Music

Ice, with Edmonton Young Voices

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Join Pro Coro Canada for the final concert of our 2025/26 season, Ice!

This timely program features new works by Canadian composers and other creators on the pressing theme of climate change, including the World Premiere of Frank Horvath's Arctic Haikus, which was commissioned by Pro Coro Canada. This 12-minute piece will combine choir, live electronics, and video projections for an immersive experience highlighting the delicate relationship between humanity and the Arctic environment.

We are thrilled to be joined in this poignant concert by our guests Edmonton Young Voices (dir. Lyndsey Olsen) as we reflect on the impact of our actions on the earth and all the life around us.

Repertoire for this performance will include:

Frank Horvath - Arctic Haikus (World Premiere, commissioned by Pro Coro Canada)
Sarah Albu - We’ve gone too far
Rebecca Gray- The Great Patch
Alberto Grau - Kasar Mie La Gaji

Venue: St. Basil's Cultural Centre,
10819 - 71 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 0X8

For tickets and info, visit Ice, with Edmonton Young Voices.

Good Friday with Pro Coro Canada

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Join Pro Coro Canada for an evening of beauty and contemplation at the newly renovated All Saints' Anglican Cathedal, as we present Dvořák's reverent Stabat Mater. Dvořák's profound exploration of Mary's suffering and the compassionate reflection of those around her is brought to life at Pro Coro Canada’s annual Good Friday concert, offering a perfect blend of tradition, artistry, and reflection.

Joined by skilled pianist Megan Crane, Pro Coro Canada is also honoured to present the World Premiere of our former Composer-in-Residence Alberto Grau's setting of the classic Holy Week responsory, O Vos Omnes.

Experience a profound and moving Good Friday tradition with this poignant masterwork as the centrepiece of our annual reflection on the Passion of Christ, while we contemplate this spiritual and emotional occasion. 

Repertoire for this performance will include:

Antonín Dvořák - Stabat Mater, Op. 28, in the original version for piano
Alfred Momontenko - On the Passion
Alberto Grau - O Vos Omnes (World Premiere, commissioned by Pro Coro Canada)

Venue: All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 
10035 - 103 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0X5 

For tickets and info, visit Good Friday with Pro Coro Canada.

Light of Paradise, with Quasar Saxophone Quartet

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 3 to 5 pm

Pro Coro Canada is honoured to present the North American premiere of Paul Mealor's choral opera The Light of Paradise. This awe-inspiring choral work for choir, soloists, and saxophone quartet will feature the internationally acclaimed Quasar Saxophone Quartet from Montreal. 

Exploring the life of medieval mystic and theologian Margery Kempe, this profound work draws its texts from the Book of Margery Kempe, sometimes considered to be the first English-language autobiography. Margery's inner journey with her faith and devotion to God as she faces domestic struggles and embarks on pilgrimages across Europe and the Holy Land is illustrated through music in juxtaposition with the Stations of the Cross.

This unique and mystical performance is one you certainly won't want to miss.

The repertoire featured in this performance will include:

Paul Mealor - The light of paradise (North-American Premier)
Benjamin Britten - Hymn to St Cecilia
Stephanie Martin - Of the Glorious City
Cecilia McDowall - Cecilia, Busy Like a Bee

Venue: McDougall United Church, 
10086 MacDonald Dr NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1M1 

For tickets and info, visit Light of Paradise, with Quasar Saxophone Quartet.

New Year’s Eve with Pro Coro Canada

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30 to 9:30 pm

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.

New Year’s Eve with Pro Coro Canada is a highlight of your holiday season, offering a perfect blend of entertainment and elegance in a beautifully curated setting. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to ring in the new year with style and song!

Please note that this concert is not being live-streamed. Ticket sales will close at noon on New Year's Eve. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Venue: First Presbyterian Church (Edmonton), 
10025 105 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1C8

For tickets and info, visit Pro Coro Canada presents New Year’s Eve with Pro Coro Canada.

The Little Match Girl Passion

Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Now in its 14th 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.

Andersen’s story of a poor young girl struggling to find warmth and comfort on a cold winter’s night is brought to life through Lang’s hauntingly beautiful composition. The music, with its sparse and evocative style, perfectly captures the fragility and tenderness of the tale, resonating with themes of hope, despair, and the human spirit’s resilience.

For over a decade, this performance has intrigued and inspired our audiences, offering a moment of quiet contemplation during the busy holiday season. The story’s message is as timely as it is timeless, reminding us of the importance of compassion and empathy in a world often marked by hardship.

Come and experience this moving tradition for yourself, and let the delicate beauty of The Little Match Girl story, combined with David Lang’s evocative music, touch your heart in a profound and unforgettable way.

Repertoire will include:

David Lang - The Little Match Girl Passion
J. S. Bach - Selection of Chorales from the Christmas Oratorio
Harold Darke - In the bleak midwinter
Michael Praetorius - Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen

Venue: All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 
10035 103 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0X5

For tickets and info, visit The Little Match Girl Passion.

The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, with Kappella Kyrie

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Join Pro Coro Canada and guests Kappella Kyrie (dir. Melanie Turgeon) as we explore one of the most celebrated liturgies of the Eastern Christian tradition, full of heart and steeped in mysticism throughout the rich tapestry of sound.

Canadian composer Peter-Anthony Togni's setting of The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is a call for compassion and charity in troubled times. John Chysostom was himself a famed speaker and prolific author of the early church, as well as the Archbishop of Constantinople, known for his emphasis on caring for the poor and less-fortunate in his homilies. While inspired by the classic setting of the liturgy by Rachmaninoff, Togni considers this setting as a prayer for peace in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Experience a profound and moving evening through the Alberta premiere of this beautiful work as we embark on a deeply spiritual and emotional journey together.

Venue: St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
10825 - 97 Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 2M4

For tickets and info, click here.