A Fresh Look at Bernstein’s Serenade with Karen Gomyo
INTERVIEW BY CHARLOTTE LILLEY Leonard Bernstein is making a comeback. Not that he ever really went away — his work as a composer and conductor especially have remained [...]
Kiesza: Back in the Saddle
ELECTRIFYING STAR OVERCOMES ADVERSITY TO LIVE THE DREAM OF PERFORMING WITH HER HOMETOWN ORCHESTRA INTERVIEW BY ELIZABETH CHORNEY-BOOTH Audience members shouldn't be surprised if Kiesza, the internationally celebrated [...]
The Music of Pink Floyd: 5 Facts About the Band
Our 2024/2025 Pops Concert Series kicks off with the Orchestra and Jeans ‘n Classics showcasing the music of one of rock history's greatest bands—Pink Floyd! Here are a few [...]
On the Blog: Q + A with Principal Bassoon Antoine St-Onge
On 10 + 11 May, Principal Bassoon Antoine St-Onge performs with the Orchestra as soloist in Brilliant Bassoon — a concert where audiences will experience all the expressive capabilities of the bassoon — athletic [...]
On the Blog: A Fine Partnership
By Stephania Romaniuk Masters Gallery's Ryan Green on Supporting The Orchestra and Building Art Appreciation Amongst Calgarians Like his father before him, Calgary Philharmonic champion donor Ryan Green has a way of [...]
On the Blog: A Monumental Partnership: A Conversation with Philippe Quint
By Charlotte Lilley The Calgary Philharmonic’s upcoming concert titled Tchaikovsky 5 is set to feature the world premiere of acclaimed composer Errollyn Wallen’s new Violin Concerto. A huge creative and technical undertaking, the [...]
On the Blog: RBC Calgary Phil Concerto Concert: RBC’s Support for Emerging Artists
This March, the RBC Calgary Phil Concerto Concert returns for another year. Four students, two each representing the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal Conservatory will [...]
On the Blog: Seven Things to Love About Bruckner
By: Devon Klaas Seven Reasons to Love Bruckner A divisive figure in the world of music, many listeners seem to either love or loathe Anton Bruckner's music. Whether you’ve decided your faction, or [...]
On the Blog: A Dynamic Duo of Unforgettable Concerts
By Chris L. Butler This winter has wrapped a cold blanket around the city! But don't worry — your Calgary Phil has got a dynamic duo of concerts coming up that will warm [...]
On the Blog: Music for Social Change a Conversation with Andrés González
By Charlotte Lilley For conductor Andrés González, music and social justice have always gone hand in hand. Originally from Venezuela, where he received his early training through El Sistema (a program well known [...]