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SUMMARY:Pro-D Sessions: Agency and Advocacy For Composers with Stefani Truant
DESCRIPTION:Session 1\, February 20: So you’ve been offered a commission — now what? \nBeyond the excitement of writing a new piece\, commissions often come with questions that many composers are left to navigate on their own. This session offers a composer-centered look at what typically happens after the offer: how commissioning agreements work\, what fees and rights usually cover\, how exclusivity and consortia function\, and how relationships and professional networks often play a role in opening these opportunities. Designed for composers at any stage\, the goal is to demystify the commissioning process\, normalize common questions\, and help composers move forward with clarity\, confidence\, and a stronger focus on the music. \nSession 2\, February 27: Ask Us Anything: Commissioning\, Relationships\, and the Realities In Between \nNot everything composers navigate fits neatly into a contract or a job description. This open conversation invites composers to bring their questions — big\, small\, and in-between — about commissioning\, networking and relationship-building\, and navigating professional situations that don’t always come with clear answers. In dialogue with CMC Prairie Region Director Janna Sailor\, this session creates space for honest discussion about what works\, what doesn’t\, and how composers can approach opportunities with clarity\, confidence\, and integrity. \nThis event is FREE for everyone to attend\, but requires pre-registration. \nWhere: ZOOM\nWhen: February 20 and 27 | 11:00am MST \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/pro-d-sessions-composer-agency-and-advocacy-with-stefani-truant/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:CMC Presents,Prairie
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SUMMARY:Ian Cusson\, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Program\nCatch 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. \nIan Cusson 1Q84: Sinfonietta Metamoderna\nMax Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1\nDmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\nJESSICA COTTIS conductor\nDIANA COHEN violin\nCALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/ian-cusson-calgary-philharmonic-orchestra/2026-02-27/
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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SUMMARY:Malcolm Forsyth\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nCelebrated 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. \nAt its premiere\, a critic wrote cryptically of Brahms’ final symphony\, “It is like a dark well; the longer we look into it\, the more brightly the stars shine back.” \nMalcolm Forsyth wrote his celebratory Jubilee Overture in 1964 when he was 28\, four years before he moved to Edmonton and became a member of the ESO. Don’t miss this intriguing concert juxtaposing music of youthful exuberance and wise experience. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\nProgram to Include\n\n\n\n\nBRAHMS\nSymphony No. 4\n\n\nBRITTEN\nPiano Concerto\nESO Premiere\n\n\nMALCOLM FORSYTH\nJubilee Overture\n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\nFeatured Artists\n\nAlain Trudel\, Conductor\nBenjamin Grosvenor\, Piano\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/malcolm-forsyth-edmonton-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edmonton Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@winspearcentre.com
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SUMMARY:Ian Cusson\, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Program\nCatch 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. \nIan Cusson 1Q84: Sinfonietta Metamoderna\nMax Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1\nDmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\nJESSICA COTTIS conductor\nDIANA COHEN violin\nCALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
URL:https://pr.cmccanada.org/event/ian-cusson-calgary-philharmonic-orchestra/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Malcolm Forsyth\, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:About The Concert\n\nCelebrated 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. \nAt its premiere\, a critic wrote cryptically of Brahms’ final symphony\, “It is like a dark well; the longer we look into it\, the more brightly the stars shine back.” \nMalcolm Forsyth wrote his celebratory Jubilee Overture in 1964 when he was 28\, four years before he moved to Edmonton and became a member of the ESO. Don’t miss this intriguing concert juxtaposing music of youthful exuberance and wise experience. \nThis concert will include an intermission. \n\nProgram to Include\n\n\n\n\nBRAHMS\nSymphony No. 4\n\n\nBRITTEN\nPiano Concerto\nESO Premiere\n\n\nMALCOLM FORSYTH\nJubilee Overture\n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. \n\nFeatured Artists\n\nAlain Trudel\, Conductor\nBenjamin Grosvenor\, Piano\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/malcolm-forsyth-edmonton-symphony-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Winspear Centre\, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4X8\, Canada
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