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Cultural exchange: China and Canada come together through the arts
October 31, 2014One of the highlights of the 2013 National Arts Centre Orchestra’s historic performance and education tour of China was its encounter with the National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra (NCPA). The NCPA presented the NAC Orchestra at their incredible concert hall in Beijing and were…
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A roaring finish to an outstanding tour
October 31, 2014One would think that after travelling, performing and teaching in five cities across the UK over ten days the NAC Orchestra would be exhausted, and indeed they are. But no matter how many times they have hauled their luggage on and off buses, trains and planes or how many colds and flues…
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Song of the Poets: a powerful tribute
October 30, 2014There is a strong tradition of choral singing in the United Kingdom. Rooted in the historic cathedrals throughout the United Kingdom, choral music remains an important part of it’s cultural heritage. The National Arts Centre is thrilled to feature local choirs in pre-concert performances…
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Ode to Canada: The NAC Orchestra in Salisbury
October 30, 2014Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra performed in the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, just a few kilometres away from the muddy terrain where 30,000 Canadians came to train 100 years ago to fight in the First World War. The musicians were following in the footsteps of the young…
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A dazzling concert in Salisbury Cathedral
October 29, 2014Hearing Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra perform a live concert of such extraordinary beauty and musicality is one way to bring healing to human suffering. As Maestro Zukerman says, “A live concert experience brings you extraordinary joy, and healing. It can be a major life…
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch returns to the NAC!
October 29, 2014Cathy Levy is Executive Producer of Dance at the National Arts Centre. She has flawless taste in Dance – and a golden Rolodex. As head of the NAC Dance department since 2000, she has seen thousands of dance performances across the globe, choosing to bring to Ottawa only the very best from…
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The NAC Orchestra Rideau Lakes Brass Quintet at Stonehenge
October 29, 2014The NAC Orchestra Rideau Lakes Brass Quintet gave a 20 minute chamber music recital at Stonehenge, one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. In October 1914, young Canadian Soldiers packed up and stepped onto ocean liners to cross the Atlantic.…
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A dream concert for a young musician
October 29, 2014Emily Sun was fortunate to participate in the NAC’s Summer Music Institute in June along with two other colleagues from the Royal College of Music who took part in the UK Tour’s London concert, playing in the RPO in the joint NAC Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert on October…
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Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest
October 29, 20142014-15 Ensemble members Alex McCooeye and Christopher Morris perform in a scene from the English Theatre production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest and discuss the play and working with Director Ted Dykstra. The Importance of Being Earnest runs in the NAC Theatre until…
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Pinchas Zukerman masterclass at the Royal College of Music
October 28, 2014The Britten Theatre at London's Royal College of Music was packed with students, teachers and music fans eager to learn from maestro Pinchas Zukerman'smasterclass. Three young violinists had been selected to perform; Chieri Tomi from the Royal Academy of Music and Soh Yon Kim and Emily Sun…
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Healing and hope through the beauty of music
October 28, 2014The NAC Orchestra’s UK Tour of performance, remembrance and education has seen the Orchestra perform beautiful concerts and engage in meaningful education events. In the week since the tour began, there have been many highlights. In Edinburgh, Orchestra musicians rehearsed with Big Noise…
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Ode to Joy in London
October 27, 2014Two sensational orchestras – Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Canada’s NAC Orchestra – combine with Maestro Pinchas Zukerman and the London Philharmonic Choir to create a powerful evening of gorgeous music!
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A new world premiere by composer John Estacio
October 26, 2014The NAC Orchestra’s UK Tour marks the third time NAC Award Composer John Estacio has toured with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Mr. Estacio’s composition Brio has been featured on the NAC Orchestra’s 2011 tour to Atlantic Canada and the 2013 tour to China. The NAC's tour to the United…
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The Maple Leaf Forever at Nottingham Castle
October 25, 2014Today the NAC Orchestra String Quartet performed at Nottingham Castle, a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion. The String Quartet’s performance coincided with the Nottinghamshire Trent to Trenches exhibition which explores the impact of the First World War on the people of Nottingham at…
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Inspire Day at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum
October 24, 2014Members of the NAC Orchestra Horn Quintet, together with NAC staff were up early to catch the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow this morning. Our destination was the Riverside Museum for an event called ‘Inspire Day’ with members of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Designed by Zaha…
