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- November 30, 2010, 7:30 pm
- Michael Kaeshammer’s The Days of Christmas
- Charismatic, boogie-woogie piano sensation Michael Kaeshammer and the ESO perform uniquely stylized Christmas favourites, including Merry Christmas Baby, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Marshmallow World, and Mary’s Boy Child. His prowess as a performer and onstage charm have made him an in-demand entertainer across North America and Europe.
- December 3, 2010, 7:30 pm
- Handel's Messiah (Fri)
- One of Canada's finest choral conductors returns to the Winspear for the first time in eight years, to lead the ESO, Richard Eaton Singers, and young Canadian soloists, in one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. In these annual seasonal performances, the opulent power of Handel's famous oratorio will captivate audiences with its inspiring pairing of scripture and song.
- December 4, 2010, 7:30 pm
- Handel's Messiah (Sat)
- One of Canada's finest choral conductors returns to the Winspear for the first time in eight years, to lead the ESO, Richard Eaton Singers, and young Canadian soloists, in one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. In these annual seasonal performances, the opulent power of Handel's famous oratorio will captivate audiences with its inspiring pairing of scripture and song.
- December 6, 2010, 7:30 pm
- Canadian Tenors: Perfect Gift (Mon)
- Canada's gold-selling vocal group the Canadian Tenors have this year alone performed at the Winter Games in Vancouver, appeared as guests on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Dr. Phil Show, and enjoyed a successful 80-city North American tour. They return to the Winspear stage to share music from their best-selling holiday album, The Perfect Gift.
- December 7, 2010, 7:30 pm
- Canadian Tenors: Perfect Gift (Tue)
- Canada's gold-selling vocal group the Canadian Tenors have this year alone performed at the Winter Games in Vancouver, appeared as guests on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Dr. Phil Show, and enjoyed a successful 80-city North American tour. They return to the Winspear stage to share music from their best-selling holiday album, The Perfect Gift.
- December 12, 2010, 2:30 pm
- A Pro Coro Christmas
- Pro Coro's tradition of wonderful music for this festive season continues with music old and new. Familiar carols, exciting new pieces, Jeremy Spurgeon on the Davis Concert Organ plus something for the audience to sing as well!
- December 16, 2010, 8:00 pm
- Glad Tidings – A Lightly Classical Christmas
- The ESO’s holiday concerts have established themselves as must-see events. Join charming guest conductor Bob Bernhardt as he presents a stirring mix of seasonal beauty, including the moving Glad Tidings for chorus and orchestra, featuring narrator Archbishop Richard Smith.
- December 17, 2010, 8:00 pm
- Christmas Pops (Fri)
- Capture the true spirit, warmth, and sparkle of the holiday season with our annual Christmas Pops. Times Three lend their extraordinary voices, luminous harmonies, and unique style to a dazzling showcase of holiday favourites. Audiences will be engaged with a few delightful surprises, and brought to their feet with the joy and cheer of the group's sophisticated charm and radiant virtuosity.
- December 18, 2010, 8:00 pm
- Christmas Pops (Sat)
- Capture the true spirit, warmth, and sparkle of the holiday season with our annual Christmas Pops. Times Three lend their extraordinary voices, luminous harmonies, and unique style to a dazzling showcase of holiday favourites. Audiences will be engaged with a few delightful surprises, and brought to their feet with the joy and cheer of the group's sophisticated charm and radiant virtuosity.
- December 19, 2010, 1:30 pm
- Family Christmas Concert (1:30)
- On a cold and wintry afternoon, warm up with the whole family to the cheerful sounds of seasonal favourites and holiday carols. Special guests Santa Claus and Mister Grinch are sure to surprise and delight in these special matinée performances.
- December 19, 2010, 3:30 pm
- Family Christmas Concert (3:30)
- On a cold and wintry afternoon, warm up with the whole family to the cheerful sounds of seasonal favourites and holiday carols. Special guests Santa Claus and Mister Grinch are sure to surprise and delight in these special matinée performances.
- January 1, 2011, 2:30 pm
- Salute to Vienna
- New Year's Concert 2011
Presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions
- January 8, 2011, 8:00 pm
- Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto
- Applause Series
Slovenian pianist Dubravka Tomšič (making her ESO debut) joins Gregory Vajda for the glittering Second Piano Concerto of Camille Saint-Saëns. Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony, a pivotal work of the composer’s emerging maturity, is alive with Czech dance rhythms, and Jean Coulthard’s lush Canadian Fantasy transforms three folk tunes into symphonic splendour.
- January 13, 2011, 8:00 pm
- Tales from Ukraine
- The rich legacy of Ukraine has left an indelible mark in western Canada, and the ESO is privileged to celebrate the culture of Ukraine with an unforgettable night of music and dance.
- January 15, 2011, 2:00 pm
- Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood
- DANDI Productions bring Roald Dahl's bizarre imagination to life in a sparkling presentation with skillful lighting, bold costuming, incredible puppets and clear, broad acting. Rest assured, the familiar cast of characters are here: there’s a wolf, a grandma, and a little girl in a red cape. But Dahl, author of such children’s classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, has twisted things around and spiced things up. Dahl's feisty Little Red can certainly take care of a dim-witted wolf by herself!
