The Live Music Fund
Bringing the Stage to Life
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Ballet is at the Heart of the Experience. Live Music Makes it Soar.
The energy of a full orchestra doesn’t just accompany the dancers—it pulls you into the story, making every moment more powerful.
Alberta Ballet partners with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra to bring the magic of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and other great composers to life. While some performances must use recorded tracks, donor support ensures more productions feature live symphonic accompaniment—delivering ballet in its most powerful and authentic form.
Help Us Grow the Live Music Fund to $10 Million by 2030
Each season, Alberta Ballet engages dozens of professional musicians to perform live scores—an investment that deepens the artistry of our productions and supports Alberta’s cultural ecosystem.
This commitment creates meaningful work for orchestral musicians while giving audiences the full sensory impact of ballet as it was meant to be experienced. Live music enhances the emotional connection of every performance, turning extraordinary evenings into unforgettable memories.
2025/26 Season Live Music
Cost of Live Orchestra Engagement: $500,000 per production run
Current Goal: Build the Live Music Fund to $10 million by 2030
Future Vision: Increase live orchestral accompaniment to 4 productions every season—ensuring more Albertans experience ballet at its fullest power
Live music is more than sound—it’s the force that lifts ballet to its highest power. With every performance, the orchestra intensifies the emotion, fills the theatre with energy, and makes the experience unforgettable.