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CPO Chorus Master Timothy Shantz on Mendelssohn’s Elijah and celebrating 10 years with the Chorus
Tim Shantz During his first Season as Chorus Master of the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, Timothy Shantz performed Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah. This week, in his 10th season with the…
“I Love Rock N’ Roll” — Joan Jett’s anthem of empowerment
Mélanie LéonardPhoto by Westmount Photography – Robert Provencher This weekend, fabulous Maestra Mélanie Léonard returns to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra stage! She was the Resident and then Associate…
CPO Principal Cello Arnold Choi on playing cello in childhood and performing concertos with colleagues
For Arnold Choi, Principal Cello of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and one of four children, family has always played an essential role in his musical career. Choi…
CPO cellist Danny Poceta on merging tradition and innovation with Brahms V. Radiohead
If you’re a regular subscriber of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s (CPO) Discovery Series, then chances are you’re going to be surprised by the program for the upcoming concert…
CPO Assistant Principal Flute and Piccolo Gwen Klassen on the beauty of Brahms
The month of March might as well be subtitled “A Celebration of Brahms” if the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s (CPO) upcoming concert slate is any indication — the next…
Meet the Musician: Assistant Principal Bass Kyle Sanborn
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is welcoming ten new musicians this 2018/2019 Season. We’ll be introducing them to you with our “Meet the Musician” blog series. Follow along to…
CPO Principal Flute Sara Hahn-Scinocco on Mozart and Motherhood
Sara Hahn-Scinocco, Principal Flute of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), hasn’t been playing much music recently — and for good reason. Just three months ago, shortly after beginning…
Maestras from Heaven: Sarah Hicks
Josh Groban and Sting doing the hula? Not quite — but with Maestra Sarah Hicks’ chops they might yet! The stunningly multi-talented Hicks has the kind of kudos…
Meet the Musician: Violinist Edmund Chung
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is welcoming ten new musicians this 2018/2019 Season. We’ll be introducing them to you with our “Meet the Musician” blog series. Follow along to…