Treat yourself to an evening of magnificent symphonic classics performed by your Calgary Phil. The concert opens with Canadian composer Kati Agócs’ dignified A Hero’s Welcome. Then, pianist Jonathan Biss brings out all the brilliance and splendor of Ludwig van Beethoven’s grand Emperor concerto with his renowned finesse and sensitivity. Conductor Ramón Tebar then plumbs the [...]
Our season opens with a breath of fresh air from the interdisciplinary Looking Glass Ensemble. Founded by clarinetist Christine Carter and dancer.choreographer Shannon Litzenberger in collaboration with trailblazing pianist Gregory Oh and acclaimed Winnipeg-born cellist Vernon Regehr, this innovative performance collective from St. John's and Toronto melds music and movement, presenting classical chamber music for [...]
With their programme “Between Friends and Family,” Cheng² Duo explores the relationships between generations of composers across cultures and centuries, celebrating the friendships and admiration they inspired. The first half juxtaposes two revolutionaries of their time: Dinuk Wijeratne and Ludwig van Beethoven. Wijeratne, who fuses elements of Indian and Middle Eastern music in his compositions, [...]
Join us for an evening of electrifying repertoire featuring the Stenhammar Quartet, one of Scandinavia’s leading string quartets. The quartet has done it all—travelled the globe, crafted numerous acclaimed recordings, and premiered works by leading international composers. For their Winnipeg concert, the group will present powerful compositions by internationally celebrated Inuk artist Tanya Tagaq, Cree-Mennonite composer Cris Derksen, [...]
From Sport to Stage: The Development of Performance Psychology in Canada This webinar will explore the development of performance psychology in Canada. Our presenter will be Natalie Durand-Bush, who is the co-founder of both the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and the Canadian Centre for Mental Health in Sport, which have played pivotal roles in the [...]
This virtuoso ensemble has been University of Calgary’s string quartet-in-residence since 1995. The 30th anniversary season is representative of its programing since its inception: timeless masterworks from the string quartet canon mixed with works by Canadian composers and underrepresented composers, and collaborations with distinguished guest artists. Program: Elizabeth Raum (Canadian composer) – “Victims of Eagles” [...]
Join us for a cherished annual tradition on November 11th, and immerse yourself in a sonic space for the heart and mind to consider the conflicts and violence of the past and present. Take time to contemplate and reflect, as, through song, we transform this darkness into a better vision of understanding and peace. Our [...]
Join us for a cherished annual tradition on November 11th, and immerse yourself in a sonic space for the heart and mind to consider the conflicts and violence of the past and present. Take time to contemplate and reflect, as, through song, we transform this darkness into a better vision of understanding and peace. Our [...]
Let the Calgary Phil envelop you in sumptuous orchestral sound with the passionate drama of Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, starring 2018 Honens Prize Laureate Nicolas Namoradze. Conductor Sarah Ioannides then leads the Orchestra in Rimsky-Korsakov’s fantastical symphonic suite inspired by tales from the Arabian Nights. The concert opens with Kelly-Marie Murphy’s striking tone poem that explores the [...]
Let the Calgary Phil envelop you in sumptuous orchestral sound with the passionate drama of Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, starring 2018 Honens Prize Laureate Nicolas Namoradze. Conductor Sarah Ioannides then leads the Orchestra in Rimsky-Korsakov’s fantastical symphonic suite inspired by tales from the Arabian Nights. The concert opens with Kelly-Marie Murphy’s striking tone poem that explores the [...]
