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SUMMARY:The Unicorn's Birthday®
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s invited to the unicorn’s birthday party! Meet musical penguins\, monkeys\, ducks\, and other whimsical creatures in this interactive concert for young families and sensory-friendly audiences. Composer Bob Singleton—best known for his decade as music director of Barney & Friends—created The Unicorn’s Birthday for the Dallas Symphony\, co-commissioned by orchestras across North America. A joyful introduction to the orchestra for all ages. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount.  Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026. \nJoin us at 2:00 pm in the lobby for our Instrument Petting Zoo! The Instrument Petting Zoo offers young people of all ages the chance to try out real musical instruments in a relaxed\, fun environment. It’s a hands-on way to spark a child’s interest in music and explore a variety of sounds and styles. \nOur friendly student volunteers will be on hand to guide children on how to properly hold\, blow\, or bow each instrument—no experience necessary! \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 60 minutes without intermission.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-unicorns-birthday/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids at the Farquhar
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SUMMARY:Parameswaran & Liu – Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1
DESCRIPTION:Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 evokes the frost-bright landscapes of winter\, with its sweeping melodies and crisp orchestral colours revealing a youthful work of striking imagination. Rising Canadian pianist Sophia Liu dazzles in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1\, a brilliant showcase of fire\, finesse\, and fearless virtuosity. Vivian Fung’s Parade opens the concert with the vibrant rhythms and colours of San Francisco’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Vinay Parameswaran\, one of the most versatile young conductors on the podium today\, leads a program that moves from celebration to triumph in a blaze of orchestral colour. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission.\nPre-Concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring guest conductor Vinay Parameswaran\, guest artist Sophia Liu\, and host Ian Alexander.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/parameswaran-liu-tchaikovsky-symphony-no-1/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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SUMMARY:Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
DESCRIPTION:Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi\, the composer behind their most beloved animated films. This tribute concert journeys through the nostalgic melodies of My Neighbor Totoro\, the lyrical flights of Spirited Away\, and the epic rhythms of Kiki’s Delivery Service. Each note opens a doorway to wonder\, capturing the imagination and heart of every listener—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 90 minutes including one 20 minute intermission.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/spirited-away-the-music-of-studio-ghibli/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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