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NAC Orchestra Recordings

The NAC Orchestra has recorded since its inception, for radio and on over 40 commercial releases. Its recordings have won 3 JUNO Awards, with 8 nominations in total, most of which were conducted by Alexander Shelley.

Latest release

Lyrical Echoes

Released December 3, 2021

Composers: Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms
Performers: Alexander Shelley, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Liz Upchurch, Adrianne Pieczonka
Period: Romantic

Album of the Weekend — Classic FM "An unexpected delight, absolutely lovely, wonderful recording." — BBC Radio “Prises à bras-le-corps, les finales des deux symphonies sont de véritables fêtes où... Learn more