February 16, 2011
The National Arts Centre presents a new exhibition – “From the Stage of Southam Hall” – of photographs taken by longtime NAC Orchestra violinist Lev Berenshteyn. The exhibition is free and is located in the main foyer of Southam Hall. Mr. Berenshteyn says that the theme of the exhibition is an artist’s public face vs. a private face. These thirteen photographic... Read more
February 15, 2011
As a treat for Ontario Family Day, Monday, February 21, the NAC English Theatre is offering a free event for families. From 12 noon to 4 p.m., you and your children are invited to a special afternoon of hands-on activities, storytelling, arts & crafts, theatre games and exciting dance workshops with Shawn Byfield, co-creator of i think i can! Join the fun: stories read by wonderful... Read more
February 14, 2011
Ladies and gentlemen of the free press, As you know, on March 28, 2007, 50 creators crowded into the Visitors’ Gallery of the House of Commons, personifying the 50 years of existence of the Canada Council for the Arts. No sooner had the Minister of Canadian Heritage concluded her remarks than the House turned to other matters. Yann Martel couldn’t take his eyes off... Read more
February 4, 2011
Emma Haché’s play invites us to consider history from a very particular angle: Without challenges and trials to demonstrate their valour, who would our mythical heroes be? What if Wolfe were only the shadowy mirror in which we are afraid to look at ourselves? Apolline believes that Jackie Vautour, the last holdout among the expropriated residents of Kouchibouguac Park, is... Read more
February 3, 2011
In the third Ovation Series concert of the NAC’s 2010-2011 season, world-renowned piano superstar Angela Hewitt celebrates the bicentenary of composer Franz Liszt’s birth (1811-1886) with a performance of his extraordinary Piano Concerto No. 1. The Hewitt Plays Liszt concert is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Wednesday February 16 and Thursday February 17, 2011. Ludovic Morlot conducts... Read more
February 3, 2011
In the third Ovation Series concert of the NAC’s 2010-2011 season, world-renowned piano superstar Angela Hewitt celebrates the bicentenary of composer Franz Liszt’s birth (1811-1886) with a performance of his extraordinary Piano Concerto No. 1. The Hewitt Plays Liszt concert is at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall on Wednesday February 16 and Thursday February 17, 2011. Ludovic Morlot conducts... Read more
February 2, 2011
Ballet inspired by women who lost their lives as a result of domestic violence (Ottawa, January 24, 2011) The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada’s Ghost of Violence, a unique and emotionally charged work inspired by women who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence, will premiere at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on February 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the NAC... Read more
February 2, 2011
National Arts Centre's Manhattan on the Rideau Merges Musical Inspiration with Digital Innovation Canada’s National Arts Centre uses high-speed CANARIE Network to connect the world’s best musicians with gifted students from across Canada [Ottawa, Ontario] Canada’s Advanced Research and Innovation Network (CANARIE Inc.) and the National Arts Centre are pleased to present an... Read more
January 31, 2011
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance presents Entity in the NAC Theatre February 8, 2011. The performance is sold out, but those still interested should check for last minute returns. Wayne McGregor | Random Dance was founded in 1992 and became the instrument upon which McGregor evolved his drastically fast and articulate choreographic style. Wayne McGregor | Random Dance is at the cutting edge of... Read more
January 27, 2011
Virtuoso tap dancer Savion Glover brings his flamenco-inspired production SoLo in TiME to the NAC stage February 5, 2011. Since first exploding onto the global dance scene in the Broadway smash Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk! Glover has tapped his way into dance legend with his invention, clarity, speed and unique steps – using tap as sound, and sound as dance to... Read more