Join us for the exciting start of this season’s voyages to exciting destinations as we embark on a journey taking us from seas to distant shores.
Our trip starts with stops in New York, Paris, and Athens, with a COVID-19 inspired program that features various sections of the orchestra and the introduction of our new concertmaster, Maria van der Sloot. After having recently presented several of the mighty Beethoven’s major works, including the 7th Symphony, the 4th Piano Concerto, and excerpts from Fidelio, the Civic closes its celebration of this giant’s 250th birthday with his ever-popular 5th Symphony. From its Fate motif of the first movement to its triumphant Finale, it seems like a fitting choice!
Programme
COPLAND – Fanfare for the Common Man
GOUNOD – Petite symphonie
MASSENET – Méditation from Thaïs
BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Presenting the brilliant winners of the 2020 Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition and the Cum Vino Cantus in this celebration of youth and the holidays.
One of the casualties of the pandemic was our Rising Stars concert last June. Since then, we have considered it a priority to give these Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition winners their richly earned opportunity to shine brightly on our stage! Following their huge success of last year, we’ve invited Cum Vino Cantus back to lend their voices to the afternoon’s festivities. Come out and support the stars of tomorrow and join us all in embracing the joy and spirit of the holidays!
Programme
Bach Christmas Oratorio – Jauchzet, frohlocket!
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major – 1st movement
MacDowell Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor – 1st movement
Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor – 1st movement
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra
And holiday favourites.
The Civic, Andrea Hill, mezzo-soprano, and the Rohub Ensemble take you on a tour to the mysterious Middle East!
Travel with us to exotic and magical Persia and Arabia in this program featuring two composers’ visions of the Scheherazade stories. Experience the music of the Rohub Ensemble, the amazing voice of Andrea Hill, and the storytelling artistry of our new concertmaster, Maria van der Sloot!
Featuring
Andrea Hill, mezzo-soprano
Rohub Ensemble
Programme
ALIZADEH – Ney Nava
RAVEL – Shéhérazade
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV – Scheherazade
Join the orchestra and pianists Thomas Yu and Michael Cheung for this voyage to the exciting and exotic ports of the Mediterranean!
Beginning with Ibert’s colourful and evocative Escales (Ports of Call), this concert takes us to Rome and Palermo, Tunis and Nafta, Valencia, and Egypt. We welcome two of the world’s most brilliant amateur pianists, first our good friend and periodontist, the incomparable Thomas Yu, performing the work with which he captured first prize in the Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition, and Michael Cheung, a native Calgarian and Paris-based management consultant for international pharmaceutical companies. The concert closes with one of the most spectacular works in the repertoire, Respighi’s Pines of Rome!
Featuring
Thomas Yu, piano
Michael Cheung, piano
Programme
IBERT – Escales
The winners of the 2021 Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition take the stage with the orchestra. The stars of tomorrow – here today!
It’s always an exciting revelation when we present the winners of the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition, the amazing young virtuosi who represent the best and brightest of the remarkable pool of Calgary-area talent! Our season-long voyages end in España. Olé!
Programme
CHABRIER – España
TBA Concertos
