The works of Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan are defined by feeling and collective connection. His exceptional dance-theatre productions skillfully integrate pathos and humour, and draw on themes of love and identity. Bringing together virtuoso Irish traditional concertina player Cormac Begley, contemporary music collective s t a r g a z e, and an ensemble of twelve dancers […]
Rheostatics have been one of Canada’s most original and unpredictable bands since forming in 1979. With a dozen acclaimed albums to their name, including the beloved Whale Music and the landmark Music Inspired by the Group of Seven, they’ve built a reputation for blending rock, folk, prog, and pop into something uniquely their own. Along […]
On October 2, a stellar array of acclaimed artists will gather on the Southam Hall stage to honour Canadian icon k.d. lang. Dedicated to the voice, the vision, and the enduring impact of one of Canada’s most distinctive and influential artists, k.d. lang, has always been the definitive celebration of a monumental talent. With landmark albums […]
The Stranger is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on September 29, 1977, by Columbia Records. It was the first of Joel's albums to be produced by Phil Ramone, with whom he would work for five subsequent albums. Joel's previous album, Turnstiles (1976), had sold modestly, and peaked at only #122 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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