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On the Blog: The Gift of a Lifetime
By Stephania Romaniuk For Calgary Philharmonic patron and visionary supporter Judith Kilbourne, being introduced to orchestral music is inseparable from the people who were a part of the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…