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 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 Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), performing in the fourth Great Performers concert of the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s 2011-2012 season -- on June 1 only -- features TSO Music Director Peter Oundjian and renowned pianist Anton Kuerti
May 22, 2012
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) – performing in the fourth Great Performers concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2011-2012 season – features TSO Music Director Peter Oundjian on the conductor’s podium and internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Anton Kuerti as guest artist. The concert is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Friday, June 1, 2012. As part of an annual exchange... Read more
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Pinchas Zukerman conducts the NAC Orchestra and an all-star cast of soloists in the soulful and moving Verdi’s Requiem,the sixth Ovation Series concert of the 2011-2012 season on May 30-31
May 17, 2012
In the sixth Ovation Series concerts of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season, soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy, tenor James Valenti, and bass baritone Eric Owens shine in a performance of Verdi’s Requiem. The concert, conducted by Pinchas Zukerman, also features the 160-voice Combined Ottawa Choruses (Ottawa Choral Society, Cantata Singers of Ottawa, Ottawa Festival... Read more
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My First NAC, presented by Astral Radio is a free concert to be presented at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio of the National Arts Centre on May 29
May 15, 2012
For the second year in a row, My First NAC, presented by Astral Radio shines a spotlight on up-and-coming young performers. The concert features eight musicians who will perform both classical and jazz repertoire. Each participant will be awarded a $1,000 Astral Artist Prize. Several of the performers are past winners of The NAC Orchestra Bursary, and all the young artists have taken part in... Read more
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Winners of the 2012 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition Finals are announced
May 9, 2012
On Monday May 7, the 2012 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition Finals were held in the NAC Studio. Winners were announced and presented with cheques and certificates before an enthusiastic audience of 100 people. National Capital Region music students (aged 16 to 24) who are studying for careers as orchestral musicians competed for prizes totaling $19,000. Eight finalists were selected from the... Read more
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Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s fifth Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert of the 2011-2012 season, features percussionist Colin Currie and conductor José Luis Gomez on May 16-17
May 3, 2012
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel -- the fifth Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season – features Venezuelan-born, Spanish conductor José Luis Gomez in his NAC debut and acclaimed guest percussionist Colin Currie. Veni, Veni, Emmanuel is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Wednesday May 16 and Thursday May 17, 2012. The program includes:ROSSINI The... Read more
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA CONCERTMASTERS YOSUKE KAWASAKI AND JESSICA LINNEBACH TO STAGE A BENEFIT CONCERT ON MAY 4
May 2, 2012
For the second year in a row, NAC Orchestra Concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki and Associate Concertmaster Jessica Linnebach will stage a benefit chamber music concert and auction. The concert takes place on Friday May 4, 2012 at MacKay United Church, 39 Dufferin Road (at MacKay St.) in Ottawa. The silent auction begins at 7:15 p.m. and the concert – hosted by writer/broadcaster Eric Friesen... Read more
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Tickets for the National Arts Centre’s fundraising fall Gala with piano superstar Lang Lang go on sale to the general public on Tuesday May 8
May 1, 2012
Tickets for the National Arts Centre Gala with international piano superstar Lang Lang go on sale to the general public at the NAC Box Office on Tuesday May 8. The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The National Arts Centre Gala -- benefitting the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust – is delighted to welcome CIBC as the new Presenting Sponsor. The NAC... Read more
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Singers directly from Broadway salute musical theatre titans Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil in Do You Hear the People Sing, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s fifth CTV Pops concert of the 2011-2012 season, on May 10-12 in Southam Hall
April 27, 2012
Experience the excitement only The Great White way can provide in Do You Hear the People Sing, the fifth CTV Pops concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2011-12 season. Conductor Jack Everly, Principal Pops Conductor of the NAC Orchestra, leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra, a cast of Broadway stars – Eric Kunze, Terrence Mann, Lea Salonga, Kathy Voytko, and Marie Zamora – as well... Read more