National Arts Centre reveals new lineups

Concerts by world-renowned musicians Lang Lang, Itzhak Perlman and Branford Marsalis will be part of the National Arts Centre’s 2017-18 season.

The Ottawa performing arts centre has unveiled new lineups for dance, theatre and music acts for the coming year.

Israeli-American violinist Perlman will perform Sept. 13-14 as part of the NAC’s Signature Series. Billed as “a musical love letter to the movies,” it will showcase the works of famed film composers including Ennio Morricone and John Williams.

Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang will have a solo recital on Feb. 27, 2018, while American master saxophonist Marsalis is slated to perform March 1 and 2, 2018.

The NAC will also host a series of concerts marking two important milestones: Canada’s sesquicentennial and Finland’s centenary.

Running from Oct. 3 to 14, Canada 150 and Finland 100 will be celebrated with symphonies from the late Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, musical compositions from both countries, and the world premiere of Glenn Gould’s String Quartet in a new orchestral setting.