classical, choral + opera
fri nov 18
Rocky Mountain Symphony Concert Pianist Derek Chiu joins
the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. At St. Mary’s Cathedral, 219 18th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $10 - $40. 403-2284170, stmaryscalgary.ca.
sat nov 19
Murray Visscher & Friends Presented by The Classical Guitar Society of Calgary. At Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $15 - $25. classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary.com. ProAm: Honens Piano Competition For Amateurs Featuring accomplished amateur pianists who make their living in professions other than music performance. At Rozsa Centre, U of C. 2 - 4:30 p.m. $25. 403-299-0140, honens.com.
sat nov 19 + wed nov 23
Die Fledermaus Additional event on Friday, Nov. 25. Presented by Calgary Opera. Classic Viennese operetta full of hjinks and hilarity, in which a masked ball thrown by a Russian prince leads to mistaken identities and eventually jail. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $31 - $164. 403-2627286, calgaryopera.com.
sun nov 20
CYO in Concert Presented by Calgary Youth Orchestra. The program includes excerpts from Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 403-440-5978, cyo.ab.ca. Divine Hymns Presented by Calgary Bach Society. A performance of the brilliantly challenging motets Nos. 2 and 5 for eight-part choir. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 3 p.m. $20. calgarybachsociety.com. German Masters Works by Bach, Mozart, Brahms, and Johann Strauss Jr. With special guest, Laurie Matiation, horn. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, U of C. 2:30 p.m. $15 - $20. calgarywindsymphony.com. Most Elemental: Family Matters 2 Presented by The Instrumental Society of Calgary. Featuring Franklin Cohen, Diana Cohen, Alex Cohen, Arnold Choi and Roman Rabinovich. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S.W. 3 p.m. $15 - $60. 1-844-5981273, instrumentalsociety.ca.
thur nov 24
A Celebration Of Bartok I Presented by The UCalgary String Quartet. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, U of C. 8 - 10 p.m. $18 - $25. scpa.ucalgary.ca.
ongoing
ProArts at Noon Wednesday: Calgary Opera Emerging Artists Ensemble. At Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1st St. S.E. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Free. 403-2691904, proartssociety.ca.
upcoming
A Ceremony of Carols Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26. Presented by Spiritus Chamber Choir. With special guest Gianetta Baril, harp. At Christ Church Elbow Park, 3602 8th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-9227021, spirituschamberchoir.ca. Gryphon Trio With Patricia O’Callaghan
Friday, Nov. 25. Presented by Calgary Pro Musica. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Concert Hall, 2500 University Dr. N.W. 8 - 10 p.m. $30 - $40. 403-2448277, calgarypromusica.ca. Neil Cockburn: French Romantic Organ Masterpieces
Friday, Nov. 25. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $45. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com. Calgary Carol Festival Saturday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Nov. 28. Hear the festive sounds of Calgary’s colourful community of choirs. Enjoy the carol sing-along with choir and organ. In support the Calgary Food Bank. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 7 - 9 p.m. By donation. 403-2698382, knoxunited.ab.ca. Poinsettias and Palm Trees Saturday, Nov. 26. Presented by Blend Vocal Association. Share an evening of unique arrangements and eclectic repertoire. At River Park Auditorium, 3818 14A St. S.W. 7:30 - 10 p.m. $15 -$20. blendvocal.com. Holiday Magic Sunday, Nov. 27. Presented by Calgary Civic Symphony. Enjoy music from the baroque beauty of Corelli and Bach to seasonal gems like the Nutcracker Suite. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 2:30 p.m. $15 - $21. 403-670-5430, calgarycivicsymphony.ca. Songs of Love: Amor de mi Alma Sunday, Nov. 27. Presented by Mount Royal Kantorei. At St. Gerard’s Church, 8944 Elbow Dr. S.W. 7 p.m. Adults, $20; students and seniors, $15; children under 12, free. mru.ca/kantorei. Curated by Lucy Shelton Thursday, Dec. 1. An evening of musical performances by the musicians-in-residence At Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., Banff. 4 p.m. 403-762-6301, banffcentre.ca/events. Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
Friday, Dec. 2. Presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $25 - $85. 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com. Hodie! (Christus Natus Est) Friday, Dec. 2. Celebrate the Season with the Ambrose music department. At Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Cir. S.W. 7:30 p.m. In advance, $10; at the door, $15. music@ambrose.edu. The Gryphon Trio Christmas Friday, Dec. 2. With Canadian soprano Patricia O’Callaghan. At Cascade Ballroom, Banff Springs Hotel, 405 Spray Ave., Banff, Alta. 7:30 p.m. $25 - $30. 403-7626301, banffcentre.ca/events. Christmas in Paris Saturday, Dec. 3. Festival Chorus with the Festival Chamber Orchestra. At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 8 p.m. $15 - $25. 403-294-9494, artscommons.ca. Classic Guitar: The Element of Surprise
Sunday, Dec. 4. Presented by Classical Guitar Society of Calgary and the Instrumental Society of Calgary. Featuring Brett Gunther, Ralph Maier, Darren Young and MRU String Quartet. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S.W. 3 - 6 p.m. $15 – $60. instrumentalsociety.ca. Noe, Noe, Noël! Sunday, Dec. 4. Presented by Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players. Holiday concert of Flemish and French choral music of the Renaissance and early Baroque. At St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $15 - $20. renaissance-singers.com. Something Christmas Sunday, Dec. 4 and Monday, Dec. 5. Presented by The Adult