NAC Orchestra

Whether you are settling back into routine, or fulfilling your resolution to have more fun this year, the city has a variety of cool things to get into this weekend.

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On December 12, 2019, the National Arts Centre announced a newly commissioned work from Philip Glass honouring journalist and news anchor Peter Jennings.

See the shows Apt613 contributors look forward to most in Ottawa-Gatineau!

Madeline Paiva: “Inon Barnatan is so talented and makes the performance look effortless. The piece itself is full of beautiful trills, and difficult timing.”

Madeline Paiva: “Boston Ballet performs this entire triple bill so perfectly in figure, form and technique. It would be shame to miss out!”

See the shows Apt613 contributors look forward to most in Ottawa-Gatineau!

Susan Aglukark appeared to great acclaim in Ottawa accompanied by the NAC Orchestra.

The Calgary-born pianist, who recently accompanied the NAC Orchestra on their Crossings tour earlier this year, is joined by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for a performance of pieces by both Jessie Montgomery and Felix Mendelssohn.

Opera doesn’t have to be figured as an elite art that only few can attend, but should rather be pivoted as a beautiful combination of costuming, classical music, and skilled singing.

This weekend’s Doors Open event is Ottawa’s annual opportunity to explore a side of the city that is rarely available to the public.

The National Arts Centre’s new Indigenous Theatre company has unveiled its inaugural season.

The tour, a celebration of their 50th anniversary, will span across seven cities in five countries in Europe from May 10-26, 2019. The NAC Orchestra will tour with conductor Alexander Shelley and a number of guest musicians.

The National Arts Centre Orchestra presents their program of Ravel and Vivier on April 17 and 18 at the National Arts Centre.

There’s a lot to take in from the recent announcement of more than 100 shows.