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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250403T090000
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SUMMARY:CMC Prairie: Monster Music Sale
DESCRIPTION:Sheet music\, books\, CDs\, LPs\, and more! First day $5\, second day half off.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/cmc-prairie-monster-music-sale/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:University Theatre Foyer\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="CMC Prairie":MAILTO:prairie@cmccanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250402T090000
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SUMMARY:CMC Prairie: Monster Music Sale
DESCRIPTION:Sheet music\, books\, CDs\, LPs\, and more! First day $5\, second day half off.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/cmc-prairie-monster-music-sale/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:University Theatre Foyer\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250329T173000
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SUMMARY:MRU Conservatory Spotlight Series: Brett Gunther\, Ben Lahring\, and Darren Young
DESCRIPTION:The Spotlight Series is MRU Conservatory’s faculty recital series\, showcasing performances by the talented members of our faculty – some of Calgary’s finest musicians. On Saturday\, March 29 at 4pm in the Trans-Alta Pavilion at the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts\, we will be featuring three of our esteemed guitar faculty: Brett Gunther\, Ben Lahring\, and Darren Young. They will perform a program of repertoire for solo guitar and guitar ensemble by composers from across the world\, including works by Calgary-based composers Ben Lahring and Michalis Andronikou. Tickets are available for purchase at tickets.mru.ca
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/mru-conservatory-spotlight-series-brett-gunther-ben-lahring-and-darren-young/
LOCATION:TransAlta Pavilion (ED2102)\, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 7N5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Celebration: The Music of John Estacio
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nWe celebrate our first Composer in Residence John Estacio\, whose colourful and cinematic sonorities have electrified Edmonton Symphony audiences for over 30 years. The concert will include a movement from John’s Trumpet Concerto (co-commissioned by a consortium of 19 Canadian orchestras)\, a dazzling string quartet written for the Banff International String Quartet Competition\, a short song cycle and an operatic aria sung by baritone Brett Polegato\, and Avé\, his most recent work for orchestra. Don’t miss this fantastic evening of music\, conducted by our Resident Conductor Cosette Justo Valdés. \nThis concert will not include an intermission. \n\n  \nProgram to Include\n\n\nESTACIOThe Harvesters (3rd movement of A Farmer’s Symphony) (1994)\nESO commissionTriton’s Trumpet (1st movement of the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra) (2017)\nESO co-commission“Away and Awake in the Night” (song cycle for baritone\, piano\, and violin; words by John Murrell) (2001)Test Run for String Quartet (2001)“A tooth in my pocket” (from the opera Ours; words by Robert Chafe) (2016)\nESO premiereAvé (2025)\nESO premiere\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\n  \nFeatured Artists\n\nCosette Justo Valdés\, Conductor\nJohn Estacio\, Curator & Host\nBrett Polegato\, Baritone\nRobin Doyon\, ESO Trumpet\nPhilip Manning\, ESO Violin\nSarah Ho\, Piano\nGarneau String Quartet:\nRobert Uchida\, Violin\nLaura Veeze\, Violin\nKeith Hamm\, Viola\nJulie Hereish\, Cello
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/celebration-the-music-of-john-estacio/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250320T210000
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SUMMARY:GroundSwell 4: North/South\, Curated by Jim Hiscott
DESCRIPTION:GS4: North/South\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGS4: North/South \nMarch 20\, 2025\, 7:00pm \nGroundSwell and WAG-Qaumajuq are thrilled to co-present North/South\, a unique gallery concert featuring throat songs by Nikki Komaksiutiksak and family\, as well as music for violas and percussion played by Melody McKiver\, Jennifer Thiessen and Ben Reimer.  New collaborations by Melody McKiver and Jennifer Thiessen and new compositions by Melody McKiver\, Jim Hiscott and more. \nCome before the concert at 6pm to walk through the spectacular exhibition\, Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time featuring a survey of artistic expression from approximately 200 BCE until the present day that highlights over 400 works produced by Inuit artists from Siberia\, Alaska\, Canada\, and Greenland\, and stay after the concert to see more of the exhibition.  Thursday\, March 20\, 2025\, WAG- Qaumajuq. \nCurated by Jim Hiscott.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/groundswell-4-north-south-curated-by-jim-hiscott/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250315T213000
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SUMMARY:Oscar Morawetz\, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Oscar Morawetz: Carnival Overture\nRobert Schumann: Cello Concerto\nGustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4 \nRevel in the vibrant contrasts of Oscar Morawetz’s lively overture\, Robert Schumann’s lyrical cello concerto\, and Gustav Mahler’s celestial fourth symphony\, featuring the exquisite talents of cellist Bryan Cheng and soprano Lara Ciekiewicz. \nJoin us for an evening of contrasts and connections with music that ranges from the festive to the sublime. The concert begins with Oscar Morawetz’s “Carnival Overture\,” a lively piece that captures the spirited festivities of a carnival. This overture is packed with energy and charm\, setting the stage for a delightful evening. \nNext\, Canadian-born\, Berlin-based cellist Bryan Cheng returns to perform Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto\, a piece known for its lyrical beauty and innovative structure. Cheng’s previous performances with the WSO have been met with enthusiastic acclaim\, and his interpretation of Schumann’s concerto is sure to be a highlight of the season. \nKnown for his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut at 14 and performances with renowned orchestras worldwide\, Cheng continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic interpretations\, extensive recital highlights\, and critically acclaimed albums\, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. \nThe concert concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 4\, a work that combines the classical charm of Haydn with the emotional depth of Beethoven. Winnipeg’s own soprano star Lara Ciekiewicz joins the orchestra for the symphony’s final movement\, singing of a child’s vision of heaven—a serene and joyful conclusion to the evening. \nAcclaimed for her “tour-de-force performance” in Manitoba Opera’s Susannah\, Ciekiewicz is celebrated for her dynamic and moving portrayals across genres\, earning her the reputation of an artistic chameleon. Her versatility and transformative ability shine through in her captivating performances on stage. \nFun Fact: Mahler’s Fourth Symphony includes sleigh bells in the first movement\, adding a whimsical touch that evokes a wintry landscape.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/oscar-morawetz-winnipeg-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Centennial Concert Hall\, 555 Main Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Jocelyn Moclock\, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Matinee tickets available here\nEvening casual tickets available here\n\nPre-Concert Event featuring the Winnipeg Boys’ Choir!\nStarting at 6.45pm. All ticketholders are welcome! \n\n5 / LULLABY OF THE SNOW\n1.00pm and 7.30pm\, Thursday\, March 13\nCrescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave)\nDavid Bui\, conductor; Allen Harrington\, saxophone \nWinnipegger Allen Harrington is one of Canada’s finest wind players. He makes Sally Beamish’ iconic saxophone concerto absolutely sing in this concert warmly ushering in spring. \nJocelyn Morlock\nNostalgia \nSally Beamish\nUnder the Wing of the Rock: Saxophone Concerto No. 2 \nAstor Piazzolla\nLibertango\, arranged for Saxophone and Strings \nIntermission \nBenjamin Britten\nSimple Symphony (excerpts) \nBenjamin Britten\nVariations on a Theme of Frank Bridge \nProgram subject to change.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/jocelyn-moclock-winnipeg-chamber-orchestra/2025-03-13/2/
LOCATION:Crescent Arts Centre\, 525 Wardlaw Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 0L9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Jocelyn Moclock\, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Matinee tickets available here\nEvening casual tickets available here\n\nPre-Concert Event featuring the Winnipeg Boys’ Choir!\nStarting at 6.45pm. All ticketholders are welcome! \n\n5 / LULLABY OF THE SNOW\n1.00pm and 7.30pm\, Thursday\, March 13\nCrescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave)\nDavid Bui\, conductor; Allen Harrington\, saxophone \nWinnipegger Allen Harrington is one of Canada’s finest wind players. He makes Sally Beamish’ iconic saxophone concerto absolutely sing in this concert warmly ushering in spring. \nJocelyn Morlock\nNostalgia \nSally Beamish\nUnder the Wing of the Rock: Saxophone Concerto No. 2 \nAstor Piazzolla\nLibertango\, arranged for Saxophone and Strings \nIntermission \nBenjamin Britten\nSimple Symphony (excerpts) \nBenjamin Britten\nVariations on a Theme of Frank Bridge \nProgram subject to change.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/jocelyn-moclock-winnipeg-chamber-orchestra/2025-03-13/1/
LOCATION:Crescent Arts Centre\, 525 Wardlaw Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 0L9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Land’s End with Andy Lin: Celebrating Asian Voices (in partnership with The University of Calgary)
DESCRIPTION:Land’s End with Andy Lin: Celebrating Asian Voices (in partnership with The University of Calgary)\n\n\n\n\nMarch 29\, 2025 6:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Rozsa Centre\nPre-Concert Chat: 6:30pm\nPre-Concert Performance: 7pm\nConcert: 7:30pm \nFEATURED GUEST ARTIST & CO-CURATOR: Andy Lin (erhu) \nProgram\nRoydon Tse – Blues n’ Grooves (erhu & piano)\n夜來香/Fragrance of the Night (erhu & piano)\n賽馬/Horse Racing (erhu &amp; piano)\nVivian Fung – Humanoid (cello & electronics)\nShih-Hui Chen – flashback moments (erhu & piano trio)\n[INTERMISSION]\nVincent Ho – Busker Suite (violin)\nVincent Ou Yang – <New work for trio>\nBright Sheng – Clearwater Rhapsody (erhu & piano trio) \nAs part of our annual concert in University of Calgary’s “Alchemy Festival”\, we are thrilled to have with us as our special guest artist\, erhuist Andy Lin! Mr. Lin has been hailed as an award-winning violist and erhuist garnering critical acclaim in all his performances and winning numerous prizes. Together we present a program featuring works by three generations of today’s Asian composers:\nBright Sheng\, Shih-Hui Chen\, Vivian Fung\, and Calgary’s own Roydon Tse and Vincent Ho. In addition\, we continue our annual Student Composers’ Program this season with the premiere of a new work by UofC grad student Vincent Ou Yang\, written specially for Land’s End Ensemble.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/lands-end-with-andy-lin-celebrating-asian-voices-in-partnership-with-the-university-of-calgary/
LOCATION:Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Nature's Light - The celestial landscape: sun\, moon\, stars\, aurora borealis
DESCRIPTION:Composers have been writing about nature’s light and the celestial landscape for centuries. The sun and the moon and the stars\, the aurora borealis and lightning have been the inspiration for many choral compositions. Whether we look at the sky during the day or more prominently during the hours of darkness\, there is always an impressive display of light\, unless\, of course\, it is cloudy. Taking their inspiration from this light\, poets have lauded the magnificence of this light that can create such beauty\, and composers have so often taken those words and used them as inspiration to better depict that light. This concert contains music that addresses all these possibilities for light. What better place to view all these natural phenomena than in Saskatchewan – the land of living skies? \nJames Hawn\, Artistic Director \n\n\nOla Gjeilo: Across the Vast\, Eternal Sky\nDan Forrest: The Sun Never Says\nLili Boulanger: Hymne au Soleil (“Hymn to the Sun”)\nDaniel Elder: October Sun\nClaudio Monteverdi: Darà la notte il sol\nOla Gjeilo: Northern Lights\nStacey Philipps: Aurora Borealis\nDerek Holman: Miramachi Lightning\nDaniel Elder: Ballade to the Moon\nDaniel Elder: Lullaby\nJacob Navrerud: Lunar Lullaby\nNicholas Ryan Kelly: The New Moon\nJosu Elberdin: Izar Ederrak\nAndrew Balfour: Anang (A Star)\nKyle Pederson: Stars\nZ. Randall Stroope: And Sure Stars Shining\nRandall Thompson: Choose Something Like a Star
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/natures-light-the-celestial-landscape-sun-moon-starts-aurora-borealis/
LOCATION:Knox United Church\, 838 Spadina Crescent E\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 3H4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Prairie Voices: In the Famiy
DESCRIPTION:In the Family\n\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025\n7:30 PM  9:30 PM\nCrescent Arts Centre (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Bluestem\, Prairie Voices and Horizon plus PVI Alumni for an anniversary celebration like no other! PVI is excited to commemorate 25 years at our annual In the Family concert featuring special performances with the PVI alumni choir\, past directors\, and more. PVI will also debut a newly-commissioned flagship song written by past PVI alum Ben Sellick. \nYou won’t want to miss this unforgettable performance led by our formidable directors Rob Monson\, Katie Donnelly\, and Johanna Hildebrand; assistant directors Katy Abraham and Madly Friesen; and past PVI directors Dr. Elroy Friesen\, GiUng Lee\, Philip Lapatha\, Vic Pankratz\, and Kristel Peters! Join us for this exciting musical event that celebrates where we have come from\, and looks to the future with anticipation. \nJoin us in-person or via livestream! Tickets available online or at the door as capacity allows. \nTickets: $20 General Admission; $10 Students/Reduced; $10 per Livestream viewer \nClick here to purchase tickets
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/prairie-voices-in-the-famiy/
LOCATION:Crescent Arts Centre\, 525 Wardlaw Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 0L9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Alice Ping Yee Ho\, Regina Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:BEETHOVEN’S FOURTH SYMPHONY\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025\nClassics Series\nConexus Arts Centre \nPresented by MLT Aikins \n6:45 PM Pre Show Chat with Christian Robinson & Gordon Gerrard \n7:30 PM Concert \n9:00 PM Standing Ovation Post Show Reception Presented by Conexus Arts Centre \nGordon Gerrard\, conductor\nLorraine Min\, piano \n\n\nEvent Registration\nClick the button below to book tickets to the concert or to purchase season subscription to the concert series. \nBuy Tickets\n\n\nProgramme \nHO The Phantom Bird of Han \nSAINT-SAËNS Concerto No.4 in C minor for Piano & Orchestra\, op.44 \nI. Allegro moderato – Andante\nII. Allegro vivace – Andante – Allegro \nIntermission \nBEETHOVEN Symphony No.4 in B-flat major\, op.60 \nI. Adagio – Allegro vivace\nII. Adagio\nIII. Allegro vivace\nIV. Allegro ma non troppo
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/alice-ping-yee-ho-regina-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Conexus Arts Centre\, 200 Lakeshore Dr\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, S4S 7L3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Sonic Discoveries: New Music Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of contemporary music at the Sonic Discoveries New Music Marathon! This event showcases two dynamic duos pushing the boundaries of sound and expression. The Prairie Saxophone Initiative\, featuring saxophonists Chinley Hinacay and Matthew Robinson\, will present an array of fresh and innovative works\, while percussionist Chris Sies and guitarist Darren Young will create captivating textures and rhythms in their own set. This will be a marathon of new music that celebrates the artistry and boldness of today’s musical pioneers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an evening with the modern music scene! \nFounded in 2022 by Canadian Saxophonists Chinley Hinacay (MMUS) and Matthew Robinson (MMUS)\, the Prairie Saxophone Initiative (PSI) was created for the purpose of building awareness\, expanding repertoire\, and creating opportunities for developing saxophonists in the Prairies. PSI has undertaken several initiatives to serve these goals including the commissioning of under-represented Canadian composers\, hosting free workshops for student and adult amateur saxophonist\, and promoting accessible concert programming.  \nAlmost Noise is the newly minted partnership between percussionist Chris Sies and guitarist Darren Young. Equally at home in rock bands\, orchestras\, and composers in their own rights\, this program celebrates the duo’s love of their instruments through the borrowing of popular music idioms that\, in the past\, have been deemed so-called “simple” or “low art”. Helping shed this cultural baggage in chamber music circles\, Almost Noise presents Simple Songs with works by composers whose sonic dispositions are openly influenced by the popular music of their times (read: jazz\, rock\, pop). Inherently eclectic\, Simple Songs will take audiences through a series of soundscapes teetering between post-rock and ambient textures in works like Christopher Cerrone’s “Double Happiness” and Molly Joyce’s “One and Only”\, while singer-songwriters Tanner Porter and Andrea Hoyos bring a gentle chamber-pop influence to the set with works “Salt Heals\, Salt Takes Away” and “What you consider truth depends on how you look at it”. Drawing from post-minimalist aesthetics\, Samuel Adams beautifully marries polyrhythmic precision with harmonic warmth and ambient electronics in his “Hades and Persephone” from his multimedia work LYRA\, composed for the renowned guitar and percussion duo\, The Living Earth Show.  \n\nPART ONE: PRAIRIE SAXOPHONE INITIATIVE \nFlower Duet from Lakme\, Leo Delibes  \n3 Ms of a Union\, Lai Cheukman Joseph \n1) MESH: The Flirt\, Chase and Game \n2) MUSH: The Union of Lips and Hips \n3) MUCK: He Said\, She Said \nThe Sky Between Us\, Jenni Brandon  \nLachrymae\, Tigran Mansurian  \nSolitude of Stars\, Stacy Garrop  \nLovers on the Celestial Sphere\, Jun Nagao \n\nPART TWO: ALMOST NOISE \nSalt Heals\, Salt Takes Away\, Tanner Porter \nDouble Happiness\, Christopher Cerrone  \nSelf Portrait\, Part I\nInterlude I\nSelf Portrait\, Part II\nInterlude II\nNew Year’s Song  \nHades and Persephone from LYRA\, Samuel Adams  \nOne and Only\, Molly Joyce \nWhat you consider truth depends on how you look at it\, Andrea Hoyos \nSelections from Red\, Marc Mellits\, arr. C Sies and D. Young \nMechanically Separated Chicken Parts from Tight Sweater\, Marc Mellits\, arr. C Sies and D. Young
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/sonic-discoveries-new-music-marathon/
LOCATION:cSPACE Marda Loop\, 1721 29 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2T 6T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Dvořák & Stafylakis
DESCRIPTION:Hanna Havrylets: Chorale for strings\nHaralabos [Harry] Stafylakis: Violin Concerto — World Premiere\nAntonin Dvořák: Symphonic Variations \nExperience the world premiere of Harry Stafylakis’s genre-defying Violin Concerto\, alongside Antonín Dvorák’s rarely performed symphonic gem! \nExperience a world of musical contrasts with Dvorák & Stafylakis\, a concert that bridges the past and present with powerful compositions. The evening begins with Hanna Havrylets’s Chorale for Strings\, a poignant tribute to the late Ukrainian composer. Havrylets\, who passed away shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022\, composed this piece to transmit both lament and hope through its beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. \nNext\, prepare for the world premiere of Harry Stafylakis’s Violin Concerto\, performed by the electrifying and renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Known for her love of heavy metal and classical music\, Pine brings a unique intensity to this groundbreaking piece. Stafylakis\, the WSO’s Composer in Residence\, draws from his background in progressive metal to create a concerto that defies classical music conventions and resonates with contemporary audiences. \nThe concert concludes with Dvorák’s Symphonic Variations\, a masterpiece of melodic invention and orchestral color. This piece showcases Dvorák’s ability to transform a simple theme into a series of intricate and beautiful variations while demonstrating the versatility and skill of the WSO. \nFun Fact: Rachel Barton Pine is not only a classical virtuoso but also a passionate metalhead\, often blending her performances with the intensity of heavy metal music. \n  \nMusicians in the Making\nPre-Concert Performance\nSelections will be announced during the performance. \nWestgate Mennonite Collegiate Senior String Orchestra
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/dvorak-stafylakis/
LOCATION:Centennial Concert Hall\, 555 Main Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250204T174822Z
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SUMMARY:Own the Stage: Mental Skills for Audition Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Own the Stage: Mental Skills for Audition Excellence\nDate: February 26th\, 2025\nTime: 2pm to 3:30pm EST\nThis panel discussion will explore mental strategies and approaches specific to both university and professional auditions. Panelists will also discuss audition processes in music and acting\, as well as potential changes that result after the audition. Our panelists consist of expert practitioners and performers who will share various perspectives related to auditions: mental skills consultant\, jury evaluation\, and of course – the performer.\n​\nCamille Charbonneau is a mental performance consultant with extensive experience working with both student and professional musicians\, including students from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music. Carolyn Christie is the former Second Flute Chair of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and is currently on faculty at the University of Ottawa. Soprano and actress Meher Pavri has performed in a number of productions including West Side Story (Maria) and the Canadian premiere of Mahabharata. Lisa Chisholm is a Juilliard-trained bassoonist who is a member of the Canadian Opera Company orchestra. Joanna Latala is a professional cellist and graduate of the University of Gothenburg’s orchestral performance program. \nAdmission is free\, but registration is required. Registration will be available until February 25th.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/own-the-stage-mental-skills-for-audition-excellence/
LOCATION:Online\, Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250128T183503Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Civic Symphony: Whimsical Birds
DESCRIPTION:We proudly present the Calgary premiere of Vincent Ho’s 2022 concerto for saxophone\, played by Calgary’s brilliant Jeremy Brown and his students. Rautavaara’s iconic ode to Arctic birds and Sibelius’ 5th symphony\, with its famous swan theme\, give this program a Finnish flair\, from start to finish!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/calgary-civic-symphony-whimsical-birds/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250128T182959Z
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SUMMARY:Linda Catlin Smith\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nSuperstar violinist Timothy Chooi performs Bruch’s vibrant Scottish Fantasy for Violin\, a work bursting with energy that was based on four folk tunes the composer found in a collection of Scottish music. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 is bursting with rich\, emotional moments\, and features a charming pizzicato movement. Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith describes her piece as “creating different shapes and atmospheres out of which melody could arise\, like a constantly shifting tableau.” \n\n  \nPrelude\n\nPatrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Friday\, February 21st and Saturday\, February 22nd\, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert. \n\n  \nProgram to Include\n\n\nTCHAIKOVSKYSymphony No. 4\nBRUCHScottish Fantasy for Violin\nLINDA CATLIN SMITHTableau\nESO Premiere\n\nProgram subject to change. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\n  \nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Phillipe Tremblay\, Conductor\nTimothy Chooi\, Violin
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/linda-catlin-smith-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250210T173644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174124Z
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SUMMARY:Workers Students Union (in partnership with MRU Conservatory)
DESCRIPTION:Workers Students Union (in partnership with MRU Conservatory)\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 22\, 2025 6:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Bella Concert Hall\nPre-concert chat: 6:45pm\nConcert: 7:30pm\nFEATURING STUDENTS OF MRU CONSERTORY’S PROGRAM \nProgram\nSteve Reich – Clapping Music (mixed ensemble)\nOsvaldo Golijov – Death of the Angel (from Last Rounds; string nonet)\nMary Kouyoumdjian – Moerae (piano trio)\nAllan Gordon Bell – <New work> (mixed ensemble)\n[INTERMISSION]\nMichael van der Sloot – <New work> (piano trio)\nVincent Ho – Four Paintings By Leestemaker (piano sextet)\nLouis Andriessen – Workers Union (mixed ensemble) \nContinuing our partnership with Mount Royal University’s Conservatory\, we are thrilled to present our second concert of our residency featuring students of their program! After our successful concert last season\, we bring you more exciting works that push the boundaries of today’s performance practices and sonic experiences. Featured works include Steve Reich’s classic work Clapping Music\, Osvaldo Golijov’s haunting Deaths of the Angels\, and Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Moerae inspired by the Greek mythology of the three fates. Also featured is the world premiere of Dragonfly by Michael van der Sloot\, Vincent Ho’s Four Paintings By Leestemaker\, and the world premiere of A Species of Wonder for trio and spatialized strings by Juno Award-winner Allan Gordon Bell. This all culminates to the grand finale: Louis Andriessen’s colossal (and politically-influenced) work Workers Union\, written for “any loud sounding group of instruments” and featuring all performers on stage!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/workers-students-union-in-partnership-with-mru-conservatory/
LOCATION:Bella Concert Hall\, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 7N5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:DEXTER LIVES! The Dexter Gordon 50th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nNebula Repertory Ensemble Association presents: DEXTER LIVES! The Dexter Gordon 50th Anniversary Concert\, Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, 2:00 p.m. at Scarboro United Church\, 134 Scarboro Av. SW. \nThis is the Nebula society’s tribute to GRAMMY-winning and OSCAR-nominated NEA JAZZ MASTER tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon (February 27\, 1923 to April 25\, 1990) on the 50th anniversary of his only Calgary appearance (November 25\, 1974\, University Theatre\, John C. Reid concert presenter) and the 102nd anniversary of his birth. The concert features JUNO-nominated Al Muirhead\, trumpet; John Reid\, saxophone and flute; Jon Day\, piano; John Gray\, bass; Ed Batley\, drums. \nMr. Gordon performed only once in our fair city: in November 1974 — 50 years ago. The producer of that event was our current Artistic Director and saxophonist\, John Reid\, and the bass player that performed in that concert\, John V. Gray\, is also performing. Mr. Reid did his Master’s thesis on Dexter Gordon (M.A. Jazz History and Research from Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey\, 2010\, Lewis Porter\, supervisor) \nThe Nebula Repertory Ensemble Association (incorporated as a non-profit society in the Province of Alberta in 2019) has received a project grant from CADA (Calgary Arts Development Authority) to present this concert. \n  \nTickets: $40; $35 for Nebula & CALL members; $10 for students. Available at eventbrite.ca. \n  \nDexter Gordon\, saxophone \n(February 27\, 1923 to April 25\, 1990) National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Dexter Gordon is widely known in jazz as being the musician to translate alto saxophonist Charlie Parker’s and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie’s Bebop musical innovations to the tenor saxophone in the late 1950s. In 1986\, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as fictional character (saxophonist) Dale Turner in Bernard Tavernier’s film ‘Round Midnight. Mr. Gordon is the only jazz musician ever to be nominated for that award. The musical score for the film won the Oscar for pianist Herbie Hancock. \nA gig in 1962 at Ronnie Scott’s Club in London was a new experience for Dexter and he began to travel and work in Europe. Eventually\, he settled in Copenhagen where he lived until his return to the U.S. in 1976. During that period in Europe\, he travelled extensively\, and worked for long periods at the historic Jazzhus Montmartre. He recorded prolifically for the Blue Note\, Prestige\, and Steeplechase record labels\, among others. \nIn 1976\, Dexter enjoyed a hero’s welcome in the U.S. when he made his return engagement at Storyville in New York City with Woody Shaw\, Louis Hayes\, Ronnie Mathews\, and Stafford James. He subsequently played the Village Vanguard\, signed with Columbia Records\, and was officially “back in town.” Mr. Gordon’s “Homecoming” sparked a reignition of interest in the Bebop stream of Jazz during this period of the 1970s when fusion and disco reigned supreme. He organized his first working band during this period with George Cables\, Rufus Reid\, and Eddie Gladden. He considered this band to be his best\, toured extensively with them\, and recorded Live \nat the Keystone (Mosaic) and Manhattan Symphonie (CBS Sony) with the group. He won the Grammy Award for his album The Other Side of ‘Round Midnight. \n  \nUpcoming concerts: \n· Tribute to the Music of Herbie Hancock (May 24)\, \n· Tribute to the Music of Richard Rodgers (April 12)\, \n· Virtuosic Brazilian Classics (July 19). \nContact: John Reid (403) 605-5876\, jcreid@ucalgary.ca
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/nebula-repertory-ensemble-association-presents-dexter-lives-the-dexter-gordon-50th-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:Scarboro Church\, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3C 2H1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Linda Catlin Smith\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nSuperstar violinist Timothy Chooi performs Bruch’s vibrant Scottish Fantasy for Violin\, a work bursting with energy that was based on four folk tunes the composer found in a collection of Scottish music. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 is bursting with rich\, emotional moments\, and features a charming pizzicato movement. Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith describes her piece as “creating different shapes and atmospheres out of which melody could arise\, like a constantly shifting tableau.” \n\n  \nPrelude\n\nPatrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Friday\, February 21st and Saturday\, February 22nd\, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert. \n\n  \nProgram to Include\n\n\nTCHAIKOVSKYSymphony No. 4\nBRUCHScottish Fantasy for Violin\nLINDA CATLIN SMITHTableau\nESO Premiere\n\nProgram subject to change. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\n  \nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Phillipe Tremblay\, Conductor\nTimothy Chooi\, Violin
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/linda-catlin-smith-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250206T170831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T170831Z
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SUMMARY:MRU Conservatory Presents Spotlight Series: Akiko Tominaga and Lana Henchell
DESCRIPTION:The Spotlight Series is MRU Conservatory’s faculty recital series\, showcasing performances by the talented members of our faculty – some of Calgary’s finest musicians. This season\, we are thrilled to present an evening of music for two pianos performed by pianists Akiko Tominaga and Lana Henchell. The program will feature works by Debussy\, Satie\, and Juno Award-winning Calgary composer Allan Gordon Bell. Mark your calendar and be sure to get your tickets for this event that you will surely not want to miss.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/mru-conservatory-presents-spotlight-series-akiko-tominaga-and-lana-henchell/
LOCATION:TransAlta Pavilion (ED2102)\, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 7N5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250128T182532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T182532Z
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SUMMARY:GS3: Knee-deep in Clouds\, A tribute to Diana McIntosh
DESCRIPTION:GS3: Knee-deep in Clouds\, A tribute to Diana McIntosh\nFebruary 11\, 2025 7:30PM\, Westworth United Church\nGuest Curated by Luciane Cardassi\nFrom Luciane: \n“This concert honors iconic artist Diana McIntosh’s life as a performer\, composer\, educator\, and community builder. Diana spent time in Banff throughout her life\, with deep appreciation for the Rocky Mountains. As a Banff-based pianist\, I met Diana on several occasions\, and had the opportunity to study her original scores at the University of Manitoba Archives. This\, and my intention to connect with Winnipeg artists Ben Reimer and Laurel Ridd who had worked closely with Diana\, led to this program of pieces for percussion\, flute and solo piano including Diana’s delightful Aiby-Aicy-Aidyai for toy piano and vocal sounds.”
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/gs3-knee-deep-in-clouds-a-tribute-to-diana-mcintosh/
LOCATION:Westworth United Church\, 1750 Grosvenor Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3N 0H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250204T174435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T174435Z
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SUMMARY:"Musical Tourist": Orchestra Borealis
DESCRIPTION:“Musical Tourist” \nFelix Mendelssohn\nSymphony No. 3 (Scottish) \nHector Berlioz\nOverture to Les Franc-Juges \nRon Hannah\nThe Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder \nAleksandr Borodin\nIn the Steppes of Central Asia
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/musical-tourist-orchestra-borealis/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, 9915 148 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5N 3G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250203T185121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T185221Z
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SUMMARY:New Romantics
DESCRIPTION:New Romantics is a string nonet concert celebrating the love each of us has for treasured places or experiences\, a love that burns as brightly in our memories as the connections we feel to the people who have shaped us. We are honoured to be premiering Lai’s “Unsung Legacy\,” a concerto for Chinese flute and string orchestra\, with support from Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Dizi player Jiajia Li will fly you from Hong Kong to Edmonton and back in a tour de force of virtuosity and soulful exploration of what “home” really means. \nSteven Snowden (b. 1981)-Appalachian Polaroids for Strings and Tape (2011) \nIna Boyle (1889-1967)-String Quartet in E Minor (1934) \nLai Cheukman Joseph-Unsung Legacy\, Concerto for Dizi and Strings (2024) \nFeaturing JiaJia Li\, dizi \nAntonin Dvořák (1841-1904)-Serenade in E Major\, Op. 22 (1875) \nWe would like to thank all of our sponsors\, including Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/new-romantics/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, 1121 14 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250130T191245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T191245Z
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SUMMARY:Schnee: A Window into Winter
DESCRIPTION:Schnee: A Window into Winter\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\nSt. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue\, Snell Hall\n65 Church St\nToronto\, ON\nM5C 2E9 \nExperience Hans Abrahamsen’s 21st-century masterpiece\, Schnee (or ‘Snow’) performed beside windows overlooking Toronto’s tranquil winter landscape. This 50-minute work draws listeners into Abrahamsen’s crystalline sound world\, where the unique beauty of snow is reflected in both serene and explosive musical textures. \nComplementing Schnee\, the evening will feature world premieres by internationally celebrated composer Linda Catlin Smith\, as well as Black Ice\, a brand new composition by NMC’s Composer-in-Residence\, Rashaan Allwood. This evening promises shimmering\, exceptional music\, as NMC’s world-class musicians bring the beauty of winter to life through music. \nIn partnership with St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue. \nSchedule:\n7:00PM Doors\n7:15PM Pre-Concert Chat with Rashaan Allwood\, and Dr. William Gough (Professor of Climatology\, University of Toronto).\n7:45PM Young Artist Overture – Norma Beecroft (CAN) Jeu III (1987) for Viola and Tape\, performed by Mary Deck (The Glenn Gould School).\n8:00PM Main Show \nProgramme:\nLinda Catlin Smith (CA) we’ve gone forth for dancing (2023 World Premiere) for Trumpet\, Horn and Trombone\nRashaan Allwood (CA) Black Ice (2024 World Premiere) for Nine Instruments and Electronics\nHans Abrahamsen (DNK) Schnee: Ten Canons for Nine Instruments (2008)
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/schnee-a-window-into-winter/
LOCATION:St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue\, Snell Hall\, 65 Church St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 2E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250128T182213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T182213Z
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SUMMARY:School of Creative and Performing Arts: Sonic Visions
DESCRIPTION:Sonic Visions A concert of new music works by modern-day composers
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/school-of-creative-and-performing-arts-sonic-visions/
LOCATION:Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
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SUMMARY:Field Studies / Vines : The Music of Emilie LeBel played by ultraviolet\, Jane Berry\, And Laura Reid
DESCRIPTION:For the second concert in our 2024-2025 season lineup\, we bring together Edmonton-based composer Emilie LeBel alongside Calgary-based choreographer Melanie Kloetzel\, for an evening of live music and dance playing and moving in parallel.\nfield studies is the 2023 full-length album debut of acclaimed Canadian composer Emilie Cecilia LeBel.  Described by Riparian Media as ‘a quietly gripping affair that illustrates the interplay between pensive—almost austere—lyricism and percolating texture’\, the full collection of works will be performed live by Edmonton’s Ultraviolet chamber ensemble\, with special guest appearances from Edmonton mezzo-soprano Jane Berry and Calgary violinist Laura Reid.  Emilie LeBel herself will be operating live electronics during the performance. \nVINES is a durational site-adaptive installation created by Melanie Kloetzel (kloetzel&co.) with dramaturgical support from Brandy Leary (Anandam Dancetheatre). Grounded in the concept of ‘making kin’ with our plant brethren\, VINES explores how the human body can translate the growth patterns of climbing plants into a visual feast of respect\, reciprocity and wonder. As the mass quantity of performers takes over the performance environment\, VINES offers a surreal and mesmerizing vision of vegetal reclamation. In conversation with the haunting music of Emilie LeBel\, VINES engages audiences in a larger conversation about humanity’s future in relation to other species on the planet. \nThe two works\, field studies and VINES will occur simultaneously in a sonically glittering and choreographically speculative exchange.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/field-studies-vines-the-music-of-emilie-lebel-played-by-ultraviolet-jane-berry-and-laura-reid/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20250107T212851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T212851Z
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SUMMARY:Jessica McMann & Daniel Pelton\, Composer Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:To kick off our 45th anniversary\, Canadian Music Centre: Prairie Region is proud to present the first Composer Speaker Series of the year! We are excited to host Alberta-based Jessica McMann and Calgary’s Daniel Pelton on January 29th\, talking about their latest projects\, upcoming performances and releases. This event is FREE.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/jessica-mcmann-daniel-pelton-composer-speaker-series/
LOCATION:University of Calgary: Craigie Hall\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="CMC Prairie":MAILTO:prairie@cmccanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20241021T164138Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing the Narrative: Adrian Stimson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful conversation with Adrian Stimson as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series. In this session titled Not for the Faint of Heart: The Continuum of Decolonizing the Western Art Practice\, Stimson will explore his artistic journey and the constant challenge of decolonizing his work in an often politically hostile world.\n\nStimson often tells people that art is not for the faint of heart\, as it takes courage to face the colonial beast—an incessant and relentless process. He reflects on how\, as Indigenous artists\, we navigate the hostilities of a politically charged world\, care for ourselves\, and use our art to counter dominant narratives. He challenges us to consider: Are we truly decolonizing\, or are we merely pawns in an ever-shifting game controlled by colonial powers? Akin to The Matrix\, do we choose the white pill\, the red pill—or simply become a pill ourselves? \nFacilitated by Janine Windolph\, Director of Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre\, the session includes a presentation by Stimson followed by a discussion and a Q&A. This conversation will be recorded and shared following the event\, but the Q&A portion will remain unrecorded. Sessions may share experiences and ask difficult questions.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/decolonizing-the-narrative-adrian-stimson/
LOCATION:Max Bell Auditorium\, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1H5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153950
CREATED:20241021T163406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T163406Z
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SUMMARY:Kelly-Marie Murphy with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – November 15 and 16
DESCRIPTION: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 mystery and beauty of a starry sky.\n\nMURPHY Dark Night\, Bright Stars\, Vast Universe\nRACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor\nRIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherezade \nJoin us in the lobby 6:35PM for our Pre-Concert chat. \nThis concert includes a 20-minute intermission.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/kelly-marie-murphy-with-the-calgary-philharmonic-orchestra-november-15-and-16/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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