Musical Globetrotters

We 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…

Mapo Doufu

Vegan 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…

Zones Théâtrales 2013

Dare 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."…

Over 25 million tickets sold!

In 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…

Alexander Shelley speaks about Casual Fridays

Conductor Alexander Shelley invites you to unwind at the end of your week with the NAC Orchestra at the Casual Fridays series. Rock star/organist Cameron Carpenter will be featured in the program and will perform The Scandal. Learn more about Casual Fridays with the NAC Orchestra

2013 Capital Pride Parade

The NAC mourns the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg

It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre (NAC) learned of the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg August 15th at his home in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Schellenberg was one of Canada’s greatest actors, who most recently performed as King Lear in the acclaimed all-aboriginal…

Orchestre de la Francophonie

CEO Peter Herrndorf speaks about the NAC’s role as nation builder through...

Making connections possible that wouldn’t otherwise be possible

Recording Mozart with Angela Hewitt

Interview with Angela Hewitt

Happy Birthday Pinchas!

There was a party in the wings of Southam Hall on Tuesday evening. The musicians of the National Arts Centre's Orchestra toasted Music Director Pinchas Zukerman's 65th birthday, and reflected on his role in bringing out the best in them, and in musicians not only in Canada but around the…

COME JOIN IN THE CANADA DAY CELEBRATION AT THE NAC!

It feels good to sing. We're reminded of that on holidays, or at the occasional birthday when we burst into song and are surprised at how energizing it is to just let that sound swell up and out. If you're one of the smart ones who's already either joined a choir or made a lifelong…

Alumnus Travis Harrison shares his most memorable experiences at the SMI – (Part 3)

SMI: Congratulations on your appointment with the WSO! Can you give some advice to young musicians about the orchestra audition process? Travis: I think that the most important thing that people need going into an audition is confidence. I’m sure that there are lots of ways to find…