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Like a herd of turtles
October 4, 2013My friend Toby uses the expression "Off like a herd of turtles" to announce the slow departure pace of her family when they set off for their daily activities. I kept thinking of this expression as I travelled along airport corridors, waited by luggage carousels and customs with our group…
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Bon voyage to the NAC Orchestra!
October 2, 2013Tomorrow morning, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman, will begin a remarkable and historic tour of China, including concerts in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, as well as a range of inspiring educational and engagement events.
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Erhu masterclass with Professor Yu Hongmei
October 2, 2013Earlier this year Professor Yu Hongmei, renowned erhu soloist and teacher at China's Central Conservatory of Music held a masterclass with Ottawa student Leo Zhang in the NAC's Hexagon Studio.
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This Fall…Classics Turned on Their Heads!
October 2, 2013During rehearsals for Tartuffe, Andy Jones and Raoul Bhaneja had a little fun, turning themselves upside down as the English Theatre season gets ready to kick off with twists on classics works! October brings a riotous production of Molière’s Tartuffe, adapted by and featuring CODCO’s Andy…
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Théâtre français, redessiné par Brigitte Haentjens
September 30, 2013Brigitte Haentjens presents the 2013-2014 Théâtre français season at the NAC.
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Andy Jones’ Newfoundland Tartuffe
September 30, 2013Andy Jones speaks about the Newfoundland influence on Tartuffe, adapted by and featuring Mr. Jones. Tartuffe plays in the NAC Theatre October 15 - November 2.
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Marjolaine Fournier explains why she learned to play the erhu
September 27, 2013China is far to go when you don't like leaving home... The thought of this vast country was daunting and I couldn't quite organize my thoughts and emotions around the idea of traveling and playing in such a far away land. I looked through my memories of tours that I had enjoyed most and…
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I love culture
September 26, 2013It’s not just a logo, it’s true. I really do love culture. I love the way that arts and culture activities enrich my life whether it’s a thought-provoking dance performance, an artwork that challenges my assumptions or beliefs or play that is simply truly entertaining. I couldn’t picture…
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Interview with Basia Bulat
September 25, 2013Basia Bulat had the audience enthralled during her performance at the NAC Presents season launch. Basia took a few moments to talk about her new album "Tall Tall Shadow" and this year's NAC Presents lineup.
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The Hong Kong Sinfonietta anticipates the NAC Orchestra’s visit
September 25, 2013On October 6th the NAC Orchestra will perform with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. NAC Staff have been planning the China tour for months and are thrilled to see that our partners in China are as excited as we are for this upcoming collaboration.
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Our Musical Team Canada!
September 25, 2013In just seven days the NAC Orchestra will leave for China. Instead of 'hitting the ice' musicians will be performing in China's greatest halls and engaging young people in China and Canada through exceptional education experiences.
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Welcome to a new season, Dance fans!
September 24, 2013Welcome back to another sensational season of dazzling dance, brought to you by programming goddess Cathy Levy and the entire Dance team at the NAC. They toil ceaselessly in the vineyards of Art for you, the luckiest dance fans in the country. But why take my word for it? Here is Paula…
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A personal connection to China
September 24, 2013When I left Parliament Hill four years ago, hoping to find some time for an exuberant two-year-old child who our family adopted from China, I never thought my new career at the National Arts Centre would take me back to the country that changed my life. In a few days, I will be heading back…
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Sold out gala funds music education
September 22, 2013Ottawa’s favourite crooner Paul Anka delivered an incredible night of music and a massive boost for the NAC’s music education programs Saturday as he and the National Arts Centre Orchestra raised $ 678,000 for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust. Proceeds raised help the NAC…
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Cultural Collaboration
September 18, 2013On September 9th, The Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelley Glover, together with NAC CEO Peter Herrndorf and the heads of 5 other cultural institutions, renewed the Collaboration Agreement for the development of arts and culture in the Francophone minority communities…
