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Join Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra for an exciting 2009-2010 season. This season we celebrate our 40th anniversary with masterpieces from the Orchestra’s repertoire, and stellar

visiting artists. Highlights for this season include:

• The Romantic Revolution Festival, featuring Pinchas Zukerman in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, cellist Lynn Harrell, pianist Angela Cheng and more;

• Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” with L’Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin;

• NAC Gala featuring renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Dvořák’s glorious Cello Concerto;

• A celebration of Oscar Peterson, with pianist Oliver Jones and other brilliant Canadian jazz artists;

• And many more.

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AgeofEnlightenment,epitomizedbytheclassicismofMozartandHaydn,

producedmusicoforderandclarity,inkeepingwithanerathatvalued

reasonoverunchallengedbeliefs,thusplantingtheseedsofmodernindividualism.However,

theindividualthatemerged,inflamedbytheidealsoftheFrenchRevolution,wasnotsatisfied

withreasonalone.Hefeltthenostalgiaoftheinfinite,longedtoyieldtotheheatofhis

passions,andrecognizedhimselfintheunpredictablebeautyofnature.

Thus,thefinalyearsoftheeighteenthcenturygavebirthtoanewwayofseeingtheworld,

thetriumphofemotionandnatureoverreason.ThiswasRomanticism.

Overthenextthreedecades,musicbecamethemostRomanticofallthearts.Composerscast

offtherestrictionsoftheclassicalageandembracedfreer,moreindividuallyexpressiveforms.

WithTheRomanticRevolution,PinchasZukerman,theOrchestra,andarosterofoutstanding

soloistsinviteyoutorelivetherevolutionanddiscover(orrediscover)themusicthatsoared

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beethOven’s “erOica”A Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert

Wednesday, September 23, 2009Pinchas Zukerman, conductorGil Shaham, violinCantata Singers of Ottawa Michael Zaugg, director

A Capella PreludeMALCOLM FORSYTH Jubilee Overture MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minorBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Pinchas PLaYs beethOvenA Mark Motors Audi Signature Series concert

Thursday, October 1, 2009Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violinCantata Singers of OttawaMichael Zaugg, directorCombined Ottawa ChorusesDuain Wolfe, chorus master

A Capella PreludeBEETHOVEN Egmont OvertureBEETHOVEN Choral FantasyBEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

the raDiance OF MOZartAn Ovation Series concert

Thursday, September 24, 2009Pinchas Zukerman, conductorAngela Cheng, pianoArianna Zukerman, sopranoCantata Singers of Ottawa Michael Zaugg, director

A Capella PreludeVERDI Prelude to Act III of La TraviataSCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”MOZART Aria: “Ch’io mi scordi di te”MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21 “Elvira Madigan”

LYnn harreLL & a haYDn cLassicAn Ovation Series concert

Friday, September 25, 2009Pinchas Zukerman, conductorLynn Harrell, celloCantata Singers of Ottawa Michael Zaugg, director

A Capella PreludeBACH Suite for solo cello HAYDN Cello Concerto in C majorSCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

Beethoven’s “Eroica” marks the turning point from Classicism to Romanticism with its extraordinary scope, bold harmonies, and drama. And its title? Originally dedicated to Napoleon, Beethoven angrily changed his dedication to “Sinfonia Eroica, Composed to Celebrate the Memory of a Great Man,” after Napoleon declared himself Emperor. Gil Shaham, recent winner of the coveted Avery Fisher Prize and multiple Grammys, dazzles with lustrous tone and brilliant technique in Mendelssohn’s jewel of a violin concerto.

Pre-concert Chat (In French): Carol Bergeron

Beethoven’s notoriously difficult masterpiece, sometimes dubbed “the Mount Everest of violin concertos,” has near sacred status, testing the mettle of performers. What makes this evening even more extraordinary is that Pinchas Zukerman is not only the soloist but also conducts. Rounding out this all-Beethoven concert is a dramatic overture and the stately Choral Fantasy that, in tone and melody, foreshadows the “Ode to Joy” of the Ninth Symphony.

Pre-concert Chat (In English): Eric Friesen Talkback: Eric Friesen interviews Pinchas Zukerman

Critically acclaimed Angela Cheng, known for her spot-on Mozart interpretations, is the soloist for his 21st Piano Concerto, which took its nickname from the radiant second movement heard in the film Elvira Madigan. Arianna Zukerman’s shimmering voice reveals the beauty of Mozart’s farewell gift to an admired soprano. Plus Schubert’s most famous – and mysteriously abandoned – symphony, the “Unfinished.”

Pre-concert Chat (In French): François Dompierre

Schumann gave his wife the Fourth Symphony as a special gift: it celebrated her 22nd birthday, their first wedding anniversary, and the christening of their first child, and even included a musical portrait of her. Lynn Harrell’s appealing way of reaching out to an audience has captured rapt listeners not only at the world’s famed concert halls, but also at the Grammys, where showbiz glitterati marveled at his artistry.

Pre-concert Chat (In English): Jill LaForty interviews David Houston

MOZart’s FinaL PianO cOncertOWednesday, September 30, 2009Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductorAnton Kuerti, pianoDonna Brown, sopranoBill Richardson, narratorActor, TBA

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MOZART Piano Concerto No. 27

Beneath the simplicity of Mozart’s final piano concerto lies one of the most subtle and perfect architectural structures in music. Composed less than a year before Mozart’s untimely death, it evokes many intensely personal and painful experiences. Join the NAC Orchestra, Canadian pianist Anton Kuerti, narrator Bill Richardson, and soprano Donna Brown to explore the history of Mozart’s music, and to hear the concerto in its entirety.

The first half of this program includes projected images, musical examples performed by the orchestra and soloists, and theatrical narration. Following intermission, the NAC Orchestra and Anton Kuerti will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27. * Beyond the Score is produced by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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FierY PrOKOFiev Wednesday Thursday

October 28, 29 2009

Alexander Shelley, conductorSimon Trpčeski, piano

ROSSINI William Tell OvertureBERLIOZ Romeo and Juliet: Scene for orchestra PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 1 SHOSTAKOVICH Hamlet Suite BRIDGE There is a willow grows aslant a brook R. STRAUSS Don Juan

Simon Trpčeski has been called “a marvel” with “heart-stopping technique” (Seattle Times) – perfect qualifications for playing Prokofiev’s piano concerto. When the composer first performed it, his audience of 3,000 was amazed… fingers flying with dizzying speed as he hammered out the percussive rhythms. Literary masterpieces inspire the balance of the program: Don Juan, with its signature horn calls, and the William Tell Overture (aka: the Lone Ranger theme).

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Wednesday Thursday

January 20, 21 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violinJoanna G’froerer, fluteCharles Hamann, oboeJens Lindemann, trumpet

Program includes: BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1 BACH Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minorBACH Concerto for Flute, Violin, and HarpsichordBACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

Two principal players of the orchestra, along with Pinchas Zukerman, and Canadian trumpet star Jens Lindemann are in the solo spotlight for this all-Bach program. Emulating the French “Ouverture” popular at the time, the festive First Orchestral Suite delights with stylized dance movements, including courantes, gavottes, minuets, bourrées and passe-pieds. Though not intended for the ballroom, the music projects the spirit of the time with elegance and charm.

Pre-concert Chat (in French): Carol Bergeron

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September 23 2009

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorGil Shaham, violin

A Capella PreludeMALCOLM FORSYTH Jubilee Overture MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minorBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Pre-concert Chat (In French): Carol Bergeron

Read more about this concert on Page 5.

Pinchas PLaYs beethOvenThursday

October 1 2009

Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violinCombined Ottawa ChorusesDuain Wolfe, chorus master

A Capella PreludeBEETHOVEN Egmont OvertureBEETHOVEN Choral FantasyBEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

Pre-concert Chat (in English): Eric Friesen Talkback: Eric Friesen interviews Pinchas Zukerman

Read more about this concert on Page 5.

Wednesday Mark Motors Audi Signature subscribers will attend the Wednesday, September 23 concert and Thursday Mark Motors Audi Signature subscribers will attend the Thursday, October 1 concert.

Cantata Singers of OttawaMichael Zaugg, director

Cantata Singers of Ottawa Michael Zaugg, director

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Wednesday Thursday

February 17, 18 2010

Christian Vásquez, conductor Pinchas Zukerman, violinAmanda Forsyth, cello

SAINT-SAËNS La Muse et le PoèteRóZSA Sinfonia concertante SCHUBERT Symphony No. 2

Always in perfect harmony, Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth play two “double concertos”: Saint-Saëns’ homage to inspiration and creativity, and a Sinfonia concertante by Miklós Rózsa, the Oscar-winning film composer who was also working simultaneously on the score for Ben-Hur. Making his NAC Orchestra debut is Venezuelan Christian Vásquez, a rising star in the world of conducting, in this program that also includes a Beethoven-inspired symphony, written when Schubert was just 18.

Pre-concert Chat (in English): Eric Friesen

the POetrY OF OhLssOn’s chOPinWednesday Thursday

May 5, 6 2010

Carlo Rizzi, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano

BEETHOVEN King Stephen OvertureCHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2 “Little Russian”

When Chopin was 19 and secretly in love with a fellow conservatory student, he poured his feelings into the beautiful Adagio of his Second Piano Concerto. An ideal interpreter of the concerto’s passion is pianist Garrick Ohlsson, the first North American to win the International Chopin Competition. Because Ukraine was often called “Little Russia” in Tchaikovsky’s time, his Second Symphony was dubbed “Little Russian” for the Ukrainian folksongs woven into its score.

Pre-concert Chat (In English): Eric Friesen

MahLer’s “sYMPhOnY OF a thOUsanD”Wednesday Thursday

June 16, 17 2010

L’Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal NAC OrchestraYannick Nézet-Séguin, conductorvocal soloists TBA Combined Ottawa and Montréal ChorusesDuain Wolfe, chorus master

MAHLER Symphony No. 8 “Symphony of a Thousand”

Mahler himself conducted the debut of his bigger-than-life symphony, featuring more than 1,000 performers and justifying its nickname. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will marshal the enormous forces – two full orchestras, a chorus of 240, eight soloists – in the NAC Orchestra’s first-ever performance of this masterpiece. Mahler described it perfectly: “Try to imagine the whole universe beginning to ring and resound. These are no longer human voices, but planets and suns revolving in their orbits.”

Pre-concert Chat (in French): Carol Bergeron interviews Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

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The Mark Motors Audi Signature Series ranges from a concert devoted to the intimate, devoutly inspired Baroque masterworks of Bach to the spiritually soaring but religiously conflicted, gigantesque Symphony of a Thousand

by Mahler – worlds apart and separated by a century and a half of history. Other highlights include Strauss’s passionately rhapsodic Don Juan and Beethoven’s lion-hearted “Eroica” symphony, which opens the season with its bold harmonies and visionary scope.

This six-concert series on Wednesday and Thursday evenings takes place in Southam Hall at 8 p.m. Ticket packages start at $96.90.

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the raDiance OF MOZartThursday

September 24 2009

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorAngela Cheng, pianoArianna Zukerman, sopranoCantata Singers of Ottawa Michael Zaugg, director

A Capella PreludeVERDI Prelude to Act III of La TraviataSCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”MOZART Aria: “Ch’io mi scordi di te”MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21 “Elvira Madigan”

Pre-concert Chat (In French): François Dompierre

Read more about this concert on Page 5.

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Wednesday Thursday

November 18, 19 2009

Douglas Boyd, conductorChristopher Millard, bassoon

CORELLI Concerto Grosso in F major TIPPETT Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli JOHN WILLIAMS The Five Sacred TreesBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8

John Williams, composer of classic film scores, writes concert music, too… like The Five Sacred Trees, a concerto that evokes ancient Celtic trees and features our principal bassoon. Hear the doubly pleasing results when one composer inspires another, as in the pairing of Tippett’s effervescent Fantasia with Corelli’s Concerto Grosso. The evening culminates in Beethoven’s light-hearted, witty Eighth Symphony, which never betrays the despair and sorrow that engulfed his life at the time.

Douglas Boyd • Photo: J. Keenan

LYnn harreLL & a haYDn cLassic Friday

September 25 2009

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorLynn Harrell, celloCantata Singers of Ottawa Michael Zaugg, director

A Capella PreludeBACH Suite for solo cello HAYDN Cello Concerto in C majorSCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

Pre-concert Chat (In English): Jill LaForty interviews David Houston

Read more about this concert on Page 5.

Thursday Ovation subscribers will attend the Thursday, September 24 concert and Wednesday Ovation subscribers will attend the Friday, September 25 concert.

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Beethoven’s imposing Missa Solemnis, conducted by Pinchas Zukerman, is the pinnacle of the Ovation Series. Here you find this masterpiece paired with cherished classics like Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 “Elvira Madigan,” and

Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. Compare Brahms’s melodic Piano Concerto No. 2 – smoldering with restrained amorous emotions – to Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in which the feelings flow unchecked. Nestled among these treasures, a work created for the Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary

by Montréal composer Jacques Hétu, whose works were featured on the Orchestra’s European and Québec Tours.

This five-concert series on Wednesday and Thursday evenings (except where noted) takes place in Southam Hall at 8 p.m. Ticket packages start at $80.75.

beethOven’s Missa sOLeMnisWednesday Thursday

February 10, 11 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorLaura Whalen, sopranoAnita Krause, mezzo-sopranoRichard Clement, tenorNathan Berg, bass-baritone Combined Ottawa ChorusesDuain Wolfe, chorus master

BEETHOVEN/arr. MAHLER String Quartet in F minor, No. 95 for string orchestraBEETHOVEN Missa Solemnis

Beethoven was at the height of his creative powers when he wrote his solemn mass – a supreme achievement, rarely performed because of its superhuman demands on the artists. But you have a rare opportunity to hear this divine tour de force. Beethoven knew he had created something extraordinary when he inscribed the manuscript: “From the heart – may it go to the heart!” You’ll know it too.

Pre-concert Chat (In English): Jill LaForty

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Thursday Friday

March 11, 12 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, conductor Nicola Benedetti, violin

FAURé Masques et BergamasquesHAYDN Symphony No. 104SIBELIUS Violin Concerto

In 2004, when she was just 16, violinist Nicola Benedetti was named BBC’s Young Musician of the Year. Her muscular playing, accompanied by a model’s stunning good looks, has captivated audiences and critics alike. The Independent raved, “Benedetti has the gift of communication in spades.” The combination of lyricism and virtuosity of Sibelius’s concerto seems an ideal vehicle for her. Haydn, nicknamed “Papa Haydn,” fathered more than 100 symphonies, the last and grandest of which you’ll hear on this concert.

Pre-concert Chat (In French): François Dompierre Talkback hosted by Alan Neal

Wednesday Ovation Subscribers will attend the Friday, March 12 concert.

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Wednesday Thursday

June 2, 3 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorYefim Bronfman, piano

JACQUES HéTU World premiere of NAC commission DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8 BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2

NAC Orchestra favourite Yefim Bronfman returns to play Brahms’ symphonic-length, monstrously challenging Piano Concerto No. 2. To open the concert, you’ll hear the world premiere of a commissioned work by Québecois composer Jacques Hétu, known for his appealing, neo-Romantic musical language. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 rounds out this program, notable for its stunning Allegro movement, full of vibrant fanfare, variations and fierce marches.

Pre-concert Chat (in English): Jill LaForty interviews Robert Harris

Pre-concert Chat (in French): François Dompierre

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MahLer’s “titan” sYMPhOnYThursday Friday

October 8, 9 2009

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorRussell Braun, baritone

LINDA BOUCHARD Songs for an AcrobatBACH/arr. MAHLER Orchestral Suite MAHLER Symphony No. 1 “Titan”

Happy 40th birthday, NAC Orchestra! We honour the day with former composer-in-residence Linda Bouchard’s Songs for an Acrobat, commissioned by the NAC during her tenure, and Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony, never performed before by the Orchestra. Listening guide posts include an unusual rendition of “Frère Jacques,” played by the double bass, and a finale in which seven horns – their bells turned up – proclaim the heroic ending.

Pre-concert Chat: Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer Oct. 8 – English, Oct. 9 – French

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Thursday Friday

January 14, 15 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violinEric Friesen, host Kimball Sykes, clarinetMembers of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company

MOZART Adagio from Clarinet ConcertoMOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 “Turkish”MOZART Symphony No. 29

Rejoice, Mozart lovers and dance aficionados! Members of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company join us for “Concerto 622,” choreographed by Lar Lubovitch for two male dancers and set to the Adagio of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto – proof positive of Mozart’s love for the clarinet. Pinchas Zukerman solos in Mozart’s last violin concerto, where backs of cello and double bass bows striking the strings suggest a “Turkish” sound – all the rage in 18th century Austria. Pinchas Zukerman and Eric Friesen host this wonderfully interactive performance from the stage.

Talkback hosted by Eric Friesen

rachManinOv’s PianO shOWPieceWednesday Thursday

February 24, 25 2010

James Gaffigan, conductorNatasha Paremski, piano

MOZART Overture to The Abduction from the SeraglioRACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7

In 2008 Natasha Paremski substituted at the last minute in Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, and The Ottawa Citizen wrote: “Remember her name; you’ll be hearing it a lot.” The Washington Post has called her “a young pianist of prodigious technique and striking stage presence.” She brings her fearless technique to a Rachmaninov showpiece while James Gaffigan returns to our podium to lead a well-loved Dvořák symphony.

Pre-concert Chat (In French): Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

Friday Bravo subscribers will attend the Wednesday, February 24 performance.

Kimball Sykes • Photo: Fred Cattroll

Pinchas Zukerman • Photo: Fred Cattroll

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The Bostonian Bravo Series opens with a dazzling celebration of the Orchestra’s 40th birthday: Pinchas Zukerman conducting the NAC Orchestra’s first performance of Mahler’s heroic Symphony No. 1 “Titan.” Discover beauty and

virtuosity when Prokofiev is performed by James Ehnes, and revel in heart-warming music like Dvořák’s nostalgic Symphony No. 7, Schubert’s stirring Great C-major Symphony and Schumann’s wistful Second Symphony.

This six-concert series on Thursday and Friday evenings (except where noted) takes place in Southam Hall at 8 p.m. Ticket packages start at $96.90.

schUbert’s “great” sYMPhOnYThursday Friday

April 22, 23 2010

Leonard Slatkin, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin

PURCELL/arr. BRITTEN Chacony JOHN ADAMS Violin ConcertoSCHUBERT Symphony No. 9 “Great”

Strings harmoniously tie together the pieces on this concert. Purcell’s stately Baroque Chacony for string orchestra is echoed in John Adams’s Violin Concerto, whose second movement is marked “Chaconne” and is described by the composer as “a dreamy, filmy, almost diaphanous slow movement.” Canadian violinist Leila Josefowicz, winner of the prestigious 2008 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, plays non-stop in this virtuosic concerto – much like the energetic string sections in Schubert’s final symphony.

Pre-concert Chat (in English): William Littler

the aMaZing ehnes PLaYs PrOKOFievThursday Friday

May 20, 21 2010

Mark Wigglesworth, conductor James Ehnes, violin

RAVEL Mother Goose Suite PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2HAYDN Symphony No. 90

Manitoba native James Ehnes claimed the “triple-crown” in 2008, winning Grammy, Juno, and Gramophone awards. He’ll play one of only a handful of exceptional 20th century violin concertos. (Don’t be surprised to hear castanets in this Russian work… it was premiered in Spain.) Haydn’s 90th Symphony also has a surprise: a 4-measure rest for the whole orchestra before this sparkling piece comes to a conclusion. So hold your applause until the real end!

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Thursday Friday

June 10, 11 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, conductorYuja Wang, pianoJames Sommerville, Lawrence Vine, David Posner and Patricia Evans, horns

SCHUMANN KonzertstückMOZART Piano Concerto No. 23SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2

Yuja returns! When she plays Mozart you’ll hear for yourself why the San Francisco Chronicle calls her “extravagantly gifted on every front.” Schumann’s Concert Piece is exciting to hear and see. The show-off quality of the music and the spectacle of four gleaming horns at the front of the stage make this a do-not-miss experience. Soloists include our principal horn and those of the Boston, Québec and Winnipeg symphony orchestras.

Pre-Concert Chat: Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer June 10 – English, June 11 – French

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rOtterDaM PhiLharMOnic OrchestraTuesday, February 23, 2010Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

MESSIAEN Les offrandes oubliéesRAVEL Concerto for the Left HandR. STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben

Canadian superstar Nézet-Séguin inherited the Rotterdam mantel from the legendary Valery Gergiev. On its first Canadian tour, this leading Dutch orchestra shows its vibrant colours in a program of French and German music that includes Ravel’s jaw-dropping Concerto, and Strauss’s “A Hero’s Life” which some say is his thinly disguised autobiography.

Orchestre sYMPhOniqUe De MOntréaL Tuesday, April 20, 2010Kent Nagano, conductor

DEBUSSY Jeux : Poème danséSTRAVINSKY Jeu de cartesMOZART Symphony No. 35 “Haffner”DEBUSSY La Mer

Impressionist creations are the frame for this concert’s music: nocturnal tennis for three is the story behind the ballet Jeux, and La Mer reflects a complex, richly layered seascape of glistening sound. In between: Mozart’s vital “Haffner” Symphony and Stravinsky’s musical poker game “in three deals” make perfect foils for the lush sounds of Debussy.

angeLa heWittTuesday, November 17, 2009BACH Partita No. 1MENDELSSOHN Prelude and Fugue No. 1MENDELSSOHN Variations sérieusesSCHUMANN Sonata in G minorBEETHOVEN Sonata No. 23 “Appassionata”

Ottawa’s own Angela Hewitt – a compelling and much-acclaimed pianist – brings her artistry and rich interpretation to a broad spectrum of keyboard works…from the Baroque splendour of Bach to the romantic expressions of Mendelssohn and Schumann to Beethoven’s tempestuous and ardent “Appassionata” Sonata.

tOrOntO sYMPhOnY OrchestraThursday, December 10, 2009Peter Oundjian, conductorRobert McDuffie, violin

CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS Rainbow Body PHILIP GLASS Violin Concerto No. 2 (The American Four Seasons)BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents music of today and a great classic: Theofanidis’s atmospheric work is inspired by a melody from the medieval mystic Hildegard von Bingen and Tibetan Buddhism’s concept of oneness with the universe; while Glass’s fresh-off-the-page The American Four Seasons, written for Robert McDuffie and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Beethoven’s communion with nature make a spellbinding combination.

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This four-concert series takes place in Southam Hall at 8 p.m.

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Pre-cOncert chatsSeptember 23 (In French) ● ● L’Art de composer un programme With musicologist Carol Bergeron

September 24 (In French) ● ● Les Beautés de l’inachèvement : la Huitième Symphonie de SchubertWith François Dompierre, composer and host, Radio-Canada, Espace musique

September 25 (In English) ● ● Schumann’s Revision Quest: a journey from brainstorm to scoreWith CBC Radio Executive Producer Jill LaForty and Music Producer David Houston

October 1 (In English) ● ● Beethoven LiteWith writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen

October 8 (In English) ● The Beginning and Ending of a WorldWith music critic Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

October 9 (In French) ● Début et fin d’un mondeWith music critic Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

January 20-21 (In French) ● L’Idée de concerto chez Jean-Sébastien BachWith musicologist Carol Bergeron

February 10-11 (In English) ● Missa Solemnis: A heart to heart – Beethoven style!With CBC Radio Executive Producer Jill LaForty

February 17-18 (In English) ● From Double Indemnity to a Double ConcertoWith writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen

February 24-25 (In French) ● Rêver sa libertéWith music critic Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

March 11-12 (In French) ● Sibelius et le violon : un concerto pour le XXe siècleWith François Dompierre, composer and host, Radio-Canada, Espace musique

April 22-23 (In English) ●A is for Adams – John AdamsPaul Lefebvre, NAC Artistic Attaché interviews William Littler, music columnist for the Toronto Star

May 5-6 (In English) ● Deuces WildWith writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen

June 2-3 (In French) ● Jacques Hétu, musicien d’aujourd’hui With François Dompierre, composer and host, Radio-Canada, Espace musique

June 2-3 (In English) ● The Allure of the New With CBC Radio Executive Producer Jill LaForty and the host of I Hear Music, Robert Harris

June 10 (In English) ● Schumann’s SorrowWith music critic Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

June 11 (In French) ● La Douleur schumannienneWith music critic Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

June 16-17 (In French) ● Le souffle du chant pour célébrer l’êtreWith Carol Bergeron and music critic Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer

POst-cOncert taLKbacKs October 1 ● ● Writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen interviews Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra

January 14-15 ● Writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen interviews Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra

March 11-12 ●CBC Radio host Alan Neal hosts violinist Nicola Benedetti and Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra

If you just can’t wait for your evening at the NAC Orchestra to start, or don’t want it to end, the NAC Orchestra offers many ways to enhance your concert experience. Come at 7 p.m. for Pre-Concert Chats offered in English or French and/or stay afterwards for Post-Concert Talkbacks where you can address your burning questions to conductors, soloists, and other special guests. Speakers include well-known CBC Radio personalities, artists, and knowledgeable music lovers and critics.

● The Romantic Revolution● Mark Motors Audi Signature Series

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40 yeaRs!Celebrating“ “Every concert has been memorable but if I had to

choose one, it would have to be the last time I was

there when Maestro Zukerman played the Bruch Violin

Concerto. I truly felt as if I had been transported to

another reality. It was so profoundly beautiful that I

literally had tears running down my face by the end.

Moments like that are pure magic and I feel so blessed

to live in a city where this is possible.

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fortyseasons,Canada’sNationalArtsCentreOrchestrahas

deliveredcountlessperformancesofmusicdesignedto

delight,inspireandmoveyou.FromCarnegieHalltotheMusikverein,

fromMoscowtoMexicoCity,fromTel-AvivtoTokyo,fromWhitehorse

toWashington–236citiesinall–theNACOrchestrahasthrilled

audiencestheworldover.Butastheysay,there’snoplacelikehome.

Andthere’snoaudiencequiteliketheaudienceweknowandlove,

hereinthehallsofyourNationalArtsCentre.

Joinusthisyearaswecelebrateour40thAnniversary,andlookahead

tomanymoreyearsofmakingbeautifulmusictogether.

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One of my favourite memories is of the Orchestra

performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto on tour

with Pinchas at Gewandhaus in Leipzig in 1990.

This glorious memory will inspire me for a lifetime!

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PHOTOS:1 NACO Week, 1972. Founding concertmaster Walter Prystawski and violinists John Gazsi and

assistant concertmaster Joan Milkson. Credit: Helen Flaherty2 NAC Orchestra on Tour, 1973.3 Ian Bernard & student at Ridgemont High School, 1971. Credit: Helen Flaherty.4 NAC Orchestra recording session with Franco Mannino. 1970s. Credit: Paul J. Hoeffler5 Sally Benson and Winston Webber, violin, circa 1990. Credit: Unknown. 6 Pinchas Zukerman and Sara Alicia Lopez. NAC Orchestra US Mexico Tour 2003. Credit: Fred Cattroll7 NAC Orchestra departing Vancouver for Prince George, Western Canada Tour 2008.8 Pinchas Zukerman & NAC Orchestra in Winnipeg, Western Canada Tour 2008.9 Mario Bernardi and the NAC Orchestra. New York, NY. 1972.10 Southam Hall/NAC Opera Under Construction, 1967. Credit: John Evans Photography.11 Ticket stub: NAC Orchestra with Helmuth Rilling and Gaechinger Kantorei, Kennedy Center, 1987.12 Jessica Linnebach, age 17, as co-soloist with Pinchas Zukerman on Middle East and Europe Tour 2000.

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Thursday Friday Saturday

October 22, 23, 24 2009

Jack Everly, conductorOttawa Choral SocietyMatthew Larkin, directorOttawa Festival ChorusLaurence Ewashko, chorus master

Nothing thrills like human voices soaring together! Feel that energy when Maestro Jack Everly leads more than 120 of Ottawa’s greatest singers and the NAC Orchestra in an electrifying program of choral favourites. Whether you’re an aficionado of Broadway, popular classics, or film music, this concert has something special for you. Highlights include Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah, John Williams’ “Duel of the Fates” from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Orff’s stunning “O fortuna” from Carmina burana, the stirring “One Day More” from Les Misérables, a gorgeous excerpt from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem, and the 1812 Overture with its rarely heard, blazing choral ending. You’ll sing the praises of this concert for a long time to come.

ceLebrating Oscar PetersOnThursday Friday Saturday

November 26, 27, 28 2009

Tommy Banks, conductorOliver Jones, pianoKatie Malloch, host

A member of jazz “royalty,” the legendary Oscar Peterson was nicknamed “the Maharaja of the Keyboard” by none other than Duke Ellington. We pay tribute to one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, a performer whose technical brilliance astonished audiences the world over, and a man who inspired generations of musicians. His 65-year career took him from his Montreal roots to Carnegie Hall and back, and he remains a source of pride for Canada. Pianist Oliver Jones, vocalists Ranee Lee and Nikki Yanofsky join the NAC Orchestra in a concert commemorating Oscar Peterson. Katie Malloch of CBC Radio’s Tonic hosts.

King OF sWing: a tribUte tO bennY gOODManThursday Friday Saturday

January 7, 8, 9 2010

Michael Krajewski, conductor Bob DeAngelis, clarinet

Imagine that it’s 1938 and you’re at Carnegie Hall. But instead of the usual orchestra performance, you find Benny Goodman and his orchestra, groovin’ before a sold-out crowd. This marked the birth of a new era for Goodman, the crowned “King of Swing.” Canadian bandleader and virtuoso clarinetist Bob DeAngelis recalls that historic era in an evening of Goodman standards, including “Moonglow,” “Let’s Dance,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “Lady Be Good” and other hits of this golden age. So party like it’s 1938 when the NAC Orchestra transforms itself into a really big Big Band.

Another spectacular season of musical entertainment awaits your enjoyment! CTV Pops Maestro Jack Everly has planned six evenings guaranteed to appeal, amaze, and amuse: the “Top 40” choral hits, tributes to jazz giant Oscar Peterson and the King of Swing, Benny Goodman, our first-ever Broadway musical in concert, the stylish magic of James Dimmare, and music by one of the greatest tunesmiths of all time, Irving Berlin. These concerts are all about variety, fun and YOU!

This six-concert series on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings takes place in Southam Hall at 8 p.m. Ticket packages start at $96.90.

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gUYs anD DOLLs in cOncertThursday Friday Saturday

February 4, 5, 6 2010

Jack Everly, conductorStarring Cynthia Dale, Gary Beach and Megan LawrenceStaged by David Levy

Be there when Sky Masterson, the high-rolling, smooth talking gambler falls in love with a Salvation Army Sergeant – Sister Sarah Brown – in CTV Pops’ first-ever presentation of a Broadway musical in concert. A stellar cast led by Pops Maestro Jack Everly brings this multiple Tony Award-winning hit to life. Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls is funny, noisy, tender, gruff, sentimental and loaded with show-stopping tunes like “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Unanimously ecstatic reviews greeted its 1950 debut and it ran for more than 1,200 performances. It’s a good bet that you’ll have a fantastic time, too!

MYsteriOsO: “MUsic anD Magic”Thursday Friday Saturday

March 18, 19, 20 2010

Jack Everly, conductorJames Dimmare, illusionistFeaturing Les Arnold and Dazzle

The suave of Fred Astaire – the cool of Sinatra… James Dimmare adds a whole new dimension to “Abracadabra.” The only two-time recipient of the Siegfried and Roy “Lion Head” Award, James Dimmare

has created incredible illusions designed around his

charismatic persona and brilliantly original style.

Creating a perfect musical setting for Dimmare’s breathtaking magic is our Pops Maestro, Jack Everly,

leading the NAC Orchestra in

orchestral gems guaranteed to charm you.

irving berLin: FrOM ragtiMe tO ritZesThursday Friday Saturday

May 13, 14, 15 2010

Jack Everly, conductorTony DeSare, vocals and pianoAshley Brown, Hugh Panaro, Natasha Williams, vocals

An all-star cast of vocalists, including charismatic Tony DeSare, and your NAC Orchestra celebrate Irving Berlin, one of the legendary creators of the Great American Songbook. This lavishly produced program showcases nearly a century of his music from ragtime through two world wars, Hollywood, and Broadway – sampling all-time favourites from among the nearly 3,000 songs he wrote! This musical genius will amuse, touch, and WOW you with classics like “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Blue Skies,” “Always,” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” You won’t need “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” when you “Let Yourself Go” at this CTV Pops concert!

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Create your own

Choose what pleases you from the Mark Motors Audi Signature, Ovation, Bostonian Bravo, Bombardier Great Performers and CTV Pops series concerts to Create Your Own 6 or 5 concert NAC Orchestra package.

Prefer to see a little of everything? Design your own custom-made musical experience to suit your schedule and personal preference.

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Still not sure what to pick? Give us a call, and we’ll be delighted to assist you in making your selections. Our Subscription Office staff are here to help. Please note: It is often not possible to offer Create Your Own, The Favourite Symphonies, Violin Through the Ages and Grand Piano subscribers the same seat for each concert and your first choice of seating may not be available.

the viOLin thrOUgh the ages PacKageIf the violin speaks to your heart, you’ll adore this package of six concerts that demonstrate the power of amazing virtuosos, including Pinchas Zukerman, Nicola Benedetti, and more.

● ● PINCHAS PLAYS BEETHOvENOctober 1 2009

● TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADecember 10 2009

● AMAzINg AMADEuSJanuary 14, 15 2010

● SIBELIuS’S NORDIC JEWELMarch 11, 12 2010

● SCHuBERT’S “gREAT” SYMPHONYApril 22, 23 2010

● THE AMAzINg EHNES PLAYS PROkOFIEvMay 20, 21 2010

FavOUrite sYMPhOniesPacKageEnjoy the delightful familiarity of this six-concert series of favourite and spectacular symphonies, including Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” and Beethoven’s “Eroica,” among others.

● ● BEETHOvEN’S “EROICA”September 23 2009

● MAHLER’S “TITAN” SYMPHONYOctober 8, 9 2009

● PINCHAS & AMANDAFeb 17, 18 2010

● RACHMANINOv’S PIANO SHOWPIECEFebruary 24, 25 2010

● SCHuBERT’S “gREAT” SYMPHONYApril 22, 23 2010

● MAHLER’S “SYMPHONY OF A THOuSAND”June 16, 17 2010

granD PianO PacKageIndulge your love of the piano with this six-concert package featuring sublime piano concertos and works by great composers including Prokofiev, Chopin, Mozart, and more.

● MOzART’S FINAL PIANO CONCERTOSeptember 30 2009

● FIERY PROkOFIEvOctober 28, 29 2009

● ROTTERDAM PHILHARMONICFebruary 23 2010

● THE POETRY OF OHLSSON’S CHOPINMay 5, 6 2010

● BRONFMAN & BRAHMSJune 2, 3 2010

● THE ONE AND ONLY YuJAJune 10, 11 2010

Here are three concert packages we have created that you may want to try.

● The Romantic Revolution● Mark Motors Audi Signature Series● Ovation Series● Bostonian Bravo Series● Bombardier Great Performers

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the ListenerSaturday, November 21, 2009Boris Brott, conductorMagic Circle Mime Company

sPOrts Fever Saturday, January 23, 2010Boris Brott, conductorKevin Newman, guest hostJoel Quarrington, double bassJan Lisiecki, piano

haPPY 40th birthDaY, nac Orchestra! Saturday, February 20, 2010Boris Brott, conductorEugene Levy, guest artistJessica Linnebach, violinSteven van Gulik, trumpetBaobab Youth PerformersBarbara Clark, choir director

haPPY MOther’s DaY: a MUsicaL tribUte tO MOMsSaturday, May 8, 2010Boris Brott, conductorLynn Johnston, guest hostJulie Payette, special guestTutti Muzik Trio

What happens when a bugle-playing mime who wants to sing opera, and a tap dancing ballerina pop in on an NAC Orchestra Family Adventures concert? Come see and hear how Maestro Brott solves this comic dilemma, and how our two zany characters – and your children – learn all about the art of listening through humour, drama, and dance.

Elite athletes aren’t the only ones who get a work-out. It takes practice, discipline and endurance to be a master musician. You’ll be amazed at Joel Quarrington’s double bass virtuosity and 14-year-old Jan Lisiecki’s pianistic powers. Global Television National news anchor Kevin Newman guest hosts this music-and-sports extravaganza with cameo appearances by championship athletes.

What could be more fun than a birthday celebration? You’re invited to our party! Join internationally acclaimed film star and comedian Eugene Levy as we revisit highlights of your favourite family concerts, featuring NAC Orchestra musicians who made their debuts as young soloists, a birthday choir with singers who have grown up with the NAC Orchestra, and the Baobab Youth Performers in a rousing African drum and dance performance.

Music to honour Moms, composed by Moms, and performed by Moms – the perfect recipe for a concert with a Mother’s Day theme. You’ll meet musical families from the orchestra and from our community, all playing and singing compositions for the occasion. Cartoonist and guest host, Lynn Johnston, creator of For Better or For Worse, along with special guest Julie Payette, pianist, singer, and chief astronaut of the Canadian Space Agency, help make this a tuneful treat for Moms and those who love them.

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with the nac orchestra

boris brottPRINCIPAL YOUTH AND FAMILY CONDUCTOR • Saturday afternoons in Southam Hall at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.• 60-minute bilingual concerts performed without intermission• A four-concert series ideal for ages 5 to 105!

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View close-up action on the giant NACOtron screen,

presented in collaboration with Rogers TV.

This series is made possible in part by the National Arts Centre Foundation’s National Youth and Education Trust, which is supported by Founding Partner TELUS, supporters of the NAC Foundation annual Gala, and the NAC Foundation Donors’ Circle.

tunetown Pre-Concert Activities

Free learn-and-play activities in the lobbies organized by the Friends of the NAC Orchestra begin 45 minutes prior to each concert.

sunday afternoonMusic for a

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Lynn Harrell, celloPinchas Zukerman, violinAngela Cheng, piano

Program includes BACH Cello Suite, TBABRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Trevor Pinnock, harpsichordYosuke Kawasaki, violinJoanna G’froerer, fluteMembers of the NAC Orchestra

Program includesCORELLI Concerto No. 8 in G minor “Christmas Concerto”BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Pinchas Zukerman, violinJan Lisiecki, pianoMembers of the NAC Orchestra

CHOPIN étudesSCHUBERT Octet for Winds and Strings in F major

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Yosuke Kawasaki, violinVadim Serebryany, piano Members of the NAC Orchestra

DEBUSSY Violin Sonata No. 3Music of REGER and SCHULHOFF

Four intimate chamber music concerts on Sunday afternoons (except where noted) at 2 p.m. in the

congenial Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada. The perfect way to crown your weekend!

Presented in collaboration with

Jan LisieckiJoanna G

’froerer Photo: Fred Cattroll

Lynn Harrell

Photo: Christian Steiner

Join us for a season of musical discovery! Dazzling performances, fun-filled audience

participation and entertaining storytelling

make this unique concert series a great

way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon.

Yosuke Kawasaki

Photo: Peter Schaaf

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concertsSpecial

MariinsKY Orchestra (KirOv) Monday, March 15, 2010Mariinsky OrchestraValery Gergiev, conductorDenis Matsuev, piano

LISZT Piano Concerto No. 1SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15

Valery Gergiev, one of today’s most sought-after conductors, leads his own Mariinsky Orchestra in Shostakovich’s final symphony. The Russian maestro’s concerts have thrilled audiences the world over – especially when he leads music steeped in the Russian tradition. The fiery conductor’s intuitive connection to the composer promises a performance ablaze with passion and energy.

hanDeL’s MessiahTuesday, Wednesday December 15, 16, 2009NAC OrchestraTrevor Pinnock, conductor Marie-Nicole Lemieux, altosoprano, tenor, baritone, TBACantata Singers of OttawaMichael Zaugg, director

Trevor Pinnock leads this treasured holiday ritual for classical music lovers. Handel’s inspired and inspiring settings of Biblical texts – think of Messiah as a sacred opera – feature dazzling arias, orchestral fireworks, and magnificent choral movements, like the consoling “Comfort Ye,” the joyous “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” and the stirring “Hallelujah Chorus” with blazing trumpets and regal percussion.

a LeahY FaMiLY christMas With the nac Orchestra Friday, December 18 2009 NAC OrchestraLeahy, guest artistsOttawa Regional Youth Choir

The eight award-winning musical brothers and sisters of Leahy invite you to join them for A Leahy Family Christmas where you’ll feel just like one of the gang at a festive family gathering back home in Lakefield, Ontario. The step-dancing, fiddle-playing, song-singing Leahy family, together with the Orchestra and the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, promise a full spectrum of Christmas music from sacred hymns and slow airs to fiery Celtic tunes and best-loved carols. It will be one of the most exhilarating Christmas adventures of your life!

Leahy • Photo: Leahy Music

Trevor Pinnock • Photo: Peer Lindgreen

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MOZart’s FinaL PianO cOncertOWednesday, September 30, 2009NAC OrchestraJean-Marie Zeitouni, conductorAnton Kuerti, pianoDonna Brown, sopranoBill Richardson, narratorActor, TBA

MOZART Piano Concerto No. 27

Valery Gergiev

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This concert is part of the Romantic Revolution Festival. Read more about this concert on Page 5.

Anton Kuerti Photo: Fred Lum

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YO-YOMA,CEllO•PiNCHAsZuKERMAN,CONDuCTOR•NACORCHEsTRAAll 2009-10 NAC Orchestra season subscribers enjoy a special priority purchasing period from April 1 to 15 before tickets go on sale to the general public on May 18, 2009.

superstarcellistYo-YoMahasbeenaculturalbeaconfordecades.Youngandoldflocktohissold-outconcerts,comingawaymoved,thrilled,andinspired.Thisastoundingartisthasperformedforpresidentsandprinces,attheOlympicsandonSesame Street,onthesoundtrackforCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,andwithotherentertainmenticonsfromitzhakPerlmantosting.Yo-YoMaisthisseason’sGalaheadliner,promisingtodazzleanddelightwithDvorák’sgloriousCelloConcerto,withourownluminary,MaestroPinchasZukerman,leadingtheNACOrchestra.

“Yo-Yo Ma is the greatest cellist today. Everything he touches he turns to gold...gorgeous, almost voluptuous playing.” Boston Herald

“The most popular artist in classical music today.” Boston Globe

Yo-Yo Ma a Magical Evening with

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Mondays to Fridays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. after June 27, 2009

Friends of the NAC Orchestra help to support NAC music and education programs throughout the National Capital Region. As a member, you also will be joining a community of music

lovers who meet throughout the year for music-related and fundraising events. Many also provide essential volunteer support to NAC Orchestra activities.

To become a member of Friends of the NAC Orchestra, please leave a message on the Friends information line at 613-947-7000, ext. 590, or visit the website at www.friendsofnaco.ca...............................................................................................

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RENEWINg SuBSCRIBERS: Please use your personalized Subscription Renewal Form.

Renewal Deadline: To guarantee your same seats, and/or seating priority renew by APRIL 27, 2009

SuBSCRIBER PRIORITY WEEk AT THE NAC Subscribers may purchase individual tickets to NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre and French Theatre performances before they go on sale to the general public. The Box Office will be open to subscribers only AuguST 31 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2009.

PuBLIC ONSALE AT THE NAC BOX OFFICE:The Romantic Revolution Festival single tickets go on sale JuLY 14, 2009.

All other tickets go on sale to the general public on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009.

613-947-7000 ext. 620 1-866-850-ARTS ext. 620

www.nac-cna.ca/subscribe

Subscription Office in the NAC Lobby

SuBSCRIBER PAYMENT INFORMATIONPAYMENT PLANSend us three cheques, each for one-third of the balance of your total order, with one dated today, one post-dated cheque for June 30, 2009, and one post-dated cheque for August 14, 2009. This program is available through June 2009.

SENIOR DISCOuNT• Senior subscribers save an additional 10% on all

Ovation, Mark Motors Audi Signature, Bostonian Bravo, Bombardier Great Performers, the Romantic Revolution Festival, and Create Your Own Series (savings do not apply to CTV Pops concerts included in Create Your Own packages).

• Photo I.D. is required as proof of age. One discount subscription per I.D. Available with mail renewal orders. Include a photocopy of your I.D. if you are a senior.

STuDENT/CHILD DISCOuNTStudents and children are always half-price! Include a photocopy of your full-time student I.D. – primary, secondary school or college – for your 50% savings. One discount subscription per I.D.

gROuP DISCOuNTSAvailable for parties of ten or more. For details, call 613-947-7000 ext. 384 or email grp@nac-cna.ca.

SuBSCRIBER INFORMATIONNo exchange fees for subscribersExchange your tickets at the box office until 9 p.m. on the business day prior to the concert you can’t attend for tickets to ANY other NAC Orchestra, English Theatre, French Theatre or Dance subscription performance in the 2009-2010 season, subject to availability.

Please note: If you exchange for another NAC Orchestra concert, you will receive your subscriber discount. If you exchange to a Theatre or Dance performance, you will receive a subscriber-preferred price. If the performance you exchange your tickets for is more expensive, you will be required to pay the difference; if it is less expensive, you will receive a credit voucher for the difference.

ABOuT TICkETS• Renewing subscribers are guaranteed their same seats

and series until the renewal deadline.• Create Your Own series subscribers are guaranteed

priority until the renewal deadline.• Everyone – including children and infants – must have

a ticket to be admitted to performances.• All payments, except post-dated cheques, will be

deposited upon receipt, but that does not guarantee that we will be able to fulfill your request.

• If we cannot seat you in your requested section, we will seat you in the best available section and refund any difference.

• No refunds or credits except in the case of cancellation of a performance.

Programs and artists are subject to change without notice. The information in this brochure was complete and accurate at the time of printing.

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