Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Video game music symphony in Calgary next month Next month, Calgary audiences will be whisked away to an entirely different world of fantasy and science fiction by one of the world’s top video game composers.

Next month, Calgary audiences will be whisked away to an entirely different world of fantasy and science fiction by one of the world’s top video game composers. — www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

The Calgary Phil is hiring! ✨
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the following positions on our team:

- Production Coordinator
- Senior Development Officer — Annual Giving

For more information and to apply, visit https://loom.ly/-S9WQLY

Step under the mirror ball and dance through the ultimate Studio 54–inspired concert experience. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts your Calgary Phil and a cast of star vocalists in iconic disco anthems! Bring your best moves to Dance Dance Disco / 6 + 7 March 2026
Tickets: https://loom.ly/ZStOLsc

Step into a world of contrasts and emotion as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra brings Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony to life. And prepare to be swept away as violinist Diana Cohen takes centre stage for Bruch’s First Violin Concerto.
Tickets https://loom.ly/PFR3Ig4
IX: Shostakovich
27 + 28 February

In prehistoric times, strange creatures walked the planet. These were the ancient ancestors of the instruments we see in the orchestra today. Take a journey into Bob Singleton's When Instruments Roamed the Earth!® 1 March 2026 / 3PM Get your tickets here: https://loom.ly/Va-5kIo

This Valentine's weekend, make a date with your Calgary Phil for Romantic Ravel! Conductor Natalia Ponomarchuk leads the Orchestra for a selection of Ravel's most enchanting works + star Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear shines on Saint-Saëns' striking Piano Concerto No. 5. https://loom.ly/Wm7bim8

Did you know? We offer $25 rush tickets 1 hour before a performance! For concerts in the Jack Singer Concert Hall (with available seating), you can visit the Box Office and our Sales Team will get you one of the best remaining seats in the hall — available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Calgary Phil is looking for an enthusiastic Group Sales Coordinator to join its Marketing + Sales team. For more information and to apply, visit: https://calgaryphil.com/about/careers/administration-positions/

This Valentine's weekend, Stuart Goodyear performs Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 5 alongside your Calgary Phil. Saint‑Saëns’ "Egyptian" is a virtuosic spectacle inspired by the composer's trip to the Nile — Romantic Ravel 13 + 14 Feb Concert Details: https://loom.ly/CSBoYpE

Fun fact! Aedan is very familiar with Diana’s sound, being the son of Assistant Concertmaster John Lowry. Here’s a video of them catching up before yesterday’s performance!

The Calgary Phil is hiring! ✨
We are looking for experienced and collaborative applicants to fill the Director, Orchestra Operations position.
For more information and to apply, visit https://loom.ly/-S9WQLY

Orchestral maneuvers: Versatile artist Vivek Shraya to perform songs from Polaris long-listed album Part-time Woman with Calgary Phil Trans author, playwright, visual artist and pop singer revisits acclaimed album that featured songs written while she was transitioning

"Orchestral maneuvers: Versatile artist Vivek Shraya to perform songs from Polaris long-listed album Part-time Woman with Calgary Phil" — Calgary Herald
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Concert Details: https://calgaryphil.com/events/vivek-shraya-one-night-only-2026-01-30-730-pm

This weekend’s performances of It Takes Two: A Symphonic Collaboration with the CYO, are dedicated to the memory of Calgary Phil Principal Tuba, Tom McCaslin, a dedicated music educator, who passed away on 4 December in Calgary. Thank you, Tom, your work had a profound impact on your students. ❤️

The Calgary Phil is hiring! ✨
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the following positions on our dynamic Marketing + Sales team:

- Communications Coordinator
- Sales Asistant (contract)

For more information and to apply, visit https://loom.ly/-S9WQLY

Hear the next generation of orchestral musicians, the Calgary Youth Orchestra joins the Calgary Phil in It Take Two: A Symphonic Collaboration featuring cellist Luka Coetzee! Presented in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit for the High Performance Rodeo. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/O1BZ5nc

Vividly Vivek - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - New Blog Post “At the end of the day I want to create something that’s entertaining and uplifting and joyful and surprising,”

New on the blog: https://calgaryphil.com/vividly-vivek
In our latest blog post, the acclaimed Alberta-born artist discusses how this one-of-a-kind collaboration with the Calgary Phil came to be and what audiences can expect at Vivek Shraya: One Night Only, 20 January.

Prepare for adventure in this family-friendly concert — Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery! Hear excerpts of Vivaldi's greatest works and help our protagonists solve the mystery + meet some Calgary Phil musicians at the pre-concert Instrument Discovery Zoo!
Tickets: https://loom.ly/5BWNvfQ
18 January / 3PM

Don’t miss your chance to experience Hans Zimmer’s most iconic film scores — including Dune, The Dark Knight, Gladiator, Interstellar, and more — performed live by your Calgary Phil! Matinee added by popular demand.
The Music of Hans Zimmer
17 January 2026, 2:30PM
Tickets: https://loom.ly/xjHf-Ao

Take a trip back to 1985 with this blog post about the building of the Jack Singer Concert Hall — specifically for the Orchestra — and featuring an interview with Kay Harrison, a Chorus member then and now, who also happened to be part of the construction team! Read here: https://loom.ly/PjEqlo4

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Calgary Philharmonic Returns To High Performance Rodeo With Two Concert Productions The Calgary Philharmonic will present two concert productions during the 40th annual High Performance Rodeo in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit. The performances will feature Luka Coetzee, the Calgary Youth Orchestra, and more.

MEDIA: "The Calgary Philharmonic will once again partner with One Yellow Rabbit to present two concert productions as part of the 40th annual High Performance Rodeo." - https://loom.ly/YRqZ6nw

Tonight, we returned to the beautiful Grace Presbyterian Church for the first of four sold-out Traditional Christmas concerts! Among the many highlights was the wonderful Mountaintop Gospel Choir, who joined the Orchestra and conductor Janna Sailor for a warm and cozy evening full of merry music.

Hallelujah! The holiday season is here, and the Calgary Phil invites you to celebrate with the timeless favourite, Handel’s Messiah, featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists and the Calgary Phil Orchestra and Chorus led by conductor Stephen Stubbs. https://loom.ly/M3neNoc
4 + 5 December 2025

Steven Page concert with Calgary Phil will blend Christmas, Hannukkah, solo songs and Barenaked Ladies tunes Singer/songwriter Steven Page takes the stage Dec. 6 with the Calgary Philharmonic in a holiday special that reflects his own unique background.

A fantastic segment with Bare Naked Ladies co-founder Steven Page, giving us some insight into next week's Holiday Special with your Calgary Phil: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

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.

Best rehearsal ever! www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

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.

Don’t miss! Steven Page + The Calgary Phil: a Holiday Special - 6 December at the Jubilee Auditorium

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Some science, some history, lots of music, and lots of FUN! This week, your #calgaryphil performed Orchestra in Orbit, our first education concerts of the season, for over 2100 kids, educators, and parents.

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

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

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