About Us

The Victoria Symphony is a highly versatile Canadian orchestra that inspires, educates, and captivates our community through the transformational power of music.

Celebrating 84 Seasons

Christian Kluxen

Music Director

Victoria Symphony Music Director Christian Kluxen is known for his innovative programming and his bold, imaginative and energetic interpretations.

Giuseppe Pietraroia

Associate Conductor

Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia is also Principal Conductor of Pacific Opera Victoria.

Sean O’Loughlin

Principal Pops Conductor

Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin is also a composer and arranger. His music is characterized by vibrant rhythms, passionate melodies, and colourful scoring.

VS Musicians

Get to know Victoria Symphony’s 44 full-contract and part-contract musicians.

Meet the

Board & Staff

Introducing the Victoria Symphony Board of Directors and administrative staff.

We thank the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ people – past, present, and future – for their stewardship, care, and leadership of the lands on which we work and perform. We are grateful to share music in this beautiful place.