Life, Death, & Tempting Fate: Mahler 6

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." [...]

2021-02-22T12:29:26-07:00January 15th, 2015|CPO Blog|

Conducting Classic Rock

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 [...]

2021-02-22T12:31:30-07:00January 9th, 2015|CPO Blog|

Baroque Trumpets and Handel’s Messiah

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 [...]

2021-02-22T12:30:47-07:00December 12th, 2014|CPO Blog|

Fun facts: Boléro and La Mer!

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 [...]

2021-02-22T12:31:09-07:00November 22nd, 2014|CPO Blog|

Auditioning for the CPO

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 [...]

2014-10-27T17:45:53-06:00October 27th, 2014|CPO Blog|
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