Chorus Director

Experience the vibrant world of anime with your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Feel the emotion and energy as your ESO brings beloved soundtracks to life, from Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away to iconic themes from your favourite series. Hear music from Pokémon Journeys, Pokémon Horizons, Attack on Titan, Dragon Ball Z, and more. Join us for an evening to celebrate inspiring music and anime's enduring cultural impact.

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Anime in Concert

Winspear Centre

**Fauré’s Requiem at Winspear Centre: A Night with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Richard Eaton Singers**

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Winspear Centre on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7:30 PM, as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) presents Fauré’s Requiem, co-presented with the Richard Eaton Singers. This special performance marks a highlight in the choral repertoire, featuring the monumental Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The evening’s program also includes two works by the prominent Canadian composer John Estacio, with one piece commissioned in memory of a former choir member by the Richard Eaton Singers.

**Program Highlights:**
- ESTACIO: The Houses Stand Not Far Apart
- ESTACIO: Branche
- FAURÉ: Requiem

**Featured Artists:**
- Timothy Shantz, Conductor
- Miriam Khalil, Soprano
- Brett Polegato, Bass
- Richard Eaton Singers, Timothy Shantz, Director
- University of Alberta Madrigal Singers, Timothy Shantz, Director
- University of Alberta Concert Choir, Adam Robertson, Director
- Chorale Saint-Jean, Laurier Fagnan, Director

The concert will also include an intermission, allowing guests to reflect on the first half and anticipate the continuation of this musical journey.

**Important Dates for ESO 24/25 Season Subscribers:**
- Renewal Deadline: May 1, to retain your preferred seats.
- Subscriber Presale: July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
- Public Onsale: July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets for this event are part of the Saturday Classics Full and Saturday Classics 1 subscription packages. For those interested in individual tickets, please note the public onsale date.

**Venue and Additional Information:**
The Winspear Centre is honored to host this event on Treaty 6 Territory, acknowledging the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of this land. Please note, children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.

For more information on tickets and to ensure your seat at this must-attend event, please visit the Winspear Centre Box Office or contact us via phone or email.

Prepare to be moved by the power of music and the beauty of Fauré’s Requiem, performed by the talented artists and choirs of Edmonton. This is an evening not to be missed.

Fauré’s Requiem

**Event Title:** James Horner: A Voyage of Immersive Film Scores

**Location:** Winspear Centre

**Dates and Times:** June 7 & 8, 7:30 PM

**Description:** 
Immerse yourself in the unforgettable film scores of Oscar Award-winning composer James Horner at the Winspear Centre. This special concert, conducted by Robert Bernhardt, will take you on a journey through some of the most iconic soundtracks in Hollywood history. Experience the emotional depth of Titanic, the fantastical realms of Avatar, and the thrilling suspense of Aliens, among others. The concert will feature powerful excerpts from:
- Avatar
- Titanic
- Aliens
- Apollo 13
- Field of Dreams
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Braveheart
- Legends of the Fall
- Cocoon
- The Mask of Zorro
- The Rocketeer

**Featured Artists:**
- Robert Bernhardt, Conductor
- Dawn Bailey, Soprano
- Greenwood Singers, Dr. Adam Robertson, Music Director
- All Points West Chamber Choir, Dr. Adam Robertson, Director

**Special Notes:**
- The program is subject to change.
- The concert will include an intermission.

**Acknowledgement:** The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous Peoples.

**Child Policy:** Children 3 years of age and under will not be admitted.

**Ticket Information:**
- Tickets start at $28
- For more information on tickets and seating, please contact the Winspear Centre Box Office by phone at 780.428.1414 or via email at box.office@winspearcentre.com.

Don't miss this epic celebration of film music that promises to be a delight for all fans.

James Horner: A Voyage of Immersive Film Scores

Join the ESO for an affectionate salute to Ennio Morricone, the man who changed the sound of cinema forever. Experience everything from the unforgettable music from the tender tale of a young boy's friendship with a cinema projectionist (Cinema Paradiso) and lush, romantic epics such as Once Upon a Time in America to the thrilling gangster drama The Untouchables to classic spaghetti Westerns such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. You'll be blown away by the remarkable fusion of baroque choir and tribal drumming (The Mission).

Ennio Morricone: A Fistful Of Film Scores

A Holiday favourite returns! Conductor Stuart Chafetz will take you and your ESO on a jolly sleigh ride through the iconic holiday songs you’ll remember from your childhood. This joyous program includes sentimental tunes such as like Let It Snow, Sleigh Ride, The First Noël, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Joy to the World, and more.

A Very Merry Pops

Join in this festive tradition heralding Advent and Christmas through scripture readings and song. Thrill to the music of the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus and Handbell Ringers. Sing carols along with the Davis Concert Organ!

Chorus Director

Adam Robertson

Events

Past events

13 - 14 Jun, 2025

Anime in Concert · Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Nov 8, 2024

Fauré’s Requiem · Winspear Centre

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