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Pinchas Zukerman performs Mozart
November 26, 2013Pinchas Zukerman conducts and solos in Mozart’s sparkling Violin Concerto No. 3, whose ethereal middle movement “could have fallen straight from heaven,” as a commentator famously said. Maestro Zukerman recently performed this work as part of the NAC Orchestra's tour to China and now…
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Preparing for the holidays at the NAC
November 23, 2013From the rehearsal halls to the prop shop and le café — NAC staff are working hard to make the holidays extra special for our patrons. Take a sneak peak as we get things ready for your visit.
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Ta douleur, at the NAC Studio, from December 4 to 7, 2013
November 21, 2013Director/choreographer Brigitte Haentjens and performers Anne Le Beau and Francis Ducharme invite the audience to explore the dramaturgy of sorrow in all its forms with Ta douleur – a physical performance with very little dialogue that appeals to fans regardless of their linguistic…
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One Thousand Pieces: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago pays tribute to “America Windows”
November 21, 2013One Thousand Pieces: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago pays tribute to “America Windows”, Marc Chagall’s stained-glass masterpiece In commemoration of their 35th anniversary in 2012, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) commissioned resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo to create a world…
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The ‘Sound of Music’ on Parliament Hill
November 20, 2013Everyone knows the iconic image of Maria holding her arms in the air, up on a hill from The Sound of Music. NAC English Theatre brought Eliza-Jane Scott to Parliament Hill to kick off the count-down to the opening of the NAC English Theatre’s production of The Sound of Music ! Instead of…
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Canterbury alumni share their memories of the NAC
November 18, 2013Actor Raoul Bhaneja and director Robert Ross Parker grew up in Ottawa. In this interview they speak about their first performance at the NAC as high school students and how live performances at the NAC inspired them as young actors
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Artist Reflections from Giora Schmidt and Carlo Rizzi
November 18, 2013Join violinist Giora Schmidt and conductor Carlo Rizzi November 20 and 21 with the NAC Orchestra for "Barber's Violin Concerto." The Barber Violin Concerto has been a cornerstone in my musical life. I first performed the piece for my Carnegie Hall debut and shortly after toured it with the…
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Petit bonhomme en papier carbone launches the Youth season at the Théâtre...
November 18, 2013Petit bonhomme en papier carbone, from the Théâtre de la Pire espèce is for everyone 12 and up. Presented at the NAC Studio on Novembre 29 and 30.
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Putting their best face forward: Young dancers benefit from ballet make-up and...
November 15, 2013You could feel the concentration in the room. Ten young dancers, each with her own make-up station, watched intently as Alberta Ballet’s Skye Balfour-Ducharme and Alexandra Pera demonstrated step-by-step how to apply stage make-up. Then it was their turn. By the end of the two-hour…
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Scene from Hamlet (solo) with Raoul Bhaneja
November 15, 2013In this scene from Hamlet (solo) Raoul Bhaneja demonstrates how a single actor can transform into many different characters and transport the viewer into the fascinating world of Shakespeare.
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Visage de feu - discussion with the public
November 14, 2013The director and actors from Visage de feu meet with the public after the show on October 31, 2013.
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DESH: The epic scale of a personal journey—Akram Khan reconnects with his...
November 13, 2013British-Bangladeshi dancer-choreographer Akram Khan is a celebrated icon in the world of dance. He is also a tremendous favourite of NAC audiences, having appeared at the National Arts Centre numerous times in the last decade – always to enthusiastic audiences, and great acclaim. Khan…
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Artist Reflections from Thomas Søndergård and Dejan Lazić
November 13, 2013Join conductor Thomas Søndergård and pianist Dejan Lazić November 13 and 14 with the NAC Orchestra for "All Beethoven Celebration!" "It's thrilling for me to be returning to Ottawa for an all-Beethoven program this season. I greatly look forward to collaborating with my friend and…
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Interview with Roch Carrier
November 9, 2013Roch Carrier speaks about sharing the Southam Hall stage with the NAC Orchestra to present his classic tale The Hockey Sweater.
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Prêt-à-porter with Casual Fridays
November 7, 2013Janet Wilson, Ottawa Citizen Life Editor, and Charles Hamann, NAC Orchestra Principal Oboe, model stylish, yet simple, fashions tailor-made for NACO's new Casual Fridays concert series. Clothes provided by Ottawa’s Schad boutique. Story by Hattie Klotz Prélude Editor, Carl…
