New Music Edmonton presents Through Closed Doors – Ukrainian New Music – a portrait of some of the incredible new work being created by composers of the Ukrainian descent diaspora. Zoltan Almashi is still in Ukraine. In one way or another, their works reflect on, or are influenced by, the current and past history of [...]
Whimsical Dreams in partnership with MRU Conservatory January 10, 2026 7:30 pm Location: Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University Pre-concert chat: 6:45pm Concert: 7:30pm Featuring students of MRU Conservatory’s program We bring you works that push the boundaries of today’s performance practices and sonic experiences as we embark on the third year of our residency with [...]
About The Concert The Vancouver Symphony’s Music Director Otto Tausk makes his Edmonton debut conducting a Mozart masterpiece, his Sinfonia concertante. Featuring ESO Concertmaster Robert Uchida and Principal Viola Keith Hamm, the music in this piece has been described by historian Alfred Einstein as “dropped from heaven.” Written when Mendelssohn was just 15 years old, his First [...]
Daniel Raiskin, conductor Haralabos [Harry] Stafylakis: Symphony No. 3 – World Premiere Christopher Theofanidis: TBA This concert celebrates the final year of Haralabos [Harry] Stafylakis’ tenure as the WSO’s Composer-in-Residence with the world premiere of a brand-new work. Also on the program is a work by Christopher Theofanidis, a respected figure in new music and someone Harry has [...]
The Program Celebrate the land, people, and voices of Alberta through music that is familiar, fresh, and deeply rooted. This program features works by three Alberta composers, Ashley Seward, Donovan Seidle and Jessica McMann, alongside Beethoven’s pastoral masterpiece, Symphony No. 6. Featured Artists JANNA SAILOR Conductor
The Program Celebrate the land, people, and voices of Alberta through music that is familiar, fresh, and deeply rooted. This program features works by three Alberta composers, Ashley Seward, Donovan Seidle and Jessica McMann, alongside Beethoven’s pastoral masterpiece, Symphony No. 6. Featured Artists JANNA SAILOR Conductor
4 / DANCES OF DREAMS 7.30pm, Wednesday, February 18 Crescent Arts Centre, 525 Wardlaw Ave. Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, piano Jeri Lynne Johnson, conductor A vibrant celebration of fantasy and rhythm featuring prodigy British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson — both returning to the MCO stage since last appearing in spring 2024 — this [...]
Program Catch the brilliance of Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony as conductor Jessica Cottis leads the Orchestra in revealing the complexities behind the work's seemingly lighthearted façade. The Orchestra's own concertmaster Diana Cohen takes the spotlight in Max Bruch's riveting and romantic First Violin Concerto — voted the #1 violin concerto of all time by Classic FM. [...]
About The Concert Celebrated British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor returns after a 12-year absence to perform Benjamin Britten’s energetic Piano Concerto, written when the composer was 24 and known for its rhythmic drive and inventive orchestration. At its premiere, a critic wrote cryptically of Brahms’ final symphony, “It is like a dark well; the longer we look [...]
Program Catch the brilliance of Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony as conductor Jessica Cottis leads the Orchestra in revealing the complexities behind the work's seemingly lighthearted façade. The Orchestra's own concertmaster Diana Cohen takes the spotlight in Max Bruch's riveting and romantic First Violin Concerto — voted the #1 violin concerto of all time by Classic FM. [...]