News Releases
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The National Arts Centre Orchestra tours China for the first time Linking Canada and China through Performance, Education and Technology
April 15, 2013
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra led by renowned Music Director Pinchas Zukerman will tour China for the first time in its 43-year history from October 4-20, 2013. At the official media launch in Ottawa today, the National Arts Centre (NAC) announced that 70 musicians from Canada’s National Orchestra will travel to 7 cities including: Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Fuling,... Read more
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Two nights only -- Alberta Ballet shines the spotlight on Elton John's rock n' roll life in the ultra-high energy Love Lies Bleeding at the NAC on April 19-20, 2013
April 9, 2013
OTTAWA, April 9, 2013 — The undiluted pleasure and excitement of pop-rock music meets the breathtaking athleticism of ballet in the ultra-sequined spectacle Love Lies Bleeding. Alberta Ballet’s Artistic Director, Jean Grand-Maître, choreographer of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremonies, creates a visually electrifying tribute to the work of legendary British glam-rock... Read more
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The National Arts Centre celebrates the return of the magnificient Oonark Tapestry
April 4, 2013
OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre today unveiled the magnificent tapestry by renowned Inuit artist Jessie Oonark, just in time for the upcoming Northern Scene festival. The NAC first unveiled Ms. Oonark’s 373 cm by 601 cm tapestry in May 1973. The unnamed work was installed above the grand staircase in the NAC foyer, where it was displayed proudly until 1994 when it was removed and... Read more
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National Arts Centre to livestream announcement of 2013 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards laureates
April 4, 2013
Ottawa — Canada’s National Arts Centre today announced that for the first time ever, it will livestream the announcement of this year’s laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards – Canada’s highest honour for the performing arts – enabling Canadians across the country to be part of the excitement. “The Governor... Read more
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Legendary Canadian dance icon Peggy Baker illuminates the NAC Studio stage on April 11-13, 2013
April 3, 2013
OTTAWA, April 3, 2013 — Peggy Baker returns to the National Arts Centre with her ensemble of exquisite dancers to celebrate the power and poetry of contemporary dance. Featuring four diverse works, Peggy Baker Dance Projects combines powerful musical scores, dramatic lighting designs, and moving poetry to present an evening of stunning choreography. Peggy Baker dances her own double-Dora... Read more
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ALL TOGETHER NOW! Artistic Director Jillian Keiley unveils her inaugural National Arts Centre English Theatre Season for 2013-14
April 2, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario – Artistic Director Jillian Keiley took to the NAC Fourth Stage today to announce her inaugural season for English Theatre at the National Arts Centre. In her own unique talk-show format, Ms Keiley, joined by special guests, unveiled her 2013-14 Season and introduced the ten-member, coast-to-coast Ensemble, as well as outlining her future plans for artistic collaborations... Read more
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Robert Gagné named Administrator of National Arts Centre’s French Theatre
March 25, 2013
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced the appointment of Robert Gagné as Administrator of the NAC’s French Theatre. A native of Ottawa, Mr. Gagné has 20 years’ experience in management, including 10 years as the administrative director of several Franco-Canadian and Quebec arts companies. In a few months’ time... Read more
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One night only – internationally-renowned Flamenco artist María Pagés and her company perform Autorretrato (Self-portrait) on March 27, 2013
March 19, 2013
Dancer-choreographer María Pagés is the most internationally renowned Flamenco artist in the world. Since 1990, when María Pagés Compañía was first founded, Pagés has created a fiercely traditional yet boldly modern Flamenco dance vocabulary. María Pagés Compañía, featuring Pagés, seven dancers, and six musicians... Read more
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NAC Presents in partnership with BMO Financial Group Multi-JUNO nominee Danny Michel with special guest Quique Escamilla March 27 & 28, 2013 NAC Studio
March 19, 2013
The NAC Presents series, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is proud to welcome Danny Michel, one of Canada’s finest and most charming songwriters and 2013 JUNO nominee for “World Album of the Year” for his latest release, Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me. Danny appears for the very first time on the Studio stage for two nights only, March 27 and 28.... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre and Great Canadian Theatre Company co-production in association with Red Diva Projects The Edward Curtis Project Written and directed by Marie Clements based on the original production commissioned and produced by Presentation House Theatre (Vancouver, BC) April 2 - 21 All Performances at GCTC
March 15, 2013
Ottawa, ON. March 14, 2013 – When do you put down the camera and tell the real story? While on assignment in the far north, Angeline, a Métis reporter, stumbles upon a story that is so haunting, she is unable to erase the images, and it compels her to question the role of reporters as witnesses and the accepted notions of the strength and spirit of Aboriginal peoples. Along the way... Read more