News Releases
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Chinese piano superstar Lang Lang makes his long-awaited return to Ottawa as guest artist at the National Arts Centre Gala on September 22
September 18, 2012
On Saturday, September 22, a glittering evening beckons as the NAC Gala returns for a sixteenth year. The Gala features Music Director Pinchas Zukerman leading the NAC Orchestra in a sparkling, unforgettable concert which showcases superstar Chinese piano phenomenon Lang Lang. Mr. Lang — who is guaranteed to display his trademark dazzling charisma, electrifying technique, and undeniable... Read more
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The National Arts Centre inaugurates the 2012-2013 Dance Season with the Canadian premiere of The Tempest Replica by international dance sensation Crystal Pite/Kidd Pivot
September 13, 2012
Crystal Pite’s much-acclaimed Vancouver-based company Kidd Pivot performs The Tempest Replica -- the Canadian premiere of a National Arts Centre co-production -- in the Theatre of the NAC on Thursday, September 27 and Friday, September 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. In her latest full-length work (80 minutes, no intermission) based on motifs from one of Shakespeare’s final plays, The... Read more
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Pianist extraordinaire Lang Lang and Music Director Pinchas Zukerman choose to wear Rosemarie Umetsu designs to NAC Gala
September 11, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—Designing clothes that draw applause from the audience, even before a top-ranked musician plays a single note drives Rosemarie Umetsu. The Toronto fashion designer now ranks amongst the world’s “best-dresser” list with clients that include the NAC’s Pinchas Zukerman, pianist Lang Lang, Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Peter Oundjian and nearly... Read more
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The National Arts Centre and the Government of Canada team up to shine the spotlight on Canada’s North in 2012-2013
August 21, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—As Prime Minister Stephen Harper continues his seventh annual tour of Canada’s North this week to highlight the Government of Canada’s support for economic and social development in that region, the National Arts Centre (NAC) is busy with preparations for two major initiatives that will shine a national spotlight on Northern Canadian artists and communities like... Read more
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The National Arts Centre Welcomes Sarah Garton Stanley as Associate Artistic Director of English Theatre
July 10, 2012
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce that Sarah Garton Stanley, an award-winning Director, Creator and Dramaturg, will be joining the NAC English Theatre as Associate Artistic Director. Ms Stanley, a Siminovitch Directing Nominee has been noted for her dedication to the development of the Canadian theatrical repertoire. Ms Stanley has been dramaturg on several projects with... Read more
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2011-12 NAC English Theatre Sets All-Time Attendance Record!
July 3, 2012
Ottawa, ON – The NAC English Theatre is thrilled to announce that the 2011–12 Season brought in the largest single ticket audience in the Theatre’s 43-year history, selling 39,204 single tickets and a combined 69,769 with subscription sales. Led by the smash hit holiday musical Oliver! , followed by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt’s farewell tour of 2 Pianos 4 Hands,... Read more
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A Canada Day gift worth celebrating: National Arts Centre Foundation receives $500,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation to support emerging artists
June 29, 2012
OTTAWA, June 29 2012 – The National Arts Centre Foundation is delighted to announce a $500,000 donation from the Slaight Family Foundation. The Slaight Family Fund for Emerging Artists will support the up-and-coming Canadian artists who appear on its stages, including as part of NAC Presents, National Arts Centre’s all-Canadian programming stream that boldly shines the spotlight on... Read more
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Canada Day at the National Arts Centre, in Partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada, salutes our veterans and features lots of free, family-friendly activities and concerts
June 21, 2012
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre, in partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada and the Department of Veterans Affairs, will offer a full slate of free family-friendly concerts and activities on Canada Day, Sunday July 1. This year, the NAC salutes Canadian veterans and their families with a concert by the Central Band of the Canadian Forces; nostalgic songs from 1930-50... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ASKS IF YOU WERE ONE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
June 15, 2012
Think you are a Dance person? Or maybe Music is more up your alley? Would you be surprised to know if you were a performing art, it would be Theatre? The National Arts Centre is giving you the chance to find out with an exciting contest in which you can discover what kind of performing art you would be, and win a NAC VIP Experience! Simply click on whatwouldIbe.ca, to find out what you would be... Read more
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Glenn Gould’s beloved piano CD 318 finds a permanent home at the National Arts Centre Media invited to the first open rehearsal on CD 318 with pianist Jan Lisiecki
June 14, 2012
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC) is very proud to announce that Glenn Gould’s favorite piano for many years, Steinway CD 318, will be on permanent display to the public as of June 20, 2012. A permanent exhibition about Gould’s extraordinary career will include the award-winning film by Canadian Directors Peter Raymont and Michèle Hozer entitled, “Genius... Read more