Weather: A Downpour of Dance from Down Under

Weather. It affects our mood, dress, food, activities, sports, conversations, architecture, and our identity. Everybody talks about it, but nobody ever does anything about it. Until now. Australia’s Lucy Guerin tackles the human body's reaction to the tides, sun, wind, and rain – powerful…

Cendrillon… like you’ve never seen her - The Fairy Godmother

Joël Pommerat's Cendrillon will be presented from November 6 to 9 2013 at the NAC's Théâtre français.

A Sneak Peek at Tartuffe

In this video, NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley, Actor and Playwright Andy Jones, and 2013-14 Ensemble member Petrina Bromley give a sneak peek into the production of Moliere's Tartuffe, playing in the NAC Theatre October 15 -November 2.

Concert in Shanghai

The NAC Orchestra's tour to China culminated with an energetic and joyful performance of Symphony No. 2 by Brahms. It was a spectacular end to eighteen wonderful days of teaching, performing, and cultural exchange with music students and audiences across China.

Education activities in Shanghai

While in Shanghai, NAC Orchestra musicians held more than a dozen masterclasses and instrument coaching sessions for students at the Shanghai Conservatory, one of the most prestigious conservatories in China.   

It’s all about the loading dock

For musicians on tour it's all about the acoustics. Each venue provides a different sound that requires musicians to adjust their playing accordingly. For the NAC's technical crew it's all about the loading dock. A good loading dock will enable the crew to unload the instruments and…

A panda lullabye

The adminstration of the Beijing Zoo requested gentle muisc for the The Ambassador Brass Trio performance. Their selection of soothing lullabyes was enjoyed by many curious young children while the pandas did not seem to need any assistance with their afternoon slumber.

Bruch in Beijing

For many people Pinchas Zukerman's performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto no. 1 in Beijing was the concert highlight of the NAC Orchestra's tour in China. The performance was magnificent and the superb acoustics of the National Centre for the Performing Arts caused the lyrical music to soar…

Get to know folk noir duet Scarlett Jane

NAC Presents in conversation with Andrea Ramolo and Cindy Doire of the folk noir duet Scarlett Jane. The artists explain how the band started, the idea behind the unique concept of Scarlett Jane and adventures of their last tour across Canada. At the NAC intimate Fourth Stage cabaret on…

Donor Profile: Linda Wood

It’s Christmas Day in Linda Wood’s childhood home in New Brunswick. She and her two sisters take their places, ready to put on a performance for their family. “I’d play the piano and we would sing Christmas songs,” Linda recalls. “The performing arts have always been part of my…

Sketches of China

An intimate performance on the Great Wall

NAC Orchestra musician Marjolaine Fournier has been studying the erhu as a way to learn more about Chinese culture and music. Following the suggestion of her teacher Marjolaine brought her erhu to the Great Wall. After some initial nervousness Marjolaine was soon lost in the moment The…

Maestro Zukerman says “Art takes time”

Students from the Central Conservatory of Music crowded into the recital hall to attend a masterclass by Pinchas Zukerman. During the class Maestro Zukerman returned to some of the basics of posture, bow technique and finding the balance between passion and control when performing. Maestro…

An encounter of a lifetime

NAC Orchestra musician Colin Traquair was browsing in the Porcelain Market in Chongqing when viola player Paul Casey approached him and said "There is a stunning woman in the market - you must take her photograph." They walked down the alley and immediately Colin knew the person Paul had…

Photos from the Great Wall of China

NAC Orchestra musicians awoke to beautiful blue skies today. After a two hour bus ride the group arrived at the Great Wall. The view was stunning. It was wonderful to be surrounded by mountain peaks instead of skyscrapers.