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An Unbelievable Story: Canada’s Musical Hero, Sir Ernest MacMillan by Abigail Richardson-Schulte   On May 23rd 2017, the HPO will be performing a string orchestra concert as the first conce…

Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John has been described as “something of a phenomenon” and a “high-powered soloist.” HPO sat down with this world-renowned artist to learn what inspires her cr…

Petrouchka (revised 1947) – Igor Stravinsky Born June 17, 1882 in Oranienbaum (now Lomonosov), Russia Died April 6, 1971 in New York This work premiered on June 13, 1911 in Paris at the Théâtre du…

Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105 Born December 8, 1865 in Tavastehus, Finland Died September 20, 1957 in Järvenpää, Finland This work was first performed on March 24, 1924 at the Ko…

Dear Friends, Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as Executive Director since September 2012. It has been a privilege to bring you wonderful concerts in the Grea…

Following the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping days, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season and brings individuals together to remind us of the importance of giving bac…