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{{Infobox orchestra
| name = National Arts Centre Orchestra
| name = National Arts Centre Orchestra
| founded = 1969
| founded = 1969
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[[File:National Arts Centre Orchestra free.jpeg|framed|National Arts Centre Orchestra]]| concert_hall = National Arts Centre Southam Hall
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| website = {{URL|http://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra|NAC-CNA.ca}}
| website = {{URL|http://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra}}
| principal_conductor = [[Pinchas Zuckerman]]
| principal_conductor =
| music_director = [[Alexander Shelley]]
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The '''National Arts Centre Orchestra''' (NACO) is a Canadian [[orchestra]] based in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]]. The NACO is based at the eponymous [[National Arts Centre]], and also tours throughout Canada and around the world. The NACO also broadcasts nationally on [[CBC Radio]] on shows such as [[In Performance]], [[Studio Sparks]], [[Symphony Hall]] and [[Tempo]].
The '''National Arts Centre Orchestra''' (NAC Orchestra) is a Canadian [[orchestra]] based in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]] led by music director [[Alexander Shelley]]. The NAC Orchestra's primary concert venue is Southam Hall at the [[National Arts Centre]]. Since its inception, the Orchestra has commissioned more than 90 works, mostly from Canadian composers. The NAC Orchestra has made over 50 commercially released recordings. The Orchestra has visited more than 125 cities in Canada and more than 130 cities internationally in its 51-year history, including a coast-to-coast Canadian tour in 1999 and again in 2017. In May 2019, the NAC Orchestra completed a major European tour, performing and delivering education events in five countries.


==History==
==History==
The NAC Orchestra was founded in 1969 as the resident orchestra of the newly opened [[National Arts Centre]], with [[Jean-Marie Beaudet]] as Music Director and [[Mario Bernardi]] as founding conductor. Bernardi became Music Director in 1971 and held the post until 1982. Beaudet and Bernardi are the only Canadian conductors to be appointed Music Director of the NACO. Bernardi was named Conductor Laureate in 1997. Subsequent NACO music directors have included [[Franco Mannino]] (1982 to 1987), [[Gabriel Chmura]] (1987 to 1990), and [[Trevor Pinnock]] (1991-1997). Since 1999,<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www4.nac-cna.ca/en/media/news.cfm?ID=2426 | title=World renowned violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman announces he will step down as Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in 2015 | publisher=National Arts Centre | date=5 March 2012 | accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref> [[Pinchas Zukerman]] has served as the NACO's Music Director. He is scheduled to conclude his NACO tenure in 2015.<ref>{{cite news | author=Mark Brownlee | title=The maestro steps down | url=http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/maestro+steps+down/6255306/story.html#ixzz1oLXPW7OW | work=Ottawa Citizen | date=2012-03-06 | accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref>
The NAC Orchestra was founded in 1969 as the resident orchestra of the newly opened [[National Arts Centre]], with [[Jean-Marie Beaudet]] as music director and [[Mario Bernardi]] as founding conductor. Bernardi became music director in 1971 and held the post until 1982. The NAC Orchestra undertook first international tour in 1973 to [[Europe]], travelling as far as Leningrad.<ref>[https://newspaperarchive.com/lethbridge-herald-may-19-1973-p-7/ "Canadian orchestra a big hit in Leningrad"]. ''Lethbridge Herald'', via Newspaper Archives. May 19, 1973 - Page 7</ref> The NAC Orchestra has remained committed to touring internationally, averaging approximately one tour per every two years. Previous tours have taken them to the UK, China, the United-States of America, and all over Europe.


Beaudet and Bernardi are the only Canadian conductors to be appointed music director of the NAC Orchestra. Bernardi was named Conductor Laureate in 1997. Subsequent NAC Orchestra music directors have included [[Franco Mannino]] (1982 to 1987), [[Gabriel Chmura]] (1987 to 1990), and [[Trevor Pinnock]] (1991-1997). From 1999 to 2015, [[Pinchas Zukerman]] was the NAC Orchestra's music director.<ref>{{cite news | author=Mark Brownlee | title=The maestro steps down | url=https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/maestro+steps+down/6255306/story.html#ixzz1oLXPW7OW | work=Ottawa Citizen | date=2012-03-06 | access-date=2012-03-07 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The orchestra expanded to 61 players during Zukerman's tenure.<ref>{{cite news | author=Michael Vincent | title=Pinchas Zukerman says heartfelt farewell to National Arts Centre Orchestra | url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2015/06/22/pinchas-zukerman-says-heartfelt-farewell-to-national-arts-centre-orchestra.html | work=Toronto Star | date=2015-06-22 | access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In October 2013, the NAC Orchestra announced the appointment of [[Alexander Shelley]] as its next music director, as of the 2015–2016 season, with an initial contract of 4 years.<ref name=nac>{{cite news|title=Canada's National Arts Centre announces Alexander Shelley as its Music Director-designate Renowned conductor to lead NAC Orchestra in 2015-2016|url=http://nac-cna.ca/en/media/newsrelease/7152|access-date=October 30, 2013|newspaper=NAC|date=October 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Martin Knelman | title=Meet Alexander Shelley, Ottawa's charismatic new conductor | url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2015/09/16/meet-alexander-shelley-ottawas-charismatic-new-conductor.html | work=Toronto Star | date=2015-09-16 | access-date=2015-09-20}}</ref> In 2018, the NAC announced that his contract was renewed through to 2022.
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[[Franz-Paul Decker]] was Principal Guest Conductor from 1991 to 1999. In 2001, [[Jean-Philippe Tremblay]] becamse the NACO's Apprentice Conductor, a then newly created post, for a two-year term.


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[[Franz-Paul Decker]] was Principal Guest Conductor from 1991 to 1999. In 2001, [[Jean-Philippe Tremblay]] became the NAC Orchestra's Apprentice Conductor, a then newly created post, for a two-year term. [[John Storgårds|John Storgards]] is the current Principal Guest conductor of the NAC Orchestra while [[Jack Everly]] is the Principal Pops Conductor.
The Orchestra has visited 112 cities in Canada and 122 cities internationally in its 38-year history, including a 1999 coast-to-coast Canada Tour. The NACO undertook first international tour in 1973 to [[Europe]].

It was announced on October 30, 2013 that [[Alexander Shelley]] will be taking over from [[Pinchas Zukerman]] in 2015, as Music Director.<ref name=nac>{{cite news|title=Canada’s National Arts Centre announces Alexander Shelley as its Music Director-designate Renowned conductor to lead NAC Orchestra in 2015-2016|url=http://nac-cna.ca/en/media/newsrelease/7152|accessdate=October 30, 2013|newspaper=NAC|date=October 30, 2013}}</ref>


==Recordings==
==Recordings==
The NAC Orchestra has 40 recordings, six with Pinchas Zukerman: [[Haydn]], [[Vivaldi]], [[Beethoven]], [[Schubert]] and two of [[Mozart]] (a CD of flute quartets, and a CD of orchestral music and string quintets). The commissioning of original Canadian works has been an important part of the National Arts Centre's mandate, with over 50 works commissioned to date.


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An all-Mozart double CD was released in 2003 featuring both orchestral and chamber music with Pinchas Zukerman as conductor and violin soloist. A [[CBC Records]] chamber music CD of Mozart Flute Quartets featuring principal flutist Joanna G'froerer, guest violinist [[Martin Beaver]], Pinchas Zukerman on viola, and principal cellist [[Amanda Forsyth]] was named best Canadian chamber music recording of 2001 by Opus Magazine.


==Music Directors==
==Music Directors==
* [[Jean-Marie Beaudet]] (1969-1971)
* [[Jean-Marie Beaudet]] (1969–1971)
* [[Mario Bernardi]] (1971-1982)
* [[Mario Bernardi]] (1971–1982)
* [[Franco Mannino]] (1982-1987)
* [[Franco Mannino]] (1982–1987)
* [[Gabriel Chmura]] (1987-1990)
* [[Gabriel Chmura]] (1987–1990)
* [[Trevor Pinnock]] (1991-1997)
* [[Trevor Pinnock]] (1991–1997)
* [[Pinchas Zukerman]] (1999–present)
* [[Pinchas Zukerman]] (1999–2015)
* [[Alexander Shelley]] (2015–present)
* [[Alexander Shelley]] (Music Director-designate 2015-)<ref>http://nac-cna.ca/en/stories/story/alexander-shelley-appointed-music-director-designate-for-the-nac-orchestra</ref>

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==See also==
* [[List of symphony orchestras]]
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* [[Canadian classical music]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/naco/# Official website of the National Arts Centre Orchestra]

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==See also==
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*[[Canadian classical music]]
*[[Joel Quarrington]]
*[[Donald Whitton]]
*[[Ottawa]]


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Latest revision as of 03:38, 28 December 2023

National Arts Centre Orchestra
Orchestra
Founded1969
Concert hallNational Arts Centre Southam Hall
Music directorAlexander Shelley
Websitenac-cna.ca/en/orchestra

The National Arts Centre Orchestra (NAC Orchestra) is a Canadian orchestra based in Ottawa, Ontario led by music director Alexander Shelley. The NAC Orchestra's primary concert venue is Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre. Since its inception, the Orchestra has commissioned more than 90 works, mostly from Canadian composers. The NAC Orchestra has made over 50 commercially released recordings. The Orchestra has visited more than 125 cities in Canada and more than 130 cities internationally in its 51-year history, including a coast-to-coast Canadian tour in 1999 and again in 2017. In May 2019, the NAC Orchestra completed a major European tour, performing and delivering education events in five countries.

History[edit]

The NAC Orchestra was founded in 1969 as the resident orchestra of the newly opened National Arts Centre, with Jean-Marie Beaudet as music director and Mario Bernardi as founding conductor. Bernardi became music director in 1971 and held the post until 1982. The NAC Orchestra undertook first international tour in 1973 to Europe, travelling as far as Leningrad.[1] The NAC Orchestra has remained committed to touring internationally, averaging approximately one tour per every two years. Previous tours have taken them to the UK, China, the United-States of America, and all over Europe.

Beaudet and Bernardi are the only Canadian conductors to be appointed music director of the NAC Orchestra. Bernardi was named Conductor Laureate in 1997. Subsequent NAC Orchestra music directors have included Franco Mannino (1982 to 1987), Gabriel Chmura (1987 to 1990), and Trevor Pinnock (1991-1997). From 1999 to 2015, Pinchas Zukerman was the NAC Orchestra's music director.[2] The orchestra expanded to 61 players during Zukerman's tenure.[3] In October 2013, the NAC Orchestra announced the appointment of Alexander Shelley as its next music director, as of the 2015–2016 season, with an initial contract of 4 years.[4][5] In 2018, the NAC announced that his contract was renewed through to 2022.

Franz-Paul Decker was Principal Guest Conductor from 1991 to 1999. In 2001, Jean-Philippe Tremblay became the NAC Orchestra's Apprentice Conductor, a then newly created post, for a two-year term. John Storgards is the current Principal Guest conductor of the NAC Orchestra while Jack Everly is the Principal Pops Conductor.

Recordings[edit]

Music Directors[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Canadian orchestra a big hit in Leningrad". Lethbridge Herald, via Newspaper Archives. May 19, 1973 - Page 7
  2. ^ Mark Brownlee (2012-03-06). "The maestro steps down". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2012-03-07.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Michael Vincent (2015-06-22). "Pinchas Zukerman says heartfelt farewell to National Arts Centre Orchestra". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
  4. ^ "Canada's National Arts Centre announces Alexander Shelley as its Music Director-designate Renowned conductor to lead NAC Orchestra in 2015-2016". NAC. October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  5. ^ Martin Knelman (2015-09-16). "Meet Alexander Shelley, Ottawa's charismatic new conductor". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
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