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 [...]
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 [...]
KS premieres Mark Limacher’s first work for string orchestra, as well as Roydon Tse's latest work for string orchestra. Step back from the noisy world and immerse yourself in a sonic world of rest.
PLACES // PARTING NEW DATE - Jun. 21, 2025, 7:00pm @ Robertson-Wesley United Church Description Join three local Edmonton composers—Geoff Li, Daniel Belland, and Allan Gilliland—for the premiere of their newly commissioned classical works, performed by the esteemed Obsessions String Quartet and Sarah Ho on piano! The three composers are known for giving classical music [...]
Calgary pianist, educator, and CMC Prairie board member Dr. Sandra Joy Friesen will be performing a solo recital of Violet Archer and Jean Coulthard's piano works in celebration of their death anniversaries.
