On the Blog: Musical Roots
By Autumn Fox How many people do you know can claim Yo-Yo Ma taught them the cello in their after-school music class? Be it through movies, cartoons, lullabies, parents, older siblings, or an [...]
On the Blog: The Impact of a Ticket
By Hadya Azeem There is nothing quite as magical as seeing your first live performance, the energy of sitting in the concert hall in anticipation, hearing the cheers of an audience, and getting [...]
On the Blog: Jazz meets Classical in Classically Jazzed
The worlds of classical and jazz have long intertwined with one another. On 3 + 4 November classical music standards get jazz makeovers in Classically Jazzed. Hear some of your favourite orchestral repertoire in [...]
On the Blog: The Gift of a Lifetime
By Stephania Romaniuk For Calgary Philharmonic patron and visionary supporter Judith Kilbourne, being introduced to orchestral music is inseparable from the people who were a part of the experience. A long-standing advocate for volunteerism [...]
On the Blog: IT’S A ZOO OUT THERE!
By David Sussman, Assistant Principal Oboe Our Symphony Sundays for Kids concerts come with a wonderful pre-show activity — the Instrument Discovery Zoo. An hour before the start of the concert, kids can see [...]
Q+A: Getting to Know Juliane Gallant
New Brunswick-born conductor Juliane Gallant is the Resident Conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic, and one of two fellows in the inaugural cohort of Tapestry Opera’s Women in Musical Leadership program. She made her Calgary [...]
Tour De Force: Cheng + Cello
On Saturday 23 September, join the Canadian-born and Berlin-based rising star cellist Bryan Cheng has he takes the stage with your Calgary Phil for an enchanting evening featuring music from the legendary Czech composers [...]
On the Blog: 5 Things About Fleetwood Mac
On 8 + 9 September, Jeans 'n Classics brings the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac to the stage with the Calgary Phil. Enjoy hits like Over My Head, The Chain, Don't Stop, and Little [...]