All in Calgary Philharmonic
We often think of holidays as a big time for family, but how that plays out varies from household to household. For Calgary Philharmonic Chorus member Barbara Soles, who also happens to be a Senior Development Officer with the Calgary Phil’s administration and a board member of Choir Alberta, the festive season means coming together in song.
Every September, the kids go back to school, while actors, writers, directors – and symphony orchestras – go back to rehearsal.
From Tony Award-winning epics to light-hearted comedies, world-renowned composers to classical masterpieces, the 2024-25 season of the performing arts at Arts Commons has it all! Read on to learn about the amazing line-ups that the resident companies of Arts Commons - Alberta Theatre Projects, Arts Commons Presents, Downstage, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, One Yellow Rabbit, and Theatre Calgary - have in store!
Even if you are new to the world of orchestral music, chances are you’re more than familiar with the name Joshua Bell. Having performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, the GRAMMY Award-winning violinist is one of the most visible figures in contemporary music, regardless of genre.
In 1975, in the heart of Venezuela, Maestro Jose Abreu initiated a groundbreaking program that would not only shape the lives of countless individuals but also revolutionize the approach to music education. This program, known as El Sistema, was designed to give kids a safe haven off of the streets, by providing them with the opportunity to learn music, play instruments, and cultivate their minds in multidisciplinary ways.
IndigiDivas is envisioned as a respectful and empowering showcase of female-identifying Indigenous singers, seamlessly weaving together Indigenous traditions and cultures with the operatic and orchestral world.
Back by popular demand following a sold-out performance in 2019, don’t miss the return of conductor Steve Hackman’s epic symphonic synthesis, Brahms X Radiohead, featuring the full Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and three solo vocalists on Saturday 28 January at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Presented in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo, this fusion of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 and Radiohead’s OK Computer offers a re-imagining of each work through the lens of the other, exploring the explosive tension they each have in common.
