 5-24
June 5, 2017
Aspiring young artists to receive month-long training from all-star faculty (OTTAWA) – From June 5-24, 2017, 64 talented young musicians from all around the world will embark on a three-week coaching and mentorship program during the 19th edition of the National Arts Centre’s Young Artists Program (YAP). This year, renowned Canadian baritone Russell Braun, joins the all-star faculty,... Read more
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Transformational gift of $5 million and new named spaces at the NAC
June 5, 2017
The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced a transformational gift of $5 million from Dr. Dianne Kipnes and Mr. Irving Kipnes of Edmonton. The Kipnes’ generosity in supporting the NAC and the performing arts in Canada will be recognized by naming the NAC’s new signature architectural feature, the “Kipnes Lantern”, located over the Centre’s Elgin Street entrance.... Read more
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CHILDREN OF GOD A NEW MUSICAL BY COREY PAYETTE June 7 - 18
May 19, 2017
NAC English Theatre presents Children of God A New Musical by Corey Payette An Urban Ink (Vancouver) Production in collaboration with NAC English Theatre in Association with Raven Theatre (Vancouver) and presented in association with NAC’s Canada Scene Festival June 7 - 18, 2017 May 22, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “Children of God is must-see theatre for... Read more
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The Louis Riel Opera to Make Ottawa Premiere at the National Arts Centre June 15
May 18, 2017
My people will sleep for 100 years, and when they wake, it will be the artists who give them back their souls. —Louis Riel, 1885 OTTAWA --Fresh from a triumphant seven-day run at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Canadian Opera Company (COC)’s Louis Riel makes its Ottawa premiere opening the National Arts Centre’s Canada Scene festival, running... Read more
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More than $20,000 awarded to young musicians from the Ottawa – Gatineau region at the 2017 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition
May 15, 2017
OTTAWA — On May 14, at 2:00 p.m. music students aged 16-24 from the National Capital Region competed for a chance to win prizes worth more than $20,000 in the 37th annual National Arts Centre Orchestra’s 2017 Bursary Competition. This year’s winners are: 2017 NAC Orchestra Bursary ($7,000) –Nicolas Richard, bassoon Crabtree Foundation Award ($5,000) –... Read more
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MOVING CHORUS AND ACCLAIMED VOCALISTS MARK THE RETURN OF MOZART’S REQUIEM AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
May 15, 2017
On May 17th and 18th enjoy a stirring and explorative evening of Mozart with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, as principal guest conductor John Storgårds returns to the NAC. This much-anticipated performance of Mozart’s Requiem marks the closure of the Air Canada Ovation Series of the 2016-2017 season. The roster of internationally celebrated soloists includes: Canadian soprano... Read more
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THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE 2017 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IN PLAYWRITING
May 12, 2017
THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE 2017 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IN PLAYWRITING May 12, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize and the National Arts Centre today announced a call for nominations for Canada’s most prestigious award in theatre. The Siminovitch Prize was launched in 2000 to honour the values and achievements of the renowned scientist Lou Siminovitch and the late... Read more