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SUMMARY:Vincent Ho\, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Rune Bergmann\, conductor \nJean Sibelius: Finlandia\nVincent Ho: Earthbeat (Saturday only)\nEdvard Grieg: Norwegian Dances\nCarl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4 “The Inextinguishable” \nPhoto: Kristin Hoebermann. \nSometimes\, the guest artist dictates the program… and that is precisely the case in this concert of Scandinavian greats led by Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann. \nJean Sibelius’ Finlandia is a symphonic mega-hit emblematic of the nationalism so often found in his music. \nThe Norwegian Dances by Edvard Grieg are athletic\, boisterous\, and charming folk-inspired numbers that will surely get everyone feeling the groove. \nLike his contemporary Gustav Mahler\, Carl Nielsen of Denmark was both a great symphonic conductor and a great symphonic composer. Written during the First World War and dubbed “The Inextinguishable\,” Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 is a powerful and grand work\, expressive of the indomitable human spirit. \n(Saturday only) To round out the program\, a musical trip to Canada with the music of Vincent Ho\, with whom Rune Bergmann worked closely at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. A name that may also be familiar to Winnipeggers\, Ho previously served as WSO’s Composer-in-Residence.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/vincent-ho-winnipeg-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Centennial Concert Hall\, 555 Main Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Keyan Emami\, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:5 / TEAL RAINBOWS\n7.30pm\, Wednesday\, March 11\nCrescent Arts Centre\, 525 Wardlaw Ave.\nMahan Esfahani\, harpsichord\nAnne Manson\, conductor \nWith glittering wit and playfulness\, this program celebrates the harpsichord as it creates vivid soundscapes and shimmering colours — a spectrum of forms\, textures\, and shades. \nSince making his London debut in 2009\, Mahan Esfahani has established himself as the first harpsichordist in a generation whose work spans virtually all the areas of classical music-making—from critically-acclaimed performances and recordings of the standard repertoire\, to working with leading composers\, to pioneering concerto appearances with major symphony orchestras on four continents\, and more. \n–\nJulian Grant \nVaudeville in Teal \nJ.S. Bach\nHarpsichord Concerto BWV 1054 in D Major \nKeyan Emami\nKian in Rainbows \nIgor Stravinsky\nPulcinella Suite \nProgram subject to change
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/keyan-emami-manitoba-chamber-orchestra/
LOCATION:Crescent Arts Centre\, 525 Wardlaw Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 0L9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260321T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops: GIVING THE ESSENTIALS: WRITING EFFECTIVE DRUM PARTS
DESCRIPTION:2026 Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops:\n​\n​ March 21\, 2026 – with Allison Au \n April 25\, 2026 – with Chelsea McBride\n June 6\, 2026 – with Daniel Hersog\n\nGIVING THE ESSENTIALS: WRITING EFFECTIVE DRUM PARTS – Allison Au\nDuring this session\, Allison will share select scores from her 2024 Juno award-nominated album “Migrations”\, written and arranged for a ten-piece chamber jazz ensemble (vocals\, saxophone\, vibraphone\, piano\, bass\, drums\, and string quartet). Long-time bandmate and co-collaborator\, drummer Fabio Ragnelli\, will complement this discussion exploring the individual parts and what makes for effective drum parts in this context. \nHOW TO WRITE A MIDDLE SCHOOL BIG BAND CHART – Chelsea McBride\nOver the course of this workshop\, we will discuss the specific needs of middle and high school ensembles and the traits of effective big band arrangements – and how to marry those two concepts into music that is fun for the ensemble\, director\, and audience alike. We will discuss a general form outline\, instrumentation/alternate parts\, range considerations\, and how the writing process can influence rehearsal and performance. \nTRANSFORMING TRADITION: CRAFTING NEW STORIES FROM OLD MELODIES – Daniel Hersog\nDaniel Hersog explores how long-loved folk material can become the foundation for contemporary jazz orchestra writing. Attendees will follow the creative arc – from the moment a folk tune sparks an idea\, through the shaping of form and colour\, to the final ensemble score. Hersog will break down his approaches to reinterpreting source material\, including strategies in orchestration\, harmonic reframing\, and developing narrative intention. Participants will gain insight into how familiar melodies can be reshaped into expansive\, modern works while retaining their emotional core.  \nSponsors: Winnipeg Arts Council & the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra \nThere is no charge for this event\, and we hope to keep it this way.\nDonations toward this project are welcomed and donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt. (https://www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com/donate.html) \nAn email with the link to the event will be sent to you the morning of the workshop.  \nThis session will be in English.\n​Thank you for your participation in the Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops. 
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/2026-canadian-jazz-composers-workshops-giving-the-essentials-writing-effective-drum-parts/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Vivian Fung\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nBeethoven’s beloved “Pastorale” Symphony is filled with imaginative musical depictions of birdsong\, a flowing stream\, a thunderstorm\, and other sounds of country life. \nEdmonton-born Vivian Fung’s Parade\, inspired by watching her 6-year old son in a parade following pandemic lockdowns\, is a “celebration of community that also explores the journey from solitude to togetherness.” \nCamille Saint-Saëns often said\, “form is the essence of art\,” a principle that is eloquently realized in his compact Cello Concerto No. 1\, featuring Montreal-born Jean-Guihen Queyras in his long overdue ESO debut. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\nProgram to Include\n\n\n\n\nBEETHOVEN\nSymphony No. 6 “Pastoral”\n\n\nFAURÉ\nÉlégie for Cello\n\n\nSAINT-SAËNS\nCello Concerto No. 1\n\n\nVIVIAN FUNG\nParade\nESO Premiere\n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Marie Zeitouni\, Conductor & Music Director\nJean-Guihen Queyras\, Cello\nESO Debut\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout ESO Classics\n\nESO Classics are dynamic and engaging concerts that feature the most memorable orchestral pieces. This masterworks series is our flagship and showcases the greatest symphonic masterpieces in classical music. From Bach and Handel in the Baroque period and Mozart and Beethoven in the 18th century Classical period\, all the way to 21st century contemporary composers\, this series encompasses the best of classical music. Our world-class musicians are joined by some of the most talented soloists from around the world\, delivering unparalleled performances of these illustrious works. Let the timeless beauty of live classical music enrich and transport you!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/vivian-fung-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Vivian Fung\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nBeethoven’s beloved “Pastorale” Symphony is filled with imaginative musical depictions of birdsong\, a flowing stream\, a thunderstorm\, and other sounds of country life. \nEdmonton-born Vivian Fung’s Parade\, inspired by watching her 6-year old son in a parade following pandemic lockdowns\, is a “celebration of community that also explores the journey from solitude to togetherness.” \nCamille Saint-Saëns often said\, “form is the essence of art\,” a principle that is eloquently realized in his compact Cello Concerto No. 1\, featuring Montreal-born Jean-Guihen Queyras in his long overdue ESO debut. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\nProgram to Include\n\n\n\n\nBEETHOVEN\nSymphony No. 6 “Pastoral”\n\n\nFAURÉ\nÉlégie for Cello\n\n\nSAINT-SAËNS\nCello Concerto No. 1\n\n\nVIVIAN FUNG\nParade\nESO Premiere\n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\nFeatured Artists\n\nJean-Marie Zeitouni\, Conductor & Music Director\nJean-Guihen Queyras\, Cello\nESO Debut\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout ESO Classics\n\nESO Classics are dynamic and engaging concerts that feature the most memorable orchestral pieces. This masterworks series is our flagship and showcases the greatest symphonic masterpieces in classical music. From Bach and Handel in the Baroque period and Mozart and Beethoven in the 18th century Classical period\, all the way to 21st century contemporary composers\, this series encompasses the best of classical music. Our world-class musicians are joined by some of the most talented soloists from around the world\, delivering unparalleled performances of these illustrious works. Let the timeless beauty of live classical music enrich and transport you!
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/vivian-fung-edmonton-symphony-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Jean Coulthard\, Colleen Athparia\, Rachel Laurin\, Liezel Kruger\, The Women with the Golden Flutes
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nIn the month of International Women’s Day\, we present a concert to celebrate women musicians. Programmed by Calgary’s prominent flutists\, the afternoon concert will feature Canadian and American female composers who have shaped and enriched the contemporary music landscape: Jean Coultard\, Catherine McMichael\, Rachel Laurin\, Colleen Athparia\, and Amanda Harberg. The program will also feature the premiere of Calgary composer Liezel Kruger and their piece The Trees of Kortillion\, commissioned by Lucie Jones. \nARTISTS\nGwen Klassen\, Emily Phernambucq\, Sarah MacDonald\, Lucie Jones (flutes)\, Akiko Tominaga (piano) \nPROGRAM \nThe Trees of Kortillion by Liezel Kruger\nSonata for Flute and Piano\, op. 29\, Rachel Laurin\nAscending Ashes\, Colleen Athparia\nLyric Sonatina for Flute and Piano\, Jean Coultard\nCourt Dances Suite for flute and Piano\, Amanda Harberg\nGaelic Offering\, Catherine McMichael \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 22 2026\nDoors at 2:30 PM\nShow at 3:00 PM \nShow Duration: 70 minutes (with no intermission)\n\nLOCATION\nSt. Stephen’s Anglican Church\n1121 14 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB T2R 0P2
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/jean-coulthard-colleen-athparia-rachel-laurin-liezel-kruger-the-women-with-the-golden-flutes/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, 1121 14 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260327T213000
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SUMMARY:Donovan Seidle and James Watson\, Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Program\nRock choir meets full symphony in a high-voltage fusion of hits — Stairway to Heaven\, Bittersweet Symphony\, Coldplay favourites\, Yellow Brick Road\, Hallelujah and more — performed live at Summit View United Church! \nEnjoy original pieces and arrangements by Donovan Seidle\, James Watson\, and special guest ReMix: Powered by Revv52.
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/donovan-seidle-and-james-watson-rocky-mountain-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T093958
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SUMMARY:Donovan Seidle and James Watson\, Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Program\nA cheeky mashup of classical elegance and contemporary hits—where Regency flair meets pop\, rock\, and orchestra in a one-of-a-kind experience. \nEnjoy original pieces and arrangements by Donovan Seidle\, James Watson\, and Revv52 Remix. \nFeatured Artists\nJANNA SAILOR Conductor
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/donovan-seidle-and-james-watson-rocky-mountain-symphony-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T213000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating World Premieres in partnership with The University of Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating World Premieres in partnership with The University of Calgary\n\n\n\n\nMarch 28\, 2026 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Rozsa Centre\nPre-Concert Chat: 6:45pm\nConcert: 7:30pm \nCome and experience this special event as we celebrate today’s emerging\, established\, and senior musical voices. As part of University of Calgary’s Alchemy Festival and our annual Student Composers’ Program\, we are excited to present five world premieres by students of the U of C composition program and twelve (!) from some of Canada’s acclaimed living composers. These were written just for us to premiere in this year-end concert that highlights the collaborative relationships we have with composers—some spanning almost 30 years! \nProgram\nWorld premieres of new works by:\nFive students of the UofC Composition program\nArthur Bachmann\nAllan Gordon Bell\nDorothy Chang\nDerek Charke\nVincent Ho\nGary Kulesha\nLarysa Kuzmenko\nAlexina Louie\nMaxime McKinley\nKelly-Marie Murphy\nDonovan Seidle
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/celebrating-world-premieres-in-partnership-with-the-university-of-calgary/
LOCATION:Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2N 1N4\, Canada
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