Messiah - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Handel’s glorious Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra!
Messiah - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (night 2)
Handel’s glorious Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra! This is the second and final night.
Praetorius Christmas Vespers
With the Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players and String Theory Music Collective!
Calgary String Collective - Christmas Concert
Celebrate the Christmas season with Calgary String Collective!
Sing-Along Messiah!
Join Early Music Voices and JUNO-winning Rosa Barocca for an afternoon performance of Handel’s Messiah, sing-along style!
Water Music - Rosa Barocca
A production of Rosa Barocca & Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso op. 3 no. 5 in A Major; Jan Dismas Zelenka: Hipocondria in A; George Frideric Handel: Water Music, Suite I & III
Water Music - Rosa Barocca (round 2) DETAILS TBA
A Calgary performance from Rosa Barocca - Details TBA soon!
A production of Rosa Barocca & Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso op. 3 no. 5 in A Major; Jan Dismas Zelenka: Hipocondria in A; George Frideric Handel: Water Music, Suite I & III
Surprise! - Okanagan Symphony Orchestra
“Expect the unexpected! From a bizarre battle to a fiery flute concerto to Don Juan’s descent into Hell, this eclectic program spans centuries of creativity. Principal flutist Heather Beaty makes her solo debut, while Caroline Shaw’s Haydn-inspired dreamscape is juxtaposed with his famous “Surprise” Symphony No. 94.”
Surprise! - Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (night 2)
“Expect the unexpected! From a bizarre battle to a fiery flute concerto to Don Juan’s descent into Hell, this eclectic program spans centuries of creativity. Principal flutist Heather Beaty makes her solo debut, while Caroline Shaw’s Haydn-inspired dreamscape is juxtaposed with his famous “Surprise” Symphony No. 94.”
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons - Rosa Barocca
Rosa Barocca and Red Deer Symphony Orchestra present: Antonio Vivaldi’s Il quattro stagioni, from Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione, Op. 8.
With soloists Paul Luchkow, Naomi Delafield, Andrea Neumann, and Sarah Douglass!
ProArts @ Noon - Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players
Hear excerpts of Michael Praetorius’ Christmas Vespers during this special noon-time performance by the Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players.
Baroque at Bella with Mathieu Lussier - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
The Calgary Phil goes Baroque (and classical) at the beautiful Bella Concert Hall! Conductor and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier leads the Orchestra in a varied and witty program of music by Johann Christian Bach and an overture by Sophie Gail (famous in her day as a composer of opéra comique), plus Haydn's Symphony No. 98, a profound tribute to his dear friend Mozart.
Johann Christian Bach Amadis des Gaules
Johann Christian Bach Bassoon Concerto
Sophie Gail Overture from La Sérénade
Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 98
Tickets here: https://calgaryphil.com/events/baroque-at-bella-with-mathieu-lussier-2025-11-06-730-pm/
Baroque Odyssey (private school event)
Baroque Odyssey is a multimedia journey through time and space featuring live music performed by Calgary's visionary baroque ensemble, String Theory Music Collective. This family-friendly 30-minute concert celebrates the curious mind and explores connections between history, music, art and science.
Interested in having String Theory present at your school? Contact me!
The Arcangelo Project CONCERT
The Arcangelo Project showcases the brilliance and beauty of the High Baroque as we present sonatas and concerto grossi by Corelli, Geminiani, Vivaldi, and Handel. With a focus on the historically momentous and influential Op. 5 Sonatas by Arcangelo Corelli, we explore the world of improvised embellishment in this hallmark Italian style.
Join us for a pre-concert chat at 7:00pm to explore the essence of the Italian Baroque and hear from the musicians about their deep dive into Corellian ornamentation!
Masterclass with Cristina Prats-Costa
Do you have an interest in learning baroque style? You are invited to join String Theory, as an auditor, in a series of online workshops and masterclasses that explore baroque foundations and repertoire of the Italian Baroque.
All workshops are at Theatre 1308 (1308 Edmonton Trail NE).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
This masterclass will be given by baroque violinist Cristina Prats-Costa. Send me a message if you’d like to register!
Masterclass with Elinor Frey
Do you have an interest in learning baroque style? You are invited to join String Theory, as an auditor, in a series of online workshops and masterclasses that explore baroque foundations and repertoire of the Italian Baroque.
All workshops are at Theatre 1308 (1308 Edmonton Trail NE).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
This masterclass will be given by Elinor Frey. Send me a message if you’d like to register!
Masterclass with Christina Mahler
Do you have an interest in learning baroque style? You are invited to join String Theory, as an auditor, in a series of online workshops and masterclasses that explore baroque foundations and repertoire of the Italian Baroque.
All workshops are at Theatre 1308 (1308 Edmonton Trail NE).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
This masterclass will be on Basso Continuo foundations with baroque cellist Christina Mahler. Send me a message if you’d like to register!
Masterclass with Julie Wedman
Do you have an interest in learning baroque style? You are invited to join String Theory, as an auditor, in a series of online workshops and masterclasses that explore baroque foundations and repertoire of the Italian Baroque.
All workshops are at Theatre 1308 (1308 Edmonton Trail NE).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
This masterclass will be on Corellian Ornamentation and considerations for late Italian style with baroque violinist Julia Wedman. Send me a message if you’d like to register!
Whispers in the Mirror: MUSICAL REFLECTIONS
Whispers in the Mirror: Musical Reflections brings together Spiritus Chamber Choir and the String Theory Music Collective in a unique collaboration that bridges Baroque and contemporary music.
Baroque Odyssey - YMCA Rocky Ridge
Baroque Odyssey is a multimedia journey through time and space! This program celebrates the curious mind and explores connections between history, music, art and science. Baroque Odyssey illuminates the life and contributions of renowned astronomer and mathematician, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), whose revolutionary insights into optics and planetary motion shaped our understanding of the universe.
This concert is free to attend. There are two performances this day: 1:30-2 and 3-3:30.
Baroque Odyssey - YMCA Seton
Baroque Odyssey is a multimedia journey through time and space! This program celebrates the curious mind and explores connections between history, music, art and science. Baroque Odyssey illuminates the life and contributions of renowned astronomer and mathematician, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), whose revolutionary insights into optics and planetary motion shaped our understanding of the universe.
This concert is free to attend. There are two performances this day: 1:30-2 and 3-3:30.
Baroque Odyssey - Central Library
Baroque Odyssey is a multimedia journey through time and space! This program celebrates the curious mind and explores connections between history, music, art and science. Baroque Odyssey illuminates the life and contributions of renowned astronomer and mathematician, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), whose revolutionary insights into optics and planetary motion shaped our understanding of the universe.
This concert is free to attend. There are two performances this day: 3:30-4 and 4:30-5.
Musica Universalis
On May 4th, we (String Theory) are thrilled to be joining the Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players as special guests at their concert: Musica Universalis.
Calgary String Collective - Spring Concert
Join the Calgary String Collective for a fun and varied program, featuring music by Vivaldi, Telemann, and more!
Janz Luchinski Duo @ ProArts
Music for traverso flute and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, Michel Blavet, and more!
Collegium Musicum @ ProArts
The University of Calgary Music Department’s Collegium Musicum is dedicated to exploring music from the baroque period and earlier. This concert features large excerpts from Heinrich Schütz’s famous Musikaliche Exequien, as well as music by William Byrd, George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, and more.
Collegium Musicum in Concert
The University of Calgary Music Department’s Collegium Musicum is dedicated to exploring music from the baroque period and earlier. This concert features large excerpts from Heinrich Schütz’s famous Musikaliche Exequien, as well as music by William Byrd, George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, and more.
A Night Prayer
Tim Janz and Justin Luchinski present J.S. Bach’s Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord in B Minor, BWV 1030 prior to the St. David’s United Compline service.
A Meeting of Minds: Jacquet de la Guerre and Leonarda
Presented by Instrumental Society of Calgary. A dialogue between two remarkable composers of the Baroque era. This program highlights the contrast between Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s elegant, courtly keyboard works and Isabella Leonarda’s sacred polyphonic vocal music, transcribed for keyboard by Justin Luchinski.
Sing-Along Messiah!
Rosa Barocca presents Handel’s glorious Messiah, led by Claude Lepalme! Location TBA.
Messiah
Handel’s Messiah has been a Christmas season staple for nearly three centuries. Find out why as Juno-winning Rosa Barocca and Early Music Voices bring this masterpiece to Red Deer for the first time since 2018. With choir, orchestra, and a big “Hallelujah”, this concert will be a holiday hit!
Messiah
Join Juno-winning Rosa Barocca and the Early Music Voices choir for this Camrose performance of Handel’s Christmas favorite, Messiah!
Messiah
Early Music Voices and Rosa Barocca present Handel’s glorious Messiah at Knox United Church.
The Bright Morningstar
A live concert featuring pieces for violin and harpsichord by composers including Marco Uccellini, J.S. Bach, and Johann Heinrich Schmelzer. The program will focus on works which incorporate choral hymn tunes, highlighting the virtuosity and ingenuity of these composers as they “riff” on the well-known melodies of their time!
The Bright Morningstar
A live concert featuring pieces for violin and harpsichord by composers including Marco Uccellini, J.S. Bach, and Johann Heinrich Schmelzer. The program will focus on works which incorporate choral hymn tunes, highlighting the virtuosity and ingenuity of these composers as they “riff” on the well-known melodies of their time!
Calgary String Collective - Winter Concert
Join CSC for a fun and varied program of baroque and contemporary works!
Private Event
Interested in booking some live early music for an event you're planning? Contact me and let's set something up!
Sans Souci: Chamber Music of the Galant
Leave your cares behind and join String Theory for an intimate soirée of chamber music. Visit the candlelit music salon at Sans Souci, King Frederick II’s summer palace, where musicians experimented with mixed styles, endeavouring to satisfy the King’s tastes. Explore the roots of the modern chamber music concert tradition, and discover music that moved beyond the aesthetic complexities of the baroque to the simplicity of the “galant”, ushering in the classical era.
Collegium Musicum
Directed by Julie Harris, the University of Calgary’s early music program Collegium Musicum presents a wonderful program of music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, Michel Pignolet de Montéclair, Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, and more.
Music for Two Harpsichords
Works for two harpsichords featuring music by W.F. Bach, Gaspard Le Roux, Johann Ludwig Krebs, and more! I will be joined by harpsichordist Michael McHugh.