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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Transfigured Night
DESCRIPTION:The strings of the Victoria Symphony are showcased in three works\, beginning with a familiar\, high-spirited piece by a 16-year-old Mozart. Shostakovich’s sparkling wit\, sly humour\, and love of musical parody are displayed in his energetic Concerto for piano\, trumpet\, and strings. Then step out from the darkness into the light\, and have your view of Schoenberg’s music transformed. “Transfigured Night” is an early\, overtly romantic piece with musical echoes of Brahms\, Wagner\, Mahler\, and Richard Strauss. \nConcert underwritten by Tim McGee\, KC & Mary Mullens\nRyan Cole underwritten by Marc & Patricia Lortie\nDavid Jalbert underwritten by George Lovick
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-transfigured-night/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230402T232544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T000722Z
UID:6958-1707661800-1707669000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Symphony teams up with the Greater Vic­toria Youth Orchestra in a special joint performance sure to inspire. Enescu’s work sets the stage in a stately and supremely lyrical manner that tugs at the heartstrings. VS principal cellist Brian Yoon tackles one of the top five cello concertos\, still popular 150 years after it was written. With his career hanging by a political thread\, Shostakovich composed his subtly defiant Symphony No. 5. The 45-minute ovation that followed its premiere assured his musical voice would go on to inspire future generations. \nConcert underwritten by Jim & Betty Hesser and Fritz & Dora Boehm\nBrian Yoon’s performance underwritten by Barb & Steve McKerrell and Jim & Betty Hesser\nGreater Victoria Youth Orchestra underwritten by The Sunflower Fund
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-shostakovich-symphony-no-5/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230402T233401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T224120Z
UID:6960-1709476200-1709483400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Raiskin and Zhu – Paganini
DESCRIPTION:Youthful brilliance is on display as Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Music Director Daniel Raiskin welcomes American violinist Kevin Zhu\, first prize winner at the 2018 International Paganini Competition in Genoa\, Italy. Rossini composed The Barber of Seville at the age of 14\, but Russian/American polymath Lera Auerbach composed her first opera at only 12! She’s gone on to be one of today’s most exciting creative voices\, and her 2010 tribute to Mozart\, Eterniday\, was premiered by Maestro Raiskin. Grieg withdrew the score of his early Symphony in C minor from circulation\, but its perceived merits have only improved with age. \nConcert underwritten by Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle\nKevin Zhu underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/raiskin-and-zhu-paganini/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230402T234907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T004511Z
UID:6962-1709926200-1709933400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4
DESCRIPTION:Associate conductor of the Oregon Symphony\, Deanna Tham\, showcases two works from the 1920s. Prayer overcomes sorrow in a symphonic poem by the pioneering Black composer William Grant Still\, while Stravinsky’s love affair with music of the past is presented in Pulcinella. Tchaikovsky abandoned an ill-fated romance and laid bare his feelings in his triumphant Fourth Symphony – a piece that also earned him an influential patron. \nFriday concert underwritten by Chris and Eve Millington: Trustees of The Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund\nSunday concert underwritten by Helen Stuart and Jan & Joanna GrootWassink
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/tchaikovsky-symphony-no-4/
LOCATION:Dogwood Auditorium\, Royal Roads University\, 2005 Sooke Rd\, Victoria\, V9C 3E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T001028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T200622Z
UID:6964-1709996400-1710003600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Platypus Theatre – Presto Mambo!
DESCRIPTION:A concert about the music of the Americas takes an unexpected turn when Max—an energetic but impulsive young boy—makes his way onto the stage to “help” the orchestra. Soon Max is on a whirlwind adventure that takes him from the concert hall to the vibrant lands of Latin American culture where—with the help of his new friend\, Mambo the dog\, the orchestra\, and the audience—Max learns the magic of Latin rhythms and how to “dance” with the music. Audiences rise to their feet\, dancing to the rhythms of Latin America in Platypus Theatre’s most interactive show to date. \nArrive early! Join us for an Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 2:00 pm in the Lobby. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to get to know the cello and violin.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/platypus-theatre-presto-mambo/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T000448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T004604Z
UID:7352-1710081000-1710088200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4
DESCRIPTION:Associate conductor of the Oregon Symphony\, Deanna Tham\, showcases two works from the 1920s. Prayer overcomes sorrow in a symphonic poem by the pioneering Black composer William Grant Still\, while Stravinsky’s love affair with music of the past is presented in Pulcinella. Tchaikovsky abandoned an ill-fated romance and laid bare his feelings in his triumphant Fourth Symphony – a piece that also earned him an influential patron. \nFriday concert underwritten by Chris and Eve Millington: Trustees of The Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund\nSunday concert underwritten by Helen Stuart and Jan & Joanna GrootWassink \n\nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/tchaikovsky-symphony-no-4-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T001525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T211036Z
UID:6966-1710685800-1710689400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Bach\, Pärt\, and Vivaldi
DESCRIPTION:Brothers and sisters in song raise their voices in praise and penitence as some of Victoria’s finest choral groups join the VS for Baroque favourites. This collaboration includes a triple concerto by J.S.  Bach\, music by his Bohemian contemporary Jan Dismas Zelenka\, and one of Vivaldi’s most magnificent choral works! Pärt’s entrancing work Fratres (“Brothers”) completes the picture. \nConcert underwritten by Chris & Eve Millington: Trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund and Jill Gibson\nViolin soloists underwritten by Fritz & Dora Boehm
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bach-part-and-vivaldi/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T002301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T190622Z
UID:6968-1710963000-1710970200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Grieg\, Tchaikovsky\, and Britten
DESCRIPTION:This strings-only program includes musical echoes of an earlier era from Grieg\, a Tchaikovsky tune that brought a tear to Tolstoy’s eye\, and Britten’s playful look back at  his own  youthful works. VS Concertmaster Terence Tam leads this hour long event brimming with melody. \n19+ event. \nConcert underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\n\nSERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/grieg-tchaikovsky-and-britten/
LOCATION:Denford Hall at Glenlyon Norfolk School\, 781 Richmond Avenue\, VICTORIA\, BC\, V8S 3Z2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T002933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T234000Z
UID:6971-1711222200-1711229400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:La Nef – Sea Songs and Shanties
DESCRIPTION:We’ll rant and we’ll roar across the salt seas! Fresh off their exhilarating performance at the 2022 Splash\, La Nef returns to press the Victoria Symphony into service in a rousing new program of shanties and maritime music. Their infectious style will have you stomping your feet and singing along. \nPops Series underwritten by Devi & Robert Jawl\nConcert and La Nef underwritten by Petra Janusas & Bill Majercsik
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/la-nef-sea-songs-and-shanties/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T003110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T234059Z
UID:6973-1711290600-1711297800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:La Nef – Sea Songs and Shanties
DESCRIPTION:We’ll rant and we’ll roar across the salt seas! Fresh off their exhilarating performance at the 2022 Splash\, La Nef returns to press the Victoria Symphony into service in a rousing new program of shanties and maritime music. Their infectious style will have you stomping your feet and singing along. \nPops Series underwritten by Devi & Robert Jawl\nConcert and La Nef underwritten by Petra Janusas & Bill Majercsik
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/la-nef-sea-songs-and-shanties-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T004250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T191747Z
UID:6975-1713105000-1713112200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Being Robert Schumann – Brahms Symphony No. 1
DESCRIPTION:London-born conductor Leo McFall explores a lineage of musical camaraderie connecting Robert and Clara Schumann to Brahms\, and onward to Dvořák. Featuring the drama and romance of Schumann’s only opera with his Genoveva Overture; the zest and colour of Dvořák’s Legends and Slavonic Dances; and Brahms’ towering Symphony No. 1.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/being-robert-schumann-brahms-symphony-no-1/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T004807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T203504Z
UID:6977-1713625200-1713632400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The Composer is Here!
DESCRIPTION:Known for his kid’s concert hit\, “Wall to Wall Percussion\,” Vern Griffiths leads this fun\, family-friendly performance that explores what it means to be a composer. The afternoon features works by legendary composers such as John Williams\, Mozart\, and Tchaikovsky along with creative collaborators based in BC. The audience will get in on the action and help compose a brand-new work to be performed live by the Victoria Symphony! \nArrive early to take part in the pre-concert activities starting at 2:00 pm: \n-Instrument petting zoo: try the violin\, cello\, trumpet\, and trombone!\n-Composition station: draw your own graphic score and have it played back to you by musicians from the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra! \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-composer-is-here/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T005221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T205519Z
UID:6979-1713709800-1713717000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade
DESCRIPTION:Historic texts\, tales\, and sea-faring travel inspire a program conducted by Dinuk Wijeratne—who is also a pianist and JUNO® award-winning composer. Perhaps it was kismet that Borodin’s opera Prince Igor was completed by Rimsky-Korsakov\, because it went on to provide a hit tune on Broadway. The storytelling prowess of the legendary Persian Queen Scheherazade enchanted the Sultan in the tales of One Thousand and One Nights—Rimsky-Korsakov’s own suite does the same for music lovers. \nConcert underwritten by Commodore & Mrs. Jan Drent and Natexa Verbrugge \n\nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/rimsky-korsakov-scheherazade/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T005618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T203045Z
UID:6981-1714314600-1714321800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Brahms\, Britten\, and Brown
DESCRIPTION:“What harbor shelters peace\, away from tidal waves\, away from storms?” Starting with a misty sunrise on a Suffolk seascape\, the tempest-tossed drama of Britten’s opera Peter Grimes is neatly condensed into his moving instrumental suite. Tragedy is also addressed in Stacey Brown’s new song cycle\, drawing on texts by Danish author and poet Naja Marie Aidt. Aware of his own mortality\, Brahms penned a cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire\, his Symphony No. 4\, a work of profound depth that many consider his finest. \nConcert underwritten by Sara Neely\nMireille Lebel underwritten by George Lovick \nWe acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-brahms-britten-and-brown/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T010707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T214021Z
UID:6983-1714851000-1714858200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Jim Witter: It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
DESCRIPTION:The music of Billy Joel and Elton John transport us back to another time and place in this remarkable evening of nostalgia and song. Canadian pianist Jim Witter and his band lead the way for a night where you literally know every song and can’t help but sing along to these iconic favourites. Setlist includes the hits “Movin’ Out\,” “Bennie and the Jets\,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me\,” and many more… \nPops Series and Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin underwritten by Devi & Robert Jawl\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/jim-witter-its-still-rock-and-roll-to-me/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T010913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T214036Z
UID:6985-1714919400-1714926600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Jim Witter: It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
DESCRIPTION:The music of Billy Joel and Elton John transport us back to another time and place in this remarkable evening of nostalgia and song. Canadian pianist Jim Witter and his band lead the way for a night where you literally know every song and can’t help but sing along to these iconic favourites. Setlist includes the hits “Movin’ Out\,” “Bennie and the Jets\,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me\,” and many more… \nPops Series and Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin underwritten by Devi & Robert Jawl\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray \n \nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/jim-witter-its-still-rock-and-roll-to-me-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20230403T011440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T200505Z
UID:6987-1715524200-1715531400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Being Robert Schumann Finale – Brahms’ A German Requiem
DESCRIPTION:We conclude our 3-year exploration Being Robert Schumann with a postscript performance that further recognizes his impact. To musically mark the death of his mentor\, Schumann\, as well as the passing of his own mother\, Brahms created this visionary and grandly-scaled masterpiece. A German Requiem speaks in a musical language for all humanity: “Blessed are those that mourn\, for they shall be comforted.” \nConcert underwritten by Fritz & Dora Boehm\, Jade Gan\, and Pete & Sharon Jando\nNathalie Paulin underwritten by Marc & Patricia Lortie \n\nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/being-robert-schumann-finale-brahms-a-german-requiem/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174650Z
UID:10914-1721849400-1721856600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Bach's Orchestral Suite in D
DESCRIPTION:Baroque specialist Julia Wedman leads Bach’s much-loved Air on the G String\, plus Handel’s explosive Royal Fireworks\, and a concerto inspired by bird song. Wedman also shines a light on Maria Grimani (the first woman to have her opera staged at the Vienna Court Theatre) and Anna Maria “dal Violin\,” a student of Vivaldi who went from an orphan to become a famed violin soloist.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bachs-orchestral-suite-in-d/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174712Z
UID:10921-1721935800-1721943000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia evokes the sights and sounds of Italy\, as captured by Felix Mendelssohn in a musical postcard brimming with Neapolitan flavour! Respighi serves up ‘old wine in new bottles\,’ in a charming suite inspired by dances from the Italian Renaissance. Baroque dances also flavour Britten’s Simple Symphony\, while Mozart’s dramatic depiction of Don Juan seduces concert goers.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mendelssohns-italian-symphony/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174734Z
UID:10925-1722013200-1722024000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mozart and Martinis - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend right with a cocktail\, appetizers\, and the excellence of the VS in the most intimate and informal of settings. One of our signature events\, this highly social gathering takes the music you love outside the concert hall\, offering an entirely different VS experience. \nDoors open at 5:00 pm\nCocktail hour from 5:00 – 6:00 pm\nVS Orchestra at 6:00 pm
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mozart-and-martinis/
LOCATION:The Atrium\, 800 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1L8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174751Z
UID:10970-1722175200-1722182400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS at Qualicum Beach
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store (130 W 2nd Ave)\nVS makes a welcome summer trip to Qualicum Beach! Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia entices concertgoers with Mozart’s dramatic depiction of Don Juan. The fireworks continue with music of Handel\, as well as Respighi’s suite inspired by Renaissance dances. Britten’s Simple Symphony revisits the baroque in playful fashion\, while Mendelssohn evokes the sights and sounds of Italy in a symphonic postcard brimming with Neapolitan flavour.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-qualicum-beach/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174813Z
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SUMMARY:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A signature musical event of the summer! The VS Orchestra\, led by Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia performs at the beautiful Butchart Gardens alongside soprano Lucia Cesaroni\, baritone Justin Welsh\, and young violin soloist Elana Lin. \nThis concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission to The Gardens can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-pacific-opera-victoria-at-the-butchart-gardens/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Ave\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174830Z
UID:10952-1722618000-1722625200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS Pops at the Cameron Bandshell
DESCRIPTION:VS offers two free full orchestral concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in beautiful Beacon Hill Park. Take a bench seat\, or bring a picnic\, and enjoy an early evening concert featuring excerpts from our 2024/25 Pops Series including selections from The Sound of Music\, E.T.\, The Mission\, Wicked\, and more! \nToot a trumpet! Visit a violin! Cuddle a cello! Arrive early to enjoy the Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 4 pm. The Instrument Petting Zoo gives children of all ages the opportunity to try a musical instrument. It’s a relaxing and fun way to spark a child’s interest in music and gives them a firsthand try at many different instruments. Our capable student volunteers will guide your child to the right way to hold\, blow\, or bow each instrument.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-pops-at-the-cameron-bandshell/
LOCATION:Cameron Bandshell\, Beacon Hill Park\, 250 Bridge Way\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174848Z
UID:10948-1722627000-1722634200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 (Pacific Baroque Orchestra)
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Symphony presents the Pacific Baroque Orchestra’s production of Monteverdi’s Vespers.\nClaudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 is an undisputed masterpiece of spiritual and emotional depth\, at times intimate and reverent\, grand and dramatic\, thrilling and sensual. Brilliant instrumental writing paired with impressive choruses and solos create an opulent tribute to the Virgin Mary\, a testament to Monteverdi’s attention to the expressive power of music. \nIn this performance of this rarely-performed work\, Alexander Weimann leads ten international soloists and a collection of 17th-century instrumentalists\, including the peerless Bruce Dickey on cornetto.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/monteverdis-vespers-of-1610/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240530T173637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174908Z
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SUMMARY:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
DESCRIPTION:This Open Air concert features excerpts from our upcoming Masterworks Series and Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2024/25 Season\, plus special pre-concert activities to be announced. \nToot a trumpet! Visit a violin! Cuddle a cello! Arrive early to enjoy the Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 3 pm. The Instrument Petting Zoo gives children of all ages the opportunity to try a musical instrument. It’s a relaxing and fun way to spark a child’s interest in music and gives them a firsthand try at many different instruments. Our capable student volunteers will guide your child to the right way to hold\, blow\, or bow each instrument.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-pacific-opera-victoria-at-the-cameron-bandshell/
LOCATION:Cameron Bandshell\, Beacon Hill Park\, 250 Bridge Way\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240322T174304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205345Z
UID:10058-1726410600-1726417800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Strauss' Four Last Songs
DESCRIPTION:In a time of darkness\, beauty can still emerge. In the landscape of mid-century politics\, war and oppression\, Strauss and Shostakovich were both victims of circumstance. In the twilight of his years\, Strauss reflected on our walk through life towards death\, and beyond. Shostakovich’s Tenth mirrors the terror he experienced under Stalin’s rule\, but ultimately his triumph at simply outliving the dictator. Humanity can prevail – a reflection as relevant today as it was 70+ years ago. \n\n2024/25 Season Underwritten by Robert & Devi Jawl Foundation\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson\nConcert underwritten by Commodore & Mrs. Jan Drent and Dr. Fritz & Dora Boehm\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nAviva Fortunata underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-strauss-four-last-songs/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240322T180603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T202047Z
UID:10113-1726686000-1726693200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Tanya Tagaq in Concert
DESCRIPTION:A fearless innovator with a visceral stage presence and dizzyingly complex music\, Tanya Tagaq is a Canadian cultural icon. The Inuk throat singer has spent her entire life championing her people\, land\, and culture while calling out oppressive systems and structures. With an extraordinary musical aesthetic\, Tanya mines an artistic tradition dating back tens of thousands of years with a fierce power and contemporary sensibility. Tagaq’s performance will include qiksaaqtuq\, featuring the Victoria Symphony\, a moderated discussion\, and sivunittinni\, accompanied by the Emily Carr String Quartet. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/tanya-tagaq-in-concert/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240322T180702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205343Z
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SUMMARY:Best of Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Another Op’nin’\, Another Show! \nVS lights up the Royal Theatre with some of the best and brightest hits of Broadway from The Sound of Music\, Les Misérables\, My Fair Lady\, Phantom of the Opera\, and more! Alongside overtures and much-loved medleys from classic shows and contemporary hits\, we welcome vocalist Melissa Errico. With her silken voice and dramatic\, expressive intensity\, the Tony nominee has been featured in My Fair Lady\, Camelot\, Les Misérables\, Amour\, etc.\, and she has also earned accolades as an actress\, concert\, cabaret\, and recording artist. \n\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray and Suzanne & John Stewart\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/best-of-broadway/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240322T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205410Z
UID:10068-1727015400-1727022600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Best of Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Another Op’nin’\, Another Show! \nVS lights up the Royal Theatre with some of the best and brightest hits of Broadway from The Sound of Music\, Les Misérables\, My Fair Lady\, Phantom of the Opera\, and more! Alongside overtures and much-loved medleys from classic shows and contemporary hits\, we welcome vocalist Melissa Errico. With her silken voice and dramatic\, expressive intensity\, the Tony nominee has been featured in My Fair Lady\, Camelot\, Les Misérables\, Amour\, etc.\, and she has also earned accolades as an actress\, concert\, cabaret\, and recording artist. \n\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray and Suzanne & John Stewart\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/best-of-broadway-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191706
CREATED:20240322T180708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205418Z
UID:10070-1727620200-1727627400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Mozart's Prague Symphony
DESCRIPTION:From the deceptively simple to disguised genius\, these works from different eras connect in intriguing ways. Ligeti’s Austro-Hungarian roots link the Vienna of old with the micro-melodic modern day. Mozart’s “Prague Symphony” features the same playful wit and melodic genius of his operas The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Korngold was viewed as modern day Mozart\, evolving from child prodigy in Vienna to a pioneering composer for stage and screen. And Nielsen’s neo-classical concerto\, featuring VS Principal Clarinet David Boutin-Bourque\, encapsulates the Danish composer’s often inscrutable personality. \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert and David Boutin-Bourque’s performance underwritten by Helen Stuart & Bob Hoogendoorn** Mozart Fund\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-mozarts-prague-symphony/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Farquhar
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