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.

Haydn Symphonies – Morning, Noon, and Night
2021-10-29 20:00 - 21:30 | 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.
This concert is sponsored by Island Savings Wealth Management

Vivaldi & Piazzolla
2021-10-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2021-10-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave
SOLD OUT
Terence Tam, leader
Vivaldi, Concerto grosso in B minor
Rautavaara, The Fiddlers
Locatelli, Concerto grosso in F major
Wagner (arr. Tønnesen), From Tristan and Isolde: Prelude
Piazzolla (arr. Desyatnikov), Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Come celebrate the vibrant violins of the Victoria Symphony! Concertmaster Terence Tam leads a program dedicated to showcasing the incredible virtuosity of the VS violin section. Eight violin soloists will perform in two unusual concertos written for four violins by Vivaldi and Locatelli. Also featured will be the Victoria premiere of the charming folk suite The Fiddlers by Finnish composer Rautavaara. As a finale, Tam performs the brilliant and sultry tango music of Piazzolla in The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
*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.

NOW! Contemporary Canadian Voices
2021-10-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
Vern Griffiths, percussion
Lizée, Perxploitation
Morlock, Disquiet
Goddard, Live Wire (World Premiere)
Nurulla-Khoja, Gusto
Vancouver superstar percussionist, Vern Griffiths, joins VS Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia and the VS for a program of outstanding and groundbreaking new works by Canadian composers. Nicole Lizée’s Perxploitation is a concerto for percussion of mind-boggling virtuosity. Performing in a sea of percussion instruments and in front of projected film of past great drummers and artists, Vern never misses a beat. This program also includes the world premiere of Marcus Goddard’s Live Wire commissioned for the VS as well as works by Jocelyn Morlock and Farangis Nurulla-Khoja.
Both Lizée and Goddard’s pieces are made possible with the help of the Hugh Davidson Fund held at the Victoria Foundation.
*Please note seating is limited to 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.
Join Bob Fraser as he talks with composers featured in the concert in the pre-concert talk.
This concert is sponsored by Island Savings Wealth Management.

Mahler Symphony No. 9
2021-09-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Christian Kluxen, conductor
Mahler (arr. Simon), Symphony No. 9 in D major (arr. for chamber orchestra)
One of the most beloved symphonies of all time, Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 was his last completed work. Alban Berg believed that “ the first movement is the most glorious he ever wrote. It expresses an extraordinary love of the earth, for Nature. The longing to live on it in peace, to enjoy it completely, to the very heart of one’s being, before death comes”. For this performance, music director Christian Kluxen leads the VS in the celebrated chamber version by Klaus Simon. Other than the reduction in forces, Simon’s arrangement neither omits nor alters anything in Mahler’s score.
*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.

Schubert Symphony No.9 - Kluxen’s Return!
2021-09-19 14:30 - 15:30 | Farquhar at UVic, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Christian Kluxen, conductor
Schubert, Symphony No. 9 in C major (The Great)
For his long-awaited return, VS Music Director, Christian Kluxen leads Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major. Known as The Great, this work is strongly linked to Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, which was given its premiere the year before, in 1825. Despite explicitly acknowledging Beethoven’s influence by quoting the famous Ode to Joy theme, Schubert’s own uniquely powerful voice demonstrates why he was daring enough to endure direct comparison with such a towering cultural figure.
*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.
Watch the Pre-Concert Talk.
CONCERT RECORDING: Please be advised that this concert will be recorded by Roll.Focus. as a part of the 2021/22 Victoria Symphony Virtual Season. While there will be no direct filming of the audience faces, reactions or expressions, wide audience shots may be captured and used in the final production. Audience reactions such as clapping will be recorded to add to the energy of the production.

Mahler Symphony No. 3
2020-05-17 14:30 - 16:30, 2020-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Image Link
Under the baton of Maestro Kluxen, Mahler’s triumphant and glorious Symphony No. 3 concludes our 2019/20 season. Featuring mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy, with the women of the Victoria Choral Society and the Victoria Children’s Choir, this work transcends the trivialities of mundane life. From the forcefully commanding opening to the expansive finale, Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony proudly stands as one of the greatest humanistic pillars of our time.
Tickets are $35 – $58.
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There is NO pre-concert talk for these performances.

Cirque Goes to the Theatre
2020-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | BC
Back by popular demand the talented and high-flying acrobats, jugglers and artists from Cirque de la Symphonie return to delight and amaze with another jaw-dropping performance set to both classical and movie music including music from Chicago, The Greatest Showman and more.
Tickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets!

Cheng Plays Beethoven
2020-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | BC
An audience favourite, Angela Cheng, is a renowned interpreter of Beethoven’s music and is consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty and superb musicianship. Conductor Leo McFall, acclaimed for his profound musicality, makes his Canadian debut with Schubert’s delicately youthful and imaginative Symphony No. 1.
Tickets are $35 – 88. Click here for tickets.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the west lobby.

Other Echoes
2020-04-25 20:00 - 22:00 | VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
This concert has been cancelled.
Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice.

Other Echoes takes us on a journey to the southern hemisphere, welcoming music from New Zealand and Argentina. From the evocative music of Canadian/Argentinian composer Analia Llugdar to the mystical landscapes of New Zealand’s Eve de Castro-Robinson and Leoni Holmes, to Canada’s own Anna Höstman and Juliet Palmer, this concert is sure to delight and amaze.
Tickets are $20 – $25. Click here for tickets.

Fortunata Sings Mozart
2020-04-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Image Link
This concert has been cancelled.
Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice.

Italian-Canadian soprano Aviva Fortunata beautifully masters arias from Mozart’s most famous operas: Don Giovanni, Marriage of Figaro, Così Fan Tutte and more. Full of mystery and joy, these arias are enchanting and bewitching. The concert concludes with Mozart’s vivacious and vigorous Symphony No. 36 “Linz”. The VS is pleased to welcome Maestro Kirov back to Victoria to celebrate the music of Mozart.
Tickets are $35 – 58. Click here for tickets.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

Beethoven Lives Upstairs
2020-04-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Image Link
This concert has been cancelled.
Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice.

Life gets a little noisy and a whole lot more interesting for young Christopher after a crabby, eccentric old man named Beethoven moves in upstairs. Young listeners will be touched by history, drama, music and fun as they come to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music. Don’t miss this famous take told by the one and only Classical Kids.
Tickets are $15 – $25. Click here for tickets.

Yoon Plays Lalo
2020-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Image Link
This concert has been cancelled.
Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice.

VS Principal cellist Brian Yoon joins the orchestra in Lalo’s evocative Concerto for Cello. From its dreamy interlude to the impassioned finale, Lalo sets the stage for one of the finest works of the French repertoire- César Franck’s Symphony in D minor under the leadership of guest conductor, Bernhard Gueller.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for details.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

Music of the Emerald Isles
2020-03-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | BC
This concert has been cancelled.
Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice.

Julliard trained and Riverdance alumni Maria Millar joins the VS for a tour through the Emerald Isles with all things Irish. Ramble through misty moors and ancient castles of Ireland with foot-stomping cèilidhs of your favourite Celtic tunes including O’Danny Boy, Irish Reels, Scotland the Brave and more.
Tickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets!

Please join us at 1:30 for a tea sponsored by Revera in the lobby!

Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 9
2020-03-23 20:00 - 22:00 | BC
THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19

Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has suspended all concerts until further notice; including the concert this Sunday, March 15th, 2020.

As the British Columbia Government, as well as top Health officials in British Columbia, have encouraged event organizers to cancel all gatherings of 250 people or more, we at the Victoria Symphony consider it our responsibility to put the well being of our patrons, our volunteers, theatre staff and our orchestra above all else.

At this time we are committed to returning to our performance schedule when it is deemed safe to do so by the British Columbia Government and the top Health officials in British Columbia.

As a non-profit organizations, we rely on the patronage and support of our community. We would like to ask you to consider donating tickets to the concerts that have been disrupted by these unforeseen circumstances.

The following options are available to ticket holders:

Donate your ticket(s) back to the Victoria Symphony and receive a charitable tax receipt
Exchange your ticket(s) for free into another concert
Exchange your ticket(s) for a voucher to a future concert
Request a refund for your ticket(s) affected by cancellations

There is no need to call the box office and exchange your tickets right away as the phone lines will be quite busy over the next few days. We will be honouring all exchanges and donations in the coming weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we deal with this unexpected and unprecedented situation.

Please contact our box office at 250.385.6515 or boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca for assistance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will continue to provide as much up-to-date information as possible in the coming days. Please refer to our website, direct VS emails as well as our social media channels, which will be regularly updated with any new information or developments.

On behalf of the Victoria Symphony, we hope you remain healthy and well.

This performance in our Beethoven 250 series will take place at the Royal Theatre.
Beethoven 250 concludes by displaying his creation from its youthful dawn to climactic conclusion. His first symphony unfolded the beginning of a new era in music, building on the achievements of Haydn and Mozart. Symphony No. 9 remains an unquestioned masterpiece for the ages, perhaps the most famous of the entire classical repertoire, celebrating mankind’s potential through a message of praise, passion and glory.
Tickets are $35 – $88. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the west lobby.

Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 9
2020-03-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Image Link
THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19

Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has suspended all concerts until further notice; including the concert this Sunday, March 15th, 2020.

As the British Columbia Government, as well as top Health officials in British Columbia, have encouraged event organizers to cancel all gatherings of 250 people or more, we at the Victoria Symphony consider it our responsibility to put the well being of our patrons, our volunteers, theatre staff and our orchestra above all else.

At this time we are committed to returning to our performance schedule when it is deemed safe to do so by the British Columbia Government and the top Health officials in British Columbia.

As a non-profit organizations, we rely on the patronage and support of our community. We would like to ask you to consider donating tickets to the concerts that have been disrupted by these unforeseen circumstances.

The following options are available to ticket holders:

Donate your ticket(s) back to the Victoria Symphony and receive a charitable tax receipt
Exchange your ticket(s) for free into another concert
Exchange your ticket(s) for a voucher to a future concert
Request a refund for your ticket(s) affected by cancellations

There is no need to call the box office and exchange your tickets right away as the phone lines will be quite busy over the next few days. We will be honouring all exchanges and donations in the coming weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we deal with this unexpected and unprecedented situation.

Please contact our box office at 250.385.6515 or boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca for assistance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will continue to provide as much up-to-date information as possible in the coming days. Please refer to our website, direct VS emails as well as our social media channels, which will be regularly updated with any new information or developments.

On behalf of the Victoria Symphony, we hope you remain healthy and well.

This performance in our Beethoven 250 series will take place at The Farquhar at UVic.
Beethoven 250 concludes by displaying his creation from its youthful dawn to climactic conclusion. His first symphony unfolded the beginning of a new era in music, building on the achievements of Haydn and Mozart. Symphony No. 9 remains an unquestioned masterpiece for the ages, perhaps the most famous of the entire classical repertoire, celebrating mankind’s potential through a message of praise, passion and glory.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8
2020-03-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Image Link
THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19

Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the Victoria Symphony has suspended all concerts until further notice; including the concert this Sunday, March 15th, 2020.

As the British Columbia Government, as well as top Health officials in British Columbia, have encouraged event organizers to cancel all gatherings of 250 people or more, we at the Victoria Symphony consider it our responsibility to put the well being of our patrons, our volunteers, theatre staff and our orchestra above all else.

At this time we are committed to returning to our performance schedule when it is deemed safe to do so by the British Columbia Government and the top Health officials in British Columbia.

As a non-profit organizations, we rely on the patronage and support of our community. We would like to ask you to consider donating tickets to the concerts that have been disrupted by these unforeseen circumstances.

The following options are available to ticket holders:

Donate your ticket(s) back to the Victoria Symphony and receive a charitable tax receipt
Exchange your ticket(s) for free into another concert
Exchange your ticket(s) for a voucher to a future concert
Request a refund for your ticket(s) affected by cancellations

There is no need to call the box office and exchange your tickets right away as the phone lines will be quite busy over the next few days. We will be honouring all exchanges and donations in the coming weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we deal with this unexpected and unprecedented situation.

Please contact our box office at 250.385.6515 or boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca for assistance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will continue to provide as much up-to-date information as possible in the coming days. Please refer to our website, direct VS emails as well as our social media channels, which will be regularly updated with any new information or developments.

On behalf of the Victoria Symphony, we hope you remain healthy and well.

The celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday continues with his forceful and innovative exploration of nature in the Pastoral Symphony, leading into the buoyantly animated Symphony No. 8. A supreme tour-de-force concert, celebrating Beethoven’s unparalleled musical imagination.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

At 1:00 pm, our vsNEW Explorations concert will take place at the Farquhar at UVic. This concert features performances by 7 young composers in our community.
Ranging from 13 through 21 years of age, these local composers present varied walks of life and levels of experience, from music students who discovered their love for composing after doing it as an exercise, to participants who have won several local prizes, such as the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, and the Murray Adaskin Composition Competition (promoted by the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association).
The pre-concert event is FREE for everyone.

Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 2, 4 & 7
2020-03-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Image Link
URGENT MESSAGE REGARDING COVID-19

Due to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer this afternoon, Thursday, March 12, 2020, the Victoria Symphony has suspended all concerts until further notice.
As the British Columbia Government, as well as top Health officials in British Columbia, have encouraged event organizers to cancel all gatherings of 250 people or more, we at the Victoria Symphony consider it our responsibility to put the well being of our patrons, our volunteers and our orchestra above all else.
The Victoria Symphony is committed to the health and safety of everyone attending, performing in, or working at our concerts at the Farquhar at UVic and the Royal Theatre. We are monitoring the global response to the COVID-19 situation and are continuing to rely on evidence-based information published by the BC Centre for Disease Control, the Government of BC and the Government of Canada.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will continue to provide as much up-to-date information as possible in the coming days. Please refer to our website, direct VS emails as well as our social media channels, which will be regularly updated with any new information or developments.
On behalf of the Victoria Symphony, we hope you remain healthy and well.

The second concert in the Beethoven 250 celebration, presents no less than three symphonies in one night! From the classic “Beethovian energy” in Symphony No. 2 to the witty Symphony No. 4, concluding with the incomparable pinnacle of dance: Symphony No. 7. A true Beethoven blast – not to be missed.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 3
2020-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Image Link
With the four most famous notes in musical history, our Beethoven 250 celebration launches with fate knocking on the door. In its exceptional vigour, Symphony No. 5 remains one of the most significant symphonies, only matched by the Eroica, pushing symphonic form to new heights. Two iconic masterpieces that changed music forever.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
Please join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

Min Plays Schumann
2020-02-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Image Link
Victoria’s Lorraine Min returns to perform Schumann’s heartfelt Piano Concerto in A. In an intriguing dialogue between piano and orchestra, this concerto moves from fantasy to sweetness to a vivid finale. Praised for his vibrant style, Canadian conductor Jean-Claude Picard returns to Victoria, leading the orchestra in Bizet’s youthful masterpiece Symphony in C.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
Please join Robert Holliston for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the Senate Chambers, adjacent to the Auditorium.

Wall to Wall Percussion
2020-02-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Image Link
Percussion superstar Vern Griffiths, returns to Victoria with Wall to Wall Percussion. Featuring all the musicianship, zaniness and creativity that go into being a percussionist, the show takes place “at Vern’s house”, and the stage will be full from “wall to wall” with instruments, a kitchen, an instrument-making workshop, living room, and more. With plenty of audience participation, there’s fun for everyone!
Tickets are $15 – $25. Click here for tickets.

Kluxen Confronts Zappa
2020-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
The iconic rocker Frank Zappa has written some of the most engaging and challenging repertoire of the twentieth century. With works like The Dog Breath Variations: Uncle Meat/Dog Meat, preconceptions of classical music are left at the door in this one-of-a-kind event. Maestro Kluxen leads the orchestra in this eclectic concert also featuring Zappa’s idol, Edgard Varèse and the always surprising music of Canada’s Nicole Lizée.
Tickets are $20 – $25. Click here for tickets.

Naked Classics: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
2020-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 | BC
This performance of Naked Classics takes place at the Royal Theatre.
The Sunday, February 2nd performance will take place at the Farquhar at UVic.
Naked Classics animateur Paul Rissmann returns to the VS to “undress” Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6“Pathétique.” Rissmann introduces this haunting score, unlocking its many secrets and making it accessible to the audience through imagery, musical excerpts with the orchestra live on stage and much more. Following the intermission, Maestro Kluxen leads us through a complete performance of the symphony.
Tickets are $35 – $88. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
There is NO pre-concert talk for this performance.

Naked Classics: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
2020-02-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Image Link
This performance of Naked Classics will take place at The Farquhar at UVic.
The Monday, February 3 performance will take place at The Royal Theatre.
Naked Classics animateur Paul Rissmann returns to the VS to “undress” Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” Rissmann introduces this haunting score, unlocking its many secrets and making it accessible to the audience through imagery, musical excerpts with the orchestra live on stage and much more. Following the intermission, Maestro Kluxen leads us through a complete performance of the symphony.
Tickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets.
For more background on this concert, click here for complete program notes.
There is NO pre-concert talk for this performance.

Shaken, Not Stirred: Music from James Bond & Other Spies
2020-01-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 | BC
Just as synonymous with James Bond as the smoking gun, Aston Martin and shaken, not stirred martini is the stunning Bond music. From Russia with Love, Skyfall, Goldfinger, and Thunderball are just a few of the classics that you’ll hear in this spy-themed performance with tenor David Curry and Maestro Sean O’Loughlin. Other notorious spy anthems from Mission Impossible and The Pink Panther are also on the program.
Tickets are $33 -85. Click here for tickets!
