National Arts Centre Orchestra Names New Music Director

(Credit: Jussi Virkkumaa) The National Arts Centre Orchestra has announced conductor John Storgårds will be its eighth music director. Storgårds will take over the new position in 2026-27, succeeding Alexander Shelley, who will conclude his tenure in July 2026. Storgårds debuted with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in 2013 and has served as its Principal Guest Conductor since 2015. “I {…}

National Arts Centre Orchestra’s SPHERE Festival 2024 to Feature Renée Fleming

(Photo credit: Andrew Eccles) The National Arts Centre Orchestra is set to present its 2024 SPHERE Festival in Ottawa. For over 10 days, musicians, actors, dancers, artists, scientists, and community leaders from all over the country will collaborate on performances, conversations, and installations. The multidisciplinary festival’s theme is the vital role of water and rivers. Soprano Renée Fleming will perform {…}