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Program 1 Sandstone - Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Celebrating 44 years of Mountain Film in Calgary

Since 1980 Mountain Film-Calgary has brought mountain and adventure films to Calgary!

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to Calgary from January 16-18, 2025. Journey to stunning locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks.

From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. 

Program:

- The Streif

- River Mamma

- 109 Below

- Keep It Burning

- Welcome to the Pit

- Dolomites (Tour Edit)

- Undammed

Tickets are non-refundable.

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Program 2 Quartzite - Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Celebrating 44 years of Mountain Film in Calgary

Since 1980 Mountain Film-Calgary has brought mountain and adventure films to Calgary!

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to Calgary from January 16-18, 2025. Journey to stunning locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks.

From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. 

Program:

- Anytime - Switzerland (Tour Edit)

- Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing

- Of A Lifetime

- The Smoke that Thunders

- The Last Observers

- Reel Rock: Jirishanca

- Sliding

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Jeremy Brown & Jani Parsons: New Stories

New Stories features SCPA faculty Jeremy Brown and Jani Parsons in a wide array of magnetic works for saxophone and piano by some of today's most compelling compositional voices from Canada and the USA. The music presented reflects an array of influences, folk songs, stories and traditions that shape our perspectives and weave together diverse lines of human meaning and connection. The music featured includes works by Dorothy Chang, Malcolm Forsyth, Kelly-Marie Murphy, Francine Trester, Reena Ismail, and a world premiere by Calgary-based composer/arranger/pianist Marc Limacher.

Audience Warning: None

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

Tickets are non-refundable and unchangeable.

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Diana Cohen & Roman Rabinovitch

Calgary Philharmonic Concertmaster Diana Cohen and pianist Roman Rabinovich perform a program that explores the full range of the human condition, from its darkest lows to the bliss of romantic love, with these contrasting works where virtuosity is in full display.

Praised for her “incredible flair, maturity and insight,” violinist Diana Cohen leads a multi-faceted career as a concertmaster, chamber musician, soloist, and arts administrator. Appointed concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in 2012, she previously served as concertmaster of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra while maintaining an active freelance career in New York City.

The eloquent Israeli-US pianist Roman Rabinovich has been highly lauded by The New York Times, BBC Music Magazine, the San Francisco Classical Voice and others. He has performed throughout Europe and the United States in venues such as Wigmore Hall in London, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Centre in New York, the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, the Cité de la Musique in Paris, and the Terrace Theater of Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

Program:

Clara Schumann Romance for violin and piano op. 22 no. 1

Witold Lutosławski Partita for violin and piano

Franz Schubert Fantasy for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934, Op. 159

Richard Strauss Sonata in E flat major for violin and piano op. 18

Audience Warning: None

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

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Tony Yike Yang: Lunar New Year Concert

Acclaimed Canadian pianist Tony Yike Yang makes his Calgary debut in a dynamic solo piano recital celebrating the Lunar New Year with a complete performance of composer Vincent Ho's "The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals Book 2: Preludes and Fugues" as well as a selection of honoured classics. This concert is generously sponsored by Walt and Irene Deboni and 100% of the ticket sales will contribute towards the music program at the University of Calgary School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Audience Warning: None

This performance is not part of the Claim Your Seat program.

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Redline Trio featuring Brad Turner

Redline Trio’s cohesiveness and musicianship is immediately evident upon first listen. Their musical concept is unabashedly straight ahead, bringing to life an attitude from a bygone era, but with a modern twist. Redline Trio is comprised of three mainstays of the Calgary jazz scene: Jeff Sulima on drums, Steve Shepard on bass, and Mark DeJong on tenor saxophone. Featuring Brad Turner on trumpet, this event will bring a blend of creativity and technical virtuosity that will mesmerize the audience and bring them along on a musical exploration.

Audience Warning: None

Part of the Claim Your Seat program. UCalgary students can request their free ticket online or in-person at the box office, limited quantity available online! UCalgary employees, emeriti and alumni receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

Tickets are non-refundable and unchangeable.

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Pixelated

An exciting journey through the world of videogame music from nostalgic chiptunes of the 8-bit era to the epic scores of modern blockbusters.

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Jaspreet Singh: Grown Up Tour 2025 - Calgary

Get ready, Calgary! Jaspreet Singh is back by popular demand with his brand-new show, "Grown Up." After a sensational first run, he's all set to take the stage once again for a night brimming with laughter and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss your chance to experience the hilarity of Jaspreet Singh live – it’s a comedy event you won’t want to miss! Grab your tickets now and prepare to laugh till your sides hurt.

Audience Warning: The content is suitable for 16+ audience.

Language: Hindi

Doors open - 6:30 PM

Show to start promptly - 7:00 PM

All Sales are final and we will not be able to issue any refunds.

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