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Marjolaine Fournier explains why she learned to play the erhu
September 27, 2013China is far to go when you don't like leaving home... The thought of this vast country was daunting and I couldn't quite organize my thoughts and emotions around the idea of traveling and playing in such a far away land. I looked through my memories of tours that I had enjoyed most and…
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I love culture
September 26, 2013It’s not just a logo, it’s true. I really do love culture. I love the way that arts and culture activities enrich my life whether it’s a thought-provoking dance performance, an artwork that challenges my assumptions or beliefs or play that is simply truly entertaining. I couldn’t picture…
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Interview with Basia Bulat
September 25, 2013Basia Bulat had the audience enthralled during her performance at the NAC Presents season launch. Basia took a few moments to talk about her new album "Tall Tall Shadow" and this year's NAC Presents lineup.
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The Hong Kong Sinfonietta anticipates the NAC Orchestra’s visit
September 25, 2013On October 6th the NAC Orchestra will perform with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. NAC Staff have been planning the China tour for months and are thrilled to see that our partners in China are as excited as we are for this upcoming collaboration.
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Our Musical Team Canada!
September 25, 2013In just seven days the NAC Orchestra will leave for China. Instead of 'hitting the ice' musicians will be performing in China's greatest halls and engaging young people in China and Canada through exceptional education experiences.
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Welcome to a new season, Dance fans!
September 24, 2013Welcome back to another sensational season of dazzling dance, brought to you by programming goddess Cathy Levy and the entire Dance team at the NAC. They toil ceaselessly in the vineyards of Art for you, the luckiest dance fans in the country. But why take my word for it? Here is Paula…
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A personal connection to China
September 24, 2013When I left Parliament Hill four years ago, hoping to find some time for an exuberant two-year-old child who our family adopted from China, I never thought my new career at the National Arts Centre would take me back to the country that changed my life. In a few days, I will be heading back…
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Sold out gala funds music education
September 22, 2013Ottawa’s favourite crooner Paul Anka delivered an incredible night of music and a massive boost for the NAC’s music education programs Saturday as he and the National Arts Centre Orchestra raised $ 678,000 for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust. Proceeds raised help the NAC…
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Cultural Collaboration
September 18, 2013On September 9th, The Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelley Glover, together with NAC CEO Peter Herrndorf and the heads of 5 other cultural institutions, renewed the Collaboration Agreement for the development of arts and culture in the Francophone minority communities…
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Chef John Morris cooks Mapo Dofu
September 13, 2013Chef John Morris loves the intensity and brightness of flavour in Chinese food. Although traditionally made with meat, John created this version of Mapo Dofu using tofu for his vegetarian sister. John says his mother is responsible for his love of Chinese food. "She craved it all the time…
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The Importance of Touring
September 12, 2013The NAC Orchestra will embark on a 17-day tour of China in October. Christopher Deacon, Managing Director of the NAC Orchestra shares some of his favourite touring moments and speaks about the importance of touring for the NAC Orchestra. Follow the tour online at nacotour.ca.
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Musical Globetrotters
September 10, 2013We take a look back at some of the highlights and dramatic moments from past international tours of the NAC Orchestra. For violinist Elaine Klimasko, now in her 44th season with the orchestra, the 1973 European tour that began in Poland was a highlight for a personal reason: she was able…
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Mapo Doufu
September 10, 2013Vegan Mapo Doufu To celebrate the NAC Orchestra’s China Tour this fall, try this fragrant and spicy dish at home. It’s the NAC’s vegetarian version of the traditional Sichuanese “Mapo Doufu” which, according to legend, originated in the kitchen of an elderly woman living on the outskirts…
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Zones Théâtrales 2013
September 9, 2013Dare to get wet – this is the slogan for the 2013 edition of Zones Théâtrales biennial. Artistic Director René Cormier has taken inspiration from the playwright Bertolt Brecht who stated "The headlong stream is termed violent, But the river bed hemming it in is termed violent by no one."…
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Over 25 million tickets sold!
August 29, 2013In June of 1969, the National Arts Centre opened to the public. Ticket prices for the opening festival performance reached as high as $7.50. Forty-four years later the 25 millionth ticket was sold. Imagine how many performances, events, and artists have graced the NAC stages to reach that…
