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A late night recording session with singer-songwriter Doug Paisley
January 9, 2014It was almost a year ago when singer-songwriter Doug Paisley rolled his vintage recording equipment across the red carpet of Southam Hall's mezzanine. The stages were dark and the lobby lights dim as guitars were unpacked and cups of take out coffee cooled on the intermission bar. Renowned…
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Celebrating Glenn Gould
September 25, 2012 -
Lang Lang plays Glenn Gould’s CD318 piano
September 24, 2012 -
The NAC Gala: A Resounding Success
September 24, 2012The National Arts Centre Gala held on Saturday September 22 was a great success both artistically and financially. Lang Lang, the man known for his flying fingers and dazzling style, brought Saturday night’s NAC Gala crowd to their feet with stunning performances of Beethoven’s Piano…
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First open rehearsal on CD 318 with pianist Jan Lisiecki
June 21, 2012 -
What does CD 318 stand for?
June 13, 2012Earlier this month, we blogged about how excited the NAC was about our newest archival acquisition, Glenn Gould’s infamous Steinway piano CD 318. Right now, the NAC is in the process of putting the final touches on a permanent exhibit that will showcase the acquisition on the NAC’s…
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Glenn Gould’s beloved piano CD 318 arrives at the NAC
June 5, 2012Stored in the archives of the National Arts Centre (NAC) since Christmas, Glenn Gould’s beloved piano, Steinway CD 318 will soon be unveiled to the public. The piano will be installed in a permanent location on the Mezzanine level outside of Southam Hall with an exhibition about Gould’s…