December 06, 2006		ArtsAlive.ca gets a makeover! -- NAC performing arts education website re-launches with a fresh new look and easier-than-ever navigation ArtsAlive.ca
December 05, 2006		Award-winning Canadian violinist Karen Gomyo and renowned American conductor Andrew Litton both make their NAC Orchestra debuts in concerts on Dec. 14-15 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22 (6% GST and Facility Fee included)
December 01, 2006		Measha Brueggergosman and Gaetan Laperriere to star in the tenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa Concert-only tickets for the Black & White Opera Soiree ($75, $65, and $50)
December 01, 2006		Patrick Summers to conduct the National Arts Centre Orchestra at the tenth annual Black and White Opera Soiree Concert-only tickets are $75, $65, and $50.
November 30, 2006		Deadline for applications for the NAC Young Composers Programme 2007 is December 11 Five composers will be selected by application to participate in this intense programme of study in the summer of 2007 at the NAC for 7 days (June 21-27, 2007).
November 29, 2006		National Arts Centre Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman complete a highly successful Quebec Tour The NAC Orchestra performed a programme of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, Jacques Hétu’s Symphony No. 3 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2.
November 24, 2006		The Canadian Brass bring their famous brand of virtuosity and humour back to the NAC in concerts led by Alain Trudel from Nov. 30 to December 2 $28.73, $48.54, $54.49, $63.40 and $68.36, with box seats at $93.12 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 21, 2006		Auditions Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director announces the following vacancy available starting 2007-2008 Season
November 21, 2006		BaladOCNA - 20.11.2006 - Franz-Paul Decker Each episode, Marjolaine Laroche (assistant principal double bass, NAC Orchestra) takes you backstage for an intimate, at times irreverent look at the day-to-day life of the orchestral musician.
November 16, 2006		This season’s series of four Kinderconcerts begins this weekend on November 19 in the Panorama Room presented by the NAC Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales Canada Bring cushions for the kids!Seating is on the floor.
November 09, 2006		NAC Orchestra violinist Brian Boychuk and his Chuckle Bros colleagues syndicated by Torstar Within a few short weeks, the duo had amassed several hundred written-out cartoons.
November 07, 2006		BaladOCNA - 07.11.2006 - Freelance musician Each episode, Marjolaine Laroche (assistant principal double bass, NAC Orchestra) takes you backstage for an intimate, at times irreverent look at the day-to-day life of the orchestral musician.
October 31, 2006		NACOcast for October 31: The Protean Tuba The NACOcast is a bi-weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
October 31, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman leads the NAC Orchestra in a pre-Quebec Tour programme of Mozart, Hétu and Haydn on Nov. 8-9 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22
October 24, 2006		National Arts Centre Orchestra led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman embarks on Quebec Tour, Nov. 11 to 20, 2006, including 60 educational events A distinguishing feature of any National Arts Centre Orchestra tour is educational outreach to children and youth.
October 20, 2006		Marjolaine Laroche hosts BaladOCNA podcast Marjolaine Laroche (assistant principal double bass, NAC Orchestra) takes you backtgae for an intimate, at times irreverent look at the day-to-day life of the orchestral musician.
October 19, 2006		International superstar Harry Belafonte to host the tenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree benefitting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa Concert-plus tickets are $175 for the concert and the post-concert party.
Archived News Items - NAC Orchestra
October 12, 2006		Franz-Paul Decker returns to conduct an all-Hungarian programme of Bartók, including the NAC Orchestra premiere of Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, and Kodály with violinist Barnabás Kelemen and tenor Darryl Edwards on Oct. 18-19 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22 (6% GST and Facility Fee included)
October 10, 2006		Famed Orion String Quartet performs all six Bartók Quartets over two nights on Oct. 16 and 17, as part of the NAC’s Hungarian 50th anniversary Project $29 for adults and $14.50 for students
October 06, 2006		The National Arts Centre Orchestra Association offers a Musical Brunch on October 15 to launch the 2006 - 2007 Season The cost is $15.00 for non-members of NACOA and free to members.
October 04, 2006		Jack Everly, the NAC Orchestra, and six fab vocalists present “The Beat Goes On – Music of the Baby Boomers”, the opening concert of the CTV Pops season from October 12 to 14 $28.73, $48.54, $54.49, $63.40 and $68.36, with box seats at $93.12 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 04, 2006		NACOcast for October 4, 2006: A Fifth of Quarrington The NACOcast is a bi-weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
October 02, 2006		“Musical Celebrations” with Boris Brott and the National Arts Centre Orchestra opens this season’s series of TD Canada Trust Young People’s Concerts on October 7 $15.88 for children and $22.88 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
October 02, 2006		The first recital of the Aber Diamond Debut Series 2006 presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features pianist Yuja Wang on October 6 Admission to the recital is $4.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund and the CBC Music in Schools Award.
September 28, 2006		National Arts Centre’s annual Gala raises One Million Dollars for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust The glittering crowd of over 2,100 also included ambassadors, cabinet ministers, senators and members of Canada’s corporate elite.
September 26, 2006		Dazzling young pianist Yuja Wang plays Prokofiev’s Third with Pinchas Zukerman on a programme that includes Zukerman in Schubert’s Trout Quintet, Oct. 4-5 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22 (6% GST and Facility Fee included)
September 25, 2006		NAC Orchestra violinist Jessica Linnebach wins the loan of the 1700 Taft Stradivari violin in Canada Council Competition Winners of this year’s competition were awarded the use of their instruments for a three-year period.
September 20, 2006		Programming announced for the 10th anniversary NAC Gala on Sept. 27 starring Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma, Natalie MacMaster, Gil Shaham and Pinchas Zukerman There is a pre-concert reception in the Foyer for all patrons at 17:30, followed by the concert at 18:30.
September 19, 2006		Emanuel Ax plays Mozart and Pinchas Zukerman conducts Brahms with the NAC Orchestra on Sept. 29-30 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22 (6% GST and Facility Fee included)
September 19, 2006		NACOcast for September 19, 2006: Brahms The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
September 18, 2006		Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax – two mega-stars in the musical firmament – in recital at the NAC on Sept. 26 These two musical adventurers have collaborated regularly since they met at Juilliard over 30 years ago, and their multiple Grammy Awards include three Grammys for their recordings together.
September 13, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman leads the launch of a new season with baritone Gerald Finley singing Mozart, and pianist Yefim Bronfman playing Brahms on Sept. 20-21 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22 (6% GST and Facility Fee included)
September 01, 2006		Low-cost same-day tickets for students! The National Arts Centre’s popular Live Rush™ programmeenters its seventh successful year Register now for the 2006-2007 Season.
August 28, 2006		Subscriber Priority Week (August 28-September 2) at the National Arts Centre: NAC subscribers and donors may obtain free exchanges and buy tickets before the general public August 28-September 2
August 03, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman named Music Mentor for 2006-2007 in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative Zukerman will be the first instrumentalist to serve as a Mentor in the biennial programme that was launched in 2002.
July 19, 2006		NACOcast: "It's a Living" In this last episode of the 2006-2007 season, Christopher looks at the work life of the professional orchestra musician and how symphony orchestras are organized.
July 14, 2006		Jean-Philippe Tremblay leads the Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne with guest pianist Jimmy Brière in a free concert at the NAC on July 22 The Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne (OFC) was created in 2001 during the IVth Games of La Francophonie in Ottawa-Hull.
July 14, 2006		National Youth Orchestra of Canada features local musicians in concert at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday, July 26 Prior to the tour, the NYOC will be performing an abbreviated programme on the grounds of Rideau Hall, Ottawa on July 15, 2006 at 16:00.
July 14, 2006		The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs a free outdoor concert on the grounds of Rideau Hall conducted by Alexander Mickelthwate as part of the Governor General’s Summer Concert Series on July 22 at 16:00 Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. No tickets are required for this free outdoor concert at Rideau Hall.
July 04, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman’s Contract Extended As Music Director for National Arts Centre Orchestra “Pinchas Zukerman is a unique artist in the world of classical music,” said Herrndorf.
July 04, 2006		Statement by the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players' Association We are encouraged by his ongoing commitment to the artistic excellence of the Orchestra.
June 28, 2006		NAC Orchestra summer concerts featuring Pinchas Zukerman and guest soloists Kalichstein, Plano and Fliter, plus three piano recitals $15 or $19 each, all three for $25. or $39
June 28, 2006		NACOcast: Chris Millard talks with Patinka Kopec, Co-Artistic Director of NAC's Young Artist Programme The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
June 22, 2006		The NAC Orchestra presents a free concert on June 29 led by the five participants from this summer’s sixth annual Conductors Programme Free tickets to the final concert of the NAC Conductors Programme are available in person at the NAC Box Office.
June 20, 2006		New Music is presented in two Celebration of Future Classics concerts June 21 and 28 as part of the NAC Young Composers Programme 2006 Tickets are $12 for each concert, or $15 for both.
June 14, 2006		Celebrate Canada at the National Arts Centre -- Free Canada Day concerts with Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra, Unisong and other activities throughout the day The NAC doors will be open all day. Everyone is welcome and no tickets are required.
June 14, 2006		The National Arts Centre announces next season’s Kinderconcerts, a 4-part concert series for 3- to 8-year-olds from November 2006 to June 2007 Kinderconcerts take place in the intimate setting of the Panorama Room.
June 13, 2006		NACOcast: Beethoven, Bernardi and Prystawski! The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
June 06, 2006		Founding Concertmaster Walter Prystawski’s farewell concerts with the NAC Orchestra after 37 years will be led by Founding NAC Orchestra conductor Mario Bernardi in a grand celebration on June 15-16 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 06, 2006		Pops goes the NACOcast: Christopher welcomes NAC Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly to the NACOcast for a discussion on symphonic pops The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
June 01, 2006		87 talented young musicians from around the world assemble for the 2006 NAC Summer Music Institute, June 12 to July 1 Public events give music lovers plenty of chances to observe
May 30, 2006		NACOcast: Interview Part 2 with Maestro Pinchas Zukerman and host Chris Millard The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
May 26, 2006		Jazz, pop, cabaret and stage star Ann Hampton Callaway will “Swing Swing Swing” with the NAC Orchestra and conductor Jack Everly on June 8-10 $34.50, $51.00, $53.00, $63.00 and $65.00, with box seats at $92.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 24, 2006		NACOcast: Maestro Pinchas Zukerman joins Chris Millard on this week's podcast The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
May 16, 2006		Joint Statement by National Arts Centre (NAC) and Musicians' Union on NAC Confidential Information Policy the Local's objections had been limited to the sign-off form.
May 16, 2006		NACOcast: Eric Friesen joins Chris Millard on this week's podcast The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
May 16, 2006		World-renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie is the special guest for “Bang Goes the Orchestra”, the final TD Canada Trust Young People’s Concerts of the season on May 27 17 $ pour les enfants et 21,50 $ pour les adultes
May 12, 2006		Evelyn Glennie, the world’s most famous percussionist, performs in concerts led by Canada’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin in his NAC Orchestra debut on May 24 and 25 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 11, 2006		Electrifying young pianist Lang Lang returns to the NAC Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman on May 17-18 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 10, 2006		NAC announces winners of 2006 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition following Finals held on May 9 The National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) Bursary Competition was first held in 1981.
May 10, 2006		The Aber Diamond Debut Series presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features baritone Joshua Hopkins with pianist Michael McMahon on May 12 Admission to the recital is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 08, 2006		NAC announces summer concerts featuring Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra Tickets go on sale on May 15
May 08, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman returns to the NAC Orchestra to lead star soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian and pianists Jonathan Gilad and Benjamin Hochman in music by Mozart on May 11-12 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 04, 2006		Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman in recital with pianist Rohan De Silva on May 10 NEWSFLASH: LIMITED ONSTAGE SEATING AVAILABLE
May 03, 2006		NACOcast for May 2, 2006 - Panel discussion no. 1 The NACOcast is a weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
May 02, 2006		Young musicians compete for $18,500 in prizes at the Finals Admission is FREE, but donations to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund are greatly appreciated.
April 27, 2006		Moda Forte Fashion Show to benefit the NAC Orchestra’s music education programmes Tickets for the Moda Forte fashion show, a portion of which is tax deductible, cost $60 ($50 for NACOA members).
April 27, 2006		NACOcast for April 24: Boris Brott in conversation with host Christopher Millard The NACOcast with Christopher Millard
April 26, 2006		The Aber Diamond Debut Series presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features the medieval music ensemble La Rota on April 28 Admission to the recital is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
April 24, 2006		NAC Orchestra Association “Behind the Music” series comes to a close with principal bassoon Christopher Millard on April 29 April 29 at 10:30 in the NAC’s Salon
April 18, 2006		Quebec pianist Louise Bessette teams up with ensembles from the NAC Orchestra for Music for a Sunday Afternoon on April 23 Tickets at $27.50 (GST and facility fee included)
April 18, 2006		The 10th anniversary NAC Gala on Sept. 27 starring Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma, Natalie MacMaster, Gil Shaham and Pinchas Zukerman is sold out Details of the programme for the Gala will be announced at a later date.
April 13, 2006		Broadway superstar Bernadette Peters makes her NAC Orchestra debut on April 27-29 $34.50, $51.00, $53.00, $63.00 and $65.00, with box seats at $92.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 05, 2006		Violinist Hilary Hahn makes her NAC Orchestra debut performing the Glazunov Violin Concerto in concerts led by Arild Remmereit in his Canadian debut on April 19-20 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 03, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman returns next month to conduct NAC Orchestra concerts on May 11, 12, 17 and 18 Maestro Zukerman will also perform a recital with his esteemed colleague Itzhak Perlman in Southam Hall on May 10.
March 30, 2006		Pianist Anton Kuerti in recital at the NAC on Apr. 11 $25.00, $41.00, $43.00, $51.50 and $53.00, with box seats at $65.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 29, 2006		NAC Orchestra Bursary Benefit Chamber Music Concert will take place on April 9 Tickets are $15.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 21, 2006		Pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins ensembles of NAC Orchestra musicians for the Music for a Sunday Afternoon chamber concert on April 2 Tickets at $27.50 (GST and facility fee included)
March 21, 2006		The ever amazing Marc-André Hamelin performs the Brahms Second Piano Concerto with the NAC Orchestra in concerts led by Stefan Sanderling on March 29 and 30 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 09, 2006		The Aber Diamond Debut Series 2006 presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features pianist Wonny Song on March 17 Admission to the recital is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
March 06, 2006		Applications are being accepted for the 2006 NAC Orchestra Bursary with prizes totaling $18,500 Applications must be received at the NAC by 17:00 on March 15, 2006.
March 06, 2006		NAC New Music Ensemble to workshop works-in-progress by two Canadian composers in the Fourth Stage on March 20 Admission is free.
March 06, 2006		The NAC Orchestra will present “Bone Button Borscht” with conductor Boris Brott and guest narrator Barbara Budd in TD Canada Trust Young People’s Concerts on March 18 $17.00 for children and $21.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
March 03, 2006		Premier Bach specialist Helmuth Rilling leads NAC Orchestra, superb soloists and choirs in B-minor Mass on March 15-16 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 28, 2006		Black and White Opera Soiree raises $345,000 to be shared equally by Opera Lyra Ottawa and the National Arts Centre Orchestra The Black & White Opera Soiree was presented by proud Founding Sponsor Bell Canada for the ninth year in a row, in association with Enbridge Inc.
February 24, 2006		NAC Orchestra and NAC New Media join forces for a new podcast series: NACOcasts featuring principal bassoon Christopher Millard in English and assistant principal double bass Marjolaine Laroche in French www.nac-cna.ca/podcasts
February 22, 2006		The National Arts Centre emphasises customer service for subscribers with no-fee ticket exchanges, more affordable seating sections, and a more user-friendly subscription office Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 21:00, with slightly reduced hours in the summer.
February 16, 2006		New Zealand’s brightest young singing star Hayley Westenra joins Jack Everly and the NAC Orchestra for CTV Pops concerts, March 2 to 4 $34.50, $51.00, $53.00, $63.00 and $65.00, with box seats at $92.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 16, 2006		Pianist Stephen Hough performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14 in concerts led by Carlos Kalmar that include Dvorák’s Seventh Symphony and a world premiere by Alexina Louie on Feb. 22-23 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 09, 2006		Canada’s own James Ehnes performs the Sibelius Violin Concerto in NAC Orchestra concerts led by Lawrence Foster on February 15-16 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 07, 2006		The Aber Diamond Debut Series 2006 presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features pianist Sergei Saratovsky on February 10 Admission to the recital is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
February 06, 2006		The National Arts Centre Orchestra launches its 2006-2007 season Patrons can subscribe online, by phone (613-947-7000, ext 620); or in person at the NAC.
February 01, 2006		Five superstars join together on the NAC stage for the 10th anniversary NAC Gala on Sept. 27: Emanuel Ax, Yo-Yo Ma, Natalie MacMaster, Gil Shaham and Pinchas Zukerman $70, $125 and $150
January 30, 2006		Programming announced for the Black and White Opera Soiree: Love, Death, and Divas Concert-only ticket prices are $75, $65, and $50.
January 30, 2006		Russian violinist Vadim Repin makes his NAC Orchestra debut performing Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Conductor Kees Bakels will replace Pinchas Zukerman for these concerts on Feb. 9-10.
January 26, 2006		National Arts Centre Orchestra Association “Behind the Music” with pianist Bryan Wagorn on Jan. 28 at the National Arts Centre $10.00 for members of NACOA and $12.00 for non-members
January 26, 2006		The phenomenal Radu Lupu gives a solo piano recital at the NAC on Feb. 8 $25.00, $41.00, $43.00, $51.50 and $53.00, with box seats at $65.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 19, 2006		The NAC presents four masterclasses in four weeks: jazz trumpet player Cecil Bridgewater on Jan. 24, NACO principal bassoon Christopher Millard on Jan. 30, violinist James Ehnes on Feb. 14 and pianist Stephen Hough on Feb. 21 Admission is free.
January 12, 2006		“Happy Birthday Mr. Mozart” with Boris Brott and the National Arts Centre Orchestra: the second TD Canada Trust Young People’s Concerts of the season on January 21 $17.00 for children and $21.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
January 12, 2006		NAC Orchestra celebrates Mozart’s 250th birthday in an all-Mozart concert featuring conductor/violinist Jaime Laredo and NACO principal bassoon Christopher Millard on January 18-19 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 09, 2006		French pianist Jean-Philippe Collard joins ensembles of the NAC Orchestra for Music for a Sunday Afternoon chamber music on January 15 Tickets at $27.50 (GST and facility fee included)
January 06, 2006		French pianist Jean-Philippe Collard and Estonian conductor Eri Klas make their NAC debuts in a programme of Russian Romance on Jan. 12 and 13 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 03, 2006		Donna Brown and Russell Braun, two of Canada’s top opera stars, come to the NAC for a recital themed “Loves Perils – Love’s Charms” on January 9 $25.00, $41.00, $43.00, $51.50 and $53.00, with box seats at $65.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 22, 2005		Jaime Laredo will replace Pinchas Zukerman in January 18-19 Mozart concerts $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 22, 2005		The first recital of the Aber Diamond Debut Series 2006 presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features pianist Ang Li on January 6 Admission to the recital is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund. Additional donations to the Fund are greatly appreciated.
December 20, 2005		The NAC announces Kenneth Kiesler as the new Director of the NAC Conductors Programme A maximum of eight participants from Canada and abroad participate in ten days of intensive study in a masterclass format.
December 19, 2005		Legendary virtuoso pianist and conductor Peter Nero brings his “Hot Piano – Cool Tunes” to the NAC Orchestra January 5-7 $34.50, $51.00, $53.00, $63.00 and $65.00, with box seats at $92.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 19, 2005		National Arts Centre announces Music Director Pinchas Zukerman to take sabbatical until June 2006 The NAC will announce his replacements in the coming weeks.
December 16, 2005		National Arts Centre Orchestra announces return of Joel Quarrington to the position of principal double bass Joel Quarrington will return to the National Arts Centre Orchestra at the beginning of the 2006-2007 season.
December 09, 2005		Adrianne Pieczonka and Russell Braun to star in the Black and White Opera Soiree benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa Concert-only ticket prices are $75, $65, and $50.
December 08, 2005		Celebrate “Christmas with the NAC Orchestra” led by conductor Frank McNamara and featuring Irish tenor Derek Moloney and a combined youth and adult chorus on Dec. 17 $25.50, $46.50, $56.00, $58.00 with box seats at $72, (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 08, 2005		The Chuckle Bros, including NAC Orchestra violinist Brian Boychuk, launch a first edition collection of cartoons Meet the Chuckles Bros at the launch and book-signing on Tuesday, December 13 from 16:30 to 18:00 in the NAC Fourth Stage.
December 07, 2005		Baroque specialist Julian Wachner leads an all-Canadian quartet of soloists in the NAC Orchestra’s 2005 Messiah on December 14-15 $34.00, $50.50, 65.00 and $68.00, with box seats at $83.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 07, 2005		National Arts Centre Orchestra Players' Association Christmas FanFair Concert on December 18 FREE PARKING at the NAC for the FanFair audience!
December 01, 2005		Masterclass by NAC Orchestra principal clarinet Kimball Sykes on Dec. 5 at the Conservatoire de musique de Gatineau Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
November 29, 2005		Alberta and Saskatchewan Tour by National Arts Centre Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman a triumph on all fronts Read what the critics had to say...
November 25, 2005		American pianist Garrick Ohlsson performs Dvorák’s only piano concerto in a programme that includes Mendelssohn and Ligeti led by Roberto Minczuk on December 1-2 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 23, 2005		Colm Feore to host and Richard Bradshaw to conduct the Black and White Opera Soiree benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa February 18, 2006
November 22, 2005		John Mauceri, conductor, and Stewart Goodyear, piano soloist, highlight Spellbound: Classics of the Silver Screen in the National Arts Centre Orchestra CTV Pops series from November 24 to 26 $34.50, $51.00, $53.00, $63.00 and $65.00, with box seats at $92.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 22, 2005		NAC Orchestra announces special season-ending concert in honour of retiring Founding Concertmaster Walter Prystawski on June 15 and 16 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 14, 2005		National Arts Centre partners with Bell Canada to present the first-ever Alberta SuperNet live concert webcast Webcast will be streamed to more than 8,700 students across Alberta
November 11, 2005		National Arts Centre makes important announcement about the future of music education in rural Alberta November 16, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
November 11, 2005		National Arts Centre makes important announcement about the future of music education in rural Saskatchewan Wednesday, Nov. 16
November 09, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman leads a music-sharing session via broadband with children in three provinces Thursday Nov. 10.
November 08, 2005		National Arts Centre partners with Bell Canada to present the first-ever Alberta SuperNet live concert webcast Webcast will be streamed to more than 7,800 students across Alberta
November 04, 2005		National Arts Centre Orchestra brass musicians play music with First Nations children in Prince Albert, SK The event is open to the public.
November 04, 2005		Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s 5th led by Peter Oundjian and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with Boris Berezovsky at the NAC on November 16 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 03, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman leads a music-sharing session via broadband with children in three provinces The project is a fine example of how the NAC is striving to support music teaching and learning in schools over the long-term.
October 31, 2005		National Arts Centre Orchestra Brass performs with children from Prince Albert Grand Council schools The NAC gratefully acknowledges the support of SaskEnergy for the PAGC Recorder Project.
October 21, 2005		“Trick or Treat to a Wicked Beat” with Boris Brott and the National Arts Centre Orchestra – the opening TD Canada Trust Young People’s Concerts of the season on October 29 $17.00 for children and $21.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
October 19, 2005		Masterclass by NAC Orchestra principal oboe Charles Hamann on Oct. 31 kicks off masterclass series featuring principal winds of the Orchestra at the Conservatoire de musique de Gatineau Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
October 19, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman plays the Berg Violin Concerto under the baton of Oliver Knussen on Oct. 26-27 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 14, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman and the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the NAC Orchestra October 19-20: “tranquility and fire, inspiration and intensity” $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 07, 2005		National Arts Centre Orchestra led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman to embark on Alberta and Saskatchewan Tour, Nov. 7-19, including over 90 educational events As always when this Orchestra tours, education will play as important a role as the concerts themselves.
October 05, 2005		National Arts Centre’s annual gala starring Kathleen Battle and Pinchas Zukerman raises record-breaking $825,000 for the NAC National Youth and Education Trust The concert featured the extraordinarily beautiful voice of Grammy winner Kathleen Battle in works by Mozart, Bellini and Gounod.
October 05, 2005		The National Arts Centre’s Live Rush™ programme grandfathers 2004-2005 mature members: low-cost last-minute tickets now available for the 2005-2006 season for students over age 29 Live Rush™ allows students to purchase low-cost last-minute tickets to live performing arts events.
October 04, 2005		The opening concert of the 05-06 Music for a Sunday Afternoon series on October 9 features Pinchas Zukerman and the Zukerman ChamberPlayers in some of the repertoire from their tour of prestigious festivals this summer
October 03, 2005		Come and enjoy a free lunchtime concert with the NAC Orchestra and Music Director Pinchas Zukerman in Southam Hall, Friday, October 7 No tickets are required. Just come to Southam Hall at 12:00 noon on Friday, October 7.
October 03, 2005		Jack Everly, the NAC Orchestra, and guest artists including the a capella group Chapter 6 present “The 50s: The Golden Age of Black and White” from October 13 to 15 $34.50, $51.00, $53.00, $63.00 and $65.00, with box seats at $92.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 30, 2005		Ravi Shankar “Festival of India III” one night only on October 11 $34.00, $50.50, $65.00 and $68.00, with box seats at $83.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 23, 2005		Concert programme announced for 2005 NAC Gala featuring the illustrious five-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Kathleen Battle and mezzo-soprano Susan Platts Some tickets at $65, $110 or $135
September 22, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman and two NACO principals are featured soloists as Zukerman leads the Orchestra in Bach, Mozart, Dvorák, and Kulesha on October 6-7 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 20, 2005		Lynn Harrell, one of the greatest cellists in the world today, performs the Prokofiev Sinfonia concertante with Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra on Sept. 28-29 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 15, 2005		2005 NAC Gala on October 1 stars the illustrious five-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Kathleen Battle in place of Jessye Norman who has been forced to cancel for reasons of health The concert also features Canadian rising star mezzo-soprano and Rolex protégée Susan Platts.
September 15, 2005		Two September masterclasses with cymbal player Frank Epstein on September 17 and cellist Lynn Harrell on September 27 kick off a full season of NAC Orchestra masterclasses Tickets to the “International Series” are $10 and can be purchased at the door (cash only). Tickets are is free for University of Ottawa students and music faculty and staff.
September 13, 2005		Low-cost last-minute tickets for students! The National Arts Centre’s popular Live RushTM programme enters its sixth successful year The Live RushTM programme allows students to purchase low-cost last-minute tickets to live performing arts events.
September 12, 2005		Conductor and violinist Pinchas Zukerman is joined by NACO principal cello Amanda Forsyth and pianist Janina Fialkowska for an all-Beethoven season-opening programme dedicated to Her Excellency Adrienne Clarkson on Sept. 21-22 $27.00, $47.50, $58.00 and $60.00, with box seats at $79.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 12, 2005		The National Arts Centre shines a spotlight on the arts at ArtsFair 2005 on Wednesday, September 21 at the NAC The electrifying 2005-2006 arts season is about to begin!
August 31, 2005		National Arts Centre Orchestra musicians will help launch the 2005 Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival Friday, September 2
July 21, 2005		National Youth Orchestra of Canada returns to the NAC for its annual summer visit with a free concert under the baton of Jacques Lacombe on August 15 Tickets for the National Youth Orchestra of Canada at the National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall on Monday, August 15 at 19:30 are free
July 14, 2005		Jean-Philippe Tremblay leads the Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne with guest violinist Alexandre Da Costa in a free concert at the NAC on July 22 Tickets to this concert by l’Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne on Friday, July 22 at 19:30 are free and may be picked up in person at the National Arts Centre Box Office.
July 07, 2005		Two of today’s greatest operatic stars -- Deborah Voigt and Ben Heppner – are united at the NAC in an evening of Wagner and Beethoven on July 20 $22 and $32, $42 and $62
July 05, 2005		CBC Radio Two’s Studio Sparks repeats its series The Concerto According to Pinchas from July 4 to 15, ten hour-long episodes with one of the great masters of the violin Starting this Monday at 14:00 on CBC Radio Two with host Eric Friesen
July 04, 2005		“A star is born”: dazzling young pianist Yuja Wang, who wowed audiences as Radu Lupu’s replacement in February, returns to the NAC Orchestra on July 7 $22.00 and $28.00
July 04, 2005		Pianist Anton Kuerti plays Beethoven’s “Emperor Concerto” with the NAC Orchestra and conductor Pinchas Zukerman on July 12 $22.00 and $28.00
June 29, 2005		Pianist Peter Serkin performs the Canadian premiere of Goehr’s Marching to Carcassonne in the world premiere of a new orchestration for the NAC Orchestra on July 5 $22.00 and $28.00
June 29, 2005		Two Chamber Music Extravaganzas feature the famed Orion String Quartet plus stars of the NAC Orchestra and Summer Music Institute Faculty on June 30 and July 2 Tickets for either of the Chamber Music Extravaganzas on June 30 and July 2 are $12.
June 23, 2005		Four midday concerts, three masterclasses and a Chamber Music Marathon give the public a look into the NAC Young Artists Programme from June 24 to July 2
June 22, 2005		Four world premieres are among the works to be performed at Celebration of Future Classics on June 29 – the final concert of the NAC Young Composers Programme on Southam Hall stage tickets at $12.
June 20, 2005		Aber Diamond Debut Series comes to a brilliant close with two members of the NAC Young Artists Programme: Amaury Coeytaux and Béla Horvath on June 24 The Aber Diamond Debut Series showcases talented young musicians from Canada and around the world.
June 20, 2005		The NAC’s fifth annual Conductors Programme concludes with a free concert with the National Arts Centre Orchestra led by the participants on June 28 Free tickets to the final concert of the NAC Conductors Programme on June 28, at 19:30 are available in person at the NAC Box Office.
June 13, 2005		Beethoven from 7 musicians to 280: Pinchas Zukerman presents the Septet and the Ninth Symphony on June 16-17 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 03, 2005		The CJOH Pops Season closes with a tribute to Arthur Fiedler’s Boston Pops and to violinist Isaac Stern, featuring Pinchas Zukerman in his pops debut led by Jack Everly, June 9-11 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00, and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 01, 2005		Enjoy free Canada Day concerts with the NAC Orchestra and Boris Brott, Unisong, and other activities throughout the day The NAC doors will be open all day.
June 01, 2005		NAC Orchestra announces details of the Great Composers Series and other concerts -- all part of Summer at the National Arts Centre 2005 The concerts are all part of Summer at the National Arts Centre presented in association with the Ottawa Citizen.
June 01, 2005		NAC Summer Music Institute offers opportunities for the public to observe talented young musicians in training, June 10 to July 2 A number of public masterclasses and concerts will give the public the opportunity to appreciate the talents of participants and their faculty.
May 31, 2005		NAC confers the title of Founding Concertmaster on Walter Prystawski Mr. Prystawski will be stepping down as concertmaster of the Orchestra at the end of next season in June 2006.
May 26, 2005		NAC Orchestra Music Director Pinchas Zukerman teams up with his recital partner Marc Neikrug for the final recital of the Bombardier Great Performers series on June 2 $25.00, $40.00, 42.00, $50.00 and 52.00, with box seats at $63.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 24, 2005		World famous pianist Yefim Bronfman joins the NAC Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 for an all-Russian programme on May 31 and June 1 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 18, 2005		From Africa to the New World: the final TD Bank Financial Group Young People’s Concerts of the season explore the African-American experience in music with the Hon. Lincoln Alexander as guest host on May 28 $14.50 for children and $21.00 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
May 16, 2005		NAC announces winners of 2005 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition following Finals held on May 15 Eight finalists had been chosen from the 20 contestants heard in preliminary auditions held on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14.
May 13, 2005		Soaring arias by Verdi and Beethoven are performed by two of Canada’s top voices – soprano Measha Brueggergosman and tenor Richard Margison – with conductor Patrick Summers on May 25 and 26 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 12, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman leads violinist Viviane Hagner in the Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto in NAC Orchestra concerts on May 19-20 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 10, 2005		Final NACOA “Behind the Music” session features bassoonist Vincent Parizeau Price: $10 NACOA members; $12 non-members
May 06, 2005		Young musicians compete for $18,500 in prizes at the Finals of the NACO Bursary Competition 2005 on May 15 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 03, 2005		Calgary pianist Lana Henchell performs on the NAC-CBC Aber Diamond Debut Series on May 6 as part of Alberta Scene Admission is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
April 27, 2005		NAC Orchestra principal cellist Amanda Forsyth performs in recital during Alberta Scene on May 2 $20 at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster
April 22, 2005		Classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy joins musicians from the NAC Orchestra in Music for a Sunday Afternoon on May 1 Tickets at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included)
April 22, 2005		The legendary Ian Tyson headlines the NAC Orchestra’s Alberta Celebration conducted by Tommy Banks with the Corb Lund Band and the Calgary Fiddlers in CJOH Pops/Alberta Scene concerts May 5-7 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00 and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 21, 2005		“Music Monday” Across Canada and at the National Arts Centre on Monday, May 2 Teachers can download instructions from the Web at: www.weallneedmusic.ca
April 13, 2005		National Arts Centre Helps Cancer Patients by giving the gift of music NAC Donates NAC Orchestra CDs to Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre’s Chemotherapy
April 12, 2005		Conductor Lawrence Foster presents Beethoven’s complete incidental music for Goethe’s Egmont with the story narrated by Mervon Mehta on April 19 and 20 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 12, 2005		Pianist Jonathan Biss joins ensembles from the NAC Orchestra in Music for a Sunday Afternoon on April 17 Tickets at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included)
April 11, 2005		Moda Forte Fashion Show to benefit NAC Orchestra’s music education programmes Tickets for the Moda Forte fashion show, a portion of which is tax deductible, cost $65 ($60 for NACOA members)
April 06, 2005		NAC Orchestra’s Parents for the Arts invites nominations for new Leadership in Arts Award Nominations should be mailed to Parents for the Arts by May 1, 2005
April 05, 2005		Alexander Brott, father of NAC Youth and Family Conductor Boris Brott, has died at age 90 Born in Montreal on March 14, 1915, Alexander Brott became passionately devoted to music at age 7.
April 04, 2005		Brilliant young clarinetist Shalom Bard is the next rising star of the NAC-CBC Aber Diamond Debut Series on April 8 Admission is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
April 04, 2005		Conductor Lawrence Foster returns to lead the NAC Orchestra in a programme of Mendelssohn with pianist Jonathan Biss, plus Beethoven and Haydn on April 13-14 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 30, 2005		NAC Orchestra Bursary Benefit Concert of chamber music to take place on April 3 Tickets are $15.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 24, 2005		One of today’s most virtuosic and engaging classical artists and an Ottawa favourite, violinist Gil Shaham performs in recital with pianist Akira Eguchi on April 5 $25.00, $40.00, 42.00, $50.00 and 52.00, with box seats at $63.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 23, 2005		NAC Orchestra presents British Columbia Tour Exhibit of photos and artwork in NAC Foyer The 24 photographs on display capture many of these activities and other highlights of the highly successful Tour.
March 16, 2005		Middle Europe -- Folk Song to Symphony: TD Bank Financial Group Young People’s Concerts on March 26 led by Boris Brott with Pinchas Zukerman as guest violinist $14.50 for children and $21.00 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
March 15, 2005		Pianist Ivan Moravec makes his NAC Orchestra debut playing Mozart in concerts led by Yoav Talmi on March 23-24 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 14, 2005		Alfred Brendel, one of the leading pianists in the world today, performs in recital on March 21 A published poet, Brendel will also give a reading on March 22
March 14, 2005		Award-winning baritone Peter McGillivray performs on the next NAC-CBC Aber Diamond Debut Series on March 18 Admission is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
March 11, 2005		Applications are being accepted for the 2005 NAC Orchestra Bursary with prizes totaling $18,500 Deadline for applications is March 15, 2005 at 17:00.
March 02, 2005		Leah Roseman and Mark Friedman: Married in Music All proceeds benefit the National Arts Centre Orchestra music programs and the National Arts Centre Young Artists Program NACOA Scholarship.
March 01, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman announces programming details for the 2005-2006 season of the National Arts Centre Orchestra Patrons can subscribe online by phone (613) 947-7000, ext 620; or in person at the NAC.
February 25, 2005		Famed pop, jazz, blues and R&B; vocalist Lou Rawls pays homage to Ol’ Blue Eyes in Rawls Sings Sinatra with the NAC Orchestra from March 3 to 5 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00, and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 25, 2005		Today’s noontime recital by Yuja Wang cancelled Ticket holders may return their tickets to the Box Office in person, or by mail or fax for a refund.
February 24, 2005		Here’s an idea for parents during the Quebec March break: Bring your kids to see Boris Brott and the NAC Orchestra in O Canada! Sounds of Nature student matinees on March 1-2 Tickets: $8.00
February 23, 2005		Change of Box Office opening date for 2005 NAC Fall Fundraising Gala Tickets priced at $65, $110 and $135 include a pre-concert reception in the Foyer for all patrons at 18:00, followed by the concert at 19:00.
February 23, 2005		Radu Lupu replacement, Yuja Wang, returns for NAC-CBC Aber Diamond Debut Series on February 25 Admission is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
February 14, 2005		Celebrated Canadian pianist Louis Lortie performs Ravel with the NAC Orchestra led by James Judd in concerts that include Herrmann’s famous Vertigo suite on February 24 and 25 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 14, 2005		The second four-concert season of Kinderconcerts for 3 to 6-year olds begins on February 20 in the Panorama Room presented by the NAC Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales of Canada Adults $10 Children $5
February 04, 2005		Pinchas Zukerman conducts the NAC Orchestra’s first-ever performance of Elgar’s Enigma Variations and performs Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending on an all-British programme on February 16 and 17 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 03, 2005		Flags at National Arts Centre fly at half mast in honour of former Principal Conductor Franco Mannino who died on Feb. 1 A composer, pianist, conductor, novelist, and playwright, Franco Mannino was one of Italy’s most distinguished artists.
February 02, 2005		Programming announced for the Black and White Opera Soiree Ticket prices are $75, $65, and $50 (for concert only), $175 (for concert and post reception) and $275 (for dinner, receptions, and concert)
January 31, 2005		The legendary soprano Jessye Norman is the special guest star joining Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra for the 2005 NAC Fall Fundraising Gala on October 1 Concert tickets priced at $65, $110 and $135 include the pre-concert reception in the NAC Foyer with wine and canapés at 18:00, followed by the concert at 19:00.
January 27, 2005		NAC Orchestra performs beloved masterpieces: Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Dvorák’s New World Symphony, on February 3-4 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 25, 2005		National Arts Centre and Orchestra Musicians Ratify Agreement The contract, ending in the 2007-2008 season, provides for annual increases of 2.5%, 2.5%, 2.5% and 2.78%.
January 25, 2005		The NAC is accepting applications for the Young Artists Programme and Conductors Programme of the 2005 NAC Summer Music Institute New deadline for applications is February 14, 2005.
January 19, 2005		Rising star Yuja Wang steps in for pianist Radu Lupu who has been obliged to cancel his Feb. 8-9 NAC Orchestra concerts with Pinchas Zukerman for medical reasons $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 18, 2005		Behind the Music on Jan. 22: Orchestra Manager Christopher Dearlove talks about the BC Tour $10  NACOA members; $12 non-members
January 17, 2005		National Arts Centre and the American Federation of Musicians have reached a tentative agreement Ratification is expected some time this week.
January 14, 2005		Colm Feore steps in as host of the Black and White Opera Soiree benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa $75, $65, and $50 (for concert only), $175 (for concert and post reception) and $275 (for dinner, receptions, and concert)
January 07, 2005		World-renowned Bach specialist Angela Hewitt performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations in recital on January 18 $25, $40, 42, $50 and 52, with box seats at $63 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 05, 2005		Two visual spectacles together on the same NAC Orchestra concert: Pinchas Zukerman performing with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; and Mozart’s “Great” Mass in C minor, on January 12 and 13 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 31, 2004		TD Bank Financial Group Young People’s Concerts on Jan. 8 feature the NAC Orchestra led by Boris Brott in “The Spanish Connection” $14.50 for children and $21.00 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
December 30, 2004		World-renowned pianist Angela Hewitt gives a masterclass at NAC on January 9 admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students
December 23, 2004		NAC and CBC Radio Two present the new Aber Diamond Debut Series 2005 of recitals broadcast live-to-air on CBC with host Eric Friesen Admission to the concert is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
December 23, 2004		NAC Orchestra’s first concerts of 2005 feature conductor Maximiano Valdés and violinist Elmar Oliveira in an all-Scandinavian programme of music by Gade, Rautavaara and Sibelius on January 5 and 6 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 23, 2004		The first recital of the Aber Diamond Debut Series 2005 presented by NAC and CBC Radio Two features violinist Caitlin Tully on January 7 Admission to the recital is $3.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
December 22, 2004		Austrian conductor Christoph Campestrini returns to lead the “Viennese New Year’s Celebration” on January 1 featuring soprano Karina Gavina and mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó Tickets for the concert are $40.90, $57.75, $71.00 or $74.25 with box seats at $90.00 (GST and facility included).
December 21, 2004		NAC Orchestra Musicians’ FanFair Campaign Raises $57,126 for the Snowsuit Fund and the Food Bank The Snowsuit fund distributes over 15,000 snowsuits every year.
December 13, 2004		Tracy Dahl, Theodore Baerg, and Chad Freeburg to perform at the Black and White Opera Soiree benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa $75, $65, and $50 (for concert only), $175 (for concert and post reception) and $275 (for dinner, receptions, and concert)
December 08, 2004		Big Band legend Tommy Banks, jazz star Carol Welsman and trombonist Ian McDougall take over for Peter Nero for “In the Mood” with the NAC Orchestra, Dec. 9-11 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00 and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 08, 2004		Come Share in the Spirit of Christmas with the Nac Orchestra Musicians! Proceeds to benefit the Food Bank and the Snowsuit Fund.
December 07, 2004		Celebrate “Christmas with the NAC Orchestra” led by George Daugherty, with special guests Tyley Ross, Monica Huisman, the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, Cantata Singers of Ottawa, and dancers from The School of Dance on Dec. 18 $25.50, $45, $55.00, 57.00 with box seats at $70.00, (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 03, 2004		Supreme Baroque specialist and former NAC Orchestra Artistic Director Trevor Pinnock returns to lead the NAC Orchestra’s 2004 Messiah on December 14-15 $34.00, $49.00, 63.00 and $66.00, with box seats at $81.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 26, 2004		Swing to the unforgettable sounds of the big band era and get “In the Mood” with Peter Nero, virtuoso showman extraordinaire, at the NAC, December 9,10, 11 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00 and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 23, 2004		Christopher Plummer to host the Black and White Opera Soirée benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa Tickets are $125, $75, $65, and $50
November 15, 2004		35 for $35 -- An anniversary celebration that lets you have your cake AND eat it too! Offer valid from November 8-20
October 29, 2004		Toronto Symphony Orchestra returns to the NAC with its new Music Director Peter Oundjian on the podium and guest violinist Sarah Chang on Nov. 9 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 21, 2004		Pianist Jeffrey Kahane joins ensembles from the NAC Orchestra in Music for a Sunday Afternoon on October 31 $27.00 (GST and facility fee included)
October 20, 2004		Prix d’Europe winner Olivier Thouin named interim associate concertmaster of the National Arts Centre Orchestra The native of Joliette, Quebec, was offered the position after performing with the Orchestra during the opening concerts of the current season.
October 20, 2004		Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts makes his long-awaited return to the NAC Orchestra where he made his North American debut in 1999. Conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane leads these concerts on October 27 and 28 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 15, 2004		Marc Garneau is special guest host of the 04-05 TD Bank Financial Group Young People’s Concerts season opener: Music of the Spheres – Our New Frontier” on October 23 led by Boris Brott $14.50 for children and $21.00 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
October 14, 2004		Amanda Forsyth performs the Elgar Cello Concerto with Pinchas Zukerman conducting the NAC Orchestra on October 20-21 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 12, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman and Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra head to West Coast for British Columbia Tour featuring over 75 education events plus concerts and student matinees, Nov. 8-18 As always when this Orchestra tours, education will play as important a part as the concerts themselves.
October 06, 2004		CBC Radio Two's STUDIO SPARKS presents The Concerto According to Pinchas -- A ten-week series with one of the great masters of the violin Starting this Friday at 1 p.m. on CBC Radio Two with host Eric Friesen
October 05, 2004		Legendary bandleader and trumpet virtuoso Doc Severinsen kick-starts the 2004-05 CJOH Pops Series with the sizzling rhythms of latin-america in his Cubana extravaganza from Oct. 14 to 16 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00, and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 04, 2004		National Arts Centre’s annual gala starring Yo-Yo Ma and Pinchas Zukerman raises record-breaking $740,000 for the NAC National Youth and Education Trust All proceeds from the October 2 Gala go to the National Arts Centre's National Youth and Education Trust
October 01, 2004		The opening concert of the 04-05 Music for a Sunday Afternoon series on October 10 features Pinchas Zukerman and the Zukerman ChamberPlayers in some of the repertoire that earned them rave reviews on their festival tour this summer Tickets at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included)
September 30, 2004		NAC Orchestra celebrates its 35th birthday with Pinchas Zukerman conducting and performing as violin soloist on October 7-8 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 29, 2004		Come and enjoy a free lunchtime concert of Brahms with the NAC Orchestra and Music Director Pinchas Zukerman in Southam Hall on October 8 No tickets are required. Just come to Southam Hall at 12:00 noon on October 8. The symphony lasts approximately 50 minutes.
September 24, 2004		Programme announced for sold-out National Arts Centre Gala featuring Yo-Yo Ma and Pinchas Zukerman with violinist Viviane Hagner and the National Arts Centre Orchestra on Oct. 2, 2004 The Gala has been sold out since last spring.
September 17, 2004		NAC Orchestra’s principal second violin Donnie Deacon and double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch perform Bottesini’s Gran Duo Concertante led by Pinchas Zukerman, Sept. 29-30 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 17, 2004		The National Arts Centre and media partner CBC Radio One shine a spotlight on the arts at ArtsFair on Wednesday, September 22 at the NAC with the participation of La Première Chaîne de Radio-Canada Bring your friends and family!
September 13, 2004		NAC Orchestra’s 04-05 season-opener led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman with pianist Jon Kimura Parker features an all-Russian programme of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, Sept. 22-23 $27.00, $46.00, $57.00 and $59.00, with box seats at $77.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
August 27, 2004		Free Musical Instrument Petting Zoo The National Arts Centre And Suzukimusic Present A Free Musical Instrument Petting Zoo At Carlingwood Shopping Centre On Saturday August 28
July 21, 2004		National Youth Orchestra of Canada returns to the NAC for its annual summer visit with a free concert under the baton of Kazuyoshi Akiyama on August 16 Tickets are free
July 14, 2004		NAC Orchestra to perform The Lord of the Rings: A Symphony in Six Movements for Orchestra and Chorus on July 22 and 23 $37.00, 47.00, 57.00, 70.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 12, 2004		Jean-Philippe Tremblay leads the Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne with guest violinist Jonathan Crow in a free concert at the NAC on July 17 Tickets to this concert by l’Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne on Saturday, July 17 at 19:30 are free and may be picked up in person at the National Arts Centre Box Office.
July 07, 2004		“Bravo Baroque”, the final concert of the Great Composers Series features music by Vivaldi and Bach with Pinchas Zukerman and members of the NAC Orchestra as soloists on July 15 $21 and box seats at $26.
July 05, 2004		Great Composers Series features “Russian Romance” led by Pinchas Zukerman with pianist Garrick Ohlsson on July 13 tickets at $21 and box seats at $26. All three concerts can be purchased for the discounted price of $44.
June 29, 2004		NAC Orchestra and Warner Bros. Entertainment present “Bugs Bunny on Broadway”, a hit for the summer on July 9 and 10 $37, $47, $57 with boxes at $70 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 28, 2004		Great Composers Series features a Mozart Celebration led by Pinchas Zukerman with pianist Joseph Kalichstein on July 6 $21 and box seats at $26.
June 23, 2004		Great Composers Series of 2004 begins with Chamber Music Extravaganza featuring Pinchas Zukerman and students and faculty of the NAC Young Artists Programme on July 3 Tickets are $10 (or $5 with purchase of another Great Composers ticket)
June 23, 2004		Young Artists Programme final recital showcases some 40 talented students from around the world in chamber music on July 2 Tickets are $5
June 22, 2004		The National Arts Centre is the place to be on Canada Day: free NAC Orchestra concerts with Pinchas Zukerman, Unisong, and other activities throughout the day There’s plenty of other free entertainment throughout the day
June 14, 2004		Five world premieres and two Canadian premieres are among the works to be performed during two Celebration of Future Classics concerts on June 23 and June 26 as part of the NAC Young Composers Programme in U of O’s Tabaret Hall Tickets are on sale now
June 04, 2004		NAC Summer Music Institute offers opportunities for the public to observe talented young musicians in training, June 11 to July 3 This prestigious advanced training programme consists of the Young Artists Programme, the Conductors Programme, and the Young Composers Programme.
May 31, 2004		The National Arts Centre to host VIPs for June 2 35th anniversary celebration Wednesday, June 2 from 17:00 to 20:30
May 28, 2004		Franz-Paul Decker returns to the NAC Orchestra podium to lead an all-Spanish programme featuring principal flute Joanna G’froerer and castanet virtuoso Lucero Tena on June 3 and 4 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 20, 2004		NAC Orchestra’s CJOH Pops Series concludes with “Pops Goes British” led by Jack Everly and featuring five Broadway stars, May 27-29 $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 19, 2004		National Arts Centre appoints conductors Boris Brott and Jack Everly to new artistic positions with the National Arts Centre Orchestra Both conductors have long associations with the NAC Orchestra leading to these expanded roles.
May 18, 2004		NAC announces winners of 2004 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition following Finals held on May 17 The grand prize-winner of the 2004 NACO Bursary ($6,000) is percussionist Jean-Sébastien Lacombe (23).
May 14, 2004		The annual NAC fall Gala featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Pinchas Zukerman and the National Arts Centre Orchestra on October 2, 2004 is sold out! All proceeds from the National Arts Centre Gala are designated to the National Youth and Education Trust
May 13, 2004		National Arts Centre Orchestra announces details of this summer’s Great Composers series featuring Music Director Pinchas Zukerman $21 with box seats at $26. All three concerts can be purchased for the discounted price of $44.
May 13, 2004		The NAC Orchestra TD Bank Financial Group Young People’s Concert series concludes with Lead On! The Conductor on May 22 featuring conductor Boris Brott, violinist Jessica Linnebach and more! $14.00 for children and $20.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
May 10, 2004		Young musicians compete for $17,000 in prizes at the Finals of the NACO Bursary Competition 2004 on May 17 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 05, 2004		NAC/CBC 2004 Debut Series features violinist Jing Wang, winner of Canadian Music Competitions on May 19 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 05, 2004		National Arts Centre announces appointment of Christopher Millard, one of Canada’s best known woodwind artists, to the position of principal bassoon of the NAC Orchestra Christopher Millard has been the principal bassoon for the Vancouver Symphony and the CBC Radio Orchestra for 28 years.
May 05, 2004		Pianist Anton Kuerti joins Pinchas Zukerman for an all-Beethoven programme on May 19-20 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 30, 2004		Final FYI Talk on May 8 features NAC Young Artists Programme $10 ($5 for students)
April 30, 2004		Principal oboe Charles Hamann plays Mozart in a Mozart/Haydn musical sandwich with Pinchas Zukerman leading the NAC Orchestra on May 12-13 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 30, 2004		The National Arts Centre invites National Capital to 35th anniversary celebration June 2 From 17:00 to 20:30, the public will be treated to FREE performances and birthday cake.
April 30, 2004		Violinist Pinchas Zukerman leads a quintet of musicians from the NAC Orchestra in Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms for season finale of Music for a Sunday Afternoon on May 16 $27.00 (GST and facility fee included) ; Student tickets at $14.25 are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid student ID card.
April 24, 2004		Connect Again! with the National Arts Centre! Connect Live is a painless way to get together with friends, make new business contacts.
April 22, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman performs the Canadian premiere of Oliver Knussen’s Violin Concerto on May 6 and 7 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 22, 2004		The third Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival brings approximately 300 musicians from across Canada for a free massed concert led by Keri-Lynn Wilson at the NAC on May 9 Free tickets for the Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival concert on May 9 at 14:00 may be picked up in person at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00).
April 15, 2004		Ensembles of musicians of the NAC Orchestra perform Mozart, Ravel and Shostakovich at Music for a Sunday Afternoon on April 25 $27.00; Students $14.25
April 13, 2004		NAC Orchestra and Warner Bros. Entertainment present “Bugs Bunny on Broadway”, a hit for the summer on July 9 and 10 $37, $47, $57 with boxes at $70 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 08, 2004		Renowned Canadian pianist Louis Lortie performs in recital on April 19 $25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 07, 2004		James Ehnes, one of Canada’s finest young violinists, returns to the NAC Orchestra led by conductor Rumon Gamba in his NAC debut on April 21 and 22 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 05, 2004		Legendary country-pop singer Glen Campbell makes his NAC Orchestra debut in CJOH Pops concerts from April 15 to 17 $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 04, 2004		NAC/CBC 2004 Debut Series features Sonia Chan, grand prize winner of the 2002 Pro Musicis International Award, on April 13 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
April 01, 2004		Box Office opens for “Audi presents k.d. lang in concert” with the NAC Orchestra on June 27 $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00 and $63.00, with box seats at $90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 29, 2004		NAC Orchestra Young People’s Concerts present Write On! The Creative Composer in its “Music Makers” series on April 10 $14.00 for children and $20.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
March 26, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth perform together in Richard Strauss’s Don Quixote in NAC Orchestra concerts on April 7-8 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 24, 2004		A Wonderful Evening of Fashion and Music, Apr. 2 Tickets are $65 and can be obtained by calling Muriel Barber at (613) 828-3971.
March 24, 2004		Burt Bacharach, one of the world’s most successful songwriter/performers, comes to the NAC in concert with his own ensemble on April 4 $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 17, 2004		NAC Orchestra to perform The Lord of the Rings: A Symphony in Six Movements for Orchestra and Chorus on July 22 and 23 Tickets are $37.00, 47.00, 57.00, 70.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 08, 2004		“For Your Information” series continues its behind-the- scenes look at the NAC Orchestra with Daphne Burt, Manager of Artistic Planning on Saturday, March 13 $10.00 per person ($5.00 per child/student)
March 04, 2004		NAC/CBC 2004 Debut Series features Honens International Piano Competition prize-winner Winston Choi on March 15 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
March 04, 2004		Soprano Donna Brown joins flutist Joanna G’froerer and ensembles of musicians of the NAC Orchestra for a vocal Music for a Sunday Afternoon on March 14 Tickets at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included)
March 04, 2004		The legendary German conductor Helmuth Rilling leads the NAC Orchestra and stellar vocalists in Haydn’s Creation on March 10 and 11 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 27, 2004		On March 2, NAC/CBC 2004 Debut Series features cellist Kaori Yamagami, First Prize winner of the CBC Radio National Competition for Young Performers Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
February 24, 2004		Black & White Opera Soirée raises over $250,000 for National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa The evening was presented by Bell Canada in association with Enbridge Gas Distribution and Scotiabank.
February 18, 2004		Jazz percussionist Justin DiCioccio leads a masterclass for jazz ensembles by videoconferencing at the NAC on February 28 Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Seating in the Salon is limited.
February 17, 2004		Jazz great John Pizzarelli brings the music of The Beatles to the NAC in CJOH Pops concerts from February 26 to 28 $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 13, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman conducts an all-Berlioz evening featuring the NAC Orchestra debut of mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in Les Nuits d’été and violist Jethro Marks in Harold in Italy on February 18 and 19 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 12, 2004		Juno Award nomination for MOZART-ZUKERMAN on CBC Records with Pinchas Zukerman and musicians of the NAC Orchestra The MOZART-ZUKERMAN CD is one of over 40 CDs in the National Arts Centre Orchestra discography.
February 12, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman announces programming details for the 2004-2005 season of the National Arts Centre Orchestra Patrons can subscribe online; by phone (613-947-7000, ext 620); or in person at the NAC.
February 09, 2004		World-renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, in Ottawa for the Black & White Opera Soirée on Feb. 21, gives masterclass at NAC on Feb. 17 Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors
February 05, 2004		On February 10, NAC/CBC 2004 Debut Series features baritone Peter Barrett, winner of the Galaxie Rising Star prize at the 2003 CBC Radio Competition for Young Performers Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
February 03, 2004		Get Connected with the National Arts Centre! www.nac-cna.ca/connectlive/
February 02, 2004		Programme announced for 2004 Black & White Opera Soirée featuring Denyce Graves and James Westman, hosted by Albert Millaire on Feb. 21, 2004 Tickets to the concert alone are $45.00, $60.00 and $75.00
January 30, 2004		Leading American baritone Thomas Hampson with pianist Craig Rutenberg performs lieder by Hugo Wolf and Mahler in recital on February 15 $25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 30, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman both performs with and conducts violin sensation Nikolaj Znaider in the Danish violinist’s NAC Orchestra debut on February 12 and 13 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 29, 2004		French pianist Pascal Rogé performs Saint-Saëns with the NAC Orchestra led by conductor James Judd on February 4-5 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 29, 2004		Pascal Rogé joins ensembles of musicians of the NAC Orchestra for Music for a Sunday Afternoon on February 8 $27.00 (GST and facility fee included)
January 23, 2004		Jazz saxophonist David Liebman teaches a masterclass by videoconferencing at the NAC on January 27 $10 for adults; $5 for students and seniors
January 20, 2004		The NAC is accepting applications for the Young Artists Programme and Conductors Programme of the 2004 NAC Summer Music Institute Applications to the Summer Music Institute can be made online at the National Arts Centre website
January 13, 2004		NAC Orchestra Bursary Benefit Concert of chamber music to take place on Jan. 18 Tickets are $15.00 (GST and Facility Fee included).
January 12, 2004		"For Your Information" series goes behind the scenes at the National Arts Centre Orchestra with Orchestra Manager Chris Dearlove on Saturday, January 17 $10.00 per person per session ($5.00 per/child/student)
January 12, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman is joined by cellist Lynn Harrell, pianist Joseph Kalichstein and musicians from the NAC Orchestra in a Great Performers chamber music concert on January 17 $25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 06, 2004		Pinchas Zukerman conducts and performs with internationally renowned cellist Lynn Harrell in NAC Orchestra concerts on January 14-15 Harrell will also lead a masterclass on January 13
January 05, 2004		NAC Orchestra continues its Young People's Concerts "Music Makers" series with Play Out! The Virtuoso led by Boris Brott and featuring guest artists Pinchas Zukerman, Stephanie Cadman and stars of the NAC Orchestra!
January 05, 2004		NAC/CBC 2004 six-concert Debut Series announced. Series begins with saxophonist Michael Ibrahim and pianist Walter Delahunt-Haley on January 12 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund
December 29, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman conducts Shostakovich's Symphony No. 14 in concerts that include the NAC Orchestra debut of Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski on January 7-8 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 23, 2003		Naco Musicians' Fanfair Campaign Raises $50,170 for the Snowsuit Fund and the Food Bank This amount will be divided evenly between the two charities.
December 22, 2003		Conductor Christoph Campestrini leads the "Viennese New Year's Celebration” on January 1 featuring soprano Irena Welhasch Baerg and baritone Theodore Baerg $43.00, $56.00, $69.00 or $72.00 with box seats at $86.50 (GST and facility included)
December 17, 2003		The National Arts Centre presents Kinderconcerts, a new 4-part concert series for 3- to 6-year-olds beginning this February Adults $10, Children $5
December 09, 2003		Celebrate Christmas with the NAC Orchestra led by George Daugherty, with special guests Tyley Ross, Kristin Clayton, the Caterpillar Puppets and the Ottawa Choral Society, on Dec. 20 $25.50, $44.50, $54.00, 56.00 with box seats at $67.00, (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 09, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman performs at Kennedy Center Honors for his friend and 2003 Honoree Itzhak Perlman: Gala to be broadcast on CBS on December 26 The Kennedy Center Honors were held on Sunday, December 7 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC in the presence of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush.
December 09, 2003		The NAC Orchestra's 2003 Messiah led by Thierry Fischer December 16-17 $34.00, $48.00, 62.00 and $64.00, with box seats at $77.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 03, 2003		Charlie Chaplin's film classic The Gold Rush with Chaplin's own score performed live by the NAC Orchestra, December 11-13 $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 02, 2003		Sizzling mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves headlines 2004 Black & White Opera Soirée with bass-baritone James Westman Albert Millaire hosts, and the NAC Orchestra is conducted by Pinchas Zukerman on Feb. 21, 2004
November 25, 2003		National Arts Centre Orchestra Association -- "For Your Information" series begins November 29 with Tamara Kater, Music Education All proceeds benefit the National Arts Centre Orchestra's music education programme and the National Arts Centre Young Artist Programme NACOA scholarship.
November 24, 2003		Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra returns in triumph from its United States and Mexico Tour The Tour site is still open to visits, with the photo gallery and video web journals especially popular. www.artsalive.ca
November 24, 2003		Thomas Hampson's Monday, Nov. 24 recital postponed due to illness recital by the renowned American baritone has been rescheduled to February 15
November 13, 2003		Leading American baritone Thomas Hampson with pianist Wolfram Rieger performs lieder by Hugo Wolf and Mahler in recital on November 24 $25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 11, 2003		2003-04 Young People's Concerts season "The Music Makers" opens on November 22 with Sing Out! The Human Voice led by Boris Brott $14.00 for children and $20.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
October 24, 2003		The National Arts Centre helps the victims of Hurricane Juan in Atlantic Canada $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats for $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 21, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman leads NAC Orchestra in Bon Voyage concerts on October 28 and 29, on the eve of United States and Mexico Tour $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 14, 2003		Angela Hewitt turns to Beethoven with the NAC Orchestra led by conductor Raymond Leppard on October 22-23 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 07, 2003		Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra announces details of its United States and Mexico Tour, October 31 to November 16 This will be the Orchestra's first tour to the U.S. since 1996 and first to Mexico since 1975.
October 06, 2003		NAC Orchestra's "Evening with George Gershwin" led by Jack Everly and featuring Canadian pianist Lucille Chung opens the season's CJOH Pops Series, October 16-18 $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 06, 2003		National Arts Centre's annual gala featuring Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman raises record-breaking $575,000 for the NAC National Youth and Education Trust The NAC Young Artists Programme is just one of the NAC initiatives made possible with the support of the National Youth and Education Trust.
October 02, 2003		New Mozart recording by Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra released by CBC Records/Les Disques SRC CD to be distributed to elementary schools across Canada with excerpts available for streaming on the NAC's website
September 26, 2003		Conductor Bramwell Tovey returns to lead the NAC Orchestra solo debut of principal horn Lawrence Vine in Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 2, on a programme that includes Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony, October 9-10 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00, $58.00 with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 26, 2003		Double Grammy Award-winning pianist András Schiff makes his NAC recital debut on October 7 $25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 24, 2003		Programme announced for sold-out National Arts Centre Gala featuring Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman with the National Arts Centre Orchestra on October 4, 2003 All proceeds from the National Arts Centre Gala are designated to the National Youth and Education Trust.
September 16, 2003		Pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Pinchas Zukerman and the NAC Orchestra on October 1-2 in both concerto and, with cellist Amanda Forsyth, chamber music on a programme of Beethoven, Bartók and Dvorák $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 16, 2003		The miraculous young pianist Lang Lang makes his NAC Orchestra debut playing Mozart under the baton of Pinchas Zukerman on September 24-25 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 11, 2003		National Arts Centre Orchestra led by Pinchas Zukerman performs at the State University of New York (SUNY) on September 20. Zukerman and musicians will give ten master classes at SUNY There will be a Pre-Concert Lecture by Dr. Chris Lanz at 18:30 in the Wakefield Recital Hall.
September 10, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman opens National Arts Centre Orchestra 2003-2004 season with a special music-theatre event on September 18-19 $27.00, $45.00, $56.00, $58.00 with box seats at $73.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 03, 2003		The National Arts Centre and friends shine a dazzling Spotlight on the Arts on Saturday, September 13 at the NAC Spotlight on the Arts is generously sponsored by The Ottawa Citizen, Le Droit, MAJIC 100 and BOB-FM, and CIMF 94.9 FM.
September 02, 2003		The National Arts Centre's phenomenally popular Live Rush™ programme enters its fourth successful year ... for only $9.50
August 28, 2003		National Arts Centre Box Office opens for all 2003-2004 performances on September 2! On Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00, the Box Office of the National Arts Centre will begin selling tickets to all performances taking place during the upcoming 2003-2004 season.
July 25, 2003		The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in New Mexico to produce "Modern Masters: Canadian Composers" on August 8 in cooperation with the National Arts Centre of Canada The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival presents five weeks of classical masterpieces, jazz and world music, performed by the world's best musicians, at two historic venues in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
July 21, 2003		National Youth Orchestra of Canada makes its annual summer visit to the NAC for a free concert under the baton of Simon Streatfeild on July 25 Patrons are encouraged to come on the night and will be seated as space becomes available.
July 21, 2003		The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs a free outdoor concert on the grounds of Rideau Hall conducted by Boris Brott as part of the Governor General's Summer Concert Series on July 27 Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. No tickets are required for this free outdoor concert on Sunday, July 27 at 16:00.
July 15, 2003		Great Composers Festival presents "A Weinzweig Celebration" on July 22 in honour of the 90th birthday of Canada's Dean of Composers, John Weinzweig $13.00, 22.00 and 30.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 14, 2003		Two graduates of NAC Young Artists Programme, Jessica Linnebach and Jethro Marks, win positions with NAC Orchestra along with OSM principal bassoon Stéphane Lévesque, and Ottawa cellist Timothy McCoy Three new musicians have won positions with the National Arts Centre Orchestra beginning with the 2003-2004 season and a fourth has become a full-time member.
July 10, 2003		Great Composers Festival presents "Tribute to Schubert", featuring Symphony No. 8 and No. 9 conducted by Pinchas Zukerman on July 17 $13.00, 22.00 and 30.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 10, 2003		NACO's Apprentice Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay leads the Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne in a free concert at the NAC on July 18 Tickets to this concert by l'Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne on Friday, July 18 at 19:30, with pre-concert chamber music at 18:15, are free
July 09, 2003		Great Composers Festival presents "Russian Romance", an all-Tchaikovsky concert led by Pinchas Zukerman with Jon Kimura Parker playing the Piano Concerto No. 1 on July 15 $13.00, 22.00 and 30.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 03, 2003		Great Composers Festival opens with "Mozart Plus Harbison" featuring pianist Joseph Kalichstein on July 8 $13.00, 22.00 and 30.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 03, 2003		Great Composers Festival presents "Mozart Plus Louie" featuring Pinchas Zukerman in Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 on July 10 $13.00, 22.00 and 30.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 02, 2003		NAC-commissioned world premieres by Kulesha and Staniland are featured in “Celebration of Future Classics” concert along with masterpieces by Webern and Harbison in U of O's Tabaret Hall on July 6 All tickets are $12.00 and are on sale now at the NAC Box Office. They can also be purchased at Tabaret Hall the night of the concert.
July 02, 2003		Two concerts feature faculty and students of the NAC Young Artists Programme: the “Chamber Music Extravaganza” on July 4 in Southam Hall and the final recital of the Young Artists Programme on July 5 in U of O's Tabaret Hall
June 23, 2003		The National Arts Centre is the place to be on Canada Day: free NAC Orchestra concerts with Pinchas Zukerman, Unisong, and other activities throughout the day, July 1 Everyone is welcome and no tickets are required for any of the events
June 18, 2003		Public can see NAC Young Artists Programme, and Young Composers Programme participants in a series of masterclasses and workshops with Pinchas Zukerman and other NAC faculty members, June 18-July 5 The Young Artists Programme is now in its fifth year.
June 10, 2003		The NAC-CBC Debut Series concludes with Ottawa soprano Shannon Mercer on June 24 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
June 10, 2003		The world-renowned countertenor David Daniels makes his NAC Orchestra debut in arias from Handel operas with Pinchas Zukerman on the podium on June 19 and 20 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 04, 2003		NAC announces winners of 2003 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition Each year, a jury identifies deserving recipients through audition and selection.
June 03, 2003		NAC Award Composer Alexina Louie gives piano masterclass in new music to students at the NAC in Ottawa and by Broadband to students at UBC in Vancouver on June 4 In Ottawa tickets are $10.00 (adults) and $5.00 (students), and can be purchased at the entrance to the Fourth Stage. Admission is free in Vancouver.
May 22, 2003		Audience favourite Gil Shaham performs Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with conductor Pinchas Zukerman on June 12-13 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 22, 2003		Canadian piano star Louis Lortie performs Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts led by Swiss conductor Mario Venzago on May 29-30 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 22, 2003		The hilarious juggling Flying Karamazov Brothers make a special appearance with the NAC Orchestra to conclude the 2002-03 CJOH Pops Series, June 5-7 $33.50, $47.00 and $57.50, with box seats at $80.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 22, 2003		Young musicians compete for $16,000 in prizes at the Finals of the NACO Bursary Competition 2003 on June 2 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 16, 2003		"Mosaics: Music from Around the World" The season finale of the Young People's Concerts on May 24 $13.50 for children and $19.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
May 15, 2003		Pianist Marc-André Hamelin plays Beethoven with conductor Maximiano Valdés on NAC Orchestra May 21-22 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 13, 2003		Fifth season of National Arts Centre Young Artists Programme brings students from around the world together under the directorship of Pinchas Zukerman and an international faculty Programme Concludes with a Free Public Concert on July 5
May 13, 2003		National Arts Centre Orchestra announces details of the 2003 Great Composers Festival, July 8-22 plus additional summer concerts and the new Young Composers Programme which joins the Young Artists and Conductors Programmes
May 13, 2003		National Arts Centre presents the third annual Conductors Programme, June 23-July 3, led by Finnish master conductor Jorma Panula and NAC Orchestra Music Director Pinchas Zukerman Programme Concludes with a Free Public Concert on July 3
May 13, 2003		The National Arts Centre presents the inaugural Young Composers Programme from June 25 to July 8 under Lead Composer Gary Kulesha Two Composition Workshops open to the Public, June 29 and July 5
May 05, 2003		Harpsichordist Trevor Pinnock joins musicians of the NAC Orchestra to perform an all-Baroque chamber music concert for Music for a Sunday Afternoon on May 18 $26.00 (GST and facility fee included)
May 05, 2003		World-renowned baroque specialist and former NACO Artistic Director Trevor Pinnock returns to conduct Handel's oratorio Theodora on May 14-15 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 24, 2003		World-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman unites with Pinchas Zukerman and the National Arts Centre Orchestra for the seventh annual NAC Gala on October 4, 2003 Tickets for the general public go on sale on Monday, May 20, at the NAC Box Office or through Ticketmaster at (613) 755-1111.
April 23, 2003		"Hear What You See: Music and the Movies" -- Young People's Concerts on April 26 $13.50 for children and $19.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
April 22, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman replaces conductor Gilbert Varga in all-Mendelssohn programme on April 23-24 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 22, 2003		The NAC-CBC Debut Series features New Brunswick pianist Julien Le Blanc as part of the Atlantic Scene on April 25 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
April 16, 2003		NAC Orchestra Music Director Pinchas Zukerman and principal cellist Amanda Forsyth donate their services for a benefit concert for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Friday, June 6 at the Orpheum Theatre Ticket prices are: $100.00 (includes post-concert reception), $85.00, $70.00, $50.00, $40.00, and $30.00. All prices are total prices, including GST.
April 16, 2003		NAC Orchestra plays an all-Mendelssohn programme on April 23-24, including the Violin Concerto performed by Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 08, 2003		Japanese conductor Junichi Hirokami returns to conduct the NACO debut of Sibelius's Symphony No. 2, April 16-17 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
April 07, 2003		The NAC-CBC Debut Series features Quebec violinist Karen Gomyo with pianist Jean Desmarais on April 17 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
March 27, 2003		Cellist Timothy Eddy joins musicians of the NAC Orchestra to perform quintets by Dvorák and Mozart at Music for a Sunday Afternoon on April 6 Tickets at $26.00 (GST and facility fee included)
March 27, 2003		Charismatic Siberian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky appears in recital with pianist Mikhail Arkadiev performing songs by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff on April 15 $24.50, $38.00 and $48.00, with box seats at $56.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 26, 2003		CELLO FEST 2003 Cello Masterclass with Amanda Forsyth, Cello Workshop with Margaret Munro-Tobolowska, Suzuki Performance, Cello Ensembles, and more!
March 13, 2003		NAC Orchestra presents Those Glorious Hollywood Musicals, a musical journey through some of the best music written for the silver screen, on the next CJOH Pops concerts, March 20-22 $33.50, $47.00 and $57.50, with box seats at $80.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
March 12, 2003		EDC sponsors National Arts Centre Orchestra tour This tour will showcase the talents of some of Canada's best musicians before audiences in two important markets for Canadian exporters - Mexico and the United States.
March 12, 2003		The NAC-CBC Debut Series features Saskatoon pianist Thomas Yu on March 14 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
March 10, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman announces programming details for 2003-2004, the 35th season of the National Arts Centre Orchestra Patrons can subscribe by phone, online, by fax, by mail, or in person at the NAC.
March 03, 2003		The National Arts Centre increases customer service with the introduction of electronic newsletters for all artistic disciplines In the 2002-2003 season, the NAC is presenting 428 separate events in Southam Hall, the Theatre, and the Studio.
February 28, 2003		Catherine Cho performs the Sibelius Violin Concerto on NACO concerts that include Schubert's Sixth Symphony and Alexina Louie's Shattered Night, Shivering Stars, on March 6-7 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 24, 2003		"See What You Hear: Musical Landscapes" -- Young People's Concerts on March 1 $13.50 for children and $19.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
February 19, 2003		Conductor Bramwell Tovey conducts NACO's first-ever performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique" on a concert also including Glenn Buhr's Winter Poems and Hummel's Trumpet Concerto performed by Jens Lindemann on February 26-27
February 17, 2003		Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman makes his NAC recital debut on February 24 $24.50, $38.00 and $48.00, with box seats at $56.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
February 17, 2003		Jean-Philippe Tremblay conducts classical delights on a "Winter Wonderland" theme featuring NACO principal second violin Donnie Deacon as soloist on CJOH Pops concerts, February 20-22 $33.50, $47.00 and $57.50, with box seats at $80.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 29, 2003		Michael Burgess replaces Cynthia Dale as co-host of the Black & White Opera Soirée on Feb. 15 Tickets to the concert are $45.00, $60.00 and $75.00
January 29, 2003		Richard Garneau will co-host the Black & White Opera Soirée on Feb. 15 FULL PROGRAMME AND MENU ANNOUNCED
January 24, 2003		Pianist Emanuel Ax and conductor Pinchas Zukerman unite for Beethoven's Emperor Concerto in NAC Orchestra concerts on February 12-13 Beethoven's heroic Piano Concerto No. 5, known as the "Emperor" Concerto, is the work that will bring together one of today's leading pianists Emanuel Ax, and his friend Pinchas Zukerman
January 23, 2003		National Arts Centre launches three-year, $3 million Theatre Renewal Campaign to fund artistic creation, renovations The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced the launch of its Theatre Renewal Campaign, a three-year effort to raise $3 million from donors and patrons to support creators and performers
January 22, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman leads Beethoven's Fifth, on a programme also featuring rising star contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the most famous symphony ever written and probably the greatest, will be performed by the National Arts Centre Orchestra led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman
January 22, 2003		The opening concert of the Music for a Sunday Afternoon series on February 9 features violinist Pinchas Zukerman in sextets by Dvorák and Brahms, and contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux singing Chausson The opening concert of this season's Music for a Sunday Afternoon chamber music series features the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Music Director Pinchas Zukerman,
January 14, 2003		NAC Orchestra Bursary Benefit Concert of chamber music to take place on Jan. 19 Tickets are $15.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 13, 2003		Opera couple Benjamin Butterfield and Anne Grimm, plus Jackalyn Short and Joshua Hopkins present a special Valentine's Black & White Opera Soirée on Feb. 15, 2003 Tickets to the concert alone are $45.00, $60.00 and $75.00
January 07, 2003		NAC Orchestra increases the educational value of its Student Open Rehearsal Programme with Corus Entertainment Music Classes for Kids Corus Entertainment has been a sponsor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Student Open Rehearsals since 2001.
January 07, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman leads a stellar quartet of soloists plus the Cantata Singers and Ottawa Choral Society in Mozart's Requiem on Jan. 16-17 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 07, 2003		Pinchas Zukerman will perform in recital on violin and viola with his long-time recital partner Marc Neikrug on piano in music by Mozart and Brahms on Jan. 13 $24.50, $38.00 and $48.00, with box seats at $56.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
January 07, 2003		The NAC-CBC Debut Series continues on January 20 with the Borealis String Quartet Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
January 02, 2003		National Arts Centre Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman shine the spotlight on Mozart during the month of January Discounted Mozart Plus Festival Passes including all activities are available from $79
December 30, 2002		2002-03 Young People's Concerts season "Musical Kaleidoscopes" opens on January 11 with "Mozart's Palette" led by Boris Brott and featuring Pinchas Zukerman and Mary Lou Fallis $13.50 for children and $19.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable)
December 30, 2002		Pinchas Zukerman and Denys Bouliane lead NAC Orchestra in works by Bouliane, and Mozart, with Zukerman and Richard Raymond as soloists to kick off Orchestra's "Mozart Plus" Festival on January 8-9 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 20, 2002		Conductor James Judd leads the Viennese New Year's Celebration on January 1 featuring violinist Donnie Deacon $42.00, 54,50, 67.00 with box seats at $85.50 (GST and facility included)
December 10, 2002		The NAC Orchestra presents a special Christmas Family Fantasy featuring Platypus Theatre for children of all ages on Dec. 19 $25.00 to $63.00 for adults, and $13.25 to $32.25 for children (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 10, 2002		The NAC Orchestra's 2002 Messiah -- December 17-18 $33.00, $46.50 and $60.00, with box seats at $76.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
December 04, 2002		Star trumpet player and conductor Doc Severinsen from The Tonight Show presents his Big Band Spectacular on the Orchestra's CJOH Pops Series, December 12-14 $33.50, $47.00 and $57.50, with box seats at $80.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 25, 2002		Pianist Leon Fleisher gives master class on November 29 Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, and are only sold at the door.
November 13, 2002		NACO's Apprentice Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay is a prizewinner at the 2002 Dmitris Mitropoulos International Competition for Orchestral Conducting Jean-Philippe Tremblay was the only Canadian of 16 finalists chosen from over 250 applicants from around the world.
November 06, 2002		Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition receives its first-ever NACO performance under Brazilian conductor Roberto Minczuk Program includes Ravel's Piano Concerto for Left Hand performed by Leon Fleisher, and David Diamond's Symphony No. 4.
November 06, 2002		The 2002 NAC-CBC Debut Series begins on November 11 with baritone Joseph Kaiser in the NAC Studio Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
November 04, 2002		NAC announces appointment of Andrew Staniland as Affiliate Composer to Gary Kulesha under the NAC New Music Programme Staniland will also compose a work for the NAC New Music Ensemble with guidance from Kulesha for performance in the summer of 2003.
October 29, 2002		NACO's pre-Atlantic Tour program led by Pinchas Zukerman on Nov. 5 and 7 features Schubert's Symphony No. 3 which can be heard both on tour and on the Orchestra's latest CBC Records CD
October 03, 2002		Pinchas Zukerman to receive Isaac Stern Award at the National Arts Awards in New York City on October 7 These annual awards recognize those artists and arts supporters who exhibit exemplary national leadership and whose work demonstrates extraordinary artistic achievement.
October 01, 2002		NAC Orchestra's CJOH Pops Series begins with "Bugs Bunny on Broadway", October 10-12 $33.50, $47.00 and $57.50, with box seats at $80.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
October 01, 2002		National Arts Centre Orchestra's Atlantic Tour: November 12 to November 20, 2002 After preview performances in Ottawa on November 5 and 7, the National Arts Centre Orchestra will head to five cities in the Maritime Atlantic Provinces
September 26, 2002		National Arts Centre announces a two-part celebration of Atlantic Canada : the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Atlantic Tour and Atlantic Scene, a festival of East Coast culture a festival of the best of East Coast arts and culture to take place in the nation's capital from April 22 to May 4, 2003
September 25, 2002		CBC Records/Les Disques SRC releases an all-Schubert CD with Pinchas Zukerman and NAC Orchestra It is the fourth recording that the two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist and conductor has made since becoming Music Director of the NAC Orchestra.
September 25, 2002		National Arts Centre's fundraising gala featuring Renée Fleming and Pinchas Zukerman sets another record raising $525,000 for the National Youth and Education Trust All proceeds from the September 18 Gala go to the National Arts Centre's National Youth and Education Trust
September 23, 2002		National Arts Centre to announce major Atlantic Canadian initiative in Halifax and Ottawa on September 26 Musicians, singers and dancers from the four Atlantic provinces will be on hand to perform at the Halifax event.
September 18, 2002		NAC Orchestra's Great Performers recital series opens with celebrated Ottawa pianist Angela Hewitt on October 4 $24.50, $38.00 and $48.00, with box seats at $56.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 18, 2002		National Arts Centre Orchestra presents all-Schumann programme led by Pinchas Zukerman and featuring principal cello Amanda Forsyth on Oct. 2-3 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 18, 2002		Zukerman's presentation of Bruckner's 7th on September 26-27 marks NACO's first-ever performance of a Bruckner Symphony -- Peter Serkin plays Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 16, 2002		Bravo! premieres Amanda Rising: The Amanda Forsyth Story, on September 21, an hour-long television documentary about the principal cello of the NAC Orchestra premieres on Bravo! Saturday, September 21 at 19:00 EST (16:00 Pacific Time; 17:00 Mountain Time).
September 13, 2002		National Arts Centre Orchestra 2002-2003 concert season opens with a masterwork of the violin repertoire performed by its greatest proponent: Pinchas Zukerman and the Beethoven Violin Concerto on September 19-20 $26.50, $43.50 and $54.50, with box seats at $68.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
September 11, 2002		National Arts Centre announces the appointment of new musicians to the NAC Orchestra for the 2002 2003 season Pinchas Zukerman said: "I'm absolutely thrilled with the high level of talent that we have attracted to the National Arts Centre Orchestra."
September 11, 2002		Strauss's Four Last Songs among works to be performed by ravishing soprano Renée Fleming with Pinchas Zukerman and the National Arts Centre Orchestra for the sixth annual NAC fund-raising Gala on September 18, 2002 $65, $100 and $125 ($175 tickets are sold out)
July 24, 2002		Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth to Make Sushi Tonight for National Arts Centre's Celebrity Chefs' Cooking Series at Le Café tonight at 20:00 on the terrace of Le Café restaurant
July 16, 2002		Great Composer Festival features the Three Bs -- Bach, Beethoven and Brahms with pianist Angela Hewitt and Hungarian conductor Gregory Vajda on July 25 $14.00, 25.00 and 34.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 16, 2002		National Youth Orchestra returns to NAC for free concert under the baton of Kazuyoshi Akiyama on July 26 Tickets for the National Youth Orchestra of Canada on Friday, July 26 at 19:30 are free and may be picked up in person at the NAC Box Office
July 10, 2002		NACO's Apprentice Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay leads the Orchestre de la Francophonie canadienne in a free concert at the NAC on July 19 Tickets to this concert on Friday, July 19 at 19:30 are free and may be picked up in person at the National Arts Centre Box Office.
July 10, 2002		Popular children's entertainers Judy and David present their symphony show for the first time in Ontario with the NAC Orchestra led by Jean-Philippe Tremblay on July 20 $12.00 for children and $18.00 for adults (GST and Facility Fee included).
July 05, 2002		Great Composer Festival spotlights Ravel, Mendelssohn and Dvorák with Pinchas Zukerman as conductor and violinist and featuring the NAC debut of Japanese sensation Sayaka Shoji on July 16 $14.00, 25.00 and 34.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 05, 2002		Great Composers Festival concert "Celebrating Mozart" led by Pinchas Zukerman with pianist Stewart Goodyear on July 11 $14.00, 25.00 and 34.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
July 03, 2002		NACO's Apprentice Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay is the recipient of the $10,000 Joyce Conger Award for the Arts Tremblay was presented with his Award by Stuart Congerat a ceremony following the final concert of the 2002 NAC Conductors Programme on Wednesday, July 3.
June 26, 2002		Festival's "Great Baroque Composers" concert led by Pinchas Zukerman features NAC Orchestra principal musicians in solo roles on July 9 $14.00, 25.00 and 34.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 26, 2002		Great Composers Festival "Chamber Music Extravaganza" on July 6 features participants and faculty of the NAC Young Artists Programme $15.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 26, 2002		Great Composers Festival opens with "A Tribute to Schubert" featuring cellist Gary Hoffman and conductor Pinchas Zukerman on July 5 $14.00, 25.00 and 34.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 26, 2002		National Arts Centre's second annual Conductors Programme closes with a free public concert on July 3 July 3 at 19:30 in the NAC's Southam Hall
June 21, 2002		The National Arts Centre is the place to be on Canada Day -- Free NAC Orchestra concerts with Pinchas Zukerman, Unisong, and other activities throughout the day, July 1 Unisong Choirs also perform in Nac foyer on June 30
June 18, 2002		Public can see NAC Young Artists Programme participants in a series of master classes with Pinchas Zukerman and other NAC faculty members at U of O June 17 to July 3 -- Admission is $5.00 at the door for each session. Seating is limited.
June 14, 2002		NAC Orchestra presents A Celtic Celebration, a musical journey through the history and culture of the Emerald Isle, as the final CJOH Pops concerts of the season, June 20-22 $32.50, $45.50 and $56.00, with box seats at $75.00 (GST and Facility Fee included)
June 14, 2002		Stewart Goodyear replaces Janina Fialkowska on July 11 The programme for this National Arts Centre Orchestra concert conducted by Pinchas Zukerman remains the same though the order has changed.
June 10, 2002		NAC Orchestra led by Mario Bernardi featured in Live From Rideau Hall -- a free outdoor concert and CBC Television/Radio-Canada broadcast on June 16 No tickets are required to attend the concert live in person at Rideau Hall on Sunday, June 16 at 19:00.
June 10, 2002		NAC-CBC Debut Series features pianist Jean-Philippe Sylvestre in recital on June 19 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 28, 2002		NAC co-presents two European choirs on June 9 and June 21-22 The choirs are in Canada to perform as part of the Toronto International Choral Festival entitled "THE JOY OF SINGING within the Noise of the World"
May 23, 2002		Honens International Piano Competition winner Katherine Chi performs the famed Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 with Mario Bernardi on June 4-5 $26.00, $42.50 and $53.00, with box seats at $63.50 (GST and Facility Fee included)
May 21, 2002		NAC announces winners of 2002 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competitions following Finals held on May 19 Eight finalists had been chosen from the 25 contestants heard in preliminary auditions held on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18.
May 13, 2002		NAC-CBC Debut Series features soprano Martha Guth in recital on May 16 Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra Bursary Trust Fund.
May 13, 2002		Young musicians compete for $16,000 in prizes at the Finals of the NACO Bursary 2002 on May 19 The winners will be announced and presented with cheques and certificates after the May 19 concert.
May 08, 2002		National Arts Centre Orchestra announces programming for the 2002 Great Composers Festival, July 5-26 plus additional summer concerts and the Young Artists and Conductors Programmes -- Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director
May 08, 2002		National Arts Centre presents the second annual Conductors Programme from Monday, June 24 to Wednesday, July 3 This programme provides a valuable opportunity in Canada for experienced conductors to develop to a higher level under the expert guidance of accomplished orchestra leaders.
May 08, 2002		National Arts Centre Young Artists Programme expands to threeweeks for its fourth edition under the directorship of PinchasZukerman and an international faculty The National Arts Centre's Young Artists Programme will take place from Monday, June 17 to Saturday, July 6.
May 08, 2002		The National Arts Centre is the place to be on Canada Day: freeNAC Orchestra concerts with Pinchas Zukerman, Unisong, and otheractivities throughout the day, July 1 The National Arts Centre's Canada Day celebration is presented by Rogers Television and CPAC - the Cable Public Affairs Channel.
May 07, 2002		Violinist Pinchas Zukerman performs the monumental Elgar Violin Concerto for the first time with the NAC Orchestra on May 15-16 -- Concert to be broadcast live-to-air on CBC Radio Two on May 16 The Elgar Violin Concerto, one of the towering masterpieces of the string repertoire and also one of the most difficult, will be performed on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 at 20:00 in Southam
April 29, 2002		NAC's recording of Mozart Flute Quartets wins Opus Award for Opus Magazine says of the Mozart CD: "The National Arts Centre Orchestra has long been known as a fine Mozart orchestra...
April 29, 2002		Spectacular soprano Renée Fleming stars with Pinchas Zukerman and the National Arts Centre Orchestra for the sixth annual NAC fund-raising Gala on September 18, 2002 Concert tickets priced at $65, $100, $125 and $175, include the pre-concert reception in the NAC Foyer with wine and canapés at 18:00, followed by the concert at 19:00
April 22, 2002		National Arts Centre Brings Live RushTM Pilot Project to Calgary in September 2002 -- Innovative student ticket programme promises to be "Attending live theatre, dance, music, orchestra and opera performances for about the price of a movie: who would have thought it was possible?"
April 16, 2002		NACO's Apprentice Conductor Jean-Philippe Tremblay first Canadian to be selected for the National Symphony Orchestra's National Conducting Institute at the Kennedy Center The programme will culminate with the four conductors leading the National Symphony Orchestra in a concert at the Kennedy Center on June 29.