Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Your ESO features 56 top musicians from Canada and around the world, performing in Edmonton’s incredible Winspear Centre.

We bring people together for a shared human experience that only our orchestra and our audiences can create together. The ESO is one of Canada's foremost orchestral ensembles. Our performance home is the Winspear Centre, one of North America's finest concert halls.

05/29/2026

Your official invitation to Road to Joy. 🎶 ESO violist Clayton Leung has a special message for you.

Join your ESO, and the Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta on June 2 for an inspiring evening of music, mentorship, and community.

Experience the joy of seeing YONA students share the Winspear stage alongside members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in support of a program that is changing lives across Northern Alberta.

📅 June 2 at 7 PM
🎟️ Complimentary tickets available at winspearcentre.com/RTJ

05/29/2026

From first-time orchestra experiences to handwritten thank you cards, this season’s Education Concerts reminded us how meaningful live music can be for young people across Alberta 🎶

05/29/2026

Last chance to rock with your ESO 🚨 Julie Reiber, star of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill, is giving us a preview of what's in store at Hollywood Rocks!

From Top Gun: Maverick and Bohemian Rhapsody to Grease, Rocketman, and more, this concert is packed with iconic music from the big screen.

🎸 Hollywood Rocks!
📅 May 29 & 30
🎟️ winspearcentre.com/HollywoodRocks

Symphony Under the Sky is coming home to Hawrelak Park 🌳 This September, your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra returns to the...
05/28/2026

Symphony Under the Sky is coming home to Hawrelak Park 🌳 This September, your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra returns to the Heritage Amphitheatre for four unforgettable nights of live music under the open sky.

From iconic Hollywood and Disney favourites to the electrifying power of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, there's something for every music lover. Audience-favourite conductor Bob Bernhardt will be leading the way, celebrating 20 years since his first performances with your ESO.

Pack a blanket or lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and experience one of Edmonton’s most beloved summer traditions once again.

Symphony Under the Sky presented by RE/MAX: September 3–6
✨ Youth get free grass seating with a paid adult ticket
🎟️ Tickets on sale now
🔗 winspearcentre.com/sky

Happy Birthday to ESO violinist Anna Kozak 🎻 🎂 Since joining your ESO in 2001, Anna has shared her artistry with audienc...
05/27/2026

Happy Birthday to ESO violinist Anna Kozak 🎻 🎂 Since joining your ESO in 2001, Anna has shared her artistry with audiences both on the Winspear stage and around the world. From orchestral performances and chamber music to championing Ukrainian composers and mentoring young musicians, her passion for music continues to inspire both audiences and fellow musicians alike.

Wishing Anna a wonderful birthday filled with music, and celebration.
Get to know Anna and more of your ESO musicians on our Meet the Musicians page: https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-eso/meet-the-musicians/

Meet the artists behind Hollywood Rocks! 🎬🎶 Broadway stars Julie Reiber and Bryce Ryness join your ESO for a high-energy...
05/26/2026

Meet the artists behind Hollywood Rocks! 🎬🎶 Broadway stars Julie Reiber and Bryce Ryness join your ESO for a high-energy celebration of rock on the big screen—from powerhouse vocals to unforgettable soundtrack moments.

Joined by conductor Stuart Chafetz and drummer Brian Kushmaul, this program brings together artists who have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Broadway to symphony halls across North America.

This is a night of music you know and love, brought to life in a whole new way.

Hollywood Rocks!
May 29 & 30 at the Winspear Centre
winspearcentre.com/HollywoodRocks

Celebrating 20 years with Bob Bernhardt 💛 Since first stepping onto the ESO podium in 2006, Bob has helped create hundre...
05/26/2026

Celebrating 20 years with Bob Bernhardt 💛 Since first stepping onto the ESO podium in 2006, Bob has helped create hundreds of unforgettable musical moments.

Over the years, he has become one of our most beloved guest conductors, leading more than 200 performances and creating countless memories with audiences at the Winspear Centre and in the open air of Symphony Under the Sky.

Known for his warmth, wit, and passion for sharing music, Bob has a remarkable ability to make every performance feel welcoming, engaging, and memorable.

Catch Bob on the podium next at:
⚡ The Magical Music of Harry Potter
📅 June 25–27, 2026

🌳 Symphony Under the Sky
📅 September 3–6, 2026

Thank you, Bob Bernhardt, for 20 incredible years of music-making with your ESO.

05/25/2026

What does the Winspear Centre sound like from the stage? 🎶 We asked ESO musicians Janice Quinn, Rob Aldridge, Hilda Cowie, Chris Jones, and Chantel Leung to share their thoughts on performing in one of Canada's great concert halls.

From the first note to the final resonance, the relationship between musicians and the hall is part of every performance. In this video, members of your ESO double bass section reflect on the acoustics, the sound, and what makes the Winspear Centre such a special place to make music together.

Watch their stories below. ⬇️

05/24/2026

At Road to Joy, Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta students and your ESO come together for an evening that celebrates growth, connection, and the impact music can have on a young person’s life.

In this behind-the-scenes look, ESO Assistant Conductor & YONA Artistic Director Shah Sadikov shares his excitement for his first Road to Joy while rehearsing alongside YONA students at the Winspear Centre.

We hope you’ll join us.
June 2, 2026
winspearcentre.com/RTJ

What a way to begin a weekend of Carmina Burana 💛Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday and shared in the pow...
05/23/2026

What a way to begin a weekend of Carmina Burana 💛Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday and shared in the power, scale, and emotion of this extraordinary music. To our Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni, soloists Claire de Sévigné, Andrew Haji, and Phillip Addis, and the incredible voices of Korora, Òran, Shumayela, and YAVIR—thank you for bringing this monumental work to life.

A special thanks as well to our 2025/26 Season Sponsor National Bank, Friday Classics sponsor Lexus of Edmonton, and Sunday Classics sponsor The Robbins Foundation for supporting these performances. And to everyone across the Winspear Centre who helped make this weekend possible, thank you.

There are still two chances to experience Carmina Burana at the Winspear Centre this weekend.
May 22 – 24 at 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM
winspearcentre.com/CarminaBurana

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