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Jack Everly: 20 years of Pops magic with the NAC Orchestra
October 3, 2024This week, the NAC Orchestra marked 20 years of Jack Everly’s leadership as Principal Pops Conductor, an era defined by passion for bringing Broadway magic and Hollywood blockbusters to life in Southam Hall. Jack began his journey with the NAC Orchestra during its 1999-2000 season, already…
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Navigating Tides: A show that sails between dance and music
September 4, 2024A host of family activities will be offered on September 14 and 15 as part of the SPHERE Festival, including Navigating Tides, an interactive performance that uses music and movement to explore our relationship with water and our connection to the Earth’s ecosystem. This 30-minute “choose…
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Share the Air: Music by women continues to be underplayed
June 3, 2024Landmark study shows significant gender inequity on Canadian radio over the last decade with only marginal improvement on pop-oriented formats Women are almost invisible on some radio formats in Canada, according to an extensive study by Dr. Jada Watson through her research program…
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Celebration and joy at heart of Allison Russell’s new album
March 5, 2024The Montreal singer, songwriter, poet, activist and multi-instrumentalist comes to the NAC for the first time Allison Russell is making serious waves in Canada and the US. In 2023, she released her second album The Returner, which made Obama’s top album list of the year. Her single “Eve…
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Ottawa’s artistic haven: The Studio experience
February 1, 2024Imagine a space where creativity knows no bounds, where artistic expression flows freely, and innovation thrives. Welcome to the intimate Azrieli Studio at the National Arts Centre, where unforgettable moments in theatre, music, and dance happen, drawing you closer to the action. Step…
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Margarete Mrak: A gift that transcends time
December 18, 2023Margarete Mrak, the beloved matriarch of the Mark Motors Group, passed away on October 30, 2023, eleven years after her husband, Louis. Among the many gifts she leaves her children, including the qualities of grace, integrity and acceptance of people and circumstances, is an appreciation…
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The joy of Choir! Choir! Choir!
December 5, 2023You know them, you love them, and you may have sung your heart out with them over the years. Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, aka Choir! Choir! Choir!, will have performed at NAC’s Southam Hall seven times by this December! Their shows are full of charm, laughter and a bit of sass. The…
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The BIG BANG Ambassadors: “The standard-bearers of the event”
November 6, 2023A festival for children in which they are fully involved: welcome to the BIG BANG! Launched in Belgium in 1995 under the name Oorsmeer (Dutch for “oil for the ears”), the project has since been picked up by several European cities. The National Arts Centre (NAC) adopted the concept in…
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Music producers from around the world to meet in Canada
August 24, 2023From September 1st to 10th, music producers from Australia, Argentina, Wales and Canada will meet in person in Montreal and Toronto for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing and networking activities. Working together, they will explore new avenues to further their careers. “Supporting…
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The NAC is Alive with the Sound of Students
March 27, 2023You know when it’s student matinee day at the NAC. On those days, a quick trip to Equator coffee shop begs the question: “Do I weave my way through the hundreds of excited kids, or do I wait until later?” The caffeine enthusiasts among us will jump into the crowd and share the thrill, while…
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Music as a tool for cultural exchange in schools
August 24, 2022The National Arts Centre and the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra join forces to celebrate Indigenous culture Since 2019, classical percussionist and PEI Symphony Orchestra member Ryan Elliot Drew and Mi’kmaq musician, dancer, and storyteller Richard “Eagle Dancer” Pellissier-Lush…
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A fond farewell to Heather Moore
May 18, 2022Heather Moore has always felt like she had the best job in the world. As Executive Producer of the National Creation Fund, and before that of the NAC’s biennial Scenes festivals, she got to learn about Canada through its artists. “It has been a privilege to work with so many Canadian…
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2022 Annual Public Meeting
March 7, 2022During the National Arts Centre’s 2020–2021 season, which included challenging circumstances related to COVID-19, the NAC collaborated with brilliant Canadian artists and arts organizations nationwide to lead and support the recovery of the performing arts sector. A version of this video…
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Interview with Karine Sauvé
November 11, 2021Chansons pour le musée is a show that’s available in several formats, including a podcast and an album. Can you tell us about these various forms and the motivation behind this multi-faceted project? For me, motivations often emerge from silence. Amid the fullness of life, I make room for…
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Arts Alive: Creating Lasting Connections
May 28, 2021Thanks to your generous support, children from across Canada continued to be inspired by the magic of the performing arts during an unpredictable school year. Through the newly-designed Arts Alive website, parents and educators can access a range of inspiring performing arts learning…
