2011-12 Symphony Specials

2011-12 Symphony Specials

From holiday favourites like Handel's Messiah and Michael W. Smith, to the magical world of Disney, you won't want to miss these special performances! Tickets available now.

  • Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • A Michael W Smith Christmas
  • Michael W. Smith is one of the most recognized and respected ambassadors for faith infused music world wide, and he returns to the Winspear Centre stage to perform adult contemporary Christmas classics. The acclaimed Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer is as passionate and poignant as ever, and will inspire and delight the whole family during the holiday season.
  • Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • A Michael W Smith Christmas
  • Michael W. Smith is one of the most recognized and respected ambassadors for faith infused music world wide, and he returns to the Winspear Centre stage to perform adult contemporary Christmas classics. The acclaimed Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer is as passionate and poignant as ever, and will inspire and delight the whole family during the holiday season.
  • Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • Handel's Messiah
  • Four Edmonton natives return home to perform Handel's inspiring marriage of scripture and song. This annual holiday performance of the famous oratorio features three of Edmonton's finest choirs to fully evoke the compelling spaciousness of the composer's music. Bill Eddins conducts the complete Messiah from the harpsichord.
  • Saturday, December 17, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • Handel's Messiah
  • Four Edmonton natives return home to perform Handel's inspiring marriage of scripture and song. This annual holiday performance of the famous oratorio features three of Edmonton's finest choirs to fully evoke the compelling spaciousness of the composer's music. Bill Eddins conducts the complete Messiah from the harpsichord.
  • Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 7:30 pm
  • A Lightly Classical Christmas
  • Alberta boy Nathan Berg comes home once more, bringing his radiant baritone voice and engaging personality with him. Rising American conducting star Stuart Chafetz makes his ESO debut in a holiday-themed program of favourites and surprises. Our Lighter Classics holiday tradition once again blends classical and just plain classic.
  • Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 pm
  • Disney in Concert
  • Every new generation of Mouseketeers has its favourite Disney characters, whether it's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, or The Lion King. And then there are the classic melodies, from Mary Poppins to Pirates of the Caribbean. Celebrate magical music from the movies in this orchestral salute featuring a dynamic quartet of vocalists and images from the famed studio's theatrical releases and cartoons. When everyone joins together for memorable moments and sing-along melodies, it feels like a small world after all.
  • Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 pm
  • Disney in Concert
  • Sold Out!
    Every new generation of Mouseketeers has its favourite Disney characters, whether it's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, or The Lion King. And then there are the classic melodies, from Mary Poppins to Pirates of the Caribbean. Celebrate magical music from the movies in this orchestral salute featuring a dynamic quartet of vocalists and images from the famed studio's theatrical releases and cartoons. When everyone joins together for memorable moments and sing-along melodies, it feels like a small world after all.
  • Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 pm
  • Disney in Concert
  • Every new generation of Mouseketeers has its favourite Disney characters, whether it's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, or The Lion King. And then there are the classic melodies, from Mary Poppins to Pirates of the Caribbean. Celebrate magical music from the movies in this orchestral salute featuring a dynamic quartet of vocalists and images from the famed studio's theatrical releases and cartoons. When everyone joins together for memorable moments and sing-along melodies, it feels like a small world after all.
  • Thursday, March 29, 2012, 8:00 pm
  • Ben Folds with the ESO
  • Symphony Tour
    Ben Folds rocks out with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, performing selections from his 15-year career on the cutting edge of rock music.
  • Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 7:30 pm
  • The ESO at Carnegie Hall
  • In celebration of its 60th season, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has been invited to perform at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall. As part of the second annual Spring for Music festival, the ESO joins five other North American orchestras in performing a series of creative, provocative and stimulating concerts.
    Learn more at ESOinNYC.com.