Composed at the height of the Romantic era, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 is celebrated for its soaring melodies, rich orchestration, and deep emotional resonance. From its rhapsodic opening to its fiery and virtuosic finale, the piece unfolds as a powerful dialogue between soloist and orchestra. Don’t miss your chance to hear Ottawa native […]
An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Arts Centre and be part of the magic of music as we celebrate Ottawa’s finest. Since 2020, the Capital Music Awards (CMAs) have recognized outstanding achievements across Ottawa’s music industry—celebrating artists, educators, curators, venues, technicians, and the many professionals who bring our music ecosystem to life. […]
An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A […]
In Honey and Rue, André Previn brings together classical music, jazz, and African American spirituals with the poetry of Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. Soprano Vuvu Mpofu gives voice to six poems that move from loneliness and longing to love and self-sacrifice, with Roderick Cox leading the NAC Orchestra. Then, travel to Scotland with Felix […]
In Honey and Rue, André Previn brings together classical music, jazz, and African American spirituals with the poetry of Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. Soprano Vuvu Mpofu gives voice to six poems that move from loneliness and longing to love and self-sacrifice, with Roderick Cox leading the NAC Orchestra. Then, travel to Scotland with Felix […]
Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while earning high praise as a prolific, inspired songwriter and accomplished guitarist. He remains deeply respected for his activism and humanist song lyrics that thread throughout his career. On all […]
*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of appearances on TV, radio and comedy festivals worldwide (and one working laptop between them), Toronto’s best standup comedians bring their A game to Ottawa for an unforgettable evening of comedy. Celebrate our 12th season […]
Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and graduated in 1997. Her debut novel, White Teeth, became an international bestseller, winning major awards including the Guardian First Book Award, the Whitbread First Novel Award, and the Commonwealth Writers Prize. It has been translated into more […]
It’s all treats, no tricks inside Southam Hall! From an excerpt from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the theme from Ghostbusters and other hair-raising tunes, this concert is sure to cast a spell on you this Halloween. Principal Youth Conductor and Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the NAC Orchestra, and special guests bring spooky orchestral favourites to life in a fang-tastic performance. […]
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