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Phil in the Park + Beat Beethoven

Phil in the Park + Beat Beethoven
Phil in the Park + Beat Beethoven
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Get ready for the return of Beat Beethoven, now bigger and better than ever! For the seventh year running, Calgary Phil and Run Calgary team up to bring you an afternoon of music and movement! 

Join us at Phil in the Park — a spectacular outdoor concert by the Orchestra at Prince’s Island! This family-friendly event in the heart of the city is perfect for the whole community. Grab your blankets and picnic baskets and get ready to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of music. The concert is open to everyone and free with registration. 

In addition to the performance, you can also take part in the Beat Beethoven run. Whether you choose to run, walk, or waltz, you can challenge yourself with a 4 km or 8 km course along the beautiful Bow River before the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra completes 50 minutes of Beethoven's best music. It's an exhilarating way to combine the thrill of physical activity with the joy of live orchestral music, all while raising funds for PhilKids — Calgary Phil's afterschool program designed to fuel and support the empowerment of children through the exploration of music. Once you complete the course, runners and walkers are invited to an elevated experience with wine and food while enjoying a performance by the Calgary Phil. Registration is required for the run. Sign up here. 

BEETHOVEN Fidelio Overture
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3

Intermission - 30 minutes

STRAUSS Fledermaus Overture
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 1st movement
WILLIAMS Stars Wars Main Theme
WILLIAMS Princess Leia’s Theme
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN, arr. BENNET Selections from Oklahoma
COPLAND Hoe-Down

No, the concert is free but requires registration at calgaryphil.com. 

 

Yes, it is $80-100 to walk or run in the race. You can register here at runcalgary.com. 

No, the performance is free. Runners will enjoy an elevated experience at the event.

The event is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 30-minute intermission. The first part of the performance will kick off at the start of the Beat Beethoven race — the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s music for 50 minutes. When the runners return, after a short break, the Orchestra will perform a variety of music. 

The concert is family-friendly and open to all ages. The Beat Beethoven race is 18+. 

Bring a blanket to sit on. If you bring a chair, make sure it is a low festival-style chair so you don’t block the view for people behind you. Bring a picnic and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted on site. 

 

 

Artists

RUNE BERGMANN conductor
JULIANE GALLANT conductor
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Sponsors + Partners

Presented in partnership with
Music Director Endowed Chair Supporters:
Resident Conductor Supporter:

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