July 17, 2025
Symphonic Waves
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1 Canada
About Event
Step into a special summer concert that feels like a breath of fresh air.
Come as you are, bring your friends, and let Beethoven sweep you away with pure sound and emotion! You are invited to experience the magic of bold and live orchestral music.
Get ready to be amazed by Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, a Canadian pianist who plays with heart, soul, and incredible talent. His performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 will pull you in from the first note and keep you captivated until the last.
Then, feel the playful energy and joy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, a spirited masterpiece that sparkles with rhythmic excitement and charm.
As an extra treat, discover Jean Coulthard’s “Endymion,” a dreamy, poetic piece inspired by Greek mythology—perfect for a warm summer evening.
This is your chance to experience music that will move you deeply.
Come as you are, bring a friend, and let the music sweep you away!
Hosted by NAC
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, including the NAC orchestra and Indigenous Theatre.
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