News Releases
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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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A-BACH-cadabra -- the first TD Bank Group ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concert of the season – celebrates spellbinding music as well as the magic and mystery of Hallowe’en on Saturday October 29 in Southam Hall
October 18, 2011
It’s going to be a BOO-tiful afternoon when the first TD Bank Group ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concerts of the 2011-12 season take place on Saturday October 29 in Southam Hall of the NAC at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The musicians onstage will be in their special Hallowe’en costumes and the entire audience is invited to dress up as well –... Read more
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ALAIN TRUDEL APPOINTED PRINCIPAL YOUTH AND FAMILY CONDUCTOR OF THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA
October 18, 2011
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to announce that Montreal-born conductor, composer, and trombonist Alain Trudel has been appointed as the Principal Youth and Family Conductor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra. His appointment takes effect at the beginning of the 2012-2013 season. In his new role, Alain Trudel will work closely with the National Arts Centre Music Education team to... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA’S BRILLIANT BRAHMS CONCERT ON OCTOBER 26-27 FEATURES THE WORK OF BRAHMS, MOZART, AND CANADIAN COMPOSER GARY KULESHA
October 13, 2011
The third Ovation concerts of the season – entitled Brilliant Brahms – will be performed on Wednesday October 26 and Thursday October 27 at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall. The National Arts Centre Orchestra – featuring guest pianist Juho Pohjonen -- will be under the baton of conductor Thomas Søndergård. The program for the evening includes:GARY... Read more
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Classic film scenes and classic film scores highlight the first CTV Pops concert of the season! The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs marvelous musical excerpts in Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies on October 20, 21, and 22 in Southam Hall
October 6, 2011
In the first CTV Pops concert of the NAC Orchestra’s 2011-12 season, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra in the spectacular Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies. Featuring film clips and excerpts from the scores of half a dozen classic musical films, this vibrant treat for the eyes and ears takes place in Southam Hall on Thursday October 20, Friday... Read more
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Pianist Stéphane Lemelin and trumpeter James Thompson are featured in the National Arts Centre’s ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ on October 16 at the National Gallery of Canada
September 29, 2011
The first ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ concert of the National Arts Centre’s 2011-2012 season features pianist Stéphane Lemelin and trumpeter James Thompson. The concert takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday October 16 in the Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada. The concert includes the following repertoire:... Read more
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BEETHOVEN’S ICONIC FIFTH SYMPHONY OPENS THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA’S MARK MOTORS AUDI SIGNATURE SERIES ON OCTOBER 12-13
September 28, 2011
The first Mark Motors Audi Signature concerts of the season – entitled Beethoven’s Fifth – will be performed on Wednesday October 12 and Thursday October 13 at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall. The National Arts Centre Orchestra – featuring guest artist Leila Josefowicz as violin soloist -- will be under the baton of conductor Hannu Lintu in his NAC Orchestra debut. The... Read more
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15th ANNUAL NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE GALA – ONE ENCHANTED EVENING WITH SARAH McLACHLAN –RAISES $621,000 FOR THE NAC’S NATIONAL YOUTH AND EDUCATION TRUST
September 26, 2011
The 15th annual National Arts Centre Gala – One Enchanted Evening with Sarah McLachlan, held on Saturday September 24 -- was a great success both artistically and financially. The event was sold out, and the audience was thrilled to hear the announcement from Gala Honorary Chair Laureen Harper that the event had raised a net amount of $621,000. The entire amount goes to... Read more
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The National Arts Centre Orchestra kicks off the 2011-2012 season in spectacular style with a Russian Festival – featuring Music Director Pinchas Zukerman and Russian artists performing classics of Russian repertoire
September 14, 2011
The four-concert Russian Festival (September 27-October 6) throws a brilliant spotlight on the drama, power, and passion of some of the most dazzling masterworks of the Russian repertoire. The Russian Festival is a kaleidoscope of lush melodies, fabulous orchestration, and dramatic emotional expression. All concerts are conducted by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman and performed by the National... Read more
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The National Arts Centre 2011 Gala – One Enchanted Evening with Sarah McLachlan, also featuring Music Director Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra – is almost sold out!
September 14, 2011
On Saturday, September 24, a glittering evening beckons as the NAC Gala returns with One Enchanted Evening with Sarah McLachlan. The Gala features the National Arts Centre Orchestra conducted by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman in the first half, and Canadian superstar Sarah McLachlan and her hand-picked musicians join the full Orchestra in the concert’s second half. This is the... Read more