The National Arts Centre issued the following statement: “It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre (NAC) has learned of the death of former Alberta Premier and federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice, last night in a plane crash near Kelowna, B.C. Mr. Prentice, along with his wife Karen, was a longtime, was a devoted … Read more
The National Arts Centre (NAC) will showcase Indigenous storytelling and reconciliation on its stages in the New Year. In the context of recent news events – from the recent publication of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report, to the Government of Canada’s renewed focus on Indigenous issues – the NAC is presenting … Read more
Serena Ryder, one of Canada’s most talented singer-songwriters will perform at the National Arts Centre this Saturday, May 30 at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala. Ryder won the Juno award in 2014 for best Artist of the Year and best Songwriter of the Year. Ryder will be honouring Sarah McLachlan, who is winning … Read more
The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced that Virginia Thompson, one of Canada’s most gifted television producers has been named the new executive producer of The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala. The annual Gala will take place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on May 30, 2015 when six of Canada’s most brilliant artists, … Read more
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is pleased to participate in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Day. This year the Amanda Todd Legacy Society has reached out to organizations around the world to “Light Up Purple” on October 10th, to remember loved ones who have died from mental illness and to recognize those who struggle to … Read more
It’s not easy to surprise a former Prime Minister, but that’s exactly what the Right Honourable Joe Clark’s family did at the National Arts Centre when they announced that their gift to him for his 75th birthday is a new piece of music commissioned for the National Arts Centre Orchestra that will be shared across the country … Read more
A jury of musicians at the National Arts Centre named Lara Deutsch winner of the 2014 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition. National Capital Region music students who are studying for careers as orchestral musicians competed for prizes totaling over $19,000. The eight finalists were selected by a jury of six NAC Orchestra musicians and two special … Read more
It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre learned that Franz-Paul Decker, former principal guest conductor of the NAC Orchestra, died on Monday, May 19, 2014, in his 90th year. Franz-Paul was an inspiring conductor and a warm friend of the NAC Orchestra. He played a major role in the development of Canadian … Read more
The National Arts Centre in partnership with the Coalition for Music Education in Canada will celebrate Music Monday with a live showcase concert and webcast linking special events in 10 cities across Canada. Approximately 450 local students in the NAC Foyer will join hundreds of thousands of children singing across the country in celebration of … Read more
Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) announced that the NAC Orchestra, under the baton of its renowned music director Pinchas Zukerman, will perform a joint concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Oct. 27, 2014 in London as part of the NAC Orchestra’s performance and education tour of the United Kingdom from October 22 to 30. Call 613-947-7000 … Read more
