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Edmonton Symphony

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Downtown)
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Ranked #2 of 122 attractions in Edmonton
Type: Symphonies
Most recent review
- 16 May 2013
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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Occasionally I do visit the Edmonton Symphony indoors, but my favorite is the annual symphony held in Hawrelak Park, outdoors. They always showcase local talent, like the time they teamed up with a high school drama club. I enjoy it because the selections are pop and there is an informal atmosphere. Encouraging local talent is also a plus.

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is world class. They give great performances and often incorporate visual accompaniments or Broadway classics into certain shows to appeal to a wider audience. Bill Eddins is a fantastic Music Director, whose enthusiasm and excitement for music is contagious.

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We attend the ESO about twice a year and are never disappointed. The ESO themselves are worth going to hear but when they add special guests it's always a great experience.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

What a wonderful well set up environment. Music is always good. Any seat is excellent. Staff are very pleasant and approachable. 10 on my scale.

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Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

After a lapse of many years my wife and I have resumed attending performances of the Edmonton Symphony on a regular basis. Part of the reason we had discontinued attending was the repertoire the former conductor chose and his choice of guest performers which seemed to be picked because of some personal connection rather than on the basis of their... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My partner and I see 4-5 symphonies a year and they are always wonderful. The Winspear is an amazing venue for an amazing orchestra. Bill Eddins really adds a lot of fun to the proceedings and it's really great to watch him conduct a very talented group of musicians. The programs are varied and interesting and there is something for... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

I've seen various concerts put on by the ESO over the years and have always enjoyed them! Always a stimulating evening in a lovely venue.

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Legal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

If the tickets are priced right we love to catch the symphony a few times each year. Always amazing to see these shows.

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Edmonton, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

I go only for the classical music concerts, so this review does not apply to pop concerts or the "Lighter Classics" series. The orchestra is consistently Inconsistent. They can be very good one evening, and less than ho-hum the next. They have actually been able to make me cringe through some of the classical music I love, enjoy and know... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

very good music and it seemed like they were playing fro everyone in the audience, with a spirt and with emotion that was very invigorating, and very conducive to good culture.

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