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"The opening of the National Arts Centre in 1969 was a source of great pride for Canada and the Nation’s Capital. More than 40,000 people came to visit the building during an open house on May 30th. On June 2nd, some of Canada’s political and…

"This time-lapse highlights the complex assembly and installation of the Southam Hall orchestra shell. It is, without a doubt, the shining star of the National Arts Centre’s Production Renewal Project.

Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects,…

When the National Arts Centre was originally in its design stages, the Diefenbaker government had proposed a large museum to be built on the land adjacent to the south. Hamilton Southam and his team imagined that the Confederation Square site on…

Photos of the original seating from Southam Hall, which were replaced during the renovations with seats that had better acoustical properties. The photo shows the original seating in a pile following their removal.

Invitation to the reception for the busts of Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók donated by Mr. Odon I. Panek and Mrs. Yvonne Panek in the presence of the Hungarian Ambassador. Describes the proceeding of events for the evening and details for RSVP.

Clipping of a newspaper article documenting the donation of a bust of Zoltán Kodály to the National Arts Centre.

Clipping of a newspaper article offering an opinion on the inclusion of potentially problematic cultural idioms in multiculturalism in Canada. Opens with discussion of inclusion of Hungarian figures and the impacts on Hungarian-Canadians.

Promotional material for the National Arts Centre’s Summer Festival in 1977. These operas were staged as part of the Festival Canada series with performances. The promotional material lists some of the performances that were to take place in the…