6 / SOLACE 7.30pm, Wednesday, April 9 Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave) Aisslinn Nosky, violin and leader; Caitlin Broms-Jacobs, oboe Canada’s famous violinist-conductor reminds us why Bach called music “a refreshment of the soul” in this escape to the otherworldly sounds of Penderecki, Morlock, Vivaldi and B himself. Krzysztof Penderecki Three Pieces in Baroque [...]
About The Concert Described by Mendelssohn as “the jolliest piece I have ever done,” his Symphony No. 4 “Italian” is one of his treasured works and was inspired by his travels to Italy. Joseph Jongen’s magnificent Symphonie concertante for Organ is a mighty force for the instrument and captures a wide range of moods. Plus, Allan Gilliland’s 2000 commission [...]
Tracie Skeet-Brook is excited to present a wonderful selection of Loreena McKennitt and other celtic songs she holds dear to her heart. Joining her on this magical journey is Kate Chapman on the harp and backup vocals. Tracie and Kate will be performing in Olds on April 12 and in Red Deer on May 10. [...]
About The Concert Described by Mendelssohn as “the jolliest piece I have ever done,” his Symphony No. 4 “Italian” is one of his treasured works and was inspired by his travels to Italy. Joseph Jongen’s magnificent Symphonie concertante for Organ is a mighty force for the instrument and captures a wide range of moods. Plus, Allan Gilliland’s 2000 commission [...]
About The Concert Beethoven’s groundbreaking Third Symphony, nicknamed “Eroica” for its heroic qualities, was originally dedicated to Napoleon, but his name was later removed in a fury of rage. In his ESO debut, Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will perform Khachaturian’s mesmerizing Piano Concerto. A beloved Chorale by Bach and a Passacaglia based on its theme by Canadian composer Oskar Morawetz round [...]
About The Concert Beethoven’s groundbreaking Third Symphony, nicknamed “Eroica” for its heroic qualities, was originally dedicated to Napoleon, but his name was later removed in a fury of rage. In his ESO debut, Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will perform Khachaturian’s mesmerizing Piano Concerto. A beloved Chorale by Bach and a Passacaglia based on its theme by Canadian composer Oskar Morawetz round [...]
Whispers in the Mirror: MUSICAL REFLECTIONS Sunday 02 May 2025 • 3:00pm Knox United Church 506, 4 Street, SW Calgary (MAP) Whispers in the Mirror: Musical Reflections brings together Spiritus Chamber Choir and the String Theory Music Collective in a unique collaboration that bridges Baroque and contemporary music. The concert will feature Johann Sebastian Bach’s [...]
Tracie Skeet-Brook is excited to present a wonderful selection of Loreena McKennitt and other celtic songs she holds dear to her heart. Joining her on this magical journey is Kate Chapman on the harp and backup vocals. Tracie and Kate will be performing in Olds on April 12 and in Red Deer on May 10. [...]
8 / DAWN AND DUSK 7.30pm, Wednesday, May 14 Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave) Anne Manson, conductor; Timothy & Nikki Chooi, violins Sunrise over Grenada, a bustling Armenian market, the sidewalk bars of Italy — against the backdrops our music conjures, Canada’s most famous musical siblings unleash fireworks. Larry Strachan J’Ouvert Morning (2023 Commission by [...]
Richard O. Burdick, horn with Shaun Possion-Fast, trombone AND videotape perform: 1 - Birds for solo tape, Op. 44a (12/1987) 2 - 4'33" to the Moon for tape, Op. 222* 3 - Two Bear Valley Fanfares 4 - Two works by Johannes Ockeghem Vivit Dominus (1430-1497) O Rosa 5 - A Solo for Horn, Op. 0 6 [...]
