The CPO is working through the Mahler symphonies chronologically, and this year, we're performing Mahler's Sixth Symphony. This symphony is unique in that explores Mahler's thoughts on death, and even includes a "hammer of fate." [...]

We offer music for everyone at the CPO, and are starting 2015 with a classic rock concert! On January 16 & 17, former Kansas frontman John Elefante will belt out some of the greatest rock hits [...]

On December 10, 2014 Eileen Atkinson, a founding and long-time member of the CPO, passed away. She was a wonderful 95 years old. She was a musician all her life, and received her Performer’s Certificate in [...]

Christmas is all about traditions. At the CPO, our Christmas tradition is bringing Handel's Messiah to Calgarians. This year, we have three performances - Friday, December 12, Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14 (Sing-Along [...]

Erin Fung, MusAid Operations Director A concert with a great cause! On December 7, some musicians from the CPO will perform in a fundraising concert for MusAid (an organization which helps musicians in developing countries) [...]

Each year, Avenue Magazine announces its "Top 40 Under 40," a list of young Calgarians who are making a difference in the community. We were excited to see that two of the recipients were associated with [...]

The CPO's J'aime Paris Festival kicks off tonight with Grand et Fort: Fauré’s Requiem and Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony and then continues on Saturday with Boléro! French Impressions With Jean Louis Steuerman on Saturday, November 22. The Boléro! concert celebrates [...]

Our lovely receptionist Felicia is a fan of Classic movies - one being An American in Paris, the title piece composed by George Gershwin. We're performing jazz influenced classical music that originated from Paris in our An American in [...]

We're excited to be working with Canadian composer Abigail Richardson again! We last worked with Ms. Richardson in 2012 when the CPO, along with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and National Arts Centre Orchestra co-commissioned a [...]

There are two new job openings in the Orchestra for a section first violin and section viola player. Ever wondered what it's like to audition for an orchestra? Our Assistant Principal Viola Player, Marcin Swoboda, gives [...]