Conductor

Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s hit new opera, which played to sold-out audiences during its world-premiere production last season, triumphantly returns. The original trio of legendary divas—sopranos Renée Fleming and Kelli O’Hara and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato—reprise their celebrated portrayals of three women from different eras whose lives are connected through Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs. Dalloway. Bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen also returns as the dying author Richard, and Kensho Watanabe conducts Phelim McDermott’s gripping staging of this heart-wrenching drama, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel and the Oscar-winning film it inspired.

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The Hours

Lincoln Center

La Bohème

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's presentation of "Symphonie fantastique." This extraordinary event is set to take place at the prestigious Jack Singer Concert Hall, promising two nights of unforgettable performances on February 28 and March 1, 2025, both starting at 7:30 PM.

Under the baton of the talented conductor Kensho Watanabe, and featuring the virtuosic skills of concertmaster Diana Cohen on violin, the evening will explore the depths of Hector Berlioz’s "Symphonie fantastique." This masterpiece is a musical journey into the heart and mind of an artist ensnared by the pangs of unrequited love, offering audiences a vivid auditory experience of his emotional turmoil and fantasies.

The program will commence with Maurice Ravel’s "Alborada del gracioso," a piece known for its intricate rhythms and vibrant textures, setting the stage for an evening of intense emotion and exquisite musicianship. Following this, Diana Cohen will captivate the audience with her rendition of Sergei Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, a work that combines lyrical beauty with fiery passion.

Join us early at 6:35 PM in the lobby for a Pre-Concert chat, an opportunity to gain deeper insights into the evening's program and enrich your concert experience.

Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from $30 to $90, offering various seating options to accommodate all preferences. Don't miss this chance to be part of a classical music event that promises to be both mesmerizing and profoundly moving. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable journey with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Kensho Watanabe

Conductor

Events

5 - 31 May, 2024

The Hours · The Metropolitan Opera

Nov 13, 2024 - Jun 6, 2025

La Bohème · The Metropolitan Opera

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2025

Symphonie fantastique · Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

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