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Celebrating World Premieres As part of our annual concert in University of Calgary’s “Alchemy Festival”, we are excited to present three world premieres of new works by students of the UofC composition program as part of our annual Emerging Composers’ Program. In the same spirit, eleven (!) of Canada’s acclaimed living composers have written new works for us to premiere in this year-end concert: Arthur Bachmann, Allan Gordon Bell, Dorothy Chang, Derek Charke, Vincent Ho, Gary Kulesha, Larysa Kuzmenko, Alexina Louie, Maxime McKinley, Kelly-Marie Murphy, Donovan Seidle. These were specially written in honour of Irene DeBoni, one of Calgary's most enthusiastic supporters of Canadian composers and Land's End Ensemble!This one-of-a-kind project highlights the collaborative relationships we have had with each composer, some spanning almost 30 years. Rounding out our program is a special performance of Lera Auerbach’s Piano Trio No.2: Triptych.

Tickets are non-refundable and unchangeable. Dates: Sat 28 Booking and More Information

Dido and Aeneas Students in Collegium and Chamber choir present English Baroque composer Henry Purcell's 1689 work, Dido and Aeneas.

Based on Roman myth, this is the story of the tragic love between Dido, queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, a Trojan prince in exile after the fall of Troy. Supernatural forces call Aeneas away from his idyll with Dido to pursue his destiny as the future founder of the nation of Rome.

Warning: Depiction of suicide

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

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Mainstage Dance Mainstage Dance presents the works of professional choreographers performed by UCalgary Dance Majors.

Warning: Stage fog/haze

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

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RBC / Calgary Philharmonic Concerto Concert The RBC Concerto Concert is a unique partnership between the Calgary Philharmonic, Mount Royal University Conservatory, and the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary to support the development of emerging artists. Four extraordinary musicians perform solo concerto movements with the Orchestra, with the support of RBC.

Conducted by Edmond Agopian.

From SCPA U of C:
Nic Luzzi, saxophone, performing Tomasi’s Saxophone Concerto in E flat major, first movement
Roswell Reyes, piano, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, first movement.

From Mount Royal University Conservatory:
Charlotte Giraudeau, piano, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, first movement
Jarome Harlea, piano, performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, first movement

Warning: None

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

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The Elevator Project - Undergraduate Collective Drama undergraduate students present two one-act plays that showcase their season's work.

How to Eat Buttered Crabs:
Caught in a violent storm at sea, the young sailor Lips find himself shipwrecked on a deserted island. Struggling with hunger, loneliness, and the ghosts of his lost crewmates, he clings to hope and his unusual fondness for crabs as a source of comfort. A darkly comic and haunting tale of madness, that will be splashing the thin line between man and crab.

We Are Animals:
In the grand halls of Pinecrest Manor, the Deer family gathers the forest’s most influential animals for a night of celebration. Old friends reunite, rivals clash, and hidden tensions surface beneath the polished etiquette of high society. As the ceremony unfolds, the evening takes a turn that no guest could expect.

Audience Warning: Language, Violence, Abuse, Flashing lights

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

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UCalgary World Music Ensemble The UCalgary World Music Ensemble assembles a rich mosaic of rhythms, melodies, and instruments from around the world. The concert offers a musical journey that transcends borders - some in very traditional forms, others in experimental combinations.

This event will be livestreamed on the School of Creative and Performing Arts YouTube channel.

Warning: None

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

Tickets are non-refundable and unchangeable. Dates: Mon 30 Booking and More Information