The National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) is a Canadian orchestra based in Ottawa, Ontario. The NACO is based at the eponymous National Arts Centre, and also tours throughout Canada and around the world. The NACO also broadcasts nationally on CBC Radio on shows such as In Performance, Studio Sparks, Symphony Hall and Tempo.
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