Calgary's International Festival of the Arts

Curated by Michael Green

January 5th to 31st, 2009

Celebrating its 23rd year, the High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, has mapped the craggy edge of new, original and unusual live performance and has landed firmly in Canada’s cultural consciousness. While the complete line up for the 2009 Rodeo won’t be announced until mid-Fall, OYR is excited to give patrons a sneak peek of what’s to come.

OYR is pleased to announce world-renowned composer, Philip Glass, will be this year’s artist-in-residence. The residency will include a variety of live appearances and performances by Glass, as well as a special co-presentation with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s premiere of Glass’ symphony, Low. Other Rodeo treats include the Calgary premiere of Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein, co-presented by OYR and Theatre Calgary, and the return of His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond as the 2009 Honorary Patron.

• The High Performance Rodeo will be hosted at various venues throughout Calgary, including the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts.
• Show times vary: please consult the festival calendar for a full list of acts and times.
• The Rodeo Guide, including the full festival calendar, will be released in mid-Fall 2008.

• The 08 Rodeo Guide is HERE
• The 07 Rodeo Guide is HERE
• The 06 Rodeo Guide is HERE
• The 05 Rodeo Guide is HERE
• The 04 Rodeo Guide is HERE
• A list of Rodeo participants from 1997 to 2003 can be found HERE