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Production renewal takes sight and sound at the NAC to a whole...
October 2, 2018For 14 weeks this past summer the performance spaces at the NAC appeared to be dark and quiet. After all, there were no performances to grace our stages. But appearances can be deceiving. Beginning in 2016, a lot has been going on behind-the-scenes. Thanks to a $114.9 million investment…
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Moving Stories gives students the chance to express themselves in a powerful...
October 2, 2018The student was understandably uncomfortable. Before enrolling in a dance class at his high school, he had never danced before. “He was more prepared than he thought. He shone in the show,” says NAC Dance Associate Education and Teaching Artist Siôned Watkins. “That’s part of what Moving…
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Celebrating diversity through music in New Brunswick
October 2, 2018On the day of the workshop, the young musicians in the senior strings orchestra didn’t understand what was happening at first. Composer, Andrew Miller asked the serious-minded students to put away their music stands and try improvising using different techniques. “Andrew wanted to loosen…
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Le reste vous le connaissez par le cinéma: a decidedly modern and...
October 2, 2018According to Christian Lapointe, the director of Le reste vous le connaissez par le cinéma (his translation of Martin Crimp's The Rest Will Be Familiar to You from Cinema), Crimp neither preaches nor writes message plays. Here, the British playwright transposes an ancient Greek myth that…
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Donor Profile: Carol Fahie
October 2, 2018Keeping the arts alive and thriving in Canada The first time Carol Fahie saw Yo-Yo Ma perform was at an open rehearsal at the National Arts Centre. It was special for Carol all the more so because her bass-playing son, 20-year-old Rob, was sitting beside her. “Rob was in awe and had a…
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Making Giving Easy: Designating your support to what’s important to you
October 2, 2018Our donors are special people. They have a real appreciation for the performing arts and the NAC’s role in bringing the best of music, theatre and dance to our stages. Many of our supporters have a special passion. For some it’s the NAC Orchestra. For others it’s theatre or dance. …
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Celebrating a Year of Giving, the 2016—2017 Stewardship Report
January 30, 2018Thank you! Your thoughtful support for the NAC Foundation made a big impact in the 2016—2017 season, here in Ottawa and across the country. Your thoughtful support for the National Arts Centre Foundation made a big impact in the 2016–2017 season, here in Ottawa and across the country. …
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English Theatre takes the smash hit Tartuffe home to Newfoundland
January 17, 2018Andy Jones’s folklore workshop at Riverwood Academy in Wing’s Point, Newfoundland isn’t over yet, but already the Canadian actor and playwright knows he wants to come back one day. “I got a special feeling as soon as I walked in the door,” Andy recalls. “I remember thinking I’ll gladly…
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Message from the National Arts Centre Foundation CEO - January 2018
January 17, 2018A new year is upon us – a time to reflect and be thankful for all that is good in our lives. There is much to be thankful for at the NAC and supporters like you are a big part of the reason why. Thanks to your generosity, promising artists are given a chance to learn and perform on…
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Come and enjoy free programs in the NAC’s new public spaces
January 17, 2018It’s early Monday morning — rush hour. But the people gathered on the new Glass Thorsteinson Staircase at the NAC are feeling anything but rushed. They’re here for the free Movement in Meditation class led by NAC Dance Education and Teaching Artist Siôned Watkins. Movement in Meditation…
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Music Circle expands to reach more participants
January 17, 2018With excitement shining in his eyes, a 17-year-old student holds the trumpet in his hands. He does his best to blow but no sound comes out. Finally, he looks up and says two words, “Help, please.” “The boy’s teachers were amazed,” recalls Elizabeth Simpson, French Horn player with the…
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Tea with a Ballerina inspires young dancers
January 17, 2018In the Shenkman Smith Atelier at the NAC, the aspiring ballerinas sit spellbound. They watch in awe as Svetlana Gileva, Principal Dancer with Semperoper Ballett Dresden demonstrates how she puts bubble wrap inside her pointe shoes. “The participants gasped,” recalls NAC Dance Education…
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Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story wins hearts and accolades at Canada...
January 17, 2018The Azrieli Studio at the NAC was packed with people. They were there to see Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, a new play by Hannah Moscovitch produced by Halifax’s 2b theatre. Hannah was gratified by the large audience but there was one man in attendance she was especially happy to see:…
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The Institute for Orchestral Studies a “humbling, rewarding opportunity”
January 17, 2018Alexander Volkov is nervous as he lifts his violin and begins to play at the mock audition. He knows there are members of the NAC Orchestra behind the screen. He also knows that in two days, he’ll be auditioning for real. “After the mock audition I received advice from several members of…
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Donor Profile: Michel and Nicole Drapeau
January 17, 2018Sharing their passion for the performing arts with a younger generation Michel and Nicole Drapeau know it’s going to be a special evening. With anticipation, they lead the youngsters into Southam Hall for The Nutcracker. “It’s fun to see the expressions on their faces when they first…
