On the Blog: IT’S A ZOO OUT THERE!
By David Sussman, Assistant Principal Oboe Our Symphony Sundays for Kids concerts come with a wonderful pre-show activity — the Instrument Discovery Zoo. An hour before the start of the concert, kids can see [...]
Q+A: Getting to Know Juliane Gallant
New Brunswick-born conductor Juliane Gallant is the Resident Conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic, and one of two fellows in the inaugural cohort of Tapestry Opera’s Women in Musical Leadership program. She made her Calgary [...]
Tour De Force: Cheng + Cello
On Saturday 23 September, join the Canadian-born and Berlin-based rising star cellist Bryan Cheng has he takes the stage with your Calgary Phil for an enchanting evening featuring music from the legendary Czech composers [...]
Pictures at an Exhibition
On Saturday 16 September, be transported by your Calgary Phil on a journey through orchestral sound with Music Director Rune Bergmann as your guide to Modest Mussorgsky’s splendid instrumental showcase, Pictures at an [...]
On the Blog: 5 Things About Fleetwood Mac
On 8 + 9 September, Jeans 'n Classics brings the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac to the stage with the Calgary Phil. Enjoy hits like Over My Head, The Chain, Don't Stop, and Little [...]
Welcoming Juliane Gallant as our next Resident Conductor
We are pleased to announce that Canadian conductor Juliane Gallant will take the podium as the Orchestra’s next Resident Conductor, beginning in the 2023/2024 Season. Juliane was selected as the Resident Conductor of your [...]
Final Bow: A Look Back on Karl Hirzer’s Time with the Calgary Phil
As our 2022/2023 Season comes to an end and we celebrate the memorable moments from throughout the season, we also find ourselves commemorating another ending. This year marked Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer’s final season [...]
Volunteering and Community Prosperity
By Marisa Barber Calgary’s non-profit sector is an integral part of life in the city and touches the lives of nearly every Calgarian. From arts and culture to sports and recreation, mental health, and support [...]
Musical Voluntary
By David Sussman, Assistant Principal Oboe All of the players in the Calgary Philharmonic are paid professional musicians. We are engaged to perform at the highest level. However, we do many things on a voluntary [...]
Q + A with Volunteers Carole and Steve
Carole and Steve Clement have volunteered thousands of hours with the Calgary Phil, lending their time and expertise in the Front of House to make sure concerts run smoothly for audiences, and also helping at [...]