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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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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…
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A concert in memory of Canadian Corporal Nathan Cirillo
October 23, 2014In the spirit of condolence and remembrance, Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra dedicated tonight's concert at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall to the memory of Corporal Cirillo, the Canadian soldier and father, killed in Ottawa yesterday. The excerpt is Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by…
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Music at St. Giles’ Cathedral
October 23, 2014Dating back to the 14th century St. Giles' Cathedral is located on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and Hollyrood Palace. The cathedral is truly a spectacular piece of architecture and today this majestic space was filled with beautiful music performed by NAC Orchestra…
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Big Noise Scotland: music making that fosters confidence and pride
October 22, 2014In 2008 Scotland became home to the UK’s first Big Noise Orchestra. Big Noise is an orchestra programme that uses music making to foster confidence, teamwork and pride in the children taking part – and across the wider community. An orchestra is by its nature a cooperative structure. Any…
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Looking ahead to the UK Tour
October 20, 2014Soon the NAC Orchestra will be on their way to the United Kingdom. During final rehearsals, some musicians took a few moments to speak about what aspects of the UK Tour they are most looking forward to. For viola player Paul Casey the luxury of spending extra time with the repertoire is…
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NAC Orchestra UK Tour: Remembrance, performance and education
March 31, 2014Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, under the baton of its renowned Music Director Pinchas Zukerman, will undertake a performance and education tour of the United Kingdom in October 2014 to commemorate the First World War Centenary. The First World War is particularly significant to…
