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SUMMARY:Dvořák's New World Symphony
DESCRIPTION:In advance of Valentine’s Day\, we share three heart-felt musical depictions of love: the tragedy of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers from the pen of Tchaikovsky; Saint-Saëns’ romantic\, poetic musings in an inspired dialogue between two soloists; and the nostalgic longing for home experienced by Dvořák. Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee serves as Assistant Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. \n\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson and Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Sara Neely\nTerence Tam’s performance underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nBrian Yoon’s performance underwritten by Helen Stuart & Bob Hoogendoorn** Mozart Fund
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dvoraks-new-world-symphony/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T162343Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (Science and Symphony Concert)
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.\nWe share some views of our beautiful blue planet\, blending live music with Science & Symphony’s high-definition films alongside Dr. José Francisco Salgado’s explorations of oceans\, tides\, and water. The scene is completed with some equally dramatic scores of the Cornish coast and the pastoral countryside. \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert underwritten by Jan & Johanna GrootWassink\nKalena Bovell is underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nJosé Francisco Salgado underwritten by Jim & Betty Hesser\nThis concert is dedicated in memory of Tom de Faye
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-symphony-no-6-a-science-and-symphony-concert/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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CREATED:20240322T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T182707Z
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SUMMARY:Angela Hewitt Plays Mozart
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.\nThe return of Angela Hewitt is a not-to-be-missed event. Mozart’s Concert-Rondo was a “new and improved” ending for a much earlier concerto\, designed to please the audiences in Vienna. Between 1784 and 1786\, Mozart completed a remarkable twelve concertos\, including the sublime C major (latterly nicknamed the Elvira Madigan) and the earthshattering C minor—one of only two that the legendary composer wrote in a minor key. Finzi’s Eclogue is a dialogue between piano and strings\, a nostalgic and quintessentially British work worth discovering. \n\nSundays at the Royal  Series underwritten by Jill Gibson and Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Sheridan Scott & David Zussman\nAngela Hewitt underwritten by Natexa Verbrugge\, Marc & Patricia Lortie\, and Millingtons: Trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/angela-hewitt-plays-mozart/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20240322T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T211651Z
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SUMMARY:Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.\nThe extraordinary cellist\, globe-trotting teacher\, and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma returns to the Royal Theatre to perform with your Victoria Symphony. As the peak of our 2024/25 Season\, Maestro Kluxen will welcome the award-winning cellist to perform Elgar’s moving Cello Concerto\, a monumental work of universal appeal. The opening work\, by Jennifer Butler\, was premiered by VS in 2011 and evokes a transition from darkness to a space of unity\, peace and healing. Sibelius himself thought of his Symphony No. 2 as “a struggle between death and salvation” and “a confession of the soul.” \nConcert underwritten by Jill Gibson\, Jim & Betty Hesser\, Marc & Patricia Lortie\, and Christine & Shane O’Leary\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/yo-yo-ma-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T231916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T002356Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Grieg's Peer Gynt (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Follow the exploits of the charming\, arrogant title character Peer Gynt\, a Norwegian peasant who travels the world in search of his true self. Theatre Director Antony Ernst condenses Ibsen’s monumental story into an enchanting concert-length performance. You will recognize Grieg’s “hits”—Morning Mood\, The Hall of the Mountain King\, and Solveig’s Song—as you meet Peer\, his mother\, Åse; the eternally faithful Solveig\, and several other famous characters. All the roles will be played by three actors\, supported by the members of the Victoria Choral Society and the VS\, led by Christian Kluxen.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-griegs-peer-gynt/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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SUMMARY:Fauré Requiem & Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:A musical fanfare in a venue like no other! Join VS as we gather the musical community together in Victoria’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral. The majestic organ built by Helmuth Wolff & Associés Ltée will\, of course\, be featured\, played by local organist Mark McDonald. From the sublime repose of Fauré’s Requiem to the thundering finale of Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony\, generations of choristers\, instrumentalists\, and solo vocalists will inspire those in attendance.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/faure-requiem-saint-saens-organ-symphony/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T231933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T215939Z
UID:13038-1770492600-1770499800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Fauré Requiem & Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:A musical fanfare in a venue like no other! Join VS as we gather the musical community together in Victoria’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral. The majestic organ built by Helmuth Wolff & Associés Ltée will\, of course\, be featured\, played by local organist Mark McDonald. From the sublime repose of Fauré’s Requiem to the thundering finale of Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony\, generations of choristers\, instrumentalists\, and solo vocalists will inspire those in attendance.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/faure-requiem-saint-saens-organ-symphony-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T231939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T180559Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 & Tchaikovsky's Pathétique (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Poetic and passionate performances are in store from two emerging Canadian talents. In September 2024\, Salmon Arm BC-born pianist Jaeden-Izik Dzurko took top honours at the Leeds International Piano Competition—the first Canadian to do so since Jon Kimura Parker won in 1984. Nicolas Ellis is Music Director of the Orchestre National de Bretagne and Principal Guest of Les Violons du Roy. He served as Artistic Collaborator of the Orchestre Métropolitain and Yannick Nézet-Séguin from 2018 to 2023. The intriguing title of Florence Tremblay’s work\, Les détours nécessaires (The Necessary Detours)\, alludes to the world of video games but also suggests that sometimes\, in life\, the most successful path is not always the necessary or obvious one to take.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-piano-concerto-no-4-tchaikovskys-pathetique/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T231954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T180903Z
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:VS presents a treat for lovers of music from the Baroque era\, as Nanaimo-born violinist Aisslinn Nosky leads Vivaldi’s evergreen classic and more! The airs and dances of Rameau’s suite raise a storm among the Greek Gods\, while Emily Doolittle’s work calms the waters. Nosky captivates audiences around the world with her innovative interpretations and impeccable technique. Her fierce passion for early music and skill as a soloist\, director\, and conductor has generated robust appreciation by press and audiences alike. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vivaldis-four-seasons/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T232009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T003611Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Brown's Wild Symphony (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and the Victoria Symphony for New York Times best-selling author Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony\, where you’ll meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs\, tiny beetles\, and graceful swans in this fun and refreshingly real orchestra experience for children of all ages.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dan-browns-wild-symphony/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260308T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T232017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T002902Z
UID:13049-1772980200-1772987400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Matinee - Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:VS presents a treat for lovers of music from the Baroque era\, as Nanaimo-born violinist Aisslinn Nosky leads Vivaldi’s evergreen classic and more! The airs and dances of Rameau’s suite raise a storm among the Greek Gods\, while Emily Doolittle’s work calms the waters. Nosky captivates audiences around the world with her innovative interpretations and impeccable technique. Her fierce passion for early music and skill as a soloist\, director\, and conductor has generated robust appreciation by press and audiences alike. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:30 pm in the auditorium for a pre-concert chat featuring violinist and concert leader Aisslinn Nosky and VS CEO Matthew White.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vivaldis-four-seasons-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20260211T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T182148Z
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SUMMARY:The Choir of King's College\, Cambridge (Rehearsal - Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge will be joining your Victoria Symphony this spring for a performance of Mozart’s Requiem\, which has long sold out. In response to the ongoing demand\, we have opened up 175 tickets to attend an open working rehearsal on April 11 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm* at the Farquhar at UVic. \nThis open working rehearsal offers an intimate window into how this remarkable ensemble works: how sound is shaped\, how meaning is uncovered\, and how young musicians are guided to extraordinary artistic standards. \nAs part of the experience\, Daniel Hyde (Director of Music at King’s College) and Matthew White (VS CEO) will host a 20-minute open talkback during the break\, offering context\, reflections\, and the chance for conversation. \n*This is a working rehearsal\, duration is subject to change. \n“I had the great privilege of hosting the Choir once before during my time at Early Music Vancouver. While their performance was sublime\, what has stayed with me most vividly was a quiet morning spent alone in the hall\, observing a full rehearsal. The combination of humanity\, discipline\, and musical excellence is the essence of this centuries-old tradition\, and it is rarely witnessed from the inside. This is a genuinely special event\, so I hope you will join us whether you have tickets to the concert or not. This opportunity is limited in capacity but promises to be unforgettable in impact.” \n–          Matthew White\, CEO
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-choir-of-kings-college-cambridge-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
CREATED:20250321T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T005024Z
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SUMMARY:The Choir of King's College\, Cambridge (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Founded in the fifteenth century\, The Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best-known choral groups. While the Choir exists primarily to sing the daily services in King’s College Chapel\, its worldwide fame and reputation\, enhanced by its many recordings\, has led to invitations to perform around the globe\, and to an extensive international tour schedule. They’ll be travelling 7600 kilometres from Cambridge to Victoria to perform Mozart’s Requiem with our VS musicians. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 75 minutes without intermission.\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Director of Music for the Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge Daniel Hyde and VS CEO Matthew White
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/season-special-the-choir-of-kings-college-cambridge/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T180106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T202305Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Mahler Symphony No. 5 (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is undoubtedly his most famous work\, and it contains echoes of some of the greatest highs and lows of his life. After surviving a near fatal haemorrhage in 1901\, he composed the Symphony over the following two summers\, during which time he met\, became engaged to\, and married the Austrian composer\, author\, editor\, and socialite\, Alma Schindler. Its serene fourth movement\, the Adagietto\, is a love letter–Mahler’s declaration to his new bride saying\, “I am no longer alone\, because now\, I have you.” \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 75 minutes without intermission\nPre-Concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen and VS CEO Matthew White.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-mahler-symphony-no-5/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT,Sundays at the Royal
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