A journey through centuries of breathtaking choral music awaits!
We open with Purcell’s majestic I Was Glad (1685), followed by Praetorius’ radiant Halleluja, Christ ist erstanden.
Bach’s Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren (BWV 231) brings vibrant counterpoint and energy, before Lauridsen’s Les chansons des roses offers a luminous, modern reflection on poetry and sound.
We close with Brahms’ beloved Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65—full of warmth, intimacy, and dance-like charm.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of choral music in the heart of Calgary.
Four Centuries of Choral Song
Terry Edwards, conductor
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 3 PM
Knox United Church, Calgary
Free admission for students 18 and under.
More info & tickets through link in bio.
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Did you know George Gershwin wrote Rhapsody in Blue in just a few weeks for a bold new concert in 1924?
Its famous opening clarinet glissando was the result of a happy accident during rehearsal. Gershwin loved the sound so much that it became one of the most recognizable openings in all of classical music.
Blending jazz, blues, and symphonic traditions, Rhapsody in Blue remains one of Gershwin’s most celebrated works. Gershwin himself was the pianist at the premiere — and on May 31, conductor and pianist Rolf Bertsch brings this iconic work to life.
Hear it live as part of an exciting evening of orchestral music.
Rhapsody in Blue
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Summit View United Church, Calgary
More info & tickets through link in bio.
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🎻 St. Giles Orchestra | Season Concert
In celebration of Mozart’s 270th birthday, we present:
Part I
🎶 Mozart – Overture to Bastien und Bastienne (composed at age 12!)
🎶 Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 “Turkish”
Part II
🎶 Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings
We are thrilled to welcome our guest soloist Donghwi Kim from Korea — a violinist who swept all 6 special prizes at the prestigious Prague Spring International Competition (held every 6 years in Czech Republic) in the String Quartet category, and also received a special award at the world-renowned ARD International Competition in Munich.
Jace talks about his new composition, “Metal Lion,” which we are premiering on Friday with @kensingtonsinfonia Just a few tickets left! Thank you, @calgaryartsdev and @afa.1991 ! This concert wouldn’t be possible without your help!
We’re closing our 2025–26 season with a celebration of Calgary’s rising classical music talent.
Rising Stars features the 2026 Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition winners — four exceptional young musicians performing some of the repertoire’s most thrilling concertos.
This year, we present:
Mozart — Piano Concerto No. 21 with Dallevin Lapaire, piano Saint-Saëns — Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso with Bowen Li, violin Rózsa — Viola Concerto with Sophie Ryskine, viola Korngold — Violin Concerto with Josephine Wen, violin
We can’t wait to share this inspiring afternoon of virtuosity, energy, and extraordinary young artistry.
Rising Stars Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. Jack Singer Concert Hall
Rolf Bertsch, conductor
More info & tickets: https://werklundcentre.ca/whats-on/rising-stars-1
*First movement only
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A belated happy birthday to Johannes Brahms (May 7, 1833)!
We may be a few days late, but his music is very much on our minds — and soon on our stage.
We’re looking forward to performing his Symphony No. 2, a work full of warmth, lyrical beauty, and unmistakable Brahms richness.
Join us on May 31 and celebrate Brahms through his music.
Rhapsody in Blue
Rolf Bertsch, conductor & pianist
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Summit View United Church, Calgary
More info & tickets through link in bio.
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Four centuries of breathtaking choral music in one unforgettable afternoon.
From Purcell and Bach to the romantic charm of Brahms’ Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes with vocal quartet, the Calgary Bach Choir’s season finale features some of the most beautiful music ever written.
Experience the beauty, power, and joy of live choral music.
Four Centuries of Choral Song
Terry Edwards, conductor
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 3 PM
Knox United Church, Calgary
Free admission for students 18 and under.
More info & tickets through link in bio.
#CalgaryBachChoir #FourCenturiesOfChoralSong#HannahPagenkopf #LarenWoods @musicatknox@yycmusicians@hpsoprano@pe.monaghan2@laurenmwoods@calgaryclassical
THIS SUNDAY 💥 Our final concert of the season promises to be an absolutely thrilling finish; share this mind-blowing masterwork for wind ensemble with as MANY guests as you can! Tell your friends...even better, bring them ALL to Wine-Dark Sea 🌊
Read on or visit the link in our bio for more information and tickets!
🎶 Conductor GARETH JONES and the players of ALBERTA WINDS return to the stage for an evening of dramatic music that harnesses sound to evoke vivid images and emotions.
Wine-Dark Sea is a monumental, melodic full symphony inspired by one of humanity’s grandest myths, the story of Odysseus. Acclaimed as the hero who devised the plan to end 10 years of war, Odysseus sets sail for home—only to face a voyage more perilous than he could imagine.
American composer JOHN MACKEY tells this tale in thrilling cinematic style, driving the ensemble to its limits in this rare chance to hear a true masterwork for wind ensemble.
STUDENT GROUP RATE
For groups of 10 or more students, please email us at [email protected] to inquire about a group rate. Let your band teachers know and gather up your friends!!
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6 DAYS! The countdown is on to our first tour outside of Alberta! If you're in BC, we hope you'll join us for our upcoming concerts. And for those of you who can't make it, follow along on socials and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest on our travels.
There are moments in music where boundaries feel less like lines and more like meeting places. Cyan Tones, presented by the Gai Lan Ensemble this Asian Heritage Month, is built entirely in that space — where East and West, tradition and experimentation, and film and contemporary composition meet.
Taking place on Friday, May 15, this special concert brings together Alberta’s leading Chinese instrumentalists alongside Calgary’s original string orchestra Kensington Sinfonia for a one-night program that blends new Canadian composition, traditional repertoire, and iconic film music.
At the heart of the evening is a world premiere by oboist and erhuist Jace Eagle Bear, alongside selections from the score of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon — music that has long resonated across cultures for its sweeping emotional language and evocative musical storytelling.
The title Cyan Tones draws from the Chinese word qing (青), a colour that exists between blue and green — neither fully one nor the other, but something living in-between. In the same way, qing yin (青音), or “cyan sound or tone,” becomes a metaphor for the concert itself: a sonic world that resists categorization.
The program features works by living Canadian and Chinese composers including Jace Eagle Bear, Tse Taishun, Li Bochan, and Andrew Staniland, alongside traditional pieces reimagined for an ensemble that bridges Chinese instruments such as erhu and pipa with Western strings.
It is not simply fusion — it is conversation.
Read full story through link in bio.
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Some songs stay with you forever. 🎵
Pop Goes the World celebrates 20 years of Cum Vino Cantus with a vibrant collection of favourite works from across the ensemble’s history — the music that helped define the journey.
An evening of music, community, and celebration awaits, followed by a reception with snacks and drinks.
Celebrate the milestone and experience the music that keeps the world popping with life.
Pop Goes the World | Cum Vino Cantus
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 2:30 p.m.
Bethany Chapel of Calgary
More info & tickets through link in bio.
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Big melodies. Bold rhythms. One unforgettable night of live music.
From the jazzy brilliance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to the sweeping beauty of Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, conductor and pianist Rolf Bertsch brings this dynamic program to life in a vibrant, jazz-infused evening.
Experience it live — get your tickets today.
Rhapsody in Blue
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Summit View United Church, Calgary
More info & tickets through link in bio.
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