We're excited to celebrate 70 fantastic years of Calgary's Orchestra with you this season! For seven decades the Calgary Philharmonic has been bringing people from many communities and all walks of life together through the power of music. Together, we've been moved to tears of both joy and sweet sorrow, shared reflections, made connections, and, most importantly, had a lot of fun.
This season, we embark on the next 70 years of the Calgary Phil with a stellar line-up of concerts led by an amazing roster of 29 conductors. As always, we're thrilled to welcome acclaimed stars from the world's leading stages, including incomparable pianist Lang Lang and acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham. Look out for another epic collaboration with our friends at the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the return of beloved favourites like Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Handel's Messiah, which features the brilliant Calgary Philharmonic Chorus. We'll triumphantly close the season with Music Director Laureate Hans Graf conducting A Midsummer Night's Dream
The excitement extends beyond the Jack Singer Concert Hall as we take the Orchestra to more venues around Calgary than ever before. We'll have fun in the sun at Prince's Island with another free Phil in the Park, rave it up at the Big Four with SYNTHONY, laugh along to Kevin's adventures in Home Alone at WinSport, and celebrate Canadian music icon Steven Page at the Jubilee Auditorium. You won't want to miss either of our Baroque at Bella concerts at Mount Royal University's beautifully intimate concert hall. The Orchestra will return to the Bella for our annual Taylor Family concert with Alberta's own country star Tenille Townes — who will also perform with us at the Jack.
Of course, that's not all. As you'll see from the pages to follow, the 2025/2026 season is one for the ages, chock full of concerts you absolutely will not want to miss. Whether it's in the Jack Singer Concert Hall or other venues across the city, we can't wait to see you and share in the magic made by this wonderful Orchestra.
MARC STEVENS President + CEO Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Adam Zinatelli, Principal Trumpet
YOUR PHIL. YOUR MUSIC.
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We acknowledge that we come together and create music on land known by the Blackfoot name Moh-kíns-tsis, which we also call Calgary. This land is on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Stoney Nakoda (Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), and the Tsuut'ina First Nation, as well as the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Districts 5 and 6. We honour this land and all those who share it in a spirit of peace, friendship, and respect.
Grab your blankets and picnic baskets as we once again welcome all of Calgary to join us at Prince's Island Park for a free community concert! Performing an eclectic mix of classical favourites, show tunes, and pops, the Orchestra and Resident Conductor Juliane Gallant provide the perfect soundtrack to a fun-filled afternoon in the beautiful heart of the city.
Gil Shaham plays Beethoven
Classics 1
12 + 13 September 2025 7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Karen Kamensek Conductor
Gil Shaham Violin
Grammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham brings brilliance and finesse to one of Beethoven's most lyrical compositions, the majestic Violin Concerto. Conductor
Karen Kamensek also leads the Calgary Phil in Vltava (The Moldau) from Má vlast —
Bedřich Smetana's six vivid tone poems — and Strauss' Four Symphonic Interludes
Program:
Smetana Vltava (The Moldau) from Má vlast, Beethoven Violin Concerto, Dvořák Selections from Slavonic Dances, Strauss Four Symphonic Interludes from Intermezzo
Rock out with your Calgary Phil as the Orchestra performs with Jeans 'n Classics in a fabulous show combining the best of Sting and The Police! From the classic Roxanne to the poignant Fields of Gold, hear the reggae, jazz, and punk influences that shaped some of the most exciting sounds of 80s and 90s rock music.
The Gruffalo
Symphony Sundays for Kids
21 September 2025 3PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Monica Chen Conductor
Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Orchestra and conductor Monica Chen! Based on the beloved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child tell the tales of a clever little mouse and his encounters with a fearsome monster. Guaranteed to be a fun-filled afternoon of music and laughter for all ages!
Hear global piano sensation Lang Lang for the first time ever in Calgary as he brings his charismatic virtuosity to Bartók's vibrant Piano Concerto No. 3, one of the composer's final works and a gift for his wife Ditta Pásztory. Conductor Ramón Tebar also leads the Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's emotional Fourth Symphony — a powerful testament to the indomitableness of the human spirit.
Ravel Une barque sur l’océan, Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony
Symphonic Seas
Yue Bao Conductor
Karina Gauvin Soprano
Russell Braun Baritone
Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Embark on a maritime adventure with the Calgary Phil as the Orchestra performs three sea-inspired works. Yue Bao conducts Four Sea Interludes from Britten's opera Peter Grimes, featuring musical portraits of the ocean dominating life in an English coastal village. Complementing Britten's vision is Vaughan Williams' mystical epic for soprano, baritone, and chorus, setting texts from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass
Steve Hackman’s Skull + Bones
Steve Hackman Conductor
Get spooky with your Calgary Phil this Halloween as visionary conductor Steve Hackman leads the Orchestra in classic spine-tingling showpieces like The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Mars from The Planets, Danse Macabre, and more! Then, hear the originals transform into rave anthems, remixed with electronic beats, layered with vocal stems, and woven into dancehall floor-killers. Plus, an all-star cast of vocalists join Steve Hackman for a reimagining of favourite hits by Muse, Adele, and Radiohead.
Specials
31 October 2025
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Specials
6 November 2025 7:30PM
Bella Concert Hall
Mathieu Lussier Conductor + Bassoon
The Calgary Phil goes Baroque (and classical) at the beautiful Bella Concert Hall! Conductor and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier leads the Orchestra in a varied and witty program of music by Johann Christian Bach and an overture by Sophie Gail (famous in her day as a composer of opéra comique), plus Haydn's Symphony No. 98, a profound tribute to his dear friend Mozart.
Program:
J.C. Bach Amadis des Gaules and Bassoon Concerto, Gail Overture from La Sérénade, Haydn Symphony No. 98
Baroque at Bella with Mathieu Lussier
Mathieu Lussier
Slavonic Dances
Classics 1
14 + 15 November 2025 7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Rumon Gamba Conductor
Immerse yourself in the fiery passion of Antonín Dvořák's Slavonic Dances, inspired by the exuberant rhythms of traditional Bohemian folk dances. The Orchestra, led by conductor Rumon Gamba, also perform Malcolm Arnold's Dvořák-inspired English Dances: Set 2 and conclude with Nielsen's dynamic, expressive Fifth Symphony.
Program:
Arnold English Dances: Set 2, Dvořák Slavonic Dances Op. 46, Nielsen Symphony No. 5
Best of Barber: Adagio + More
Classics 3
21 November 2025
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Anthony Parnther Conductor
Amaryn Olmeda Violin
Program: Montgomery Starburst, Barber Adagio for Strings, Symphony in One Movement + Violin Concerto, Mazzoli Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)
You can't beat the beauty of Barber! Anthony Parnther leads the Orchestra through three of the composer's most iconic works: the gorgeous Adagio for Strings, the evocative Symphony in One Movement, and the dazzling Violin Concerto — featuring soloist Amaryn Olmeda, winner of the First Prize and Audience Choice awards at the 24th Annual Sphinx Competition. Plus, we'll voyage to the stars with dynamic galaxyinspired pieces by Jessie Montgomery and Missy Mazzoli.
Andrew Crust Conductor University of Calgary Chorus
Kickstart your holiday season with the beloved comedy classic Home Alone, now 35 years young! Featuring renowned composer John Williams' delightful score performed live by your Calgary Phil, the film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an inventive eightyear-old boy who, after accidentally being left alone over Christmas, must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the whole family!
Hallelujah! A glorious Christmas tradition returns. Conductor Stephen Stubbs, a cast of soloists, and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus join the Orchestra for this quintessential holiday classic.
Handel's beautiful oratorio combines music and drama in one of the greatest stories ever told.
Steven Page + the Calgary Phil: A Holiday Special
Specials 6 December 2025 7:30PM
Jubilee Auditorium
Juliane Gallant Conductor Steven Page Vocals
Spend an unforgettable evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Steven Page, co-founder of The Barenaked Ladies, as he performs with the Calgary Phil! Enjoy many of the iconic songs he wrote for the band, including Brian Wilson, Jane, Call and Answer, The Old Apartment, and What a Good Boy, plus holiday music that's guaranteed to make you feel merry and bright!
Nairilys Garcia Sogamozo, Soprano
Maxime Chambers-Dumont, Bass
Tim Bell, Tenor
Alexandra Wang, Alto
Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
The Music of Hans Zimmer
Pops
16 + 17 January 2026
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Tristan Rais-Sherman Conductor
The Orchestra and conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman celebrate some of the most iconic film scores of all time from Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer! We'll travel to the deepest depths of space with music from Dune and Interstellar, join Captain Jack Sparrow and The Pirates of the Caribbean, roam Gotham with The Dark Knight, and much more.
Symphony Sundays for Kids
18 January 2026 3PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Juliane Gallant Conductor
Classical Kids Live! Ensemble
Vivaldi, Venice, and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, a compelling story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots. Enjoy more than 25 excerpts from Vivaldi's most popular and important works, including The Four Seasons, magically woven into a gripping mystery in which the central clue is a missing Stradivarius violin that the Duke of Cremona has brought to Vivaldi's school of the Pieta in the hopes of finding his long-lost grandchild.
Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery
It Takes Two: A Symphonic Collaboration
Fawzi Haimor Conductor
Luka Coetzee Cello
Classics 2
23 + 24 January 2026
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Program: Prokofiev Sinfonia concertante, Coleman Umoja: Anthem of Unity, Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia, Gershwin An American in Paris
Calgary Youth Orchestra
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Warm up your January with the Calgary Phil and conductor Fawzi Haimor in this wide-ranging program featuring Ginastera's spirited Argentine dances and Gershwin's musical portrait of a wistful American wandering the streets of Paris. The Calgary Youth Orchestra joins the Phil in a side-by-side performance of Valerie Coleman's bold musical call for unity in a divided world, and Canadian cellist Luka Coetzee is the blazing protagonist in the sweeping drama of Prokofiev's Sinfonia concertante. This performance is presented in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit as part of the High Performance Rodeo.
Luka Coetzee
Specials
30 January 2026
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Vivek Shraya: One Night Only
Juliane Gallant Conductor
Vivek Shraya Artist
Saddle up for the annual High Performance Rodeo as the Calgary Phil and One Yellow Rabbit join forces for this one-of-a-kind collaboration with Vivek Shraya. This multi-hyphenate Alberta-born phenom — recording artist-author-actor — channels pop's greatest artists, with the power of a full orchestra. Sure-to-be one of the most talked-about performances of the new year!
Friday 12 September + Saturday 13 September / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
The Music of Sting + The Police
Friday 19 September + Saturday 20 September / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
The Gruffalo
Sunday 21 September / 3PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
An Evening with Lang Lang
Saturday 27 September / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Friday 3 October / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
The Princess Bride in Concert
Friday 10 October (7:30PM) + Saturday 11 October (2:30PM) / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Symphonic Seas
Friday 17 October + Saturday 18 October / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Steve Hackman's Skull + Bones
Friday 31 October / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Baroque at Bella with Mathieu Lussier
Thursday 6 November / 7:30PM / Bella Concert Hall
Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince
Saturday 8 November / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Slavonic Dances
Friday 14 November + Saturday 15 November / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Best of Barber: Adagio + More
Friday 21 November / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Home Alone in Concert
Friday 28 November (7:30PM) + Saturday 29 November (2:30PM) / WinSport Event Centre
Handel's Messiah
Thursday 4 December + Friday 5 December / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Steven Page + the Calgary Phil: A Holiday Special
Saturday 6 December / 7:30PM / Jubilee Auditorium
Traditional Christmas
Tuesday 9 December, Wednesday 10 December + Thursday 11 December / 7:30PM
Grace Presbyterian Church
Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert
Thursday 1 January / 2:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
The Music of Hans Zimmer
Friday 16 January + Saturday 17 January / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery
Sunday 18 January / 3PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
It Takes Two: A Symphonic Collaboration
Friday 23 January + Saturday 24 January / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Vivek Shraya: One Night Only
Friday 30 January / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
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Baroque at Bella with Camille Delaforge
Thursday 5 February / 7:30PM / Bella Concert Hall
Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience
Saturday 7 February / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Romantic Ravel
Friday 13 February + Saturday 14 February / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Harry Potter and the Half Blood PrinceTM in Concert
Thursday 19 February, Friday 20 February + Saturday 21 February / 7:30PM
Jubilee Auditorium
IX: Shostakovich
Friday 27 February + Saturday 28 February / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
When Instruments Roamed the Earth!
Sunday 1 March / 3PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Dance Dance Disco
Friday 6 March + Saturday 7 March / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Verdi's Requiem
Friday 20 March / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Video Games in Concert with Eímear Noone
Saturday 28 March / 7:30PM / Jubilee Auditorium
La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits
Friday 10 April + Saturday 11 April / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Friday 17 April / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
An Evening with Tenille Townes + Orchestra
Thursday 23 April / 7:30PM / Bella Concert Hall
Saturday 25 April / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Alberta in Harmony: The Planets
Saturday 2 May / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Postcards from Italy
Friday 8 May / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Wandering with Wonder
Sunday 10 May / 3PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Friday 15 May (7:30PM) + Saturday 16 May (2:30PM) / Jubilee Auditorium
Mahler's First Symphony
Friday 22 May + Saturday 23 May / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Broadway Hits: Hamilton, Rent + More!
Friday 29 May + Saturday 30 May / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
Hans Graf Returns: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday 5 June + Saturday 6 June / 7:30PM / Jack Singer Concert Hall
This concert has an Open Rehearsal. See page 14 for details.
Baroque at Bella with Camille Delaforge
Specials
5 February 2026 7:30PM
Bella Concert Hall
Camille Delaforge Conductor + Harpsichord
Surround yourself with glorious Baroque music in this potpourri program performed by the Calgary Phil in the intimate setting of the Bella Concert Hall. Camille Delaforge leads the Orchestra from the harpsichord in J.S. Bach's festive Orchestral Suite No. 3, which includes his most famous air on the G string. Hear also grand and exquisite numbers from George Frideric Handel and Jean-Philippe Rameau.
Program:
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3, Handel The Entrance of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon + Lascia ch'io pianga from Rinaldo, Rameau Entrée de Polymnie from Les Boréades
Revolution: The Music of The Beatles –A Symphonic Experience
Juliane Gallant Conductor with Vocalists Colin Smith, Rick Brantley + Aaron LaVigne
The Beatles come to life in Revolution, the new authorized symphonic tribute to the Fab Four, featuring top vocalists and musicians accompanied by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik's new arrangements transcribed and arranged from the original master recordings at Abbey Road. In this magical musical journey, the Orchestra performs the band's biggest hits including Penny Lane, Get Back, Here Comes the Sun, and more!
Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 5, Ravel Rapsodie espagnole, Daphnis et Chloé: Suite No. 2 + Boléro
Let the enchanting music of Ravel captivate you this Valentine's Day weekend as the Calgary Phil and conductor Natalia Ponomarchuk take you from his picturesque Spanish-inspired rhapsody to the shimmering sound world of Daphnis et Chloé, topped off with Boléro's sensational orchestral crescendo. Canadian phenom Stewart Goodyear stars in Saint-Saëns' striking Piano Concerto No. 5 (known as The Egyptian) composed during a trip to Cairo.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood PrinceTM in Concert
Specials
19, 20 + 21 February 2026 7:30PM
Jubilee Auditorium
Evan Mitchell Conductor
Relive the magic of year six in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert. With this film, based on the sixth installment of the classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale of Harry's obsession with a mysterious potions book accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen in HD!
Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser Conductor with Vocalists
Alita Moses, Vula Malinga, Brendan Reilly + Schadrack Pierre
Boogie with your Calgary Phil in this far-out concert inspired by the sounds of legendary New York nightclub Studio 54. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts the Orchestra and a hip cast of vocalists in the disco era's grooviest hits from Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Boney M., Diana Ross, Chic, and more!
Verdi’s Requiem
Karen Kamensek Conductor
Anna Pompeeva Soprano
Krisztina Szabó Mezzo-soprano
Michael Schade Tenor
Daniel Okulitch Bass-baritone
Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Classics 3
20 March 2026
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Encounter the solemn power of Verdi's soul-stirring Requiem, a thrilling score to which the composer brought the dramatic sensibility of his famous operas. Grammywinning conductor Karen Kamensek leads the Orchestra, four soloists, and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus in this towering work of theatrical proportions.
Kristofer Leslie, Assistant Principal Trombone
Video Games in Concert with Eímear Noone
Eímear Noone Conductor
Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Delve into awe-inspiring scores from some of the biggest video games ever with your Calgary Phil and award-winning video game music composer and conductor Eímear Noone! She brings her own enduring soundscapes from World of Warcraft, along with music from Super Mario, Kingdom of Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Fortnite, and more!
Specials
28 March 2026
7:30PM
Jubilee Auditorium
La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits
Pops 10 + 11 April 2026 7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Enrico Lopez-Yañez Conductor with Vocalists Jackie Mendez + Ender Thomas José Sibaja Trumpet Luisito Quintero Percussion
Get on your feet and Let's Get Loud as your Calgary Phil performs the greatest hits of Latin pop! Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leads the Orchestra and an ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists in this high-octane concert celebrating the music of superstars like Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and more. This is a party you don't want to miss!
Eímear Noone
Specials
17 April 2026
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Program: Warlock Capriol Suite, Traditional Nordic Suite, Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Timothy Chooi Conductor + Violin
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the seasons with Vivaldi's most famous set of violin concertos. Acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi plays and conducts the Calgary Phil in these remarkable works that evoke such seasonal phenomena as singing birds, buzzing flies, violent thunderstorms, and icy blizzards, as well as vibrant scenes portraying a sleepy goatherd and his barking dog, a harvest celebration, and a warm winter fire.
Seize this special chance to hear the sensational 17time Canadian Country Music Award-winner Tenille Townes perform her biggest hits with your Calgary Phil! Experience the potent stories and open-hearted lyrics of her soul-searching songs and raw ballads amplified with symphonic sounds. These concerts are presented in partnership with the Taylor Family Foundation to bring the gift of great music to Calgary.
Tenille Townes
Alberta in Harmony:
The Planets
Specials
2 May 2026 7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Program:
Adams Become Ocean, Holst The Planets
Take the plunge into huge orchestral sound as the Calgary Phil and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra come together to perform John Luther Adams' Become Ocean, a haunting work that evokes an unstoppable tidal surge. They also join forces to play Holst's enthralling orchestral mood pictures inspired by the astrological significance of the planets and how they may influence human character.
Postcards from Italy
Classics 3
8 May 2026 7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Cosette Justo Valdés Conductor
Take a musical journey with the Calgary Phil to beautiful Italy with conductor Cosette Justo Valdés as your guide — from Stravinsky's take on Pulcinella, a traditional character of the Neapolitan stage, to Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, inspired by impressions of the country's scenery and architecture. Respighi's evocation of three celebrated paintings by Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli rounds off the tour.
Program: Stravinsky Suite from Pulcinella, Respighi Trittico Botticelliano, Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4
Trish Bereti Reid, Bass
Mahler’s First Symphony
Classics 1
22 + 23 May 2026 7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Earl Lee Conductor
Steven Isserlis Cello
Discover Mahler's mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil, conducted by Earl Lee, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime — through rustic dances to an ironic funeral march — and culminates in victory over worldly despair. Before it, relish the rich, nostalgic poetry of Robert Schumann's eloquent Cello Concerto, featuring distinguished cellist Steven Isserlis.
Program:
Moussa Elysium, R. Schumann Cello Concerto in A Minor, Mahler Symphony No. 1
Broadway Hits: Hamilton, Rent + More!
Pops
29 + 30 May 2026
7:30PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Juliane Gallant Conductor with Vocalists
Alex Getlin + Jonathan Christopher
Grab your seats for this Broadway extravaganza as your Calgary Phil brings the splendour of The Great White Way to Jack Singer Concert Hall! Juliane Gallant and two marvellous vocal stars team up with the Orchestra to perform memorable tunes from modern musicals, including Hamilton and Rent, plus the great Stephen Sondheim's songs from Sweeney Todd and Company
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2, Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream
Hans Graf Returns: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hans Graf Conductor
Sophia Liu Piano
Maureen Thomas Narrator
Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Step into a magical world of woodland fairies and the lovers who encounter them. The Orchestra and Music Director Laureate Hans Graf perform Mendelssohn's iconic score for Shakespeare's beloved A Midsummer Night's Dream, including one of the most popular and recognizable pieces of music ever written, the Wedding March. Rising star pianist Sophia Liu also joins the Orchestra for Chopin's beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Hans Graf
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We partner with the Military Family Resource Centre to provide tickets to families of Canadian military and veterans across Southern Alberta.
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Each year we donate over 600 free concert tickets to dozens of local charities so that everyone has a chance to experience live orchestral music.
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