2010-11 Robbins Pops

2010-11 Robbins Pops

The Robbins Pops series is all about entertainment - from a magical Halloween performance to the best Vegas has to offer!

Choose to attend on Fridays or Saturdays - all concerts begin at 8 pm.

Subscriptions to the 2010/11 Robbins Pops series are no longer available. If you are interested in attending several performances from this series, check out our Sampler Pass.

Thank you to the generous supporters of this series: Bill & Mary Jo Robbins.

  • September 17, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Jens Lindemann at the Pops (Fri)
  • Legendary pops maestro Bruce Hangen once again launches our Robbins Pops and he's bringing Edmonton's trumpet virtuoso extraordinaire Jens Lindemann with him. The night will be a whirlwind of extraordinary trumpet music - including the world premiere of Allan Gilliland's Dreaming of the Masters III, the Canadian premiere of Jay Chattaway's Shenandoah Fantasy (both written specifically for Jens), as well as orchestral hits by Holst, Debussy, and more.
  • September 18, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Jens Lindemann at the Pops
  • Legendary pops maestro Bruce Hangen once again launches our Robbins Pops and he's bringing Edmonton's trumpet virtuoso extraordinaire Jens Lindemann with him. The night will be a whirlwind of extraordinary trumpet music - including the world premiere of Allan Gilliland's Dreaming of the Masters III, the Canadian premiere of Jay Chattaway's Shenandoah Fantasy (both written specifically for Jens), as well as orchestral hits by Holst, Debussy, and more.
  • October 29, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Mysterioso: Music, Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth (Fri)
  • Spend Halloween weekend being dazzled by unbelievable acts in this spooky, show-stopping production. ESO and Pops Maestro Jack Everly will bewitch you with a concert of music, magic, and comedy that will keep you laughing, yet asking "How did they do that?" Anything can happen with spectacular illusionist Joseph Gabriel, the hilarity of comic magic duo Les Arnold and Dazzle, the perplexing quick-change artists David & Dania, the unforgettable vocal artistry of Christina Bianco, and hypnotic orchestral gems that will leave you spellbound!
  • October 30, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Mysterioso: Music, Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth
  • Spend Halloween weekend being dazzled by unbelievable acts in this spooky, show-stopping production. ESO and Pops Maestro Jack Everly will bewitch you with a concert of music, magic, and comedy that will keep you laughing, yet asking "How did they do that?" Anything can happen with spectacular illusionist Joseph Gabriel, the hilarity of comic magic duo Les Arnold and Dazzle, the perplexing quick-change artists David & Dania, the unforgettable vocal artistry of Christina Bianco, and hypnotic orchestral gems that will leave you spellbound!
  • 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
  • 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.
  • February 11, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Love Will Keep Us Together (Fri)
  • Love will fill the air when your ESO performs songs of romance. One of the great pops conductors of our time, Steven Reineke, is back with a show full of hits and great orchestral arrangements. Come celebrate with the one you love and be our symphonic valentine for a concert featuring timeless love songs including The Time of My Life, Unchained Melody, My Heart Will Go On, and Love's Theme.
  • February 12, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Love Will Keep Us Together
  • Love will fill the air when your ESO performs songs of romance. One of the great pops conductors of our time, Steven Reineke, is back with a show full of hits and great orchestral arrangements. Come celebrate with the one you love and be our symphonic valentine for a concert featuring timeless love songs including The Time of My Life, Unchained Melody, My Heart Will Go On, and Love's Theme.
  • March 18, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Ben Vereen (Fri)
  • Tony Award-winning actor and Broadway star Ben Vereen showcases his superb versatility and star power in this one man show that pays tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. In this memorable performance of singing, dancing, and storytelling, the legend of the Rat Pack star will come alive with songs like Ol’ Black Magic and Mr. Bojangles.
  • March 19, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Ben Vereen
  • Tony Award-winning actor and Broadway star Ben Vereen showcases his superb versatility and star power in this one man show that pays tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. In this memorable performance of singing, dancing, and storytelling, the legend of the Rat Pack star will come alive with songs like Ol’ Black Magic and Mr. Bojangles.
  • April 15, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Pops Goes Vegas! (Fri)
  • That’s right, Vegas Baby!, Jack Everly and the ESO take a spin on the musical roulette wheel with hip classics like Luck Be A Lady, Hey Big Spender, Viva Las Vegas, My Way, and Fly Me To The Moon. The cast of high rollers includes stellar names from Broadway and the Vegas Strip, along with Mr. Showmanship himself, Martin Preston, as the legendary Liberace. Just remember, what happens in the Winspear, stays in the Winspear!
  • April 16, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Pops Goes Vegas!
  • That’s right, Vegas Baby!, Jack Everly and the ESO take a spin on the musical roulette wheel with hip classics like Luck Be A Lady, Hey Big Spender, Viva Las Vegas, My Way, and Fly Me To The Moon. The cast of high rollers includes stellar names from Broadway and the Vegas Strip, along with Mr. Showmanship himself, Martin Preston, as the legendary Liberace. Just remember, what happens in the Winspear, stays in the Winspear!
  • June 10, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Hollywood’s Red Carpet (Fri)
  • The ESO rolls out the red carpet for Hollywood harmony! Conductor Richard Kaufman and the ESO present Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated music including The Godfather, Out of Africa, Finding Neverland, Dr. Zhivago, and Casablanca.
  • June 11, 2011, 8:00 pm
  • Hollywood’s Red Carpet
  • The ESO rolls out the red carpet for Hollywood harmony! Conductor Richard Kaufman and the ESO present Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated music including The Godfather, Out of Africa, Finding Neverland, Dr. Zhivago, and Casablanca.