News Releases
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China’s award-winning Guangzhou Ballet performs Return on a Snowy Night at the NAC on October 15, 2011
October 4, 2011
China’s Guangzhou Ballet presents the provocative four-act ballet Return on a Snowy Night in the NAC’s Southam Hall on October 15, 2011. The performance is sold out, but those still interested should check for last minute returns. The award-winning company brings this innovative and exploratory cultural masterpiece to Western audiences, integrating traditional Chinese dance, opera,... Read more
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THE DRAGONFLY OF CHICOUTIMIOctober 12 – 15, 2011, at 8pm
October 3, 2011
Gaston Talbot, a Francophone from Chicoutimi, wakes up one day to find he has turned into an Anglophone. “I travel a lot,” announces the dragonfly just before he takes flight. A childhood trauma left him unable to speak – until a bizarre dream released him from his long silence, and he is now on stage, introducing himself, describing his dream and sharing his life story. His... Read more
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Pianist Stéphane Lemelin and trumpeter James Thompson are featured in the National Arts Centre’s ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ on October 16 at the National Gallery of Canada
September 29, 2011
The first ‘Music for a Sunday Afternoon’ concert of the National Arts Centre’s 2011-2012 season features pianist Stéphane Lemelin and trumpeter James Thompson. The concert takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday October 16 in the Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada. The concert includes the following repertoire:... Read more
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BEETHOVEN’S ICONIC FIFTH SYMPHONY OPENS THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA’S MARK MOTORS AUDI SIGNATURE SERIES ON OCTOBER 12-13
September 28, 2011
The first Mark Motors Audi Signature concerts of the season – entitled Beethoven’s Fifth – will be performed on Wednesday October 12 and Thursday October 13 at 8 p.m. in Southam Hall. The National Arts Centre Orchestra – featuring guest artist Leila Josefowicz as violin soloist -- will be under the baton of conductor Hannu Lintu in his NAC Orchestra debut. The... Read more
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Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend
September 27, 2011
OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2. Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more
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Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend
September 27, 2011
OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2. Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more
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Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend
September 27, 2011
OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2. Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more
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Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend
September 27, 2011
OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2. Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more
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15th ANNUAL NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE GALA – ONE ENCHANTED EVENING WITH SARAH McLACHLAN –RAISES $621,000 FOR THE NAC’S NATIONAL YOUTH AND EDUCATION TRUST
September 26, 2011
The 15th annual National Arts Centre Gala – One Enchanted Evening with Sarah McLachlan, held on Saturday September 24 -- was a great success both artistically and financially. The event was sold out, and the audience was thrilled to hear the announcement from Gala Honorary Chair Laureen Harper that the event had raised a net amount of $621,000. The entire amount goes to... Read more
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National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group
September 23, 2011
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more
