Marina Orsini at NAC: Debut Album Tour
The Francophone singer performs Reconstruire les saisons, her critically acclaimed debut that topped iTunes charts in February.
Marina Orsini is bringing her debut album to the National Arts Centre Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. in a performance that promises to showcase the singer-songwriter's deeply rooted connection to the Francophone song tradition.
Reconstruire les saisons, released in February 2025, made an immediate splash. The album topped French-language iTunes sales charts in its first week and ranked first in Canadian sales that same week—a remarkable debut for an artist previously unknown to many. The critical acclaim followed quickly, establishing Orsini as a significant new voice in Quebec's music landscape.
Orsini's songwriting draws from a rich tradition of French-language artistry while carving her own path. The album's title translates to "Rebuilding the Seasons," and the work explores themes of renewal, introspection, and emotional navigation with a maturity that belies its newcomer status. Listeners have responded to her ability to balance poetic lyricism with accessible melodies—the kind of album you can sing along to while also sitting quietly with.
The NAC performance is part of her Popular Music and Variety programming lineup, placing her alongside touring artists and established acts. For Ottawa's Francophone community and anyone drawn to thoughtful, well-crafted contemporary folk-influenced music, this is a chance to catch an artist while she's still in the early stages of building a national following.
Tickets are available through NAC's website. This is the kind of show that builds word-of-mouth—get in early before word spreads.