Totally 80s: Rad Retro Favourites
ESO Robbins Pops sponsored by ATB Wealth

Totally 80s: Rad Retro Favourites

Conducted by Stuart Chafetz
June 6 & 7, 2025 ● 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM

About The Concert

Prepare for orchestral awesomeness because your ESO is going boombox and, like, totally rewinding to the 1980s, when MTV reshaped pop culture! A concert as nostalgic as it is fun, featuring hits from icons like Phil Collins, Cher, Rush, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Billy Joel, Blondie, Huey Lewis & the News, Cyndi Lauper, Kool & the Gang, and more, played by the full power of the Edmonton Symphony. Break out your big hair, neon spandex, and acid wash jeans for this rad retro experience.

This concert will include an intermission.

Featured Artists

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor
Nicole Parker, Vocals
Aaron C. Finley, Vocals
ESO Debut
Brian Kushmaul, Drums

97 - Pops Series Description

About ESO Robbins Pops

ESO Robbins Pops blends the glitz and glamour of modern movie scores, pop hits, and contemporary music with the power and elegance of a full orchestra. From iconic film soundtracks like Titanic, Star Wars, and Harry Potter to unforgettable songs by legends like Cole Porter, George Michael, and Adele, these concerts offer something for every musical taste. Whether you love big band, disco, jazz, Broadway, or timeless classics, each performance takes you on a captivating journey through the most beloved melodies. These concerts highlight world-class soloists and entertainers who perform alongside the ESO, bringing top-tier talent from around the globe. Prepare to tap your feet, sing along, and be swept away by music that spans generations and genres, from Hollywood to Broadway, Nashville to Vegas, and beyond!

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