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Magnetic North in Halifax: Showcasing the best theatre from across Canada
June 17, 2014The Magnetic North Theatre Festival is Canada’s only national theatre festival. It brings Canadian stories to life on stage across the country, and promotes talented Canadian artists by showcasing some of the best touring theatre from across Canada. Co-presented by the National Arts…
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Music and the Brain: Christine Carter on the psychology of practice
June 17, 2014In 1999, the National Arts Centre’s Music Director Pinchas Zukerman founded the Summer Music Institute with just 10 students. Today, the Institute welcomes over 70 students each year and has become a magnet for the best young Canadian and international classical artists, providing…
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Imagined Spaces: the NAC’s online maquette collection
June 16, 2014One of my most memorable experiences as NAC archivist happened soon after starting the job in 1989. On a visit to the NAC warehouse, I uncovered a collection of mysterious black boxes containing maquettes – three-dimensional scale models of sets. They were created by designers for…
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William Shatner sings O Canada!
June 11, 2014Filmmaker Jacob Medjuk captured William Shatner’s “fabulous” version of O Canada! in this National Film Board short film that premiered in tribute to the Star Trek star at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala in 2011. Enjoy!
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The 2014-2015 French Theatre Season!
June 9, 2014Overview of the 2014-2015 French Theatre season. Don't miss it!
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A Gift to Canada: The Right Honourable Joe Clark’s family commissions major...
June 5, 2014It’s not easy to surprise a former Prime Minister, but that’s exactly what the Right Honourable Joe Clark’s family did on June 5 at the National Arts Centre when they announced that their gift to him for his 75th birthday is a new piece of music commissioned for the National Arts Centre…
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F.R. (Dick) Matthews: A Champion of Albertan Artists
June 5, 2014In October 2013, the National Arts Centre lost a generous donor and champion of the performing arts. A proud Albertan, F.R. (Dick) Matthews was an avid supporter of the arts – his generosity was exceeded only by his modesty. He was invaluable to the formation of the Calgary Philharmonic…
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Canada is our stage : The Tale of a Town
June 2, 2014Toronto theatre artist Lisa DiLiberto was driving across Canada on her way home from a tour when she became fascinated with main streets. Many had become less vibrant, many stores were gone, while on the outside of towns big-box stores were thriving. DiLiberto, who is Artistic Producer…
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Plen-tea of thanks to our Planned Giving donors
May 29, 2014The National Arts Centre Foundation held its annual Emeritus Circle Tea on the afternoon of May 21 to thank those donors who have provided a gift for the future through a bequest in their will, a gift of life insurance, or other planned giving arrangements. Donors were treated to an open…
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Hip-hop in Kugluktuk
May 27, 2014Imagine being a teenager and learning how to make a hip-hop video. Now imagine being taught how to do that by a famous Canadian hip-hop artist, at your school. It happened in Kugluktuk, Nunavut in late January through the NAC’s Music Alive Program in Nunavut, which is dedicated to…
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Happy birthday, NAC: Canada’s home for the performing arts turns 45
May 27, 2014On June 2, 1969, the National Arts Centre opened its doors for the first time, and history was made. "Not since Expo 67’s shimmering debut has an opening night stirred such an exhilarating sense of grand occasion.” – Time “After a weekend of splendid weather, the opening night was…
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An artist comes home: Angela Hewitt’s new CD with the NAC Orchestra
May 27, 2014Angela Hewitt and Mozart: can you think of a more pleasing duo? This month, a new live concert recording is released, and you can indulge in this captured live musical experience yourself. The international recording artist launches her new Mozart CD nation-wide June 10th – a CD she…
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To dream and compete: the NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition finals
May 26, 2014“Relax. Nobody is out to get you. The jurors want you to do your best.” – from “Helpful Hints,” NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition application materials An aspiring classical musician believes in her dream. But she also has to compete. Competitions can help fund an education, and bring…
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Choreographer Michael Greyeyes speaks about A Soldier’s Tale
May 26, 2014The Canada Dance Festival, in partnership with the National Arts Centre as co-producer, has been presenting, advancing and celebrating Canadian dance excellence in the Nation’s Capital for more than 25 years. The 2014 edition will open with Signal Theatre's new work A Soldier's Tale. The…
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Red carpet highlights of the GG Performing Arts Awards
May 23, 2014The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala is the culmination of a weekend-long celebration of some of Canada’s greatest artists and arts volunteers. Award recipients are honoured in the House of Commons, at Rideau Hall and at the Gala at the National Arts Centre. "If we are a…
