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On Rethinking Heroism in the 21st Century
Beethoven wrote his third symphony, Eroica, in 1803. It was inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution, and was initially dedicated to its hero, Napoleon Bonaparte. Beethoven…
CPO Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer on Sharing the History of 20th Century Compositions
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…
Five Fun Facts about Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin started out singing in the gospel choir at her Baptist church in Detroit, Michigan – her father was the minister and took Aretha on the road…
CPO Principal Flute Sara Hahn-Scinocco on performing music old and new with the Year of Beethoven series
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…
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra renews Music Director Rune Bergmann’s contract for five years
Since becoming Music Director of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in the 2017/2018 Season, Rune Bergmann has driven the strategic vision of the organization through ambitious artistic projects and…
CPO violinist Adriana Lebedovich on finding humour in the orchestra with Rainer Hersch
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…
Music Director Rune Bergmann on sharing Nordic music and combining dance and orchestra
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…
Villain and the Rituals of Renewal: Lunar New Year Celebration
In traditional Chinese culture, Nian is the ferocious beast that lives in the mountains or under the sea, and comes out to terrorize the village on New Year’s…
Meet the Musician: First Violin Maria van der Sloot
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is welcoming new musicians this 2019/2020 Season. We’ll be introducing them to you with our “Meet the Musician” blog series. Follow along to get…