News Releases
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AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS The National Arts Centre English Theatre is holding auditions for the children’s roles in our production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Jillian Keiley, on Friday, June 17, 2016.
June 1, 2016
AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS The National Arts Centre English Theatre is holding auditions for the children’s roles in our production of A Christmas Carol directed by Jillian Keiley on Friday, June 17, 2016. We are looking for boys age 7-14 and girls age 10-14 with some stage experience and singing ability. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage... Read more
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ALEXANDER SHELLEY AND THE NAC ORCHESTRA PERFORM MUSIC FROM WAGNER’S TRANSCENDENT TRISTAN UND ISOLDE IN FINAL PERFORMANCES OF 2015-16 SEASON
May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – On June 2-3, don’t miss the final performances of the 2015-16 season, as Music Director Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra perform music from Wagner’s transcendent Tristan und Isolde with Henk de Vlieger’s symphonic work entitled An Orchestral Passion. Colin Currie, one of the world’s finest... Read more
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The National Arts Centre hopes to minimize transportation and parking challenges for NAC patrons on Ottawa Race Weekend May 28-29
May 24, 2016
The National Arts Centre hopes to minimize transportation and parking challenges for NAC patrons on Ottawa Race Weekend May 28-29 March 24, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre wishes to advise all patrons that they may face challenges getting to, and parking nearby, the NAC during Ottawa Race Weekend, May 28--29. Tens of thousands of people will converge on the downtown... Read more
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Purse valued at more than $20,000 awarded to Young musicians at the 2016 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition
May 22, 2016
OTTAWA, May 22, 2016 — On May 22, 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 26th annual National Arts Centre Orchestra’s 2016 Bursary Competition. This year’s winners are: 2016 NAC Orchestra Bursary ($7,000) – Bryan Cheng, cello (age 18) Crabtree Foundation Award... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Whitehorse, YT on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
May 20, 2016
GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Artistic Advisor* Marcus Youssef will be conducting general auditions in Whitehorse, YT on Sunday, June 12, 2016. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities, a concept we understand... Read more
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STATEMENT: Michael Bublé postpones Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards to 2017 Because of Vocal Cord Surgery
May 18, 2016
The internationally acclaimed artist Michael Bublé will receive the National Arts Centre Award – part of the prestigious Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards – one year later than planned because of upcoming vocal cord surgery. Mr. Bublé was originally scheduled to be honoured at this year’s Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards gala on... Read more
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Norway House students to perform their own song of reconciliation with National Arts Centre Music Director Alexander Shelley at CMHR
May 18, 2016
Media advisory / photo opportunity Winnipeg – May 18, 2016 – Talented young musicians from Norway House in northern Manitoba will perform an original song they wrote about the tragic legacy of Indian Residential Schools during an event on May 24 organized by the National Arts Centre (NAC) and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). One of five Indigenous youth groups in Canada... Read more
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PANEL ON THE MOST AMBITIOUS ORCHESTRAL PIECE EVER PRODUCED BY THE NAC ORCHESTRA — LIFE REFLECTED
May 16, 2016
The lives of four remarkable Canadian women are profiled in the work to be premiered on May 19 OTTAWA – Renowned CBC News Network Host Heather Hiscox, will lead a fascinating panel discussion about the four remarkable Canadian women who are the subjects of –Life Reflected—a groundbreaking world premiere on May 19, that celebrates the lives of four Canadian women — author... Read more
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ALEXANDER SHELLEY TO BRING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC TO STUDENTS IN OTTAWA’S WEST END
May 13, 2016
OTTAWA — On May 20, hundreds of students from 10 west end schools will have the opportunity to perform with Music Director Alexander Shelley and members of NAC Orchestra in a concert called Life Reflected in Ottawa’s West End at Woodroffe High school from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. Who: Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Members of the National Arts... Read more
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE’S INSTITUTE FOR ORCHESTRAL STUDIES AND RBC TEAM-UP TO HELP YOUNG MUSICIANS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
May 12, 2016
OTTAWA — The NAC’s Institute for Orchestral Studies (IOS) and RBC Royal Bank are teaming-up to offer highly skilled young musicians increased learning and performance opportunities. “The NAC is pleased to welcome RBC as Presenting Supporter of the NAC Orchestra’s Institute for Orchestral Studies. This leadership support will help us to continue to give young musicians an... Read more