News Releases
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National Arts Centre announces the 2011 Share the Spirit campaign for deserving children and families
December 9, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of generous sponsors and patrons, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the third year for Share the Spirit, an exciting initiative aimed at families who, for economic or health reasons,... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group Madison VioletSaturday, January 14NAC Studio
December 5, 2011
For immediate release OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious... Read more
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LE CHANT DE LA MER(wordless story for children ages 5 to 9)December 14 to 18, 2011
December 2, 2011
A little girl makes a sketch of the ocean, and dreams of crossing it. She gets so caught up in her dream that suddenly the ocean disappears and she is separated from her mother. She then meets someone who agrees to help her, a sea captain who plunges into his imagination and consults a mysterious mermaid. From the other side of the dried-up sea, the girl’s mother calls frantically to them... Read more
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You Wanted More? The NAC English Theatre is Giving You More!Oliver!Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart Now Extended to December 31!
December 1, 2011
Ottawa, ON, December 1, 2011 – Due to overwhelming demand, the NAC English Theatre has answered the call for more…more of the Tony-Award winning musical Oliver!. Four additional performances from December 28 thru 31 go on sale to the general public Friday, December 2. 4 Additional Performances: Wednesday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m.Thursday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m.Friday,... Read more
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The National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association welcomes guest conductor Mrs. Laureen Harper and guest artist Julie Nesrallah for the annual free Christmas FanFair concert
December 1, 2011
National Arts Centre Orchestra Players Association/News Release The National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association is pleased to welcome special guest conductor Mrs. Laureen Harper and special guest artist mezzo-soprano and CBC radio host Julie Nesrallah for the annual Christmas FanFair Concert and Carol Sing-Along in support of the Ottawa Food Bank and the Snowsuit Fund. Musicians... Read more
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Andrew Craig’s Gospel Christmas with the NAC Orchestra will raise the roof in the National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall on December 16
December 1, 2011
Acclaimed musician and CBC Radio personality Andrew Craig leads an outstanding cast of vocalists (including award winners Jackie Richardson and Ottawa’s own Kellylee Evans) in soulful and high-energy gospel versions of holiday carols and songs sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Andrew Craig’s Gospel Christmas with the NAC Orchestra will be performed at 7 p.m. (please note early... Read more
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Acclaimed conductor Trevor Pinnock returns to the National Arts Centre to lead the NAC Orchestra and gifted soloists in Handel’s Messiah on December 13-14 in Southam Hall Maestro Pinnock is also featured on the harpsichord at the sold-out ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ concert on December 18
November 30, 2011
A highlight of the holiday season, Handel’s Messiah will be performed at 7 p.m. (please note early curtain time) in Southam Hall of the National Arts Centre on Tuesday December 13 and Wednesday December 14. The NAC Orchestra will be under the baton of conductor Trevor Pinnock. Soloists performing this holiday classic will be soprano Lydia Teuscher; mezzo-soprano Jill Grove; tenor Michael... Read more