Philip Glass to Create New Work for the NAC Orchestra in Memory of Peter Jennings
The newly commissioned work will be themed on truth in our times to honour the memory of Canadian-born and US-based news anchor and television journalist…
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NAC Orchestra Kicks off the Season with Beethoven Festival, Performs all 9 Symphonies
The annual FOCUS Festival presents the Beethoven edition, a 10-day immersive classical music experience with concerts and free events such as musical salons, piano marathons,…
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Open the New National Arts Centre in Ottawa on July 1
June 19, 2017– Ottawa (Canada) – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced that, on the afternoon of Saturday July 1, 2017, His…
Canadian Opera Legend Russell Braun Joins Faculty of NAC’s Young Artist Program June 5-24
June 5, 2017 (Ottawa) – From June 5-24, 2017, 64 talented young musicians from all around the world will embark on a three-week coaching and…
More than $20,000 Awarded to Young Musicians from the Ottawa – Gatineau Region at the 2017 National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition
OTTAWA, May 15, 2017 — On May 14, at 2:00 p.m. music students aged 16-24 from the National Capital Region competed for a chance to…
Experience Soul-Stirring Music with the NAC Orchestra’s Spectacular 2017-18 Season
Experience Soul-Stirring Music with the NAC Orchestra’s Spectacular 2017-18 Season March 6, 2017 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Today, Music Director, Alexander Shelley and the National…
Ottawa Previews: October 2016
NACO Opening The NAC Orchestra opens its 2016–17 season in the newly renovated Southam Hall with a very busy October, including several soloists not to…
The NAC Orchestra and The Glenn Gould Foundation celebrate The Genius of Philip Glass
Innovative. Influential. Legendary. Philip Glass will be presented with the 11th Glenn Gould Prize on November 26 in Ottawa OTTAWA, Sept. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – On…
