News Releases
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NAC Extends Brigitte Haentjens' Contract as French Theatre Artistic Director to 2021
February 13, 2017
The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Brigitte Haentjens, Artistic Director of NAC French Theatre, has agreed to extend her contract for three years, from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2021. This is the second time Ms. Haentjens’ contract has been renewed. Recipient of the 2007 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre and the 2007 Gascon-Thomas Award,... Read more
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Young musicians can apply to compete in the National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition for $20,000 in cash prizes.
February 10, 2017
OTTAWA-- For emerging young orchestral musicians in the competitive world of classical music, acquiring financial support to jump-start a professional career can be a challenge. That’s why the National Arts Centre Orchestra is pleased to encourage students aged 16-24 to apply for the chance to compete for prizes totaling $20,000 in the Orchestra’s 2017 Bursary Competition. The 2017... Read more
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THE MAN WITH THE VIOLIN: SUITE FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA, CO-COMMISSIONED BY THE NAC ORCHESTRA AND THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, RECEIVES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER FEATURING SUPERSTAR VIOLINIST JOSHUA BELL
February 8, 2017
Multimedia work based on Kathy Stinson’s award-winning book about Grammy Award winner Joshua Bell performing as a busker in Washington, D.C. February 8, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) — The Man with the Violin: Suite for Violin and Orchestra, a new work based on the story of superstar violinist Joshua Bell performing outside a Metro stop, will receive its world premiere on Sunday... Read more
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Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra Brass Choir Perform the National Anthem at the Ottawa Senators Game on February 19
February 2, 2017
February 2, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Hockey fans tuning in to Hockey Night in Canada are in for an added thrill on Sunday, February 19, when NAC Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the Orchestra’s Brass Choir in an exciting performance of the Canadian National Anthem! The Ottawa Senators will square off against the Winnipeg Jets at 5:00 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre. Along... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS - OTTAWA National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Monday, February 27, 2017.
February 2, 2017
GENERAL AUDITIONS - OTTAWA National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Artistic Advisor* Patrick Gauthier will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Monday, February 27, 2017. 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... Read more
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NAC English Theatre Presents The Colony of Unrequited Dreams Based on the bestselling novel by Wayne Johnston Adapted by Robert Chafe Directed by Jillian Keiley
January 11, 2017
NAC English Theatre Presents The Colony of Unrequited Dreams Based on the bestselling novel by Wayne Johnston Adapted by Robert Chafe Directed by Jillian Keiley An Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland Production in Collaboration with NAC English Theatre January 25 – February 11, 2017 January 11, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “The set design and staging were kinetic, memorable,... Read more
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National Arts Centre Changes Street Address to 1 Elgin
December 20, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced it has changed its street address from 53 Elgin Street to 1 Elgin as part of its ongoing architectural rejuvenation. The NAC will use the bilingual “1 Elgin” on its corporate stationery, online and print materials that need to convey the address as clearly and quickly as possible. Alternately, the NAC will use “One... Read more
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Matthias Pintscher Conducts the NAC Orchestra in Stravinsky’s Italian Ballet December 15 & 16
December 13, 2016
OTTAWA (Canada) – On December 15-16, acclaimed conductor Matthias Pintscher will lead the NAC Orchestra, in a delightful performance of Igor Stravinsky’s Italian-influenced music for the ballet Pulcinella, as well as Mozart’s overture to La clemenza di Tito and Sinfonia concertante which features two stellar musicians from the NAC Orchestra – Concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki... Read more
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Commemorating Hamilton Southam on his 100th Birthday
December 13, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) marked the 100th Birthday of the late Hamilton Southam at a concert dedicated to his memory on December 14, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in Southam Hall. Mr. Southam would have turned 100 on December 19, 2016. The NAC will also dedicate one new commission of Music, Dance or Theatre each year for the next five years to commemorate Mr. Southam’s role as the... Read more
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SCROOGE HAS DELIVERED A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER! TWO MORE PERFORMANCES ADDED FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL – DECEMBER 18 & DECEMBER 27 TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7!
December 5, 2016
Scrooge has Delivered a Holiday to Remember! Two More Performances Added – December 18 & December 27 Tickets on SAle Wednesday, December 7! December 5, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.” Ebenezer... Read more