News Releases
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Pinchas Zukerman Returns to the NAC in New Role as Artistic Director of Young Artist Program and Conductor Emeritus of the NAC Orchestra
November 2, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre is pleased to announce that Pinchas Zukerman has accepted the positions of Artistic Director of the Young Artists Program and Conductor Emeritus of the NAC Orchestra. He will begin these appointments in September 2016. “Canada’s National Arts Centre has benefitted immeasurably from Pinchas Zukerman’s extraordinary leadership... Read more
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Petit Pierre Hop on the Merry-go-Round
October 29, 2015
Born in a small farming community at the turn of the last century, Petit Pierre, a wee slip of a man with a funny smile, was deaf and partially blind. One day for Fleurette – his favourite cow – he built an unusual beet distributor. That was the first in a slew of inventions that Petit Pierre enjoyed building. With scrap materials gleaned from the roadside, he constructed the work of a... Read more
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Urban meets Baroque in Hofesh Shechter's Trilogy barbarians at the NAC on November 10 and 11
October 28, 2015
On November 10 and 11, NAC Dance welcomes the return of the UK’s Hofesh Shechter Company to the NAC Theatre, with a trilogy entitled barbarians. Renowned for his highly physical and distinctive work—and raw, atmospheric music compositions to accompany his choreography—Hofesh Shechter’s barbarians presents an explosive universe consolidated around... Read more
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Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth return to the NAC stage in Baroque Treasury Nov 5-6
October 28, 2015
OTTAWA (Canada) –Share in the excitement on November 5-6 when world renowned Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth return to Southam Hall to join the NAC Orchestra in the Air Canada Ovation Series concert “Baroque Treasury,” featuring the beautiful harmonies of the Baroque era’s greatest composers. Pinchas Zukerman leads the orchestra and performs as soloist in a masterful... Read more
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PROMINENT JAPANESE BUTOH DANCE COMPANY SANKAI JUKU WILL PERFORM EXCLUSIVELY AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE, ONE NIGHT ONLY ON NOVEMBER 3
October 21, 2015
The renowned Japanese dance company Sankai Juku will bring an exquisite Butoh performance to the National Arts Centre with its latest creation, UMUSUNA - Memories before History, on November 3 in the Southam Hall. An old Japanese word meaning “the place where humans connect with nature”, UMUSUNA explores the notion of opposites that complete each other. It refers to the ephemeral... Read more
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PROMINENT JAPANESE BUTOH DANCE COMPANY SANKAI JUKU WILL PERFORM EXCLUSIVELY AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE, ONE NIGHT ONLY ON NOVEMBER 3
October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The renowned Japanese dance company Sankai Juku will bring an exquisite Butoh performance to the National Arts Centre with its latest creation, UMUSUNA - Memories before History, on November 3 in the Southam Hall. An old Japanese word meaning “the place where humans connect with nature”, UMUSUNA explores the notion of opposites that... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE REGRETS THE CLOSURE OF OPERA LYRA
October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – It is with great regret that the National Arts Centre learned of the closure of Opera Lyra today. The NAC has worked closely with Opera Lyra for more than two decades, during which time the company established a proud record of presenting excellent productions in the national capital region. “Over the course of many years Opera Lyra achieved... Read more
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NAC Orchestra’s Roaring 20’s Festival The Search for Identity: Where Jazz and Classical Music Converge
October 9, 2015
On October 15, don’t miss the NAC Orchestra in our Air Canada Ovation Series “The Search for Identity,” a concert exploring the thrilling diversity of sounds of the1920s, with music by Ibert, Webern, Eisler, Milhaud and Cole Porter. A part of the NAC Orchestra’s Roaring 20s Festival (Oct 8-17), this concert will take you on a journey through the evolution of music from... Read more
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Double bill from young Flemish choreographer Jan Martens exudes relentless energy at the National Arts Centre Studio from October 22 to 24
October 9, 2015
NAC Dance is delighted to present the intrepid and wildly talented Flemish choreographer Jan Martens. This young and critically-acclaimed choreographer will offer two of his most recent choreographies, ODE TO THE ATTEMPT and THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER. These two energetic pieces, which draw on various aspects of modern culture, are touring in North America and will grace the National... Read more
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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