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We are thrilled to announce National Bank as our 2025/2026 Season Sponsor. With their generous support, we present a season full of exceptional performances for all Calgarians and visitors to our city. We extend our deepest gratitude to National Bank for their dedication to the performing arts!
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Best rehearsal ever!
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Future guide dogs take in philharmonic
Calgary Philharmonic opened up its Friday morning rehearsals for some very special guests—CNIB Guide Dog volunteers brought in their puppies.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/video/2025/11/22/future-guide-dogs-take-in-philharmonic/
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Don’t miss! Steven Page + The Calgary Phil: a Holiday Special - 6 December at the Jubilee Auditorium
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Barenaked Ladies co-founder to join Calgary Philharmonic for 'A Holiday Special'
Steven Page, who helped form the Barenaked Ladies in Ontario in 1988, will ring in the holidays with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/11/17/steven-page-barenaked-ladies-calgary-philharmonic/
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Some science, some history, lots of music, and lots of FUN! This week, your
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performed Orchestra in Orbit, our first education concerts of the season, for over 2100 kids, educators, and parents.
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Let it snow! With white flakes in the forecast, there’s no better way to kickstart your holiday season than with tickets to the holiday classic, Home Alone in Concert. Hot tip: our previous Home Alone concerts sold out, so don't delay — get your tickets today here:
https://loom.ly/WqR1pSY
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Take a joyful journey into the heart of 19th century Bohemia as your Calgary Phil, led by Rumon Gamba, perform Antonin Dvořák’s spirited Slavonic Dances, as well as Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s expressive and influential Fifth Symphony. Slavonic Dances 14 + 15 November
https://loom.ly/4DKe1vo
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16 days ago
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, conductor Anthony Parnther is unable to lead 21 November’s Best of Barber: Adagio + More concert. Stepping in for Parnther is highly accomplished conductor Caleb Young. If you haven't booked your seats yet, you can get them online here:
https://loom.ly/Ne3jRxA
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It’s always a treat to visit such a beautiful and intimate venue! Thank you to everyone who came to the Bella and to guest conductor + soloist Mathieu Lussier for a fantastic performance!
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19 days ago
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Tomorrow, 6 November, your
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performs at the Bella Concert Hall for the first time in the 2025/2026 season. At centre stage, as both conductor and soloist, Mathieu Lussier - here to tell us more about Baroque at Bella. Learn more here:
calgaryphil.com/events/baroq...
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20 days ago
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💜 Experience the magic of the Purple One's greatest hits performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, singers, and dancers. Get your tickets here:
https://loom.ly/I0MiacU
Nothing Compares: The Music of Prince | 8 November
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23 days ago
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We are thrilled to announce National Bank as our 2025/2026 Season Sponsor. With their generous support, we present a season full of exceptional performances for all Calgarians and visitors to our city. We extend our deepest gratitude to National Bank for their dedication to the performing arts!
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28 days ago
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Kickstart your holiday season with the beloved comedy classic Home Alone, featuring renowned composer John Williams' delightful score performed live by your Calgary Phil! 28 + 29 November at the WinSport Event Centre. Learn more here:
https://loom.ly/ILO3_5Y
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about 1 month ago
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Baroque is back at the beautiful Bella Concert Hall! Conductor and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier leads the Orchestra in a varied and witty program of music by Johann Christian Bach, an overture by Sophie Gail, plus Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 98, tribute to his friend Mozart.
https://loom.ly/z4ZOQqM
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☠️ Skull + Bones is a symphonic-showcase-meets-Halloween-rave with the Calgary Philharmonic and boundary-pushing conductor Steve Hackman. Hear reimagined hits by Adele, Muse, and Radiohead, + classics like The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Mars, and Danse Macabre remixed!
calgaryphil.com/events/steve...
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This week at your
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: guest conductor Yue Bao guides the Orchestra through Symphonic Seas! 17 + 18 October, Learn more here:
calgaryphil.com/events/symph...
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🎃 Spooky season is upon us and we're welcoming back guest conductor Steve Hackman on Halloween night for Skull + Bones: Halloween rave meets classic Halloween fare for the Orchestra. Learn more at
calgaryphil.com/events/steve-hackmans-skull-bones-2025-10-31-730-pm
31 October / 7:30PM 💀
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about 2 months ago
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Rehearsals are wrapped, notes have been shared, and the music is epic! See you in the hall tonight and tomorrow afternoon at the Jack Singer Concert Hall for Mozart's Symphony no. 40, Atterberg's Horn Concerto, and Beethoven's iconic Symphony no. 5!
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about 2 months ago
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Please note: our offices will be closed today (30 September) in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our friends at Werklund Centre have a number of meaningful events scheduled throughout the day. Learn more:
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Werklund Centre
Join us at Werklund Centre for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including the Elders Story Project, tours of the exhibits, Echoes of the Land, and a market.
https://loom.ly/vcS4v48
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Review: An Evening with Lang Lang "Lang Lang’s extraordinary ability enabled him to master the complexities of this challenging work with consummate ease and astonishing fluency." — Kenneth DeLong
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Review: Renowned pianist Lang Lang shines in stellar performance with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Piano sensation Lang Lang played in Calgary for the first time, as he brought his charismatic virtuosity to Bartók's vibrant Piano Concerto No. 3.
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/music/review-renowned-pianist-lang-lang-shines-in-stellar-performance-with-calgary-philharmonic-orchestra
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Piano superstar Lang Lang’s sold-out, first ever Calgary appearance was one for the ages, featuring a showstopping performance of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto with Ramón Tebar + your
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Many thanks to Presenting Sponsor Nicola Wealth for their generous support of this concert.
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On Saturday, the #CalgaryPhil presents the highly anticipated, An Evening with Lang Lang, made possible through the support of Nicola Wealth. Read our interview with Cassandra Cross at Nicola Wealth about being the Presenting Sponsor of Lang Lang’s first concert in Calgary.
https://loom.ly/S6mKtlY
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New Blog Post: Stepping Up to the Podium - our concerts this weekend feature two artists from the Tapestry Opera Women in Musical Leadership Program. Read more here:
calgaryphil.com/stepping-up-...
Past participants include Resident Conductor Juliane Gallant, Naomi Woo, and Jennifer Tung (pictured)
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📰 Review: "This is a generous way to open the season: a full-featured program, a superb soloist, an equally fine conductor, and an orchestra happy to be back in the saddle and to ride the musical range once more." — Ken DeLong
@calgaryherald.com
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2 months ago
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Please welcome to the
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first violin Danielle Green, viola Alexander Beggs, Assistant Principal Clarinet Laurie Blanchet, and cello Robyn Neidhold! 👏 — Learn more about our newest members here:
calgaryphil.com/about/our-pe...
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It's all smiles at our first rehearsal back at the Jack Singer Concert Hall! Karen Kamensek conducts our Classics opener and Gil Shaham performs Ludwig von Beethoven's Violin Concerto!
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3 months ago
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From 1975 – 2025 — Take a trip down memory lane with a look at some of our favourite covers and a few fun facts in this timeline from our latest issue. Make sure to pick up a copy at your next concert or read it online here!
https://loom.ly/zkNWhdA
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3 months ago
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SYNTHONY’s Craig Cotton chatted with Loren McGinnis on the Calgary Eyeopener this morning about tonight’s epic Calgary Phil season opener at the Big Four Roadhouse. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16167617-synthony-edm-meets-orchestra
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SYNTHONY EDM Meets Orchestra
Calgary Eyeopener with Loren McGinnis, Angela Knight
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16167617-synthony-edm-meets-orchestra
3 months ago
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First rehearsals of the season! It's a busy week back after the summer break, who is coming to see one of the first performances of the season?
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3 months ago
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The Calgary Philharmonic is pleased to announce that highly-acclaimed, Grammy-award winning conductor Karen Kamensek has joined the Calgary Phil this season in the newly-created role of Principal Guest Conductor. Read more here:
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📷 - Yossi Zwecker
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3 months ago
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Our website is busy rehearsing for the new season and will be offline for a while so we can make sure it's in tune. If you would like to buy tickets, call our Box Office at 403.571.0849. For other inquiries, send us a direct message or email
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. Thank you for your patience.
3 months ago
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Oh help! Oh no! It's... The Gruffalo! Our first Symphony Sundays for Kids concert of the season is almost sold out! Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Orchestra and Conductor Monica Chen — a few tickets left at
https://loom.ly/Zbnreks
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3 months ago
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Get ready to rock out with your #Calgary Phil and the Jeans 'n Classics band with the iconic sounds of Sting and The Police! 19 + 20 September 2025 / 7:30PM Jack Singer Concert Hall 🎟️ Get tickets:
https://calgaryphil.com/events/the-music-of-sting-the-police-2025-09-19-730-pm/
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3 months ago
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🎶 Explore Cpossibilities — this is the
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’s FREE membership for music lovers aged 13 to 35 that gets you $20 tickets to select concerts (and yes, you can bring a guest of any age!). 🎻 Great music. Great price. No strings attached. 👉 Sign up now: calgaryphil.com/cpossibilities
3 months ago
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Audition Announcement 🎶 The Calgary Philharmonic is holding auditions for Section Viola (National — 13 September 2025) and Principal Bass (International — 18 October 2025). Learn more at
https://calgaryphil.com/orchestra/auditions/
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4 months ago
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Take note — only a handful of seats remain for Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony! Get your tickets while you can for this epic classics concert, also featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Kurt Atterberg's Horn Concerto. 🎶 🎟️ Details at
https://loom.ly/-Ju-nyg
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to our booth at Marda Gras Street Festival over the years. 🎉 We'll be there again this Sunday 10 August — stop by and say hello!
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4 months ago
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Don’t miss Beethoven’s beloved Violin Concerto performed with the power and finesse of your #CalgaryPhil and Grammy-award winning, world-renowned violinist Gil Shaham! 🎟️ Tickets:
https://calgaryphil.com/events/gil-shaham-plays-beethoven-2025-09-12-730-pm/
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4 months ago
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Getting ready for the new season — one month from today!
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4 months ago
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New video! Join us in celebrating the incredible careers of our three recently retired musicians: Arthur Bachmann (Viola), Heather Wootton (Assistant Principal Horn), and Jocelyn Colquhoun (Assistant Principal Clarinet).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd54...
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A Farewell to our Retiring Musicians
YouTube video by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd54T3f753U
4 months ago
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Grammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham kicks off our classics concerts this September, bringing brilliance and finesse to Beethoven's majestic Violin Concerto. 🎻 🎶 Hear it live with your #CalgaryPhil! Tickets at
https://calgaryphil.com/events/gil-shaham-plays-beethoven-2025-09-12-730-pm/
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4 months ago
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Six weeks 'til SYNTHONY! ✨ Get ready to get your rave on with the
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as we heat up the dance floor with electronic dance anthems from Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, and more! SYNTHONY: EDM Meets Orchestra 5 September 2025 / 7:30PM Tickets:
calgaryphil.com/events/synth...
4 months ago
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This fall, hear global piano sensation Lang Lang for the first time ever in Calgary as he brings his charismatic virtuosity to Bartók's vibrant Piano Concerto No. 3. Tickets are selling fast! Call our Box Office to order: 403.571.0849 More info:
loom.ly/6njWr_w
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4 months ago
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A throwback from the archives: Mozart on the Mountain, 1994 ⛰️ 🎶 The Orchestra (and Phil) will be back outside at Prince's Island Park on 7 September! Join us for Phil in the Park — registration is open and free for all:
https://loom.ly/7AjzVU8
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4 months ago
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Support the Orchestra with our monthly raffle! A reminder that our July 50/50 is up and running — you can play for a chance to win big while helping us play to an ever-growing audience. 🎶 Learn more at
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/calgary-phil6
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Calgary Phil 50/50 Raffle
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/calgary-phil6
4 months ago
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Congratulations to Chanan Ngo, this year’s winner of the Marley Rynd Memorial Performance Scholarship! Learn more about Chanan and the scholarship at
https://calgaryphil.com/education/awards-scholarships/marley-rynd-scholarship/
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5 months ago
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From Shostakovich to Shakespeare, and from sea-inspired classics to rising star musicians, experience orchestral greatness with our Classics 2 Curated Series:
https://calgaryphil.com/subscribe/curated-series/
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5 months ago
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Dun Dun Dun DUN..... seats are filling up fast for Beethoven's Fifth Symphony! Hear your Calgary Phil with conductor Julian Kuerti perform this classic on 3 October 2025. Get your tickets ->
https://calgaryphil.com/events/beethovens-fifth-symphony-2025-10-03-730-pm/
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5 months ago
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* Holiday Hours * 🇨🇦 🤠 We're closed on Tuesday 1 July for Canada Day (including Box Office) as well as this coming Friday 4 July for Stampede Kickoff! We're here 9AM to 5PM on 2 + 3 July if you need us, and will resume normal hours next week. ☀️
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This upcoming season, don't miss your chance to experience these beloved orchestral works with your #CalgaryPhil: 🎻 Gil Shaham plays Beethoven 🎵 Slavonic Dances ❤️ Romantic Ravel 🎶 Mahler's First Symphony Save 25% with a Classics 1 series subscription:
https://loom.ly/tI7Q4qQ
5 months ago
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☀️ Sunshine + Symphony = The Perfect Day! We’re soaking up this nice weather and looking forward to our upcoming season's outdoor concert, Phil in the Park — join us on 7 September for an afternoon of music at Prince's Island. Registration is free! 👉
https://loom.ly/7AjzVU8
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This spring, the #CalgaryPhil welcomed a stunning new harp thanks to a generous donation from longtime supporters Brian and Jan Grier. Jan and Principal Harp Emily Melendes were both present for the harp's unboxing, marking a special moment for the Orchestra. Read more:
https://loom.ly/40HOJdA
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