This is an important year for classical music — 2020 signifies the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer whose works have stood the test of time and influenced [...]

On 28 and 29 February, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra showcases composers who occupied the same period in music history. Karl Hirzer, Associate Conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic, will be leading these performances and [...]

When it comes to classical music, there might not be a more recognizable name than Beethoven, and this year marks the late German composer’s 250th birthday. To celebrate this milestone, the Calgary Philharmonic [...]

Audience members don’t typically find themselves laughing in response to a classical music performance, but the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is turning that expectation on its head with Comedy Meets Orchestra on Saturday [...]

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Music Director, Rune Bergmann, has a personal connection to the music on the programme at this week’s one-night-only performance of Nordic Greats on Saturday 25 January. “The whole idea [...]

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is made up of 66 full-time musicians, and patrons can expect to see any combination present onstage for a typical classical concert. However, on 22 and 23 November, [...]

Graeme Mudd, longtime member of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s double bass section, is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces at Electra Rising: Forsyth Cello Concerto on 18 and 19 October. Mudd has [...]

When it comes to music, what was your game-changing moment? The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating Game Changers this Season. In the 2019/2020 brochure, audience members can read about several CPO musicians’ game-changing [...]