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  1. Classic film scenes and classic film scores highlight the first CTV Pops concert of the season! The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs marvelous musical excerpts in Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies on October 20, 21, and 22 in Southam Hall

    October 6, 2011

    In the first CTV Pops concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2011-12 season, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra in the spectacular Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies. Featuring film clips and excerpts from the scores of half a dozen classic musical films, this vibrant treat for the eyes and ears takes place in Southam Hall on Thursday October 20, Friday... Read more

  2. China’s award-winning Guangzhou Ballet performs Return on a Snowy Night at the NAC on October 15, 2011

    October 4, 2011

    China’s Guangzhou Ballet presents the provocative four-act ballet Return on a Snowy Night in the NAC’s Southam Hall on October 15, 2011. The performance is sold out, but those still interested should check for last minute returns. The award-winning company brings this innovative and exploratory cultural masterpiece to Western audiences, integrating traditional Chinese dance, opera,... Read more

  3. THE DRAGONFLY OF CHICOUTIMIOctober 12 – 15, 2011, at 8pm

    October 3, 2011

    Gaston Talbot, a Francophone from Chicoutimi, wakes up one day to find he has turned into an Anglophone. “I travel a lot,” announces the dragonfly just before he takes flight. A childhood trauma left him unable to speak – until a bizarre dream released him from his long silence, and he is now on stage, introducing himself, describing his dream and sharing his life story. His... Read more

  4. Pianist Stéphane Lemelin and trumpeter James Thompson are featured in the National Arts Centre’s ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ on October 16 at the National Gallery of Canada

    September 29, 2011

    The first ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ concert of the National Arts Centre’s 2011-2012 season features pianist Stéphane Lemelin and trumpeter James Thompson. The concert takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday October 16 in the Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada. The concert includes the following repertoire:... Read more

  5. BEETHOVEN’S ICONIC FIFTH SYMPHONY OPENS THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA’S MARK MOTORS AUDI SIGNATURE SERIES ON OCTOBER 12-13

    September 28, 2011

    The first Mark Motors Audi Signature concerts of the season – entitled Beethoven’s Fifth – will be performed on Wednesday October 12 and Thursday October 13 at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall.  The National Arts Centre Orchestra – featuring guest artist Leila Josefowicz as violin soloist -- will be under the baton of conductor Hannu Lintu in his NAC Orchestra debut. The... Read more

  6. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  7. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  8. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  9. Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend

    September 27, 2011

    OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2.     Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more

  10. 15th ANNUAL NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE GALA – ONE ENCHANTED EVENING WITH SARAH McLACHLAN –RAISES $621,000 FOR THE NAC’S NATIONAL YOUTH AND EDUCATION TRUST

    September 26, 2011

    The 15th annual National Arts Centre Gala – One Enchanted Evening with Sarah McLachlan, held on Saturday September 24 -- was a great success both artistically and financially. The event was sold out, and the audience was thrilled to hear the announcement from Gala Honorary Chair Laureen Harper that the event had raised a net amount of $­­­­621,000. The entire amount goes to... Read more

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