Creative and Performing Arts 2023-24 Season

PRO SERIES I – isn’t it there & the flowing

Oriah Wiersma (Toronto) and He Jin Jang (Seoul) self-perform their own recent solo choreographic works.
SEPTEMBER 22 &23 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $22/$17

TransFoRM

An evening program featuring choreographers Mario Obeid and Zaria Rajha, Rufi Oswaldo, and Roma Thakore. 
NOVEMBER 24 & 25 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $22/$17

DANCE@NOON

Dance@Noon presents the live performance of students at all levels in the dance program.
DECEMBER 4–6 • 12:00 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • FREE

PRO SERIES II

More info to come.
JANUARY 19 & 20 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $22/$17

MAINSTAGE DANCE

Mainstage Dance presents the works of professional choreographers performed by UCalgary Dance Majors.
MARCH 14–16 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $22/$17

DANCE@NIGHT

Dance@Night presents the choreographic and directorial work of senior level Dance Majors in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at UCalgary.
APRIL 5 & 6 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $14/$11

Love and desire
Hope and despair
... and the irrefutable forces that MOVE US

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

Set in 16th-century London, upstart playwright William Shakespeare battles with writer's block and discovers unexpected inspiration in the irrepressible pull of a forbidden romance. This award-winning play is a love-letter to the theater and a refreshing and hilarious portrayal of Shakespeare's life and art.
Written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard – Directed by MFA Candidate Steven Conde
NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 2 • REEVE THEATRE • $22/$17

LIGHTS OUT

What does it take to move in a world beset by paralysis? What might a movement look, sound and feel like if, against all odds, it flexes its muscles and finds its voice? With the planet on fire, in a vacuum of corporate responsibility and political will, Lights Out is an embodied search for answers to these questions—a defiant celebration of collective movement and sound in the face of an uncertain future.
Created by the Ensemble – Conceived and Directed by Bruce Barton in collaboration with Beth Kates, Christopher Sies, Heather Ware, Jean-Louis Bleau and Laura Hynes
FEBRUARY 9-17 • REEVE THEATRE • $22/$17

MAGNETIC BODIES

Imagine a body producing a magnetic field - invisible and powerful. How can we, as magnetic beings co-exist in a polarized society? Attraction, repulsion and their sphere of influence will be explored in this dynamic series of new works by UCalgary Drama students in collaboration with Downstage Theatre. 
Co-Production with Downstage Theatre
APRIL 5-7 • MOTEL THEATRE, ARTS COMMONS • Tickets TBC

The Faculty and Friends Concert Series highlights our talented music faculty, along with established local and international musicians.

GERTRUDE STEIN SHENANIGANS

World premiere by William Jordan, featuring Laura Hynes (soprano) and Sandra Joy Friesen (piano). The concert features Eric Satie’s Ludions from 1923 as a companion to the premiere performance of William Jordan’s Gertrude Stein Shenanigans, featuring Laura Hynes (coloratura) and Sandra Joy Friesen (piano). Composed in 2018 for Hynes, the Shenanigans consists of thirteen concert arias with texts drawn from Stein’s Stanzas in Meditation, as well as her The Geographical History of America. 
SEPTEMBER 23 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $26/$19

SLAVKO AND FRIENDS

Get ready for a special musical evening as Calgary Philharmonic's Principal Clarinetist, Slavko Popovic, the School of Creative and Performing Arts' Professor of Violin, Edmond Agopian, and the collaborative pianist Claire Stevens take the stage together. This unique concert promises an unforgettable night filled with world-class performances and distinctive musical styles of Polish composer Lutosławski, Hungarian composer Bartók, and more.
OCTOBER 21 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $26/$19

A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC BY LATIN AMERICAN COMPOSERS

The University of Calgary String Quartet spotlights the masterful compositions from distinguished Latin American composers, featuring the works of Alberto Ginastera, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Silvestre Revueltas, and Julian Orbon.
NOVEMBER 7 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

LATE LISZT MASTERPIECES

Join pianist Charles Foreman in an evening dedicated to an all-Liszt programme. The concert will showcase some of Liszt's later masterpieces, including the Variations on a Theme by Bach and Années des Pèlerinage, Vol. III.
FEBRUARY 17 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $26/$19

MAGNITUDE

A new music concert by saxophonist Jeremy Brown, guitarist Joe Morris, pianist Rob Oxoby and percussionist Chris Dadge.
MARCH 23 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $26/$19

A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC BY ARAB COMPOSERS

The UCalgary String Quartet presents a unique concert spotlighting the works by Arab composers: Kinan Azmeh, Mohammed Fairouz, and Kareem Roustom. Dive into a realm where timeless Middle Eastern harmonies meet modern string virtuosity.
APRIL 19 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

Our popular Monday Night Jazz Series features local, Canadian and international jazz artists perform a variety of jazz styles.

HUU BAC QUINTET

East meets West in an intriguing musical dialogue weaving contemporary jazz performance with the sounds and musical traditions of Peru, China and Vietnam. This is jazz with an eclectic twist, as contrasting musical traditions intertwine in a seamless listening experience.
NOVEMBER 6 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $26/$19

SAXOPHONE SUMMIT WITH THE UCALGARY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

More info coming soon.
FEBRUARY 5 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $26/$19

FACULTY JAZZ SEPTET

With Jeremy Brown (saxophone), Rod Squance (vibraphone), Kodi Hutchingson (bass), Tyler Hornby (drums), Neil McVey (guitar), Kristian Alexandrov (piano), and André Wickenheiser (trumpet).
APRIL 8 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $26/$19

ASCENDING - KEVIN CHEN IN CONCERT

Acclaimed pianist Kevin Chen returns to Calgary for a solo piano recital.
SEPTEMBER 27 • PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6:15 PM, CONCERT: 7 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $25 - 110

2023 E-GRE WINNER'S TOUR

Toronto-based soprano, McKenzie Warriner presents a program of contemporary repertoire.
NOVEMBER 1 • 12 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • FREE

PRISM - DIVISION OF MUSIC SHOWCASE

Join our music faculty and students as they display their exceptional talents.
JANUARY 14 • 7:30 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL

ACTS OF KINDNESS

A collection of performances by students and alumni in Dance, Drama and Music to cap off the Week of Kindness
JANUARY 26 • 7:30 PM • ROZSA CENTRE • FREE

2023 RBC CONCERTO CONCERT

Two students/alumni from each of the School of Creative and Performing Arts and Mount Royal University Conservatory perform as soloists with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
MARCH 6 • Time TBC • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL

LAND'S END STUDENT COMPOSERS CONCERT

Join us for the world premiere performances of works written by students of the University of Calgary’s music composition program as part of the Land’s End Ensemble’s annual Student Composers’ Program.
APRIL 6 • Time TBC • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

WIND ENSEMBLE & SYMPHONIC BAND
Director: Gareth Jones
OCTOBER 12 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11/$10

JAZZ COMBOS
Conductor: Jeremy Brown
NOVEMBER 9 • 7:30 PM • BORIS ROUBAKINE HALL • FREE

CHORUS & CHAMBER CHOIR
Director: Kathryn Parrotta
NOVEMBER 9 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

GUITAR ENSEMBLE
Director: Ralph Maier
NOVEMBER 10 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

CHAMBER MUSIC
Director: Edmond Agopian
NOVEMBER 21 • 12 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • FREE

BRASS & PERCUSSION
Directors: Gareth Jones and Tyler Hornby
NOVEMBER 21• 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Edmond Agopian
NOVEMBER 23 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

CHAMBER MUSIC
Director: Edmond Agopian
NOVEMBER 27 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

SYMPHONIC BAND
Director: Gareth Jones
DECEMBER 1 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

WIND ENSEMBLE
Director: Gareth Jones
DECEMBER 4 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

WORLD MUSIC
Director: Bernice Cheung
DECEMBER 5 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Jeremy Brown
DECEMBER 6 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $14/$11

COLLEGIUM MUSICUM
Director: Laura Hynes
NOVEMBER 29 & 30 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL

ORCHESTRA & WIND ENSEMBLE
Conductors: Edmond Agopian and Gareth Jones
FEBRUARY 6 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Director: Jeremy Brown
FEBRUARY 26 • 7:30 PM • UNIVERSITY THEATRE • $14/$11

CHAMBER CHOIR
Director: Kathryn Parrotta
MARCH 16 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

WORLD MUSIC
Director: Bernice Cheung
MARCH 19 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Edmond Agopian
MARCH 21 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

CHORUS
Director: Kathryn Parrotta
MARCH 22 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

BRASS & PERCUSSION
Directors: Gareth Jones and Chris Sies
MARCH 25 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

JAZZ COMBOS
MARCH 26 • 7:30 PM • BORIS ROUBAKINE HALL • FREE

CHAMBER MUSIC
Director: Edmond Agopian
MARCH 27 • 12 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • FREE

GUITAR ENSEMBLE
Director: Ralph Maier
MARCH 27 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11

SYMPHONIC BAND
Director: Gareth Jones
MARCH 28 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11/$10

WIND ENSEMBLE
Director: Gareth Jones
APRIL 4 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11/$10

CHAMBER MUSIC
Director: Edmond Agopian
APRIL 9 • 8 PM • ECKHARDT-GRAMATTÉ HALL • $14/$11