February 15, 2006 -

Ottawa, Canada -- The National Arts Centre Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales Canada are again collaborating to present a four-part Sunday afternoon “Kinderconcerts” series designed to introduce 3- to 6-year-olds to the magic of music and rhythm in a variety of forms. Each fifty minutes programme is presented at 13:30 in English and at 15:00 in French in the intimate setting of the NAC Panorama Room. Bring cushions for the kids! Seating is on the floor.

Sunshine at your fingertips
Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 13:30 (in English), 15:00 (in French)

Starring Similia:Nadia Labrie, flute and Annie Labrie, guitar

Meet some amazing characters, visit some extraordinary villages, and enjoy the lively and enticing rhythms of Villa-Lobos, Bizet and Piazzolla. You’ll return from this musical journey with a wonderful tan, a head full of notes, and a fistful of sunshine!

Mission to Planet Alliage
Sunday, March 19, 2006 at 13:30 (in English), 15:00 (in French)

Starring The Alliage Trio: Dan Tremblay, trumpet; Claudine Roux, horn; Martin Ringuette, trombone

It’s the year 2084, and our three heroes are on a spaceship bound for the mysterious planet Alliage. Their mission: to communicate with its inhabitants, who have no vocal cords – so music seems like a good way to start the conversation. An unforgettable flight of intergalactic fancy!

All for one and one for all!
Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 13:30 (in English), 15:00 (in French)

Starring The Thalie Quartet

Four temperamental musicians are auditioning for the Incredible World Orchestra of the World. While they wait, they check each other out, challenge each other… and finally make friends. Never mind the Incredible World Orchestra of the World — three cheers for the String Quartet!

Peter and the Wolf
Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 13:30 (in English), 15:00 (in French)

Starring The Impact Brass Quintet: Samuel Vero, trumpet and narration; Frédéric Demers, trumpet; Marjolaine Goulet, French horn; Jean-Michel Malouf, trombone; Jean-François Bélisle, tuba; Hugo Bégin, piano

To the sound of the trumpet, the horn, the trombone, the tuba, and piano here come brave young Peter, Grandfather Hubert, Carlos the cat, Edward the duck, Julie the magpie, and of course the Big Bad Wolf. A truly delightful musical tale!

Ticket prices:
Adults $10
Children $5
Family Pass (valid for any combination of four adults and children) $25

Tickets are on sale now at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.  Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC’s web-site at www.nac-cna.ca.

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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications Officer,
National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335
jmorris@nac-cna.ca