Wind in High Places

From Mozart to a World Premiere: Juno Winner Allan Gordon Bell Debuts New Work in Calgary
Experience a musical journey through time as The Wind in High Places takes over the cSpace Marda Loop Studio Theatre for one afternoon only.
This curated chamber program bridges the gap between 18th-century elegance and modern atmospheric wonder, anchored by the World Premiere of Plenum by Juno Award-winning Calgary composer Allan Gordon Bell.
The Highlights
The Premiere: Be the first to hear Plenum, a new work by one of Canada’s most celebrated composers.
The Ethereal: John Luther Adams’ The Wind in High Places creates a haunting, “wind-swept” soundscape using nothing but natural harmonics.
The Prodigy: A charming, high-energy quartet written by a 17-year-old Mozart.
The Outstanding Musicians: John Lowry (Associate Concertmaster CPO),
Eric Auerbach, violin, Jeremy Bauman, viola, Andrea Case, cello
Performance Snapshot
: Sunday, March 8, 2026
: 3:00 PM
: cSpace Marda Loop Studio Theatre (1721 29 Ave SW)
: $35 General | $10 Students
E: Tickets for Wind in High Places
“This program is about atmosphere,” says John Lowry. “We’re moving from the classical genius of Mozart to the vast vista and sound landscape of our own era.. The presentation of a world premiere by Allan Gordon Bell makes this a landmark event for Calgary’s arts season.”
Media Contact: Tonya Seyer 403 891 5615
Astralis.cms@gmail.com
Interview Opportunities:
Allan Gordon Bell (Composer) is available for interviews regarding the world premiere of Plenum.
agbell@ucalgary.ca 403 605 0691
John Lowry (artistic director) is available for interviews regarding the performance and the chamber ensemble. jglowry@gmail.com 403 808 9714