Cross-border collaboration comes to Kleinhans when Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear returns to perform Beethoven's heroic "Emperor" Piano Concerto No. 5 under the baton of Calgary Symphony Music Director Rune Bergmann, while Prayer by JUNO Award-winner Vivian Fung is an affirmation of faith. The Second Symphony of Sibelius is fierce and triumphant, itself a source of Finnish pride.

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Beethoven’s Emperor

Kleinhans Music Hall

Paying homage to one of the greatest and most popular bands in music history, LANDSLIDE recreates the hits from yesteryear, taking fans on an electric journey through Fleetwood Mac’s incredible catalog of music, including the hits from their solo careers.

Landslide: A Tribute to The Music of Fleetwood Mac

The Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion as our heroes, having escaped Jabba the Hut, are joined by some unlikely furry friends on the forest moon of Endor to make their stand. Luke confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi | Film in Concert

Bach’s Double Violin Concerto is a family affair featuring BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi and his equally virtuosic brother, Timothy Chooi, in an energetic exchange of musical one-up-man-ship. Timothy solos on Prokofiev’s lyrical and romantic Violin Concerto No. 1, and the BPO performs the beautifully melodic Third Symphony of Brahms. Puerto Rico’s Roberto Sierra contributes the sizzling Dos Piezas.

Chooi Brothers & Bach

The BPO joins the international observance of the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s powerful masterwork that includes the “Ode to Joy.” Its message of unity and love continues to hearten millions around the world. Equally inspiring is the exhilarating performance of Nikki Chooi on Sibelius’ Violin Concerto.

Beethoven's Ninth

Beethoven’s Ninth

Our Memorial Day weekend tradition pays a musical tribute to the men and women of the armed forces who defend our freedom.

Signature Stars and Stripes

The colossal season closer features Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, celebrating a fallen hero, his meandering retrospect on life, and his final judgement and redemption. While Mahler himself gave the symphony no name, it is known to many as “Resurrection.”

Mahler’s Resurrection

Master illusionist Michael Grandinetti performs jaw-dropping feats of prestidigitation to magical symphonic selections, including favorite works by John Williams, Berlioz, Grieg, Mussorgsky, Stravinsky, and more with your BPO.

Symphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti

Mandy Gonzalez: Broadway Today

Classical Mystery Tour

A Gospel Symphony Celebration with Dorinda Clark-Cole

Pink Martini

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra

Rock Hits & Power Ballads

Music of Queen

Fascinatin’ Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra

Troupe Vertigo Holiday Show

Holiday Pops

Chicago Nights with Jason Scheff

The Sound of Cinema

Sinatra in Love

Tina Symphonic: The Music of Tina Turner

Symphonic Showdown: The Wild West in Concert

Bette, Babs, & Beyond

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra

Ryan Shaw Masters of R&B

Patriotic Pops