By Micha Oostenbrink and Simon MacLeod In the summer of 1980, CBC produced Tones of Two Cities — a special project that saw the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra travel to Edmonton to rehearse and [...]
On Saturday 16 September, be transported by your Calgary Phil on a journey through orchestral sound with Music Director Rune Bergmann as your guide to Modest Mussorgsky’s splendid instrumental showcase, Pictures at an [...]
We are pleased to announce that Canadian conductor Juliane Gallant will take the podium as the Orchestra’s next Resident Conductor, beginning in the 2023/2024 Season. Juliane was selected as the Resident Conductor of your [...]
As our 2022/2023 Season comes to an end and we celebrate the memorable moments from throughout the season, we also find ourselves commemorating another ending. This year marked Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer’s final season [...]
By Marisa Barber Calgary’s non-profit sector is an integral part of life in the city and touches the lives of nearly every Calgarian. From arts and culture to sports and recreation, mental health, and support [...]
By David Sussman, Assistant Principal Oboe All of the players in the Calgary Philharmonic are paid professional musicians. We are engaged to perform at the highest level. However, we do many things on a voluntary [...]
Carole and Steve Clement have volunteered thousands of hours with the Calgary Phil, lending their time and expertise in the Front of House to make sure concerts run smoothly for audiences, and also helping at [...]
The Hayes Family: Building a Musical Community By Stephania Romaniuk Although visionary arts supporters Sam and Angela Hayes have only recently started attending Orchestra concerts with their young daughters, Sophia and Ella, the [...]
By Olivia Sawyer, Helen Isaac, Drew Kotchan, and Tristram Chivers As the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus celebrates its 60th year, we reflect on [...]
Celebrating the first 60 years of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus By Miranda Martini Sitting inside the Jack Singer Concert Hall, you can hear the hum of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra tuning and the hush of [...]