Holiday Gift Guide 2024

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Discover the perfect gifts for the music lovers in your life

A memorable, musical experience perfectly curated by you makes the ultimate gift to give to loved ones. Give the incomparable gift of magic, wonder, and awe this holiday season. Skip the big box stores and shop local to support the Winspear Centre and ESO!

70+ great gift ideas!
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Hollywood for the Holidays

Presented by RE/MAX
December 29 & 30 ● 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM

This concert is perfect for movie lovers of any generation! Featuring music from beloved films like Titanic, Forrest Gump, Star Wars IV: A New Hope, Little Mermaid, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as newer films like Barbie, Moana, and The Greatest Showman, cinema fans and casual movie-goers alike will love this concert.

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Member tickets:$10*

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The Music of Simon & Garfunkel

Presented by ATB Wealth
Tuesday, April 1 • 7:30 PM

Step back in time to the 1960s, when Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s groovy music was the soundtrack of the decade. The duo recorded five top selling studio albums, creating an incredible body of work that has stood the test of time. Jim Witter and his band, along with your ESO, take you on a musical journey through time with songs like The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer, Cecilia, Scarborough Fair, and more.

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Member tickets:$10*

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Anime in Concert

June 13 & 14 • 7:30 PM

Experience the vibrant world of anime with your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Feel the emotion and energy as your ESO brings beloved soundtracks to life, from Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away to iconic themes from your favourite series. Hear music from Pokémon, Naruto, and more. Join us for an evening to celebrate inspiring music and anime’s enduring cultural impact.

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Tickets starting at$29*
Member tickets:$10*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

Special offer
15%*
off
When you buy all three

Movie Buff

Saddles of the Silver Screen: The Great Westerns

Presented by The Robbins Foundation
January 24 & 25 • 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM

Grab your cowboy boots and hat for a gallop through the evocative soundtracks of beloved TV and movie Westerns. The spirit of the west comes alive in this symphonic adventure featuring selections from The Lone Ranger, Annie Get Your Gun, Silverado, The Magnificent Seven, High Noon, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and plenty more. This is one musical rodeo you won’t want to miss!

The Lord of the Rings Symphony

March 6 – 9 • 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM

One symphony to rule them all! Experience Academy and Grammy Award-winning Canadian composer Howard Shore’s epic score for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. J.R.R. Tolkien’s books and Peter Jackson’s films come to life as a musical journey across Middle-earth. The works’ vast scope transforms the film scores into an astonishing symphonic work, with each movement corresponding to one book within Tolkien’s series.

Hans Zimmer: Phenomenal Film Scores

Presented by IG Wealth Management
May 21 & 22 • 7:30 PM

Enjoy stunning movie music by one of the most famous film composers of all time. Hans Zimmer is known for creating moving and powerful sound worlds with hypnotic percussive grooves, exotic synthesizers, and hints of world music and rock’n’roll. You’ll hear Academy and Grammy Award-winning songs from popular films such as Dune, Interstellar, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Rush, The Da Vinci Code, Kung Fu Panda, and more.

* Subject to availability. Discount will appear in the cart. Offer not available in lowest Price Level. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: Saddles of the Silver Screen: The Great Westerns, The Lord of the Rings Symphony, and Hans Zimmer: Phenomenal Film Scores. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Special offer
$189*
2 tickets to 3 Pairings concerts
Regular value: $270

Pairings concerts

Enjoy a slightly shorter performance with no intermission, a fun theme, and a free food or beverage item. Pairings concerts are designed to be more accessible for those new to the ESO or looking for a delightful night out. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about the music being performed, as the conductor guides audiences through the pieces.

Piano & Prosecco

Friday, February 7 ● 8:00 PM

Experience the brilliance of Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 performed by audience-favourite pianist Sara Davis Buechner, showcasing her virtuosity on the keys. Also enjoy the many memorable melodies found in Schubert’s always delightful Sixth Symphony.

Trumpet & Tequila

Friday, March 14 • 8:00 PM

Don’t miss Pacho Flores’ ESO debut, featuring his impressive trumpet skills with two dynamic trumpet concertos – one for trumpet, and one for flugelhorn that he composed himself. You’ll also hear a moving piece dedicated to Nobel Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai.

Guitar & Gin

Friday, May 9 • 8:00 PM

Hear brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux perform an animated and vigorous work by Spanish composer Rodrigo. You’ll also enjoy Smetana’s popular piece The Moldau, which depicts a scenic river found in the composer’s homeland.

Perfect Date Night!

Free food or beverage item per ticket at each Pairings concert.

* Subject to availability. Offer available only in Price Level 2. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: Piano & Prosecco, Trumpet & Tequila, Guitar & Gin. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Special offer
30%*
off
When you buy both

The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos

Internationally acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for a rare performance of all five of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos over the course of two evenings. Both performances feature a prelude presentation at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby before the concerts. These talks by musicologist D.T. Baker are a fantastic way to learn more about these incredible works.

Part One

Presented by Lexus of Edmonton
Friday, May 2 • 7:30 PM

Concertos No. 1, 2 & 3

Part Two

Saturday, May 3 • 7:30 PM

Concertos No. 4 & 5

* Subject to availability. Discount will appear in the cart. Offer not available in Price Level 5. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 1 and The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 2. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Try Something New
Special offer
30%*
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A pair of tickets to any New Music concert

New Music concerts

Hear the ESO perform incredible contemporary works. You may just discover the next great orchestral masterwork!

Fantasy

Friday, January 31 ● 8:00 PM

Triple-threat composer, conductor, and pianist Dinuk Wijeratne makes his ESO debut. A JUNO Award-winner who made his Carnegie Hall debut while still a student in 2004, Wijeratne has performed with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma to tabla legend Zakir Hussain. Experience a provocative program featuring Wijeratne’s Fantasy Variations for Piano and Strings, recent music by Kareem Roustom and Luis Ramirez, and Chris Brubeck’s colourful Bass Trombone Concerto.

Celebration: The Music of John Estacio

Friday, March 21 ● 8:00 PM

We celebrate our first Composer in Residence John Estacio, whose colourful and cinematic sonorities have electrified Edmonton Symphony audiences for over 30 years. You’ll also hear recent works by mature composers who he mentored when they were local high school students for our Young Composers Project (which he created). Don’t miss this fantastic evening of music, conducted by our Resident Conductor Cosette Justo Valdés.

* Subject to availability. Offer excludes Price Level 3. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: Fantasy and Celebration: The Music Of John Estacio. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Special offer
$59*
A pair of tickets to any Vital Organs concert
Regular value: $72

Vital Organs concerts

Hear some of the rising stars of organ music perform on Canada’s largest concert pipe organ, the Davis Concert Organ!

Chen Plays Bach & Saint-Saëns

Tuesday, February 18 • 7:30 PM

American organist Chelsea Chen graduated from Juilliard with a Master’s degree, after studies with Paul Jacobs and others. Her solo recitals are rich with traditional organ repertoire along with transcriptions and contemporary works. Currently Artist in Residence at Manhattan’s Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Chen’s Edmonton performance features everything she is known for, from Bach and Vierne, and beyond.

Kunz Plays Stravinsky, Glass, & Gershwin

Wednesday, May 7 • 7:30 PM

Montréal-based Jean-Willy Kunz dazzled organ lovers last April with his Winspear debut in a thrilling performance with the ESO. In his upcoming engagement, he will team up with Ballet Edmonton for a visually and aurally engaging program. The first Organist in Residence of the Montréal Symphony Orchestra, Kunz will present a dynamic range of music from Gershwin and Stravinsky to Philip Glass and Arvo Pärt.

* Subject to availability. Offer available only in Price Level 2. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: Chriss Plays Organ Fantasies; Chen Plays Bach & Saint-Saëns; and Kunz Plays Stravinsky, Glass, & Gershwin. Please note that these Live At The Winspear concerts do not include the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Compose Your Own
Symphony Sampler Packs

Symphony Sampler Packs are prebuilt Compose Your Own subscription packages with suggested concerts around a particular theme, such as High Energy, Romantic, Piano Lovers, or Intro to the Orchestra.

Choose 3 or 4 concerts and save 15%*
3 Concert Packs starting at $100*
4 Concert Packs starting at $137*
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* Subject to availability. See Symphony Sampler Packs webpage for more details.

Gifts For Kids
Special offer
$89*
2 tickets to 2 SFK concerts
(1 Adult + 1 Youth)
Regular value: $118
OR subscribe to all three & save up to 31%!

Symphony For Kids

One of the best ways to learn about classical music! Symphony For Kids concerts are designed to be the ideal child-sized introduction to orchestral music. Watch your child fall in love with live music as your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra helps spark a lifelong curiosity and love of music. Each SFK performance will include pre-concert activities in the lobby – and, of course, there will be fresh popcorn!

Presto, Mambo! with Platypus Theatre

Sunday, January 26 • 2:30 PM

Join us for a concert celebrating the music of the Americas! Meet Max, an energetic but impulsive young boy, and his companion, Mambo the dog. As they interact with the orchestra and audience, Max learns to “dance” with the magic of Latin rhythms, creating a vibrant and unforgettable experience. This special 10-year anniversary of the original performance is bound to be fantastic! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Produced with Platypus Theatre.

Growing Roots! Folk Music from Around the World

Saturday, March 22 • 2:30 PM

Embark on a musical journey with your ESO, exploring diverse cultures and traditions. Join in for a lively afternoon filled with highenergy orchestral favourites, transporting you to various times and places. Grab your passport and enjoy a tapestry of tunes that delve into the roots of music, showcasing familiar folk songs for dancing, singing, and playing.

Buzz Brass: The History of Music

Sunday, May 25 • 2:30 PM

Buzz Brass joins your ESO to offer young audiences an incomparable odyssey travelling through space and time at a thrilling tempo. Explore the history of music of the Western world from pre-historic times to the present day!

* Subject to availability. Offer available only in Price Level 2. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: Presto, Mambo! With Platypus Theatre; Growing Roots! Folk Music From Around the World; Buzz Brass: The History Of Music. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

For 6 - 12 Year Olds

PD Day Camp

Full Day Programs on Jan 29 & Feb 18

New this year! Children are invited to join us for a full day of learning and fun. Exciting activities may include playing and exploring instruments, an organ tour, crafts, writing your own music, meeting a musician, and playing games together as a group. Activities will be different for each PD Day Camp. Create and learn music together at the Winspear Centre!

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$75*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

For 6 - 12 Year Olds

Spring Break Camp: Rockin’ Recorders!

March 24 - 28 ● 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily

We’ve all heard a recorder before — but never quite like this! Join us this Spring Break for a rocking’ experience you’re sure to remember. Campers will explore a familiar instrument all while jamming out to classic tunes. Add in some percussion and you’ve got a band! Discover different types of recorders, make art, play games, explore the Winspear Centre and at the end of the week, put on a rockin’ show for all your biggest fans.

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$399*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

For children 0 – 4 Years

Music Box Babies

Weekly classes start January (45 min/class)

Parents, do you know that your baby has memories of the music they heard before they were even born? Nurture your child’s innate musicality with this program we have specifically designed for babies and toddlers.

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$126
to
$144*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

45 Minute Concerts For Ages 1 - 5

Musical Mornings

Dec 15, Jan 19 & Mar 15 ● 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Join Ms. Kate for a musical morning and meet musicians from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Together, you’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by all the things instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes. Come and learn with your child in the upstairs lobby of the Winspear Centre. Bring a pillow or your favourite blankie for floor seating!

FREE for infants (under 6 months)

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Adult tickets:$10*
Youth tickets:$18*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

Family-Friendly Concerts

Tickets starting at$29*
Youth tickets:$28*
Member tickets:$10*
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* Subject to availability. Service charges not included. Youth pricing is available for select ESO concerts for ages 3-17. The Lord of the RIngs Symphony youth tickets are $46 plus fees.

Presented by RE/MAX
Hollywood for the Holidays

Sunday, December 29 • 7:30 PM
Monday, December 30 • 2:00 PM, 7:30PM
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The Lord of the Rings Symphony

Thursday, March 6 • 7:30 PM
Friday, March 7 • 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 8 • 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 8 • 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 9 • 2:00 PM
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Anime in Concert

Friday, June 13 • 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 14 • 7:30 PM
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Unique Gifts
Compose Your Own
Symphony Sampler Packs

Symphony Sampler Packs are prebuilt Compose Your Own subscription packages with suggested concerts around a particular theme, such as High Energy, Romantic, Piano Lovers, or Intro to the Orchestra.

Choose 3 or 4 concerts and save 15%*
3 Concert Packs starting at $100*
4 Concert Packs starting at $137*
Shop Sampler Packs

* Subject to availability. See Symphony Sampler Packs webpage for more details.

Your All Access Pass to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Get $10 tickets to any ESO concert
Choose from 85+ performances
Get exclusive membership benefits

$41 /mo
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For Ages 22+

B-Sides

Thursday, February 13 ● 7:00 PM

This is your chance to sit "B-Side" a musician from the ESO as you work through favourite pieces from the classical repertoire. You’ll get a unique behind the scenes glimpse of a real orchestra at work while playing music along with the pros. Join the ESO on stage at the Winspear Centre for an evening rehearsal, led by ESO Resident Conductor Cosette Justo-Valdés.

Register
$99*/person

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

Special offer
30%*
off
When you buy both

The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos

Internationally acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for a rare performance of all five of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos over the course of two evenings. Both performances feature a prelude presentation at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby before the concerts. These talks by musicologist D.T. Baker are a fantastic way to learn more about these incredible works.

Part One

Presented by Lexus of Edmonton
Friday, May 2 • 7:30 PM

Concertos No. 1, 2 & 3

Part Two

Saturday, May 3 • 7:30 PM

Concertos No. 4 & 5

* Subject to availability. Discount will appear in the cart. Offer not available in Price Level 5. Service charges not included. Limit of 8 tickets per concert per household. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. This offer is only available for the following concerts: The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 1 and The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 2. Offer ends December 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Early Gifts

Christmas at the Winspear

Tickets starting at$29*
Youth tickets:$28*
Member tickets:$10*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included. Youth pricing is available for select ESO concerts for ages 3-17.

Christmas with Johnny Reid
Presented by ATB Wealth

Mon, Dec 9 • 7:30 PM
Tue, Dec 10 • 7:30 PM
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Handel's Messiah
Co-Presented with Richard Eaton Singers

Fri, Dec 13 • 7:30 PM
Sat, Dec 14 • 7:30 PM
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A Very Merry Pops: Celebrating Family Traditions
Presented by The Robbins Foundation

Fri, Dec 20 • 7:30 PM
Sat, Dec 21 • 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Sun, Dec 22 • 2:00 PM
Mon, Dec 23 • 7:30 PM
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Hollywood for the Holidays
Presented by RE/MAX

Sun, Dec 29 • 7:30 PM
Mon, Dec 30 • 2:00PM, 7:30 PM
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In the Christmas Mood

Friday, December 6 ● 7:00 PM

Glenn Miller Orchestra brings the Christmas mood! Join us for a spectacular new holiday show as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits and Christmas favourites for the holiday season. Featuring over 18 musicians and singers performing songs like White Christmas, Jingle Bells, and Home for the Holidays, as well as all-time favourites like Moonlight Serenade and In the Mood, this will be an evening filled with warmth, joy, and the legendary sound of the world’s greatest orchestra!

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Tickets starting at$72*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Saturday, Dec 28 • 2:30 PM

Ring in 2025 with one of our favourite traditions – the Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert! Performed by some of Europe’s best singers, internationally celebrated dancers, and a full orchestra conducted by an expert in Viennese music, this concert is a great way to start the New Year. Each year brings a new cast and musical program, so it’s always a new experience!

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Tickets starting at$60*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.

Compose Your Own
Symphony Sampler Packs

Symphony Sampler Packs are prebuilt Compose Your Own subscription packages with suggested concerts around a particular theme, such as High Energy, Romantic, Piano Lovers, or Intro to the Orchestra.

Choose 3 or 4 concerts and save 15%*
3 Concert Packs starting at $100*
4 Concert Packs starting at $137*
Shop Sampler Packs

* Subject to availability. See Symphony Sampler Packs webpage for more details.

Give The Gift Of Music
Stocking Stuffers

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of choice! Perfect for the person who has everything.

Available in any denomination, a Gift Certificate can be used to purchase Monthly Memberships, tickets to any Edmonton Symphony Orchestra concert, other events held at the Winspear Centre, or for any of our Musical Creativity classes for kids or adults. Our gift certificates do not expire.

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ESO Concerts

Tickets starting at$29*
Member tickets:$10*

* Subject to availability. Service charges not included.