Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Phil in the Park
Grab your blankets and picnic baskets as we once again welcome all of Calgary to join us at Prince's Island Park for a free community concert! Performing an eclectic mix of classical favourites, show tunes, and pops, the Orchestra and Resident Conductor Juliane Gallant provide the perfect soundtrack to a fun-filled afternoon in the beautiful heart of the city.
Lakes Area Music Festival presents Wagner's Ring
Three powerful scores, two mythic rings, and one concert to rule them all.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of epic music, featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words. A striking new work by Camille Pépin opens our season finale, which features the largest orchestra ever to appear on the Gichi-ziibi stage.
Lakes Area Music Festival presents Wagner's Ring
Three powerful scores, two mythic rings, and one concert to rule them all.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of epic music, featuring Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score from The Lord of the Rings alongside Wagner’s orchestral Ring Without Words. A striking new work by Camille Pépin opens our season finale, which features the largest orchestra ever to appear on the Gichi-ziibi stage.
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Few artists have left such a profound and lasting mark on the Québec and Canadian musical scene as Kent Nagano, Music Director of the OSM for over fifteen years.
His return to Lanaudière as the orchestra's honorary conductor, for the first time since 2021, alongside exceptional soloists and conducting works he has presented around the world for decades, is a moment to remember. This evening, he brings you Brahms's majestic 3rd Symphony and Debussy's subtle Rhapsody for Clarinet and Orchestra, with OSM principal clarinetist Todd Cope.
Ottawa ChamberFest Prime Time: Joanna G’froerer & Michelle Gott
NACO principal flutist Joanna G’froerer and acclaimed harpist Michelle Gott present an afternoon of captivating music shaped by folk and traditional influences. Their programme features evocative duos for flute and harp, from Persichetti’s Serenade No. 10 to Baker’s Intermezzo, rich with pentatonic colour and gamelan-inspired rhythms. The concert closes with Ravi Shankar’s L’aube enchantée, a mesmerizing fusion of Indian raga and Western classical flute. G’froerer and Gott weave a vibrant tapestry of cultural timbres in this unique musical journey.
Pass Prime holders are invited to enjoy this exclusive opportunity to experience world-class chamber music in an intimate, up-close setting, with chances to interact with the performers and gain personal insight into the music. Set against the elegant backdrop of the Rossy Pavilion at the National Arts Centre, be sure to catch G’Froerer and Gott in their only festival appearance.
2025 HarpSparks Virtual Retreat
I am hosting a virtual weekend retreat through my project, HarpSparks, on the neuroscience of practicing with guest speaker Dr. Molly Gebrian.
Through the lens of brain research, Dr. Gebrian offers fascinating and immediately applicable insight for musicians on improving practice methods, memory techniques, and performance. Dr. Gebrian currently teaches courses on practicing at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Her book, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing, was published by Oxford University Press in 2024.
Register here for the retreat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-harpsparks-virtual-retreat-the-neuroscience-of-practicing-tickets-1288609889869?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing
Schedule for Saturday, May 24th
10—11:30 am - What Musicians Can Learn About Practicing from Current Brain Research
1-3 pm - Interactive Workshop: Interleaved Practice
Schedule for Sunday, May 25th
10—11:30 am - The Science of Memory
1-3 pm - Anti-Masterclass
2025 HarpSparks Virtual Retreat
I am hosting a virtual weekend retreat through my project, HarpSparks, on the neuroscience of practicing with guest speaker Dr. Molly Gebrian.
Through the lens of brain research, Dr. Gebrian offers fascinating and immediately applicable insight for musicians on improving practice methods, memory techniques, and performance. Dr. Gebrian currently teaches courses on practicing at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Her book, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing, was published by Oxford University Press in 2024.
Register here for the retreat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-harpsparks-virtual-retreat-the-neuroscience-of-practicing-tickets-1288609889869?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing
Schedule for Saturday, May 24th
10—11:30 am - What Musicians Can Learn About Practicing from Current Brain Research
1-3 pm - Interactive Workshop: Interleaved Practice
Schedule for Sunday, May 25th
10—11:30 am - The Science of Memory
1-3 pm - Anti-Masterclass
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta draws out all the colours of the orchestra in this Calgary Phil concert of French music, including Jacques Ibert’s vivid musical postcards of Mediterranean locales, Lili Boulanger’s dreamy tone poem, and Debussy’s vibrant triptych depicting his “old friend, the sea … always endless and beautiful.” Jean-Willy Kunz joins the Orchestra on the Jack Singer Concert Hall’s mighty Carthy organ for Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto.
IBERT Escales (Ports of Call)
POULENC Organ Concerto
L. BOULANGER D'un matin de printemps
DEBUSSY La mer
https://calgaryphil.com/events/poulencs-organ-concerto-2025-05-09-730-pm/
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta draws out all the colours of the orchestra in this Calgary Phil concert of French music, including Jacques Ibert’s vivid musical postcards of Mediterranean locales, Lili Boulanger’s dreamy tone poem, and Debussy’s vibrant triptych depicting his “old friend, the sea … always endless and beautiful.” Jean-Willy Kunz joins the Orchestra on the Jack Singer Concert Hall’s mighty Carthy organ for Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto.
IBERT Escales (Ports of Call)
POULENC Organ Concerto
L. BOULANGER D'un matin de printemps
DEBUSSY La mer
https://calgaryphil.com/events/poulencs-organ-concerto-2025-05-09-730-pm/
"On Home" presented by Voices Dance Project
On Home is a 50-minute interdisciplinary contemporary dance performance, exploring the journey of losing, seeking, and finding home.
This new work, collaboratively choreographed by the Voices Dance Project’s eight dancers, centers freedom and control, comfort and discomfort, displacement and rootedness, belonging and alienation to ask audiences: How do we reconcile our feelings of comfort and belonging in a place that is no longer safe for us? When we lose all that we know, how do we build again? Who are we when we emerge from the journey of leaving, seeking and finding home? What identities do we shed? What remains of us?
On Home is set to an original score by Ottawa-based composer Jack Hui Litster, performed live by Jack Hui Litster (percussion, electronics), Michelle Gott (harp), and Kathryn Patricia Cobbler (looping viola). It is the Voices Dance Project’s second full-length performance since its debut in October 2023.
Tickets available at https://www.showpass.com/on-home/
"On Home" presented by Voices Dance Project
On Home is a 50-minute interdisciplinary contemporary dance performance, exploring the journey of losing, seeking, and finding home.
This new work, collaboratively choreographed by the Voices Dance Project’s eight dancers, centers freedom and control, comfort and discomfort, displacement and rootedness, belonging and alienation to ask audiences: How do we reconcile our feelings of comfort and belonging in a place that is no longer safe for us? When we lose all that we know, how do we build again? Who are we when we emerge from the journey of leaving, seeking and finding home? What identities do we shed? What remains of us?
On Home is set to an original score by Ottawa-based composer Jack Hui Litster, performed live by Jack Hui Litster (percussion, electronics), Michelle Gott (harp), and Kathryn Patricia Cobbler (looping viola). It is the Voices Dance Project’s second full-length performance since its debut in October 2023.
Tickets available at https://www.showpass.com/on-home/
Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents Ghibli Symphony Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of our concert series featuring Studio Ghibli’s enchanting, iconic movie soundtracks, by legendary composer Joe Hisaishi.
Let us take you on a symphonic journey through the magical world of Studio Ghibli. This musical tribute will guide you through new and familiar storyscapes, from the scheming monarchies in Howl’s Moving Castle to Spirited Away’s mystical spirit world. Come experience a live orchestra bring two of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films to life—films that taught a generation how to be brave, how to hope, how to dream, and encouraged us all to never lose our youthful wonder.
To wrap up this Ghibli offering, we will perform a specially commissioned piece combining Hisaishi’s evocative scores from all 13 Studio Ghibli films.
Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents Ghibli Symphony Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of our concert series featuring Studio Ghibli’s enchanting, iconic movie soundtracks, by legendary composer Joe Hisaishi.
Let us take you on a symphonic journey through the magical world of Studio Ghibli. This musical tribute will guide you through new and familiar storyscapes, from the scheming monarchies in Howl’s Moving Castle to Spirited Away’s mystical spirit world. Come experience a live orchestra bring two of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films to life—films that taught a generation how to be brave, how to hope, how to dream, and encouraged us all to never lose our youthful wonder.
To wrap up this Ghibli offering, we will perform a specially commissioned piece combining Hisaishi’s evocative scores from all 13 Studio Ghibli films.
Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents Ghibli Symphony Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of our concert series featuring Studio Ghibli’s enchanting, iconic movie soundtracks, by legendary composer Joe Hisaishi.
Let us take you on a symphonic journey through the magical world of Studio Ghibli. This musical tribute will guide you through new and familiar storyscapes, from the scheming monarchies in Howl’s Moving Castle to Spirited Away’s mystical spirit world. Come experience a live orchestra bring two of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films to life—films that taught a generation how to be brave, how to hope, how to dream, and encouraged us all to never lose our youthful wonder.
To wrap up this Ghibli offering, we will perform a specially commissioned piece combining Hisaishi’s evocative scores from all 13 Studio Ghibli films.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Disney's Encanto in Concert
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®–winning feature-length film Encanto™ comes to life with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing the score. Encanto™ tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. When Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. Encanto™ received an Academy Award®, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature. The soundtrack features original songs by Academy Award®–nominated, and Tony®-and-GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) with an original score by Academy Award®–nominated composer Germaine Franco.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Disney's Encanto in Concert
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®–winning feature-length film Encanto™ comes to life with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing the score. Encanto™ tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. When Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. Encanto™ received an Academy Award®, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature. The soundtrack features original songs by Academy Award®–nominated, and Tony®-and-GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) with an original score by Academy Award®–nominated composer Germaine Franco.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Disney's Encanto in Concert
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®–winning feature-length film Encanto™ comes to life with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing the score. Encanto™ tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. When Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. Encanto™ received an Academy Award®, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature. The soundtrack features original songs by Academy Award®–nominated, and Tony®-and-GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) with an original score by Academy Award®–nominated composer Germaine Franco.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique
Take the plunge with the Calgary Phil and conductor Kensho Watanabe into the kaleidoscopic sound world of Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, a journey into the psyche of an artist deep in the throes of unrequited love. After Maurice Ravel’s scintillating Alborada del gracioso, the Orchestra’s concertmaster Diana Cohen enthrals in Sergei Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto.
RAVEL Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
Join us in the lobby 6:35PM for our Pre-Concert chat.
Artists
KENSHO WATANABE conductor
DIANA COHEN violin
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique
Take the plunge with the Calgary Phil and conductor Kensho Watanabe into the kaleidoscopic sound world of Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, a journey into the psyche of an artist deep in the throes of unrequited love. After Maurice Ravel’s scintillating Alborada del gracioso, the Orchestra’s concertmaster Diana Cohen enthrals in Sergei Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto.
RAVEL Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
Join us in the lobby 6:35PM for our Pre-Concert chat.
Artists
KENSHO WATANABE conductor
DIANA COHEN violin
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Concerts in Care Solo Performance
A special Valentine’s program presented by Concerts in Care Ontario.
Concerts in Care Solo Performance: Nordic Program
A musical journey through the Nordic countries of Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Featuring music by Jean Sibelius, Edvard Grieg, Ólafur Arnalds, Per Nørgård, Sharlene Wallace, and folk music from the Nordic region.
Presented by Concerts in Care Ontario.
Atlantic Voices presents At the End of A Down East Day
As the working day ends on the shore, the songs and stories begin. Come join us as we make a little night music, East-Coast style! At the End of a Down East Day features everything from traditional lullabies and wistful evening airs to lively kitchen-party tunes made for dancing through the night, accompanied by Michelle Gott (harp), Brigitte Amyot (violin), and Abi Sanchez (piano.)
Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Zimmer
Immerse yourself in a spectacular concert featuring the legendary film scores of Hans Zimmer. Renowned for his innovative and powerful compositions, Zimmer's music has resonated with audiences worldwide. This concert will showcase some of his most iconic scores, including music from Dune, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Interstellar.
Hans Zimmer, a GRAMMY®, Golden Globe, and Academy Award® winner, has captivated Hollywood for decades. This program was co-curated by Trevor Wilson in collaboration with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Zimmer
Immerse yourself in a spectacular concert featuring the legendary film scores of Hans Zimmer. Renowned for his innovative and powerful compositions, Zimmer's music has resonated with audiences worldwide. This concert will showcase some of his most iconic scores, including music from Dune, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Interstellar.
Hans Zimmer, a GRAMMY®, Golden Globe, and Academy Award® winner, has captivated Hollywood for decades. This program was co-curated by Trevor Wilson in collaboration with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Zimmer
Immerse yourself in a spectacular concert featuring the legendary film scores of Hans Zimmer. Renowned for his innovative and powerful compositions, Zimmer's music has resonated with audiences worldwide. This concert will showcase some of his most iconic scores, including music from Dune, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Interstellar.
Hans Zimmer, a GRAMMY®, Golden Globe, and Academy Award® winner, has captivated Hollywood for decades. This program was co-curated by Trevor Wilson in collaboration with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Montreal Symphony Orchestra: A Latin American Escapade with Rafael Payare
From the sprawling Venezuelan plains of Estévez’s impressionistic work to the fiery malambo of Argentinian composer Ginastera’s ballet Estancia, to Brazilian imagery in the music of Villa-Lobos, the OSM presents an exciting range of works steeped in South American colours and landscapes. Drawing from the roots of Mexican dances, Gabriela Ortiz’s radiant Trumpet Concerto will showcase OSM Principal Trumpet Paul Merkelo.
Ring Cycle: Götterdämmerung
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Music Director Fabio Luisi, will present an opera-in-concert version of Richard Wagner’s complete, Der Ring des Nibelungen — The Ring Cycle — with over 100 internationally renowned musicians and artists. Don’t miss your chance to experience this ambitious series of rarely-performed, world-famous operas — it is truly the opportunity of a lifetime.
Ottawa New Music Festival
Presented by Ottawa New Music Creators (ONMC) on October 17 and 18, 2024!
The ONMC Ottawa New Music Festival is two-day event showcasing the very best in new music, with a focus on Canadian and Ottawa-based artists. The 2024 edition features the world premiere of one Ottawa based work (by Michelle Gott), the world premiere of Ottawa-born (and Toronto-based) Frank Horvat's "Almost Homeless", and the entirety of the festival features 98% Canadian music by length!
Ring Cycle: Die Walküre
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Music Director Fabio Luisi, will present an opera-in-concert version of Richard Wagner’s complete, Der Ring des Nibelungen — The Ring Cycle — with over 100 internationally renowned musicians and artists. Don’t miss your chance to experience this ambitious series of rarely-performed, world-famous operas — it is truly the opportunity of a lifetime.
Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Music Director Fabio Luisi, will present an opera-in-concert version of Richard Wagner’s complete, Der Ring des Nibelungen — The Ring Cycle — with over 100 internationally renowned musicians and artists. Don’t miss your chance to experience this ambitious series of rarely-performed, world-famous operas — it is truly the opportunity of a lifetime.