Encounter the solemn power of Verdi's soul-stirring Requiem, a thrilling score to which the composer brought the dramatic sensibility of his famous operas. Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek leads the Orchestra, four soloists, and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus in this towering work of theatrical proportions. Giuseppe Verdi Messa da Requiem Pre-concert chat, 6:35 PMProgram and artists...
Get on your feet and let's get loud as your Calgary Phil performs the greatest hits of Latin pop! Conductor Enrico Lopez leads the Orchestra and an ensemble of captivating vocalists and instrumentalists in this high-octane concert celebrating the music of superstars like Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and more. This is...
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the seasons with Vivaldi's most famous set of violin concertos. Acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi plays and conducts the Calgary Phil in these remarkable works that evoke such seasonal phenomena as singing birds, buzzing flies, violent thunderstorms, and icy blizzards, as well as vibrant scenes portraying a sleepy goatherd and...
Take the plunge into huge orchestral sound as the Calgary Phil and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra come together to perform John Luther Adams' Become Ocean, a haunting work that evokes an unstoppable tidal surge. They also join forces to play Holst's enthralling orchestral mood pictures inspired by the astrological significance of the planets and how...
Take a musical journey with the Calgary Phil to beautiful Italy with conductor Cosette Justo Valdés as your guide — from Stravinsky's take on Pulcinella, a traditional character of the Neapolitan stage, to Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, inspired by impressions of the country's scenery and architecture. Respighi's evocation of three celebrated paintings by Italian Renaissance artist...
Wandering with Wonder, written by Samantha Whelan Kotkas with original compositions by Chris Andrew, Matt Epp, Sherryl Sewepegeham, and Walter MacDonald White Bear, tells the tale of a girl, Wonder, who loses her song and looks to her friends Turtle, Bear, Beaver, and Eagle to help her find it. Through this story, we learn we...
Grab your seats for this Broadway extravaganza as your Calgary Phil brings the splendour of The Great White Way to Jack Singer Concert Hall! Juliane Gallant and three marvellous vocal stars team up with the Orchestra to perform memorable tunes from modern musicals including Hamilton and Rent, plus the great Stephen Sondheim's songs from Sweeney...
Step into a magical world of woodland fairies and the lovers who encounter them as the Orchestra and Music Director Laureate Hans Graf perform Mendelssohn's iconic score for Shakespeare's beloved A Midsummer Night's Dream, including one of the most popular and recognizable pieces of music ever written, the Wedding March. Rising star pianist Sophia Liu...