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National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Benefit Concert takes place on Sunday March 21 at 2 p.m. in Le Salon
March 10, 2010 |
The National Arts Centre Orchestra announces a spectacular 2010-2011 season
March 09, 2010 |
Rachid Ouramdane's Loin…(Far…) At The NAC
March 08, 2010 |
Illusions! Transformations! You won’t believe your eyes as the National Arts Centre Orchestra pulls a rabbit out of its hat in Mysterioso: Music and Magic the fifth CTV Pops concert of the season on March 18-20 in Southam Hall
March 04, 2010 |
The National Arts Centre Principal Bassist Joel Quarrington nominated for 2010 JUNO Award
March 03, 2010 |
Some of the best emerging and established artists from across Canada appear with members of the NAC Orchestra in The National Arts Centre’s Made in Canada on March 15 at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver
March 02, 2010 |
International superstar conductor Valery Gergiev leads the world-renowned Mariinsky Orchestra in their Ottawa debut -- one night only, March 15 at the National Arts Centre
March 01, 2010 |
13th Black & White Opera Soiree raises $223,500 to be shared equally by Opera Lyra Ottawa and the National Arts Centre Orchestra
February 28, 2010 |
National Arts Centre Board of Trustees to hold annual public meeting
February 25, 2010 |
National Arts Centre Orchestra Music Director Pinchas Zukerman conducts acclaimed violin soloist Nicola Benedetti in her Ottawa debut, performing Sibelius’s Violin Concerto on March 11-12 in the NAC’s Southam Hall
February 25, 2010 |
The NAC welcomes Margie Gillis in the world premiere of her newest work, Thread
February 24, 2010 |
Gordon Pinsent to mentor Kevin Loring as part of the 2010 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Mentorship Program
February 23, 2010 |
Recipients Of The 2010 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Announced   Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards For Lifetime Artistic Achievement: Bryan Adams, Françoise Faucher, Walter Homburger, Edouard Lock, Robin Phillips, Buffy Sainte-Marie Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award For Voluntarism In The Performing Arts: Mohammed and Yulanda Faris National Arts Centre Award: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
February 23, 2010 |
Yannick Nézet-Séguin recipient of the 2010 NAC Award
February 23, 2010 |
Media Alert
Internet  prank is not true.  Gordon Lightfoot alive and well.
February 18, 2010 |
The National Arts Centre Orchestra loses one of its founding members
February 18, 2010 |
Une fête pour Boris
Thomas Bernhard / Denis Marleau
February 24–27 at 8 p.m. |Studio
February 16, 2010 |
The Thirteenth Annual Black & White Opera Soiree – Opera On The Hill – Confirms Artists, Repertoire And Big-Name Cameo Appearances
February 11, 2010 |
In Rachmaninoff’s Piano Showpiece -- a Bostonian Bravo Series concert on February 24 and 25 in the NAC’s Southam Hall -- James Gaffigan conducts the NAC Orchestra and striking piano soloist Natasha Paremski in a program featuring Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Piano Concerto No. 2
February 10, 2010 |
Canadian conductor – and international superstar -- Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to the National Arts Centre to conduct the world-renowned Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in a Bombardier Great Performers Series concert on February 23 in Southam Hall
February 09, 2010 |
Go Canada Go! Cheer for gold medal performances on stage and in the lobby of the NAC before and after each show
February 09, 2010 |
The National Arts Centre English Theatre presents Mrs. Dexter and Her Daily by Joanna McClelland Glass directed by Marti Maraden Starring Nicola Cavendish and Fiona Reid February 17 – March 6, 2010 NAC Theatre A National Arts Centre English Theatre/Arts Club Theatre Company (Vancouver) World Premiere co-production
February 09, 2010 |
Eugene Levy joins conductor Boris Brott and special guests in Happy 40th Birthday, NAC Orchestra! -- the third TD Canada Trust ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concert – on Saturday February 20 in Southam Hall
February 05, 2010 |
National Arts Centre Orchestra Music Director Pinchas Zukerman and principal cello Amanda Forsyth take centre stage in Pinchas & Amanda, a Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert on February 17 and 18 in Southam Hall
February 03, 2010 |
National Arts Centre joins renowned musician and educator George Zukerman on music outreach tour to Canada’s far north Three-week tour will be the basis for NAC’s Nunavut Music Alive Program
January 28, 2010 |
WOYZECK
Georg Büchner / Brigitte Haentjens
February 9–13 at 7:30 p.m. | Theatre
January 28, 2010 |
Pinchas Zukerman conducts the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s all-Beethoven Ovation Series concert on February 10-11 -- featuring extraordinary vocal soloists and a quartet of choirs in the magnificent choral masterpiece, Missa Solemnis
January 27, 2010 |
Les Mauvaises Herbes (For ages 8+)
Jasmine Dubé / Benoît Vermeulen
February 6 & 7: Studio
January 25, 2010 |
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Morphoses / The Wheeldon Company make their Canadian debut February 2 at the NAC
January 22, 2010 |
Boris Brott conducts Sports Fever -- the second TD Canada Trust ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concert – on Saturday January 23 in Southam Hall
January 20, 2010 | TD Canada Trust Family Adventures with the NAC Orchestra: Sports Fever
The National Arts Centre and Red Cross team up in support of Haitian earthquake victims
January 20, 2010 |
National Arts Centre mourns the passing of Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle
January 19, 2010 | Canada’s National Arts Centre extends condolences to her family and friends.
Boston Ballet makes its Canadian debut at the NAC January 28, 29 & 30
January 15, 2010 | with a unique program featuring three performances with the National Arts Centre Orchestra  

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition – with prizes totalling $18,750
January 13, 2010 | 2010 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition
Wednesday, January 13 Performance of  Mother Courage and her Children has been cancelled
January 13, 2010 | Cancellation due to technical difficulties.
The National Arts Centre English Theatre Company presents Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht in a new version by Peter Hinton Starring Tanja Jacobs as Mother Courage with the 40th Anniversary English Theatre Acting Company
January 12, 2010 | January 12 - 30, 2010 NAC Theatre
Tickets to the Ottawa premiere of acclaimed Glenn Gould film available at the National Arts Centre starting January 11
January 07, 2010 | Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould to be shown February 3 at the NAC
Acclaimed conductor Trevor Pinnock returns to the National Arts Centre to lead the NAC Orchestra and gifted soloists in Handel’s Messiah on December 15-16 in Southam Hall
December 03, 2009 |
Richard Margison, Shannon Mercer, Arianna Zukerman, and Phillip Addis headline the thirteenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree – Opera on the Hill
December 02, 2009 | Fabulous fundraiser benefits the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa
Alice au pays des merveilles (For ages 5 to 10) / Lewis Carroll / Hugo Bélanger
December 01, 2009 | Alice au pays des merveilles (For ages 5 to 10) / December 12 & 13 / Studio
National Arts Centre patrons encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays caused by Santa Claus Parade on Saturday
December 01, 2009 | Starting at 7 p.m., Ottawa Police will close Elgin Street for the parade but will try to give NAC ticket holders access to the NAC parking garage entrances periodically.
The ever-popular Kinderconcerts Series – presented by the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales of Canada – continue with the special presentation of Le grand bal de Noël (presented in French) on December 6 in the Panorama Room
December 01, 2009 | Kinderconcerts continue: Le grand bal de Noël (in French)
The National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association presents the ever-popular free Christmas FanFair concert on Sunday December 13 at noon at the NAC
December 01, 2009 | National Arts Centre Orchestra Players Association/News Release
The National Arts Centre grants the NAC Award to three prominent Canadian contemporary composers
November 30, 2009 | Recipients John Estacio, Peter Paul Koprowski, and Ana Sokolovic receive music commissions and residencies valued at $75,000 each
Acclaimed conductor Peter Oundjian conducts the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in a Bombardier Great Performers Series concert on December 10 in Southam Hall of the National Arts Centre
November 27, 2009 | The program includes music by Christopher Theofanidis, Philip Glass, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
Bob Rae, Lisa Raitt, Elizabeth May and Mayor Larry O'Brien to make onstage appearances at the thirteenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree: Opera on the Hill
November 26, 2009 | Fabulous fundraiser benefits the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa
Longtime arts supporter Liane Clasen appointed to the National Arts Centre Foundation Board
November 26, 2009 | “The National Arts Centre is a national treasure and the Foundation’s work is vital to a strong and dynamic performing arts centre."
The National Arts Centre to grant the NAC Award to three prominent Canadian contemporary composers on November 30, 2009
November 26, 2009 | NAC Award press conference on November 30 at 11 am
Limbes / William Butler Yeats / Christian Lapointe / December 2-5 at 8pm / Studio
November 24, 2009 | Limbes / December 2-5 at 8pm / Studio
The National Arts Centre Presents the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Elegant "Canadian Christmas" Production of Nutcracker
November 24, 2009 | Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) performs Nutcracker December 2 to 6, 2009
There’s a Company at the NAC! The NAC 40th Anniversary English Theatre Acting Company is now in Rehearsal!
November 24, 2009 | NAC English Theatre Acting Company
The National Arts Centre is Proud to Announce Playwrights Kevin Loring and Suzanne Lebeau Awarded the Governor General's Literary Award for Drama
November 18, 2009 | Governor General's Literary Award for Drama 2009, Suzanne Lebeau, Kevin Loring
Les Zurbains (ages 14+) Studio, November 28, 2009
November 17, 2009 | LES ZURBAINS 2009 (for ages 14+)
Boris Brott conducts The Listener -- the inaugural TD Canada Trust ‘Family Adventures with the National Arts Centre Orchestra’ concert – on Saturday November 21 in Southam Hall
November 13, 2009 | TD Canada Trust ‘Family Adventures with NACO’: Boris Brott conducts The Listener
Famed Performer Andrea Martin to Read Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang at the National Arts Centre Theatre Sunday, November 22, 2009
November 13, 2009 | Andrea Martin
National Arts Centre launches the Share the Spirit holiday campaign for deserving children and families
November 12, 2009 | Share the Spirit holiday campaign
Cellist Estelle Choi plays Beethoven and Kodály in an NAC Orchestra Debut Series recital on November 19 at noon
November 12, 2009 | NACO Debut Series: Estelle Choi, cellist
DV8 Physical Theatre To Be Straight with You - A poetic but unflinching exploration of tolerance, intolerance, religion, and sexuality November 26 & 27 at the NAC
November 12, 2009 | DV8 Physical Theatre’s hard-hitting production To Be Straight with You will be presented in the NAC Theatre on November 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Subscription Seat Sale at the NAC November 14 and 15 only! Subscriptions to NAC Orchestra, English and French Theatre, and Dance series are 50% off the regular box office ticket price
November 12, 2009 | Subscription Seat Sale at the NAC
The second CTV Pops concert of the new season honours jazz royalty when the National Arts Centre Orchestra is joined by an all-star lineup in Celebrating Oscar Peterson on November 26, 27, and 28 in Southam Hall
November 12, 2009 | The NAC Orchestra is joined by an all-star jazz lineup in Celebrating Oscar Peterson
National Arts Centre Orchestra principal bassoon Christopher Millard shines in Sacred Trees -- on November 18-19 in Southam Hall of the NAC
November 10, 2009 | An Ovation Series concert highlighting music by John Williams and Ludwig van Beethoven
Wadji Mouawad in conversation with Thomas Ostermeier
November 10, 2009 | Thomas Ostermeir
Uriel Luft receives the 2009 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
November 09, 2009 | Uriel Luft
Ottawa’s own Angela Hewitt performs in recital at the National Arts Centre, a Bombardier Great Performers Series concert on November 17 in Southam Hall
November 06, 2009 | Angela Hewitt performs in recital at the NAC
Black & white and funny all over! Sheila Copps and Maxime Bernier to host the thirteenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree: Opera on the Hill -- Fabulous fundraiser benefits the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa
November 04, 2009 | Sheila Copps and Maxime Bernier to host the thirteenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree
Tanja Liedtke's construct -- An original dance work about the concept of “building” -- NAC Studio, November 19–21
November 04, 2009 | Tanja Liedtke’s construct
The National Arts Centre Orchestra confirms Yosuke Kawasaki as tenured Concertmaster
November 03, 2009 | NAC Orchestra confirms Yosuke Kawasaki as tenured Concertmaster
Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s most celebrated singer-songwriter, performs at the National Arts Centre on April 9-10, 2010
November 02, 2009 | Gordon Lightfoot performs at the National Arts Centre on April 9-10, 2010
National Arts Centre Chef Michael Blackie wins silver at the 2009 Gold Medal Plates competition
October 29, 2009 | Michael Blackie
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Antony Gormley, and Szymon Brzóska collaborate on Sutra at the National Arts Centre – an acclaimed new dance work inspired by the skill, strength and spirituality of Buddhist Shaolin monks
October 29, 2009 | Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Antony Gormley, and Szymon Brzóska
Thomas Ostermeier Directs… Woyzeck -- Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the St. Paul University Amphitheatre
October 29, 2009 | Woyzeck
A One-Man Tour De Force -- Elephant Wake -- Written and Performed by Joey Tremblay -- Directed and Designed by Bretta Gerecke -- November 3 -14, 2009 -- A Globe Theatre (Regina) Production
October 28, 2009 | Elephant Wake
New appointment to National Arts Centre Board of Trustees
October 28, 2009 | Claude Gauvin
The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Music Centre co-present Celebrating Canadian Composers – the Canadian Music Centre’s 50th Anniversary, a special free concert on November 9 in Southam Hall
October 28, 2009 | Celebrating Canadian Composers – the Canadian Music Centre’s 50th Anniversary
Enter a world of sheer beauty and enchantment as the National Ballet of Canada performs The Sleeping Beauty at the National Arts Centre
October 25, 2009 | The Sleeping Beauty
The National Arts Centre Orchestra welcomes conductor Alexander Shelley and pianist Simon Trpceski in Fiery Prokofiev, a Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert on October 28 and 29 in Southam Hall
October 25, 2009 | Fiery Prokofiev
LE BAIN (For ages 3 to 8) -- Jasmine Dubé -- October 31 and November 1, Studio
October 21, 2009 | LE BAIN
The Ark: The Theatre of Ancient Greece -- Directed by Peter Hinton
October 21, 2009 | The Ark: The Theatre of Ancient Greece
The National Arts Centre Orchestra is joined by 142 glorious choral singers in A Chorus of Hits, the first CTV Pops concert of the new season, on October 22, 23, and 24 in Southam Hall
October 20, 2009 | CTV Pops (NAC Orchestra): A Chorus of Hits
Toronto Dance Theatre explores the nature of bliss in dis/(sol/ve)r – an NAC co-production – at the National Arts Centre on November 3
October 20, 2009 | Toronto Dance Theatre
National Arts Centre names new head of variety and community programming -- New position will oversee popular Fourth Stage and special events functions
October 14, 2009 | Simone Deneau
October 14 Performance of The Drowsy Chaperone Has Been Cancelled
October 14, 2009 | Due to an illness, the performance of The Drowsy Chaperone on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
Veteran journalist Rosemary Thompson named National Arts Centre Director of Communications and Public Affairs
October 09, 2009 | Rosemary Thompson
Flags fly at half-mast at the National Arts Centre in honour of legendary actor Douglas Campbell
October 07, 2009 | Douglas Campbell
The Drowsy Chaperone -- Music and Lyrics by Book by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Bob Martin and Don McKellar -- Directed by Max Reimer -- October 14 – 31, 2009
October 06, 2009 | The Drowsy Chaperone
Hippocampe -- Pascal Brullemans / Eric Jean -- October 14–17 at 8 p.m. -- Studio
October 05, 2009 | Hippocampe
National Arts Centre patrons encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays caused by Mackenzie King Bridge construction
October 05, 2009 | Mackenzie King Bridge construction
National Arts Centre’s annual Gala raises $575,000 for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a surprise appearance singing in concert with Yo-Yo Ma
October 05, 2009 | National Arts Centre’s annual Gala
National Arts Centre statement regarding the death of artist Micheline Beauchemin
October 01, 2009 | Micheline Beauchemin
Apprentices with the National Arts Centre's Institute for Orchestral Studies selected to hold the title of Richard Li Young Artists Chair for 2009-2010 season
September 30, 2009 | Richard Li Young Artists Chair
The National Arts Centre Dance department launches its first exciting season of audio podcasts
September 29, 2009 | National Arts Centre Dance
NAC Orchestra celebrates its 40th birthday with first-ever performance of Mahler's "Titan" Symphony led by Pinchas Zukerman on Oct. 8-9
September 25, 2009 | Mahler's "Titan" Symphony
National Arts Centre's Le Café introduces environmentally-friendly purified table water
September 24, 2009 | Le Café
Le Bruit des os qui craquent (For ages 12+) Suzanne Lebeau / Gervais Gaudreault -- Studio, October 2–3, 2009
September 23, 2009 | Le Bruit des os qui craquent
Zones Théâtrales, the biennial showcase of French-language theatre in Canada, reports the most successful edition yet!
September 21, 2009 | Over 3,500 people, including 42 presenters from across Canada, attended the 7 plays and participated in the free readings, workshops, lecture and round table featured at this third edition of the event.
Music for a Sunday Afternoon 09-10 begins on SATURDAY, Sept. 26 with violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Lynn Harrell, pianist Angela Cheng and musicians of the NAC Orchestra
September 20, 2009 | Lynn Harrell
Supernova stars of contemporary dance, Britain's Hofesh Shechter Company burns up the stage as the National Arts Centre presents Uprising and In your rooms
September 20, 2009 | HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY
Joël Beddows receives the Prix Marcu for his significant contribution to French-language theatre
September 18, 2009 | Joël Beddows
The NAC 2009-10 Manhattan on the Rideau jazz masterclass series begins with pianist Jason Moran on Sept. 22
September 17, 2009 | Jason Moran
Blackbird -- David Harrower / Claudia Stavisky - September 24–26 at 8 p.m.
September 15, 2009 | Blackbird
NAC Orchestra's 2009-10 Debut Series of recitals begins on Sept. 21 with soprano Joyce El-Khoury
September 15, 2009 | Joyce El-Khoury
Rencontres du midi – 2009-2010 season -- Wajdi Mouawad in conversation with Robert Lévesque
September 15, 2009 | Robert Lévesque
The NAC Orchestra launches its 09-10 season with Romantic Revolution Festival led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman, including guest artists Gil Shaham, Angela Cheng, Lynn Harrell, Katherine Chi, and more, Sept. 23-Oct 1
September 12, 2009 | Romantic Revolution Festival
Rencontres du midi – 2009-2010 season -- Wajdi Mouawad in conversation with...
September 10, 2009 | Rencontres du midi
National Arts Centre Chef Michael Blackie unveils exciting new menu showcasing flavours of Canada with a global twist
September 09, 2009 | Chef Michael Blackie
"God Bless Us, Everyone!" Auditions to be Held for the Role of Tiny Tim for the NAC English Theatre's Production of A Christmas Carol!
September 08, 2009 | Auditions to be Held for the Role of Tiny Tim
Ten Years of Live Rush™ at the National Arts Centre -- $11 student tickets for great artist performances
September 08, 2009 | Live Rush™
The National Arts Centre's 40th Anniversary Celebrations Continue -- Design Your Own NAC Subscription Starting September 8
September 08, 2009 | Design Your Own NAC Subscription
Famed Performer Andrea Martin to Read Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang at the National Arts Centre Theatre
September 03, 2009 | Andrea Martin
September 15-19 at 7:30 p.m. - Theatre - Exclusive North American engagement -- LITTORAL -- Wajdi Mouawad
September 02, 2009 | LITTORAL