26.27 Season
Saturday, September 19
Fairytale Dreams
7:30 PM
McDougall United Church
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Pro Coro Canada had a great tour across Ontario in July. The choir performed in Ottawa, Toronto, Owen Sound, Fergus and Elora. We’re now presenting our program ‘Once Upon A Time …’ in Edmonton. Some of our favourite choral works are on the program, including the Nightingale with Matthias Maute playing the recorder.
We also will welcome students from regional High Schools, performing alongside the professional choir. Join us for an evening of tales & legends.
Ugis Praulins - The Nightingale, with Matthias Maute
Eric Whitacre - The Stolen Child
Laura Hawley - Remembering Angels
Stuart Beatch - Fairytale Dream
Luke Byrne - Songs from Grimm’s, with Megan Crane
Katerina Gimon - The Frost Myth
Friday, October 16
Songs of the Harvest Moon
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
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Join the singers of Pro Coro Canada for an evening of autumnal explorations. We travel across musical periods and hear from Romantic masters like Brahms and Mendelssohn, to living composers, talking about all things Fall. A special treat is the music by Tormis. He has collected old tunes across the Baltics and arranged them into exquisite choral miniatures. And Dale Trumbores’ contemporary cycle about the years, of which we will perform the settings from September to November, is a welcome discovery.
Our partner Naheyawin joins us to shine a light on indigenous ways of celebrating Harvest. We’re excited to be working again with Jacquelyn Cardinal, who has already made a big impact on us, and our audiences, in our last season.
Veljo Tormis - 9 Estonian Harvest Songs
Jacob Narverud - Harvest, the Moon shines down
Sherryl Sewepagaham - Harvesting & Gathering Song
Johannes Brahms - Im Herbst
Dale Trumbore - Calendar of Light, selection
and choral works by Mendelssohn, Weber and others
Sunday, December 13
A Christmas Carol
3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
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Pro Coro Canada is proud to return to the stage with our newest holiday tradition, Charles Dickens’ beloved classic A Christmas Carol set to music by Grammy-nominated composer Benedict Sheehan. This captivating performance will also feature Adam Robertson reprising his role as the narrator, guiding you through this timeless tale of redemption and holiday cheer.
After the performance, all attendees are invited to a sweet and festive after-concert reception, perfect for celebrating the season with friends and fellow music lovers. Whether you’re a long-time fan of A Christmas Carol or experiencing it for the first time, this heartwarming event is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
Note that this production will feature a dedicated amplification system for the narrator.
Sunday, December 20
Little Match Girl Passion
7:30 PM
All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral
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Now in its 15th year, Pro Coro Canada’s Advent tradition continues to captivate audiences with a poignant and powerful musical rendition of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, The Little Match Girl. This timeless story, set to music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang, has become a cherished part of our seasonal offerings, evoking deep emotions and reflections with each performance.
Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve
7:30 PM
Ortona Arts Hub
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Celebrate the arrival of the new year with Pro Coro Canada in a joyous evening of music and festivities. The evening will be filled with a delightful mix of popular and classical tunes that are sure to get you singing and tapping along. From timeless favourites to contemporary hits, the program promises something for everyone, blending the sophistication of classical music with the fun and energy of popular songs.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Pro Coro Canada or joining us for the first time, this New Year’s celebration is a chance to enjoy a night of exceptional music, great company, and a festive atmosphere. Raise your glass, sing along, and let the music carry you into the new year with joy and anticipation. Join us for a small reception following the concert, and cheer in the new year with friends, family, and light refreshments!
Saturday, January 30
Missae X
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
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One of Pro Coro’s longtime traditions, Missae brings musical settings of the Latin Mass into the concert space.
Over the seasons, the choir has performed a wide range of music, for choir a cappella, for male choir, and for choir and organ as part of this series.
Our 10th edition features the Mass for 16 voices by Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch, composed in 1783 for the "Berliner Sing-Akademie" in the style of Italian composer Orazio Benevoli, whose Missa "In angustia pestilentiae" (Mass in times of pestilence) will also feature on the program.
Friday, February 26
Canadian Connections X
7:30 PM
McDougall United Church
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Now in its 10th edition, Canadian Connections is a classic concert series that sees Pro Coro Canada joined by other top professional choirs from across Canada to present a truly exceptional musical experience.
This concert features the renowned Vancouver Chamber Choir, directed by Kari Turunen. We are extremely excited to perform with our peers from British Columbia and present choral music that will mount to a sonic feast. The concert will include the world premiere of a new work by Eugene Astapov, written for the two combined choirs, alongside works by Canadians Matthew Whittall, Laura Hawley and Stuart Beatch.
Friday, March 26
Good Friday at the Winspear
7:30 PM
Winspear Centre
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Pro Coro Canada returns to the Winspear Centre for our annual Good Friday concert. We are excited to present this concert in partnership with our francophone choral friends Chorale Saint-Jean and their director Laurier Fagnan.
On the program a beloved favourite of BOTH choirs, Paul Mealor’s Stabat Mater. We are thrilled to be joined by Paul for this concert as well as introductory talk beforehand.
Paul Mealor - Stabat Mater
Keresena Briggs - Reflection on Stabat Mater (after Palestrina)
Saturday, April 17
The City, Full of People
7:30 PM
All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral
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Join Pro Coro Canada as we travel to the 15th and 16th centuries and hear a humorous story about the Great Fire of London. Long-time collaborator and recorder virtuoso Matthias Maute, also a prolific composer, wrote CONCERTO 1666 for Pro Coro Canada, and cello soloist Cameron Crozman.
Canadian composer Cassandra Miller’s titular work is scored for 4 groups and enwraps the listener in a medieval sonic texture.
Matthias Maute - Concerto 1666, world premiere
Cassandra Miller - The City, Full of People, Canadian premiere
Don MacDonald - Welcome Somer
Friday, May 28
Alleyway Psalms
7:30 PM
location to be announced
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The Book of Psalms is an anthology of hymns about thanksgiving, songs of praise, and laments. We wondered what our songs, the songs of Edmonton, would sound like.
Join us in exploring some of our local stories, gritty narratives and joyful observations, coming from the downtown back alley and blossoming river valley. It is undeniable that there will be a steampunk element to our Psalms.
Our partner Naheyawin joins us also for this concert to provide Indigenous perspectives and parallels on our theme.