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“Music Alive” brings professional musicians to school children across Alberta and Saskatchewan
February 1, 2012
OTTAWA—Music Alive, a program that brings professional musicians into elementary schools, has started a fresh new round of school visits that will delight thousands of Alberta and Saskatchewan students from January to June 2012. Created by the National Arts Centre in consultation with local orchestras and boards of education in both provinces, Music Alive brings multiple visits from... Read more
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Director Philippe Falardeau of Oscar-nominated “Monsieur Lazhar” to attend screening of film at National Arts Centre Screening a homecoming for former NAC usher
February 1, 2012
OTTAWA—The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Philippe Falardeau, the director of the Oscar-nominated film Monsieur Lazhar, will attend the upcoming screening of his film at the NAC on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. M. Falardeau will be accompanied by two of the film’s child actors, Sophie Nélisse and Émilien Néron. The film, about an Algerian... Read more
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“Music Alive” brings professional musicians to school children across Alberta and Saskatchewan
February 1, 2012
OTTAWA—Music Alive, a program that brings professional musicians into elementary schools, has started a fresh new round of school visits that will delight thousands of Alberta and Saskatchewan students from January to June 2012. Created by the National Arts Centre in consultation with local orchestras and boards of education in both provinces, Music Alive brings multiple visits from... Read more
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Director Philippe Falardeau of Oscar-nominated “Monsieur Lazhar” to attend screening of film at National Arts Centre Screening a homecoming for former NAC usher
February 1, 2012
OTTAWA—The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce that Philippe Falardeau, the director of the Oscar-nominated film Monsieur Lazhar, will attend the upcoming screening of his film at the NAC on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. M. Falardeau will be accompanied by two of the film’s child actors, Sophie Nélisse and Émilien Néron. The film, about an Algerian... Read more
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Renowned Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker joins the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Parker Performs Grieg, the fifth Ovation Series concert of the season on February 15-16
February 1, 2012
In the fifth Ovation Series concerts of the NAC’s 2011-2012 season, brilliant piano soloist – and audience favourite -- Jon Kimura Parker shines in a performance of Grieg’s famous Piano Concerto. The program, conducted by Jakub Hrusa, also includes Stravinsky’s “Dumbarton Oaks” Concerto and Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony. Parker Performs Grieg is at 8... Read more
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The NAC Winter Sale is back - Two Tickets for $39!
January 30, 2012
It has been a cold winter so far, but the National Arts Centre has the best way to keep warm and entertained at the same time – we’re once again predicting an early spring with this sizzling deal on fantastic performances at the National Arts Centre! From January 31 – February 21, patrons can buy two tickets to selected NAC performances in Dance, Theatre and Music for just $39... Read more
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The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Creationby Peter AndersonDirected by Peter HintonStarring the NAC English Theatre CompanyJanuary 30 – February 20, 2012NAC Studio
January 30, 2012
In the beginning, God created heaven and earth…then things got a little out of hand! The NAC English Theatre presents a thoughtful and provocative reimagining of the greatest story ever told.It all starts when God sets the universe in motion. The story of Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah, and Moses follows, as the Old Testament comes alive through the madcap imagination of Peter... Read more
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LA SENTINELLEFebruary 10, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
January 30, 2012
A woman alone in the middle of a major thoroughfare in a big city, in the middle of the chaos of rush hour. She is on the lookout for the world, and all she can see is the absence of a world that never appears. She dreams of the day when she will finally be able to scream, “Land ho!”, to cry out, “Life ahead!” – but nothing but birds, so many birds! These are the... Read more
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On February 8-9, the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Jacques Hétu Celebration honours the life and music of one of Canada’s most esteemed and frequently performed composers
January 26, 2012
In two special free concerts on February 8 and 9, the National Arts Centre Orchestra celebrates the life and music of French-Canadian composer and educator Jacques Hétu. The Celebration marks the second anniversary of Hétu’s death on February 9, 2010, age 71. JACQUES HÉTU EXHIBITIONAn exhibition chronicling the composer’s life and career will be in the foyer of... Read more
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NAC Presentsin partnership with BMO Financial Group THE BARR BROTHERSSaturday, March 3rd, 2012NAC Fourth Stage Tickets on sale January 26, at 10 a.m.
January 25, 2012
For immediate release OTTAWA, January 25, 2012 – After a tremendously successful appearance on the Late Night Show with David Letterman early this month, NAC Presents is pleased to have added a special stop in Ottawa for The Barr Brothers on their current Canadian tour! On Saturday, March 3rd, the Montreal –based quartet will transform the intimate NAC Fourth Stage into their own... Read more
