News Releases
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NAC to “Light Up Purple" on Mental Health Day Saturday October 10th
October 8, 2015
– The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to participate in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Day. The Amanda Todd Legacy Society has reached out to organizations across Canada to “Light Up Purple” on Saturday, October 10th, 2015, to raise awareness about the issue of mental illness and the impact it has on the lives of so many in our communities. This... Read more
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Septembre
October 8, 2015
Today, September 12, a woman is at work. Today, September 12, she is interrupted by a phone call from school; her daughter has a stomach ache. Today, September 12, the woman gets into her car, parks in front of the school and gazes out at the school yard. She observes children at play, imagining all sorts of possible scenarios, from the hilarious to the terrifying. Written and performed by... Read more
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THE ADVENTURES OF A BLACK GIRL IN SEARCH OF GOD WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DJANET SEARS OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 7, 2015
October 6, 2015
NAC English Theatre /Centaur Theatre Company co-production in association with Black Theatre Workshop The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God Written and Directed by Djanet Sears featuring the 2015/16 NAC Ensemble and Guest Artists October 21 – November 7, 2015 October 6, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Five Stars “Brilliant. One of the most profound, yet joyous new... Read more
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STATEMENT: NAC Lowers its Flag in Memory of Max Keeping
October 2, 2015
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is mourning the loss of Max Keeping, the legendary news anchor and community fundraiser who spent a lifetime supporting so many wonderful organizations in the nation’s capital. Mr. Keeping was a supporter of the National Arts Centre Orchestra and particularly liked to work with the musicians to bring attention to their efforts during the holiday season. On two... Read more
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STATEMENT: NAC Flags Fly at Half-staff in Memory of Michael Burgess
September 29, 2015
The National Arts Centre (NAC) will fly its flags at half-staff in memory of Canadian tenor Michael Burgess, who died Monday evening at the age of 70 following a battle with cancer. Michael Burgess performed with the NAC Orchestra on several occasions. In 1994 he opened the Orchestra’s Pops Series and he headlined the 2003 Black and White Soirée in support of Opera Lyra and... Read more
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NAC Commissioned work Cobalt wins Classical Composition of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards
September 29, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – On September 20, the NAC and CBC co-commissioned work Colbalt by Jocelyn Morlock, received the Classical Composition of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) in Victoria, BC. Cobalt first premiered at the NAC’s BC Scene festival in 2009, with the National Arts Centre Orchestra and conductor Alain Trudel, and featured British Columbian violinists... Read more
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Experience the NAC Orchestra’s Roaring 20’s Festival with Alexander Shelley
September 28, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – Hear the moment when jazz bopped its way into classical composition and classically-inspired music brought emotional life to the cinema, at the NAC Orchestra’s Roaring 20’s Festival, Oct 8-17! Alexander Shelley and the NAC Orchestra will bring Jazz Age “Storytelling music” to the stage, for five unforgettable nights. Featuring the music of Elgar,... Read more
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Cathy Levy’s 15th Season at the helm of NAC Dance opens with the exclusive Canadian engagement of Trisha Brown Dance Company on October 8
September 24, 2015
Trisha Brown Dance Company (TBDC) is currently in the final year of its three-year Proscenium Works 1979-2011 tour, which includes stops at over 50 major US and international locations including an exclusive Canadian engagement at the National Arts Centre. TBDC performs in the NAC Theatre on Thursday October 8 at 7:30 p.m. Trisha Brown is a living legend, both a choreographic maverick and the... Read more
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Raising of the Franco-Ontarian Flag at the NAC this Friday
September 22, 2015
OTTAWA – The President and CEO of the National Arts Centre (NAC), in conjunction with French-speaking artists and representatives of Franco-Ontarian associations, will be raising the Franco-Ontarian flag to celebrate three anniversaries: the 40th anniversary of the first raising of the flag, the fifth annual Franco-Ontarian Day and the 400th anniversary of the French presence in Ontario.... Read more
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National Arts Centre Gala with Alexander Shelley and Lang Lang Raises More Than $1 Million for Arts Education
September 19, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – The 2015 National Arts Centre featuring world renowned pianist Lang Lang and the NAC Orchestra – under the leadership of its new Music Director Alexander Shelley – has raised a record $1,005,000 in support of the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust. The annual NAC Gala has raised over $11.6 million over the past 19 years to support the National Youth... Read more