On Stage: Solitaria - Honens
In a twist on typical Honens performances, step back in time and into the intimate world of George Frideric Handel’s Italian cantatas (multi-movement vocal compositions), presented in partnership with Early Music Voices. Featuring soprano Maya Kherani alongside Andrea Case on baroque cello, Michel Angers on theorbo and guitar, and Justin Luchinski on harpsichord, On Stage: Solitaria brings together three rarely heard works written between 1707 and 1709 during Handel’s years in Italy.
These cantatas were never intended for grand concert halls. Written for private salons and small gatherings, they unfold like personal confessions, like one voice carried by the delicate colours of a few instruments. Each work tells the story of someone wrestling with powerful emotions: love, grief, frustration, or loneliness.
Deeply personal and dramatically expressive, On Stage: Solitaria invites you into the quiet intensity of Handel’s early music, where every gesture, silence, and phrase feels strikingly close.
EMV Garden Party
Enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks while listening to a collection of short performances by various early music organizations of Calgary! Hosted by Early Music Voices, this garden party, which will take place in the garden in the front of the church (weather permitting) and the Crump Room, is a great way to get to know what’s going on in Calgary’s upcoming early music concerts. Free admission!
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons - Rosa Barocca (Concert #2)
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!
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons - Rosa Barocca (Concert #1)
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!
Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the seasons with Vivaldi's most famous set of violin concertos.
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.”
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.”
Luminous Voices: Pergolesi & MacMillan
Delight in the Stabat Mater, a much-loved Baroque masterpiece by Pergolesi, which combines influences of stage music with the passion of religious tradition. Soloists will be drawn from the choir of sopranos and altos in this performance.
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
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!
Baroque at Bella - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Surround yourself with glorious Baroque music in this potpourri program performed by the Calgary Phil in the intimate setting of the Bella Concert Hall. Camille Delaforge leads the Orchestra from the harpsichord in J.S. Bach's festive Orchestral Suite No. 3, which includes his most famous air on the G string. Hear also grand and exquisite numbers from George Frideric Handel and Jean-Philippe Rameau.
Sing-Along Messiah!
Join Early Music Voices and JUNO-winning Rosa Barocca for an afternoon performance of Handel’s Messiah, sing-along style!
Calgary String Collective - Christmas Concert
Celebrate the Christmas season with Calgary String Collective!
Praetorius Christmas Vespers
With the Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players and String Theory Music Collective!
Messiah - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (night 2)
Handel’s glorious Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra! This is the second and final night.
Messiah - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Handel’s glorious Messiah with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra!
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!