Program Notes
Program Notes
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Program notes © 2025 by D.T. Baker (except where noted)
Current Programs:
March 21, 2025
Celebration: The Music of John Estacio
ESO New MusicFriday, March 21 ● 8:00 PM
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March 22, 2025
Growing Roots! Folk Music from Around the World
Symphony for Kids Presented by Imperial OilSaturday, March 22 ● 2:30 PM
Digital Program
Past Programs:
March 14, 2025
Trumpet & Tequila
ESO Pairings Presented by Tumbler & RocksFriday, March 14 ● 8:00 PM
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March 15, 2025
Brahms & Trumpet
ESO ClassicsSaturday, March 15 ● 7:30 PM
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March 6 - 9, 2025
The Lord of the Rings Symphony
ESO Movie Music Special Presented by QuikcardThursday, 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
Digital Program
February 28 & March 1, 2025
Broadway & Hollywood: Epic Choral Hits
ESO Robbins PopsFriday, February 28 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 1 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
February 21 & 22, 2025
Tchaikovsky & Scottish Fantasy
ESO ClassicsFriday, February 21 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 21 ● 7:30 PM
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February 18, 2025
Chen Plays Bach & Saint-Saëns
Live At The Winspear presents Vital OrgansTuesday, February 18 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
February 6, 2025
Schubert, Strauss & Saint-Saëns
ESO ClassicsThursday, February 6 ● 7:30 PM
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February 7, 2025
Piano & Prosecco
ESO Pairings Presented by Tumbler & RocksFriday, February 7 ● 8:00 PM
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January 31, 2025
Fantasy
ESO New MusicFriday, January 31 ● 8:00 PM
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January 24 & 25, 2025
Saddles of the Silver Screen: The Great Westerns
ESO Robbins PopsFriday, January 24 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 25 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
January 26, 2025
Presto, Mambo! with Platypus Theatre
Symphony for Kids Presented by Imperial OilSunday, January 26 ● 2:30 PM
Digital Program
January 18 & 19, 2025
Mozart & Schumann
ESO Classics ConcertSaturday, January 18 ● 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 19 ● 7:30 PM
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December 29 & 30, 2024
Hollywood For The Holidays
ESO Holiday Movie Music Special sponsored by RE/MAXSunday, December 29 ● 7:30 PM
Monday, December 30 ● 2:00 PM
Monday, December 30 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
December 20-23, 2024
A Very Merry Pops: Celebrating Family Traditions
ESO Robbins Pops Holiday ConcertFriday, December 20 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 21 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 21 ● 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 22 ● 2:00 PM
Monday, December 23 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
December 13 & 14, 2024
Handel's Messiah
ESO Holiday Special co-produced with the Richard Eaton SingersFriday, December 13 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 14 ● 7:30 PM
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December 9 & 10, 2024
Christmas with Johnny Reid
ESO Holiday Special sponsored by ATB WealthMonday, December 9 ● 7:30 PM
Tuesday, December 10 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
November 28, 2024
The Nutcracker & Mozart
ESO ClassicsThursday, November 28 ● 7:30 PM
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November 22 & 23, 2024
Lightly Classical: Affairs of the Heart
ESO ClassicsFriday, November 22 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 23 ● 7:30 PM
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November 24, 2024
Chriss Plays Organ Fantasies
Live At The Winspear presents Vital OrgansSunday, November 24 ● 2:00 PM
Digital Program
November 15 & 16, 2024
She's Got Soul! Legendary R&B Hits
ESO Robbins Pops sponsored by ATB WealthFriday, November 15 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 16 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
November 17, 2024
Something's Fishy with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Symphony for Kids Presented by Imperial OilSunday, November 17 ● 2:30 PM
Digital Program
November 8, 2024
Fauré’s Requiem
ESO ClassicsFriday, November 8 ● 7:30 PM
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October 31, 2024
The Phantom of the Opera
Live At The Winspear presents Vital OrgansThursday, October 31 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
October 25, 2024
Brahms & Bourbon
ESO Pairings Presented by Tumbler & RocksFriday, October 25 ● 8:00 PM
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October 26, 2024
Robert Uchida Plays Brahms
ESO Saturday ClassicsSaturday, October 26 ● 7:30 PM
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October 27, 2024
Cello & Harp: Romantic Treasures
ESO Robbins Sunday ClassicsSunday, October 27 ● 2:00 PM
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October 17, 2024
Ecstasy: Featuring Sarah Slean
ESO New MusicThursday, October 17 ● 8:00 PM
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October 11 & 12, 2024
Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter
ESO Robbins PopsFriday, October 11 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 12 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
October 4 & 5, 2024
Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3
ESO ClassicsFriday, October 4 ● 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 5 ● 7:30 PM
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September 7, 2024
Duo Majoya Plays Organ & Piano
Live At The Winspear presents Vital OrgansSaturday, September 7 ● 7:30 PM
Digital Program
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