News Releases
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National Arts Centre mourns the passing of Canadian composer Malcolm Forsyth
July 5, 2011
Ottawa (Canada)—It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) today learned of the passing of Malcolm Forsyth, one of Canada’s most esteemed composers, and beloved father of NAC Orchestra Principal Cellist, Amanda Forsyth. The legendary composer had a profound impact on the cultural life of this country. Most recently, Mr. Forsyth travelled to the NAC to attend the... Read more
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National Arts Centre Foundation honours Peter Herrndorf by creating $1.2 million CEO’s National Fund in support of performing arts programs across Canada
July 4, 2011
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre Foundation today honoured the longtime, visionary leader of the National Arts Centre (NAC) by creating a $1.2 million CEO’s National Fund in support of the Centre’s performing arts programs across Canada. Since his appointment as President and CEO of the National Arts Centre in 1999, Mr. Herrndorf has upheld his strategic... Read more
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Celebrate Canada at the National Arts Centre! Free Canada Day concerts with the NAC Orchestra, Unisong and other fun activities
June 24, 2011
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre’s Canada Day tradition continues with fun activities for the whole family. The incredible lineup includes: the NAC Orchestra and the 250 choristers Unisong Choir with guest conductor Scott Leithead the popular Kids Corner with storyteller Michel Farant and a coloring postcard activity break-dance performance by Canadian dance... Read more
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The National Arts Centre’s Board of Trustees extends Peter Herrndorf’s contract as President and CEO until 2013.
June 23, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) –The Board of Trustees of the National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Peter Herrndorf, President and CEO of the NAC, has agreed to extend his contract for two more years (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2013). “Peter Herrndorf has firmly stamped the ‘national’ back into the National Arts Centre and extended its reach to all Canadians” said... Read more
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More than one million people visited the National Arts Centre during its 40th Anniversary Year
June 23, 2011
Ottawa (Canada)—The 2009-2010 Annual Report of the National Arts Centre (NAC) tabled in Parliament last week, shows that a total of 1,084,233 patrons took part in performances, events and commercial activities during the NAC’s 40th anniversary season. This included an increase in the organization’s paid attendance for both its Music and English Theatre performances, as well as... Read more
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Sandra Shamas' Wit's End III: Love Life is Coming to the NAC and English Theatre Subscribers Are Front of Line for Tickets!
June 15, 2011
For immediate release: June 15, 2011 Sandra Shamas is at her wit's end, but her show must go on... WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFEStarring, Written and Produced by Sandra ShamasNAC Theatre April 10 – 14, 2012 Sandra Shamas returns to the NAC for the first time since 2004 with her new show, WIT’S END III: LOVE LIFE and 2011-12 NAC English Theatre Season Subscribers are being... Read more
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Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
June 14, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) —The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) are once again extending a call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 16, 2011. The National Arts Centre award will be presented at a special dinner on Sunday, November 6, 2011, during... Read more
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Ringmaster Jack Everly leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra, astonishing aerialists and acrobats, and other spectacular guest artists in the eye-popping Cirque de la Symphonie, the sixth CTV Pops concert of the season, in Southam Hall on June 16, 17, and 18
June 2, 2011
The National Arts Centre Orchestra (almost) runs away to join the circus in a breathtaking sight-and-sound spectacular! In the sixth CTV Pops concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2010-11 season, NAC Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly acts as ringmaster for the National Arts Centre Orchestra and incredible special guests in Cirque de la Symphonie. These concerts take place at 8 p.m. in Southam... Read more
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Ringmaster Jack Everly leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra, astonishing aerialists and acrobats, and other spectacular guest artists in the eye-popping Cirque de la Symphonie, the sixth CTV Pops concert of the season, in Southam Hall on June 16, 17, and 18
June 2, 2011
The National Arts Centre Orchestra (almost) runs away to join the circus in a breathtaking sight-and-sound spectacular! In the sixth CTV Pops concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2010-11 season, NAC Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly acts as ringmaster for the National Arts Centre Orchestra and incredible special guests in Cirque de la Symphonie. These concerts take place at 8 p.m. in Southam... Read more
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New interactive NACmusicbox TIMELINE offers 200 free NAC Orchestra recordings and explores Canada’s contribution to music history
May 31, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre in partnership with the Virtual Museum of Canada today launched the NACmusicbox TIMELINE, a free online music collection and interactive learning resource for students, teachers and music lovers. TIMELINE, offered through the NAC’s wildly popular ArtsAlive.ca website, maps 80 Canadian works and 134 international works on an interactive... Read more