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SHOWCASE SHOWCASE EPIC ROMANCE: BRANFORD MARSALIS: chopin & bruckner BACHIANAS & BOLÉRO JANINA FIALKOWSKA BRANFORD MARSALIS Photo © Palma Kolansky

The pairing of Chopin’s Piano Jazz and classical saxophone royalty, Concerto No. 1 alongside Symphony three time Grammy® winner Branford No. 4, Bruckner’s most famous Marsalis delivers sophisticated symphonic work, launches the style to the lush Bach and folk- 2016/2017 Classics Season influenced Bachianas of Heitor with a Romantic flourish. Lauded Villa-Lobos, Brazil’s finest composer. for her impeccable mastery of Ravel’s pulsating, exotic Boléro, Chopin, Canadian pianist Janina plus two snappy Latin American- Fialkowska is globally recognized inspired works by Hollywood legends for “her grace, fluency and Gershwin and Bernstein, ensure strength” (The Telegraph). the evening’s hot Latin pizzazz!

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ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor JANINA FIALKOWSKA, piano • BRANFORD MARSALIS, saxophone CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1 GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture in E Minor VILLA-LOBOS: Prelude from BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 4 Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 “Romantic” VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (arranged for saxophone) RAVEL: Boléro BERNSTEIN: “Mambo” from West Side Story

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SHOWCASE SHOWCASE BUENOS AIRES TANGO BRAHMS REQUIEM WITH SARAH CHANG

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Onward to Argentina, with a spotlight A triumph within the choral shining on the sultry and evocative canon, Brahms’ Requiem is an capital city Buenos Aires and the intensely beautiful masterpiece sexy, sensual nuevo tango style with an underlying humanist that Astor Piazzolla pioneered. theme of comfort. Composed for His masterwork, Four Seasons of an unrequited love, Bartók’s Violin Buenos Aires, sizzles under the Concerto lay untouched for 50 spell of violinist Sarah Chang. The years. Contrasting celestial against intertwined works of Argentina’s witty moods, this tribute to a failed composing tradition, past and romance is masterfully interpreted present − from Golijov’s Piazzolla by Concertmaster Diana Cohen. tribute, to Estancia composed by Piazzolla’s first composition Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm teacher − are also explored. Post-concert: Afterthoughts

Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm GÁBOR TAKÁCS-NAGY, conductor Post-concert: Afterthoughts DIANA COHEN, violin SHEREZADE PANTHAKI, soprano ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor BRETT POLEGATO, baritone • SARAH CHANG, violin CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • GOLIJOV: The Last Round BARTÓK: Violin Concerto No. 1 PIAZZOLLA: Four Seasons BRAHMS: Requiem of Buenos Aires GARDEL/WILLIAMS: Por una Cabeza GINASTERA: Estancia

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SHOWCASE SHOWCASE RUSSIAN MASTERS: FRENCH CLASSICS TCHAIKOVSKY & PROKOFIEV RAVEL, SAINT-SaËNS & FRANCK KONSTANTIN SHAMRAY KONSTANTIN LOUIS LORTIE

Acclaimed Sydney International Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 Piano Competition first prize is a spectacular showpiece that winner Konstantin Shamray brings escalates into a whirlwind of dazzling dazzling virtuosity to Prokofiev’s arpeggios, artfully performed by dramatic Piano Concerto No. 2. esteemed pianist Louis Lortie. Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fourth Franck’s most famous orchestral Symphony, ruminating on the work, Symphony in theme of “Fate,” culminates the D Minor, provides a visionary evening with a glorious cascade fusion of French and Germanic of boldly uplifting fanfare. orchestral traditions, and showcases the Orchestra at its finest. Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm Post-concert: Afterthoughts Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm Post-concert: Afterthoughts JUSTIN BROWN, conductor KONSTANTIN SHAMRAY, piano MATTHEW HALLS, conductor LOUIS LORTIE, piano • PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 2 RAVEL: Pavane for a Dead Princess FRANCK: Symphony in D Minor

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FRIDAY 9 + SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2017 – 8PM JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL CLASSICAL SPECIAL: THE PLANETS Holst’s interplanetary tour de force RUNE BERGMANN, conductor is a must-see symphonic event, ADAM ZINATELLI, trumpet • featuring an impressively huge DR. JOSÉ SALGADO, video artist orchestra. Presented alongside WOMEN OF THE CALGARY incredible astronomy images PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • courtesy of renowned American astronomer Dr. José Salgado, this BACH/STOKOWSKI: Toccata blockbuster performance closes and Fugue in D Minor the 2016/2017 Classics Season ESTACIO: Trumpet Concerto in spectacular fashion. Celebrate (Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra th Canada’s 150 Birthday as Principal co-commission, Calgary Premiere) • Trumpet Adam Zinatelli debuts an HOLST: The Planets exciting new Calgary Philharmonic co-commissioned Trumpet Concerto written to honour the occasion.

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Johannes Moser turns up the heat Brazilian guitar legend Yamandu with his electric cello on Magnetar, Costa performs his sparkling alongside a program of popular new work Concerto de Fronteira. works showcasing Mexico’s finest The famous Adagio from the composers. Infused with spicy beloved Concierto de Aranjuez flavours, the evening’s irresistible and the beautiful choral rhythms create a festive mood with showpiece Maracatu de Chico splashes of syncopated percussive Rei demonstrate the breadth of flourishes including congos, bongos, compelling classical masterpieces and tom-toms on the exhilarating for which Brazil is renowned. La Noche de los Mayas. Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm Post-concert: Afterthoughts Post-concert: Afterthoughts ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor YAMANDU COSTA, guitar JOHANNES MOSER, electric cello CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • MONCAYA: Huapango KRIEGER: Passacaglia for the New CHAPELA: Magnetar for Electric Cello Millennium (Canadian Premiere) and Orchestra (Canadian Premiere) COSTA: Concerto de Fronteira REVUELTAS: La Noche de los Mayas (Canadian Premiere) MÁRQUEZ: Danzón No. 2 RODRIGO: Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez This concert is featured in the Calgary MIGNONE: Maracatu de Chico Rei Philharmonic Festival: Fiesta! Latin American Classics

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Mozart’s emotionally dramatic Mendelssohn’s immensely popular Requiem remains one of his Violin Concerto is beautifully most powerful and riveting interpreted by rising Canadian works. Feverishly written as the talent Timothy Chooi. A prolific composer was on his deathbed, composer, Haydn’s No. 99, one of this enigmatic choral monument the famed “London Symphonies”, continues to fascinate audiences provides a harmonious interlude with the shadowy circumstances before Shostakovich’s upbeat, surrounding the work’s commission almost breezy Ninth Symphony, and completion. Beethoven’s a work he personally considered introspective Fourth Piano “a joyful little piece,” brings the Concerto balances the evening evening to a glorious crescendo. with gracious aplomb. Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm Post-concert: Afterthoughts Post-concert: Afterthoughts CHRISTOPH KÖNIG, conductor ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor TIMOTHY CHOOI, violin • ANDREW VON OEYEN, piano CAST OF SOLOISTS KULESHA: Torque • CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto HAYDN: Symphony No. 99 CHATMAN: In Flanders Fields • SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 9 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 MOZART: Requiem (Levin Completion) CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 MASTERWORKS CALGARYPHIL.COM

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DISCOVERY DISCOVERY GREATEST THE SECOND CITY CLASSICAL HITS GUIDE TO THE SYMPHONY KARL HIRZER Photo © Brent Calis SECOND CITY

Thrilling audiences for generations, This one-of-a-kind comedy revue these classical hits are crowd- meets orchestral music event has pleasing essentials. From Wagner’s garnered rave reviews. Pairing epic Ride of the Valkyries to popular classical works including Strauss’ waltz anthem The Blue Mozart and Wagner alongside Danube, classical music novices and the hilarious comedic talents connoisseurs alike will recognize of The Second City troupe, this every work. Extraordinary young concert provides a wry look at Canadian violinist Isabella Perron the classical world’s musicians, brings nature’s waking moments composers, traditions and history vividly to life with Vivaldi’s joyful and celebrates symphonic music Spring from The Four Seasons. with a smile. **** The Toronto Star.

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KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • ISABELLA PERRON, violin • SECOND CITY, comedy ensemble • COLIN MOCHRIE, host • VIVALDI: Spring from The Four Seasons WAGNER: Ride of the Valkyries MOZART: Symphony No. 40, MOZART: Overture to The Mvt. 1 (Molto Allegro) Marriage of Figaro ROSSINI: William Tell Overture GLINKA: Overture to Ruslan WAGNER: Ride of the Valkyries and Lyudmila CHOPIN (ARR. GLAZUNOV): Polonaise, Nocturne and Mazurka PLEASE NOTE: This program is rated PG‑13 STRAUSS: and some material may not be suitable for The Blue Danube children under 13. 22 SATURDAY 8 APRIL 2017 – 8PM SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017 – 8PM JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL

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ADAM JOHNSON, conductor • DANIEL COHEN, conductor CHRISTOPHER SALES, bassoon ROMAN RABINOVICH, piano CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN, piano • BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 SCHUBERT: Symphony in BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 B Minor “Unfinished” BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 MOZART: Bassoon Concerto “Pastoral” MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 HAYDN: Symphony No. 45 “Farewell” Presented in partnership with Sir Jack Lyons Charitable Trust, The Israel Connection. CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 CALGARYPHIL.COM DISCOVERY

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FIESTA! FIESTA! VIVA! MEXICO CLASSICAL GUITAR FRONTIERS WITH JOHANNES MOSER WITH YAMANDU COSTA YAMANDU COSTA YAMANDU JOHANNES MOSER Photo © Uwe Arens

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FIESTA! FIESTA! BRANFORD MARSALIS: BUENOS AIRES TANGO BACHIANAS & BOLÉRO WITH SARAH CHANG BRANFORD MARSALIS Photo © Roger Thomas SARAH CHANG Photo © Colin Bell

Jazz and classical saxophone royalty, Onward to Argentina, with a spotlight three time Grammy® winner Branford shining on the sultry and evocative Marsalis delivers sophisticated capital city Buenos Aires and the style to the lush Bach and folk- sexy, sensual nuevo tango style influenced Bachianas of Heitor that Astor Piazzolla pioneered. Villa-Lobos, Brazil’s finest composer. His masterwork, Four Seasons of Ravel’s pulsating, exotic Boléro, Buenos Aires, sizzles under the plus two snappy Latin American- spell of violinist Sarah Chang. The inspired works by Hollywood legends intertwined works of Argentina’s Gershwin and Bernstein, ensure composing tradition, past and the evening’s hot Latin pizzazz! present − from Golijov’s Piazzolla tribute, to Estancia composed Pre-concert Chat: 7:05pm by Piazzolla’s first composition Post-concert: Afterthoughts teacher − are also explored.

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GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture ROBERTO MINCZUK, conductor VILLA-LOBOS: Prelude from SARAH CHANG, violin Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasileiras GOLIJOV: The Last Round No. 5 (arranged for saxophone) PIAZZOLLA: Four Seasons VILLA-LOBOS: Fantasia for Soprano of Buenos Aires / 403.571.0849 CALGARYPHIL.COM Saxophone and Orchestra GARDEL/WILLIAMS: Por una Cabeza RAVEL: Boléro GINASTERA: Estancia BERNSTEIN: “Mambo” from

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Relive the intrigue, magic, and Life gets a little noisy, and a whole wonder of the first six Harry Potter lot more interesting, for young stories… all on the wings of music. Christoph after a crabby, eccentric Enjoy the magical compositions old man named Beethoven moves of John Williams and Nicholas in upstairs. Young listeners are Hooper as they create a world introduced to the music and filled with witches, wizards, history of the great composer in warlocks and muggles, hosted this popular production blending by a delightful old wizard who symphonic music and drama. guides you through Harry’s thrilling years at Hogwarts Academy. Instrument Discovery Zoo: 2pm Concert Starts: 3pm Instrument Discovery Zoo: 2pm Concert Starts: 3pm KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE!, actors

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Subscribe & Save BEETHOVEN • Save up to 25% on single ticket pricing. Beethoven followed his anthemic Fifth with a more gentle focus • Receive 15% off on countryside living with the additional tickets innovative programme music of the Sixth Symphony. The delightful including sought-after movements represent scenes from Specials! nature, vividly painting a picture of sweeping landscapes. From a • Create your own Series merry bubbling brook to a dramatic that’s perfect for you symphonic thunderstorm, this is the perfect way to kick back and unwind. with Flex Packs. See pages 6 + 7 for full details. DANIEL COHEN, conductor

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Beyond the monumental St. An expert on the music and era of Matthew and St. John Passions, Bach, conductor Matthew Halls is Bach also composed a Passion also a lauded harpsichordist. based on the gospel of St. Mark. He displays virtuosic keyboard While the music has been lost, the mastery on Bach’s joyous original text remains. The Calgary Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Philharmonic is proud to present crowned by the first movement’s the Canadian Premiere performance ravishing cadenza. The performance of the reconstructed score is balanced by Orchestral Suite prepared by conductor Matthew No. 4, and includes strikingly Halls using Bach’s original text. original works from two of Bach’s leading French MATTHEW HALLS, conductor Baroque contemporaries. CAST OF SOLOISTS CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS MATTHEW HALLS, conductor and harpsichord BACH: St. Mark Passion (Canadian Premiere of conductor Matthew RAMEAU: Suite from Pigmalion Halls’ reconstructed score) BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 REBEL: Les Élémens (The Elements) BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 4 CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 BACH@KNOX CALGARYPHIL.COM

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Journey back to the land of Hyrule Take a sneak peek at our exciting with Master Quest, the next chapter 2016/2017 Season! We’ll treat you in the acclaimed world tour to some of the biggest moments The Legend of Zelda: Symphony to look forward to over the next of the Goddesses. Master Quest year with this not-to-be-missed is a never-before seen or heard showcase. Sample music from all of multimedia concert experience that our exciting concert series ranging celebrates the beloved 30-year-old from Pops and Specials to Classics, The Legend of Zelda franchise. review upcoming concerts, and enjoy This video game orchestral music exclusive one-night only ticket offers. spectacular is not to be missed! KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • AMY ANDERSSON, conductor CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • Presented in partnership with Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc.

46 FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2016 – 7:30PM + SATURDAY 8 TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2017 – 7:30PM OCTOBER 2016 – 2PM // JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL JUBILEE AUDITORIUM

SPECIALS SPECIALS DISNEY IN CONCERT: JOEL PLASKETT TALE AS OLD AS TIME IN CONCERT JOEL PLASKETT Photo © Ingram Barss

Delight in the magic of Disney Hugely respected on the Canadian with this all-new Thanksgiving music scene, Joel Plaskett makes his Weekend extravaganza featuring debut with the Calgary Philharmonic popular Disney songs presented Orchestra performing highlights from alongside original Disney film clips. a twenty year, Juno® award-winning Capture your family’s imagination career. From Light of the Moon and with the music of Frozen, Tangled, Nowhere With You, to music from his Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The most recent album, The Park Avenue Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Sobriety Test, Plaskett’s songwriting Beast, The Princess and the Frog, and charismatic live performance is Aladdin, and The Lion King. illuminated beautifully through the power of orchestral arrangements. KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • MARTIN MACDONALD, conductor • Presentation licensed by Disney Music JOEL PLASKETT, vocals/guitar Publishing and Buena Vista Concerts, a • division of ABC Inc. © All rights reserved. Presented in partnership with CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 SPECIALS CALGARYPHIL.COM

47 FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2017 – 7:30PM + SATURDAY 28 SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2017 – 8PM JANUARY 2017 – 2PM // JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL

SPECIALS SPECIALS DREAMWORKS ANIMATION pop hits: IN CONCERT adele to pharrell KUNG FU PANDA POP HITS

Experience the thrilling music from Get ready to party! Dynamic guest Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, vocalists and the Jeans ’n Classics How to Train Your Dragon, and band join the Calgary Philharmonic more as DreamWorks Animation’s in a symphonic tribute to today’s stories and beloved characters biggest stars including: Adele inspire and delight audiences of (Hello), Arcade Fire (Wake Up), all ages. Celebrate more than 20 Feist (My Moon My Man), Lady years of visually stunning footage Gaga (Judas), Mark Ronson feat. projected in HD onto the big Bruno Mars (Uptown Funk), screen while the iconic music Maroon 5 (Sugar), and of course scores are performed live by your the very Happy Pharrell Williams. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • JEANS ’N CLASSICS, band •

48 WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH 2017 – 7:30PM FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2017 – 8PM JUBILEE AUDITORIUM JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL

SPECIALS SPECIALS An Evening with Ashley MacIsaac & members Chris Botti of the barra macneils CHRIS BOTTI ASHLEY MACISAAC

Billboard chart topper and St. Patrick’s Day! Cape Breton’s Grammy® Award-winning talent, Celtic sensation Ashley MacIsaac Chris Botti is the consummate and members of The Barra instrumental entertainer. Having MacNeils join forces with the performed with artists ranging from Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Sting to Andrea Bocelli, Botti’s for Calgary’s hottest party. Eastern impressive live performances Canada meets West in this all-star are noted for their sophisticated spectacle featuring traditional Irish arrangements, virtuosity, and dancing and some sizzling fiddling variety, seamlessly switching from the Orchestra’s Assistant from best-selling pop classics to Concertmaster Donovan Seidle. essential jazz standards, such as When I Fall In Love, Emmanuel, KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • and The Very Thought of You. ASHLEY MACISAAC, fiddle • MEMBERS OF THE BARRA MACNEILS • KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • DONOVAN SEIDLE, fiddle • CHRIS BOTTI, trumpet CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 SPECIALS CALGARYPHIL.COM

49 SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2017 – 8PM FRIDAY 19 MAY 2017 – 7:30PM + SATURDAY 20 MAY JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL 2017 – 2PM // JUBILEE AUDITORIUM

SPECIALS SPECIALS CHANGES: raiders of the lost ark: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE original film with orchestra CHANGES RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Chameleon-like with his reinvention, The film that gave the world one of from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin its greatest movie heroes, Indiana White Duke and, ultimately, the Jones, is back and better than ever. role of fashionable, iconic elder Relive the magic on the big screen statesman of rock, David Bowie with the original great adventure… blazed a singular path. Experience Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John the ultimate symphonic rock Williams’ epic score performed tribute to Bowie’s five decades of live alongside the film by the monster classics, including hits Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Space Oddity, Rebel Rebel, Heroes, Let’s Dance, and China Girl. WILLIAMS: Raiders of the Lost Ark

KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • JESSE BRADMAN, vocalist Raiders of the Lost Ark Licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Pictures. CHANGES, band Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

50 FRIDAY 9 + SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2017 – 8PM WEDNESDAY 14 + THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017 – JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL 6:30PM // HERITAGE PARK

SPECIALS SPECIALS THE PLANETS POPS IN THE PARK THE PLANETS POPS IN THE PARK

Holst’s interplanetary tour de force Round up your friends and is a must-see symphonic event, family to welcome summer with featuring an impressively huge this annual evening of popular orchestra. Presented alongside classics and mouth-watering incredible astronomy images western barbeque. Taking place courtesy of renowned American in the spacious event tent at astronomer Dr. José Salgado, Heritage Park, there’s no need to this blockbuster performance bring along chairs or cushions. closes the 2016/2017 Classics This fun casual event includes Season in spectacular fashion. a lively program of classical, Broadway and film favourites. RUNE BERGMANN, conductor ADAM ZINATELLI, trumpet • BBQ 6:30PM // CONCERT 7:30PM DR. JOSÉ SALGADO, video artist WOMEN OF THE CALGARY KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: BACH/STOKOWSKI: Toccata LISZT: Liebestraum No. 3 and Fugue in D Minor BADELT: Suite from Pirates ESTACIO: Trumpet Concerto of the Caribbean (Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra KANDER/EBB: Chicago Medley co-commission, Calgary Premiere) • HOLST: The Planets CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 SPECIALS CALGARYPHIL.COM

51 THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS GATHER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH THE CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS the magic of christmas CIRQUE MUSICA A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR CIRQUE MUSICA A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

The family orchestral circus A beloved Calgary Philharmonic spectacular returns by popular tradition, the beautiful Grace demand to unveil some new Presbyterian Church provides the festive surprises just in time for backdrop for this trio of joyful the holiday season with three Christmas concerts. Celebrate Christmas performances – including the spirit of the season with a a Saturday matinee! Thrilling selection of sacred and secular and heart-pounding, experience holiday favourites performed by the daring aerialists suspended Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra high above the Orchestra and and Cantaré Children’s Choir. gymnasts performing stunning feats, seamlessly choreographed KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • to orchestral holiday favourites. CANTARÉ CHILDREN’S CHOIR •

KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • CIRQUE MUSICA, circus performers CALGARYPHIL.COM / 403.571.0849 CALGARYPHIL.COM THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

53 FRIDAY 9 + SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 2016 – 7:30PM SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2016 – 2PM JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS the magic of christmas HANDEL’S MESSIAH SING-ALONG MESSIAH HANDEL’S MESSIAH HANDEL’S NICHOLAS MCGEGAN Photo © RJ Muna

Acclaimed British Maestro Nicholas Hallelujah! Raise your voice and McGegan, a renowned expert on be part of the biggest choir in the music of Handel, returns to town. Sing-along with the Calgary the Calgary Philharmonic to lead Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus, this popular annual performance of and guest soloists in this joyous Messiah. Featuring an outstanding holiday event. Bring your own cast of guest soloists and the Calgary score, purchase one in the lobby, Philharmonic Chorus, this profound or just sit back and be surrounded work of faith and hope has been by glorious music as hundreds inspiring audiences for centuries. of Calgarians raise the rafters of the Jack Singer Concert Hall. NICHOLAS MCGEGAN, conductor DOMINIQUE LABELLE, soprano • NICHOLAS MCGEGAN, conductor DANIEL TAYLOR, countertenor • VOCALISTS, as per Handel’s Messiah ISAIAH BELL, tenor • ALEXANDER DOBSON, baritone • PERFORM ON STAGE WITH CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS • THE CALGARY PHILHARMONIC Find your inner voice and HANDEL: Messiah support the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus through the Borak Forte Program. Join the Chorus for Sing-Along Messiah and perform onstage with the Orchestra at this concert. Your donation of $250 reserves your spot today.

54 THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 2016 – 8PM SUNDAY 1 JANUARY 2017 – 2:30PM JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS new year’s day A ROCKIN’ LITTLE SALUTE TO VIENNA CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR’S CONCERT SALUTE TO VIENNA Photo © Chris Lee GAVIN HOPE GAVIN

Rock around the Christmas tree with More celebratory than a glass the exceptionally talented Gavin of champagne, Salute to Vienna Hope (The Nylons), Jeans ‘n Classics New Year’s Concert is a delight for and your Calgary Philharmonic the eyes and the ears. Welcome Orchestra. This cheerful selection 2017 with this elegant concert – of seasonal hits is the perfect start celebrating a 20‑year tradition in to your Christmas countdown and Calgary. This New Year’s Day, a includes Merry Christmas Baby, stunning new program featuring Santa Baby, Jingle Bell Rock, Strauss waltzes and sweeping White Christmas, Huron Carol, melodies from operettas will and many more. be performed by acclaimed European singers, ballet and KARL HIRZER, resident conductor • ballroom dancers. Fall for the Blue GAVIN HOPE, vocalist • Danube Waltz all over again! JEANS ’N CLASSICS, band • NIR KABARETTI, conductor (Vienna)

STRAUSS SYMPHONY OF / 403.571.0849 CALGARYPHIL.COM CANADA featuring CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IVA MIHANOVIC, soprano (Vienna) MICHAEL HEIM, tenor (Vienna) Featuring dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine and International Champion Ballroom Dancers

Presented in partnership with Attila Glatz Concert Productions.

*Cast subject to change without notice. THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

55 CALGARY PHIL PRESENTS THE CLASSICAL WORLD’S MOST COMPELLING ARTISTS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PLEASE NOTE: THE CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND ITS MUSICIANS DO NOT JOIN THESE GUEST ARTISTS ON THESE PROGRAMS.

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CALGARY PHIL PRESENTS CALGARY PHIL PRESENTS NEIL COCKBURN: KREMERATA BALTICA – french romantic organ masterpieces NEW SEASONS NEIL COCKBURN GIDON KREMER

Made of 6040 impressive pipes, Violin superstar Gidon Kremer the majestic Carthy Organ is the redefines “leading edge” with the grand and imposing centrepiece of Kremerata Baltica, Eastern Europe’s the Jack Singer Concert Hall. These most active and pioneering chamber organ pipes will be harmoniously orchestra. With a reputation for reverberating when international riveting performances, this rare prize-winning organist Neil Cockburn appearance in Canada on their presides. Calgary-based Cockburn’s 20th Anniversary Tour marks commanding expertise and diverse their Calgary debut and promises range of French symphonic repertoire to be one of the 2016/2017 ranges from Saint-Saëns to Guilmant Season’s absolute highlights. in this special recital performance. GIDON KREMER, artistic NEIL COCKBURN, organ • director & soloist KREMERATA BALTICA, PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: chamber orchestra WIDOR: Symphonie Romane, Op. 73 PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: / 403.571.0849 CALGARYPHIL.COM GLASS/PUSHKAREV: Orpheus Suite for Strings & Percussion KANCHELI: Chiarascuro for Violin, Chamber Orchestra & Percussion RASKATOV: Seasons Digest (after Tchaikovsky Seasons Op. 38) for Strings & Percussion PIAZZOLLA/DESYATNIKOV: Four Seasons for Violin and Strings CALGARY PHIL PRESENTS PHIL CALGARY

57 SATURDAY 1 APRIL 2017 – 8PM FRIDAY 12 MAY 2017 – 8PM JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL

CALGARY PHIL PRESENTS CALGARY PHIL PRESENTS SIR JAMES GALWAY & FRIENDS – GRYPHON TRIO THE LEGACY TOUR SIR JAMES GALWAY GRYPHON TRIO GRYPHON

Globally renowned as “The man Bold and dynamic, two time with the golden flute!” A flawless Juno® Award-winning Gryphon Trio interpreter of the classical flute have a well-deserved reputation repertoire, Sir James Galway has for stunning performances and also crested the popular music eclectic repertoire. Renowned charts, his appeal transcending for their faultless explorations of musical boundaries. Hugely Beethoven, their interpretation of influential, with over 30 million the sublime “Archduke” Trio is the recordings sold worldwide, his jewel of this performance. “One of legendary expressive style spans the most satisfying and enjoyable an extensive range of genres. accounts of the “Archduke” Trio… in a long while.”(BBC Music) SIR JAMES GALWAY, flute GALWAY CHAMBER PLAYERS GRYPHON TRIO • LADY JEANNE GALWAY, flute ANNALEE PATIPATANAKOON, violin MICHAEL MCHALE, piano ROMAN BORYS, cello JAMIE PARKER, piano PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: MOZART: Flute Quartet in D major PROGRAM TO INCLUDE: DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in C Minor, BIZET/BORNE: Carmen Fantasy Op. 1, No. 3 arr. James Galway BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in BOLLING: Irlandaise Fugace Music B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke” from Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano MANCINI: Pennywhistle Jig Baby Elephant Walk

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60 IT’S EVEN MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS! BOOK YOUR GROUP & SAVE Enjoy a night out with your friends, entertain clients, inspire your students or reward your employees by attending a Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performance together. Our group bookings receive great savings and personalized service.

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Ask about special discount rates for non-profit organizations and school groups.

* Discounts are non-cumulative and do not apply to seating in the loft or loges. Subject to concert availability. BOOK TODAY! CALL 403.571.0849 Booking your group is easy. Simply pick your concert, reserve your seats with a 15% non-refundable deposit and pay the final balance two weeks prior to the performance date when you confirm attendance numbers.

Reserve early for best group seats! 61 ORDER TICKETS BOOK EARLY FOR BEST SEATING AVAILABILITY!

TELEPHONE ORDERS START MAY 2016. ONLINE ORDERS START AUGUST 2, 2016 TICKETS FOR THE JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL Tickets for all Jack Singer Concert Hall (in Arts Commons) concerts are available starting in May 2016 from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra by phone, fax or in person. Online ticket sales start August 2, 2016. TICKETS FOR THE JUBILEE AUDITORIUM Tickets for all Jubilee Auditorium concerts are available starting in May 2016 through the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for subscribers by phone, fax or in person.

Season Subscriptions for Symphony Sundays for Kids Series: Subscriptions to the Symphony Sundays for Kids Series (all four concerts), are available exclusively through the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra until September 30, 2016. Standard Calgary Philharmonic fees apply. Additional Ticketmaster fees will not be charged.

Single Tickets for Symphony Sundays for Kids Concerts: Starting August 2, 2016 single tickets for this children’s series will be exclusively available from Ticketmaster. If you do not subscribe to the full Series, standard Ticketmaster fees apply to the following individual concerts: • Peter and the Wolf • The Hockey Sweater • Symphonic Sorcery: The Music of Harry Potter • Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Single Tickets for Additional Jubilee Auditorium Concerts Starting August 2, 2016 single ticket sales for Jubilee Auditorium Concerts will be exclusively available from Ticketmaster. Standard Ticketmaster fees will apply to the following concerts: • Joel Plaskett in Concert • An Evening with Chris Botti • Raiders of the Lost Ark: Original Film with Orchestra TICKETS FOR OTHER VENUES Tickets for all other venue locations besides the Jack Singer Concert Hall (in Arts Commons) and the Jubilee Auditorium are available starting in May 2016 from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra by phone, fax or in person. Online ticket sales start August 2, 2016.

62 ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Calgary philharmonic orchestra BOX OFFICE ONLINE TICKET SALES: Online sales start August 2, 2016 at calgaryphil.com PHONE ORDERS: Tickets on sale by phone and fax starting in May 2016. PHONE: 403.571.0849 / 403.571.0270 Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: 2pm to 6pm (closed on Saturdays from July 1 to July 30, 2016) FAX: 403.294.7424

MAIL OR Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Office IN PERSON: 2nd Floor, 205-8th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0K9 Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm FOR JUBILEE AUDITORIUM CONCERTS ONLINE: Online Sales start August 2, 2016 at Ticketmaster.ca PHONE: T ickets on sale by phone starting August 2, 2016 Phone: 1.855.985.5000 IN PERSON: Jubilee Auditorium Box Office 1415-14th Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1M4 Monday to Friday: 10am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Closed

63 PURCHASE POLICIES TICKET EXCHANGES

JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL (IN ARTS COMMONS) & OTHER VENUES EXCLUDING THE JUBILEE AUDITORIUM

Although we do not offer refunds on ticket purchases, we have one of the most flexible and convenient ticket exchange policies in Calgary:

• All ticket exchanges must be completed a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the performance and a new performance must be selected at the time of exchange. • Exchanges are subject to a $5 per ticket fee OR the difference in the value of the ticket(s) for the performance you are exchanging into. • Please note that exchanges made into a lower price level will not receive a refund or credit for the difference. • If you are unable to exchange your ticket(s) for another performance, you may donate your ticket(s) back to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra up to 48 hours prior to the concert date and receive a tax receipt for the value if $20 or greater. Tax receipts can only be issued under the name of the ticket purchaser and original tickets are required. • Salute to Vienna and The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest. There are NO exchanges for these two concerts. • Exchange exception list is subject to change.

Concert venue locations are noted in the brochure listing. All programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

JUBILEE AUDITORIUM

• No refunds, exchanges or tax receipts for Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra concerts held at the Jubilee Auditorium. • Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will be subject to their additional taxes and fees.

Please Note: Refunds will not be given due to repertoire, program and/or artist changes. Ticket prices are subject to change based on availability. Ticket reprints are $5 per occurrence (free for subscribers). Lost or stolen ticket vouchers cannot be replaced due to their cash value.

64 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT TO WEAR? Wear what feels comfortable – dress up or dress down. Whatever you choose to wear, you are sure to fit in. RUNNING LATE? Plan to arrive 45 minutes before the concert starts as concerts start promptly. Ushers will do their best to seat latecomers at appropriate breaks. In some cases, this may not be possible until the completion of an entire work. WHERE TO PARK? Jack Singer Concert Hall: The C-Train is located one block from the Jack Singer Concert Hall and there are many parking lots in the area. Please leave plenty of time for parking as many of the lots are very popular. Underground parking is available at Arts Commons, and other nearby options include Civic Plaza Parkade, Telus Convention Centre Parkade and the open air parking lots in the 200, 300 and 400 blocks on the south side of 9th Ave SE. Visit calgaryparking.com for addresses and rates.

Jubilee Auditorium: The SAIT/ACAD/Jubilee C-Train station is directly behind the Jubilee Auditorium. There are two parking lots within walking distance of the Jubilee Auditorium and there is additional parking located nearby at SAIT. Please note the parking lots here accept CASH ONLY. Visit jubileeauditorium.com for details and rates. HOW LONG IS A CONCERT? Concert length varies, but a typical performance is approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission. Symphony Sundays For Kids and Rush Hour concerts are shorter and do not have an intermission. ARE DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE CONCERT HALL? Jack Singer Concert Hall: Drinks are permitted in the concert hall, with the exception of the occasional Family Special. Jubilee Auditorium: Drinks are not permitted in the auditorium with the exception of bottled water. SKIP THE BAR LINE UP! It’s easy to skip the congestion at intermission! Pre-order your drinks before the concert and they’ll be ready for you to pick up at intermission.

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