Victoria Symphony

Haydn Symphonies - Morning, Noon, and Night
2021-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave
SOLD OUT
– This trilogy of early Haydn symphonies is inspired by the different times of day – Morning, Noon, and Evening. Written shortly after he signed his contract with the Esterházy court in May of 1761, these seminal and delightful works marked the start of one of the most prolific situations of musical patronage in all of music history, lasting almost exactly 30 years. Haydn’s long-time patron, Prince Esterházy, spent time in Naples and came back with a personal collection of scores including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. It has been suggested that the Prince mentioned to Haydn that he should compose a similar set of pieces but inspired by the different times of the day. Regular VS collaborator and Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Alexander Weimann, leads from the harpsichord.
*Please note seating is limited to 120 people. Seating is by general admission to assure social distance.
Tickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.

Gershwin and Beyond
2021-11-06 14:30 - 16:30, 2021-11-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Journey into the world of Tin Pan Alley as we open our Pops season. Gershwin’s music has been delighting audiences for over a century and the Victoria Symphony is set to dive into his endearing music. Along with works by such influences as Ravel and Debussy, the program concludes with a special performance of Rhapsody in Blue featuring Victoria favorite Lorraine Min on piano.
*Please note seating is limited to approximately 500 people for socially distanced seating.
Tickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.

Mighty Maestro Returns
2021-11-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Mighty Maestro returns to discover the magical music of the orchestra and learns what it takes to be a Superhero from Mr. Invisible. Don’t forget to come dressed as your favourite superhero!
*Please note seating is limited to approximately 300 people. When purchasing your tickets, the seats around you will become unavailable to assure socially distanced seating. All seats are the same price.
Tickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.

Brahms Serenade No.2 - Being Robert Schumann
2021-11-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave
The relationship between Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann (née Wieck), and Johannes Brahms has become the subject of much speculation over the years. This first in a series of three connected concerts exploring the life and works of Robert Schumann provides a glimpse into this musical love triangle. The Victoria Symphony welcomes young Canadian pianist, Elisabeth Pion, to play Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor. The program ends with Brahms’ warm and gracious Serenade No. 2 in A major.
*Please note we have increased the seating capacity to 240 people (less than 50% capacity). Seating is by general admission to assure social distance.
Tickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.

Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony - Being Robert Schumann (Part II)
2021-11-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
For this second concert in a three-part exploration of the life and circle of Robert Schumann, young French-Canadian conductor, Mélanie Léonard, leads the VS in a program built around Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved Symphony No. 4 in A major (Italian). Also on the program, Fanny Mendelssohn’s sparkling Overture in C major.
*Please note seating is limited to approximately 500 people for socially distanced seating.
Tickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.

Christmas Pops
2021-12-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Join Victoria Symphony as we ring in the holiday season. Acclaimed vocalist David Curry returns to Victoria to bring the holiday cheer and more. Featuring such favorites as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life, it really will be wonderful to celebrate this annual holiday tradition once more!
*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders, the venue is 100% capacity.
Tickets can be purchased through the Box office at the Royal Theatre at 250.386.6121.
This concert is sponsored by Island Savings Wealth Management.

Christmas Pops
2021-12-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Join Victoria Symphony as we ring in the holiday season. Acclaimed vocalist David Curry returns to Victoria to bring the holiday cheer and more. Featuring such favorites as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life, it really will be wonderful to celebrate this annual holiday tradition once more!
*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders, the venue is 100% capacity.
Tickets can be purchased through the Box office at the Royal Theatre at 250.386.6121.

Bach to Messiah
2021-12-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-12-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Handel and Bach join hands for a festive programme featuring selections from their most iconic works for the season. Join guest director Ivars Taurins from Tafelmusik, VS, and a wonderful cast of soloists for the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, and excerpts from J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders, the venue is 100% capacity.
Tickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.

A Viennese New Years
2022-01-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St
Start the New Year off right with lively and nostalgic music of the family of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries. Lara Ciekiewicz and Owen McCausland join dancers from Ballet Victoria for this afternoon of music, dance and song.
*Please note that audience size will be established according to Public Health Orders that currently allow 50% capacity.
Tickets can be purchased through the box office at the Royal Theatre at 250.386.6121.
