News Releases
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The National Arts Centre’s 2011-12 Manhattan on the Rideau jazz masterclass series begins with drummer John Riley on Nov. 8
November 2, 2011
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre’s 2011-2012 Manhattan on the Rideau series of five jazz masterclasses begins on Tuesday, November 8, with drummer John Riley in the NAC’s Fourth Stage from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The Manhattan on the Rideau program links leading jazz faculty members of Manhattan School of Music (MSM) with accomplished music students at the... Read more
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Compagnie Marie Chouinard THE GOLDEN MEAN (LIVE) November 9, 2011
October 28, 2011
Marie Chouinard, Canada’s insatiably curious Queen of contemporary dance, presents her latest choreographic achievement, THE GOLDEN MEAN (LIVE), in the NAC Theatre – for one-night only – on November 9, 2011. The performance is sold out, but those still interested should check for last minute returns. An NAC co-production, this intensely absorbing, humorous and deeply human work... Read more
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A NAC English Theatre/Belfry Theatre co-productionAnd Slowly Beauty…by Michel NadeauWritten in collaboration with Marie-Josée Bastien, Lorraine Côté, Hugues Frenette, Pierre-François Legendre, Véronika Makdissi-Warren and Jack RobitailleTranslated by Maureen LabontéDirected by Michael ShamataFeaturing the NAC English Theatre Company
October 28, 2011
Ottawa, ON, October 28, 2011 – After a spectacular run at the Belfry Theatre in Victoria, the NAC English Theatre is proud to open the 2011-12 Studio series with the English-language premiere of Michel Nadeau’s And Slowly Beauty..., translated by Maureen Labonté. Described as “Magical…everything theatre should be... (4 of 4 stars)” by the Globe and Mail... Read more
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Mozart and Brahms, the National Arts Centre’s ‘Atlantic Canada Tour’ concert -- at the NAC on November 9-10 -- features guest conductor Julian Kuerti, piano phenomenon Jan Lisiecki, and the world premiere of a new NAC commission by Alberta composer John Estacio
October 26, 2011
In the second Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season – Mozart and Brahms – the National Arts Centre Orchestra shows off the music and artists to be featured on the orchestra’s Atlantic Canada Tour, which takes place November 13-25. The Mozart and Brahms concert is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Wednesday November 9 and Thursday November 10,... Read more
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New players within the French Theatre team
October 20, 2011
The 2011-2012 season has seen the arrival of three new players within the French Theatre team: Sylvain Lavoie, Communications Officer, has now been with the NAC for a little more than two months, where a few weeks ago it is Brigitte Haentjens, Appointed Artistic Director for the 2011-2012 season, as well as Mélanie Dumont, Associate Artistic Director artistic (Youth Programming), who joined... Read more
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Ottawa’s own Angela Hewitt performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G in Hewitt’s Ravel, the third Bostonian Bravo Series concert of the season at the National Arts Centre on November 3-4
October 20, 2011
In the third Bostonian Bravo Series concert of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season, world-renowned piano superstar Angela Hewitt performs Maurice Ravel’s jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in G. The Hewitt’s Ravel concert is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Thursday November 3 and Friday November 4, 2011. Arild Remmereit conducts the National Arts Centre Orchestra. The program for the evening... Read more
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Building community through music: the National Arts Centre Orchestra tours Atlantic Canada with nine concerts and 80 education events
October 19, 2011
Tour showcasing Julian Kuerti, Jan Lisiecki and Atlantic Canadian musicians includes event with Craig Kielburger, a new work by Canadian composer John Estacio, and a special concert at CFB Gagetown OTTAWA—Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra will celebrate Atlantic Canada in a dynamic performance and education tour that will build community through music with nine concerts reaching... Read more
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NAC Presents the 2011-2012 Geggie Jazz Series
October 18, 2011
The exceptional Geggie Jazz Series returns for its 11th season at the NAC Fourth Stage Ottawa, October 18, 2011–The NAC Presents series and John Geggie are thrilled to be launching the 11th season of the spectacular, diverse year-round concerts that make up the popular Geggie Jazz Series at the NAC Fourth Stage. “I am so very excited about the great variety of innovative and creative... Read more
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NAC Presents the 2011-2012 Geggie Jazz Series
October 18, 2011
The exceptional Geggie Jazz Series returns for its 11th season at the NAC Fourth Stage Ottawa, October 18, 2011–The NAC Presents series and John Geggie are thrilled to be launching the 11th season of the spectacular, diverse year-round concerts that make up the popular Geggie Jazz Series at the NAC Fourth Stage. “I am so very excited about the great variety of innovative and creative... Read more
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NAC Presents the 2011-2012 Geggie Jazz Series
October 18, 2011
The exceptional Geggie Jazz Series returns for its 11th season at the NAC Fourth Stage Ottawa, October 18, 2011–The NAC Presents series and John Geggie are thrilled to be launching the 11th season of the spectacular, diverse year-round concerts that make up the popular Geggie Jazz Series at the NAC Fourth Stage. “I am so very excited about the great variety of innovative and creative... Read more