News Releases
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Ministers Baird and Glover to Announce New Infrastructure Investment
December 9, 2014
OTTAWA – The Honourable John Baird, Member of Parliament (Ottawa West–Nepean) and the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will announce a new infrastructure project as part of the Government’s unprecedented and historic investment in public infrastructure to ensure Canada’s future economic growth for years to come. Please note... Read more
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Phèdre at the NAC French Theatre
December 2, 2014
The NAC’s Théâtre français is pleased to present Phèdre by Jérémie Niel, one of the brightest young directors in the Montreal theatre milieu. Jérémie explores the cherished myth of Phaedra by delving into the writings of Seneca, Ovid, Racine and Dante, reworking themes that remain strikingly contemporary. Four impressive performers bring... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014.
December 2, 2014
GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please... Read more
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STATEMENT: NAC Flags Fly at Half-mast in Honour of Canadian Performing Arts Trailblazers Brian Macdonald and Paul Buissonneau
December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014 – OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of two of Canada’s performing arts icons: prolific and acclaimed director and choreographer Brian Macdonald; and Paul Buissonneau, an award-winning actor and director hailed as a master of francophone theatre. Mr. Macdonald died on Saturday at the age of 86. Mr. Buissonneau passed away Sunday... Read more
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In Time for the Holidays - Alice Through The Looking-Glass December 9 - January 3 in the NAC Theatre
December 1, 2014
NAC English Theatre production Alice Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll adapted by James Reaney directed by Jillian Keiley featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble produced in association with the Stratford Festival December 9 – January 3 November 25, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star Enter a world... Read more
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Spotlight on Belgium at the NAC’s Théâtre français!
November 17, 2014
Ottawa, 17 November 2014 – Spotlight on Belgium! From November 20 to 30 the NAC’s Théâtre français will be presenting performances and activities featuring talented and original artists from the lowlands by the North Sea. The activities will be based on the kaleidoscopic piece Kiss & Cry by Jaco Van Dormael and Michèle Anne... Read more
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NAC Orchestra Concert in Salisbury Cathedral to be Broadcast on British and Canadian Radio and TV (Recorded October 29th during highly successful tour of the United Kingdom)
November 6, 2014
OTTAWA (Canada) — The National Arts Centre Orchestra concert recorded at the historic Salisbury Cathedral last month during their highly-successful five-city, 10-day tour of the United Kingdom will be broadcast on British and Canadian radio stations beginning tonight. The full concert will air at 8 p.m. today on Classic FM in the United Kingdom (not available in Canada) and in Canada on CBC... Read more
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NAC Orchestra Concert in Salisbury Cathedral to be Broadcast on British and Canadian Radio and TV (Recorded October 29th during highly successful tour of the United Kingdom)
November 6, 2014
OTTAWA (Canada) — The National Arts Centre Orchestra concert recorded at the historic Salisbury Cathedral last month during their highly-successful five-city, 10-day tour of the United Kingdom will be broadcast on British and Canadian radio stations beginning tonight. The full concert will air at 8 p.m. today on Classic FM in the United Kingdom (not available in Canada) and in Canada on CBC... Read more
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Institute for Orchestral Studies Free Chamber Music Concert – November 7, 2014
October 29, 2014
OTTAWA (Canada) — The Apprentices of the 8th annual Institute for Orchestral Studies make their Ottawa chamber music debut on Friday, November 7th at 19h30 in the Auditorium at the National Gallery of Canada. The Apprentices will have just returned from accompanying the National Arts Centre Orchestra on its Tour of Remembrance and Education in the United Kingdom. Youth is the theme of this... Read more
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David Zinman to lead Conductors Workshop at the National Arts Centre - January 24-26, 2015
October 29, 2014
OTTAWA (Canada) — Renowned International conductor and pedagogue David Zinman will lead a three-day workshop for young conductors at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Four participants will be selected to study with Maestro Zinman in working sessions with a small ensemble and with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in repertoire by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Dvorak. The workshop is a... Read more