Behind The Cut: Wish You Were Here

Join songwriter, musician, and educator Kenna Burima and Classic Albums Live musician Sean Craig for an in-depth exploration of Pink Floyd’s 1975 masterpiece Wish You Were Here.

Standing not only as a masterpiece in the prog rock genre, but a masterpiece in all of rock n roll history, Wish You Were Here offers a fascinating lens for understanding Pink Floyd’s songwriting techniques, theory and placement in music history. Kenna and Sean will discuss their personal connection to the album along with unpacking the singular saxophone solo in the opening track Shine on You Crazy Diamond. Come and learn about the various musical forms, lyrics, harmony and overall concept that Pink Floyd utilized in bringing this extraordinary album to life.

Want more Pink Floyd?
Presented in partnership with Werklund Centre, Behind the Cut: Wish You Were Here at Studio Bell on January 24 is the perfect prelude to Classic Albums Live presents Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here at Jack Singer Concert Hall on January 29.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Included with General Admission

ADMISSION RATES
Tickets Price
Adults $24.50
Students/Seniors (65+) $19.50
Youth (ages 4-12) $16.50
Children (3 and under) Free
NMC Members Free

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: 4035435115

Email: info@studiobell.ca

 

Date:

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

Venue & Address

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 1R1

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport