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SUMMARY:VS and Pacific Opera Victoria at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A signature musical event of the summer! Led by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, Principal Conductor of Pacific Opera Victoria\, the Victoria Symphony performs at The Butchart Gardens alongside soprano Lauren Margison\, tenor Adam Luther\, young piano soloist Patrick Cao\, and members of the Pacific Opera Victoria Chorus. \nThis concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-and-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T213000
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SUMMARY:VS at Christ Church Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of classical charm and lyrical beauty at Victoria’s majestic Christ Church Cathedral! \nLed by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, the evening opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute\, a brilliant prelude to one of his final and most beloved operas. VS Principal Trumpet Ryan Cole takes the spotlight in Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major\, a favorite in the trumpet repertoire for its expressive warmth. The program concludes with the pastoral spirit of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 5 in F-major. \nTickets on sale June 17!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-christ-church-cathedral-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T210000
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SUMMARY:VS at Qualicum Beach
DESCRIPTION:VS returns to Qualicum Beach for an evening of classical charm and lyrical beauty! \nLed by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, the evening opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute\, a brilliant prelude to one of his final and most beloved operas. VS Principal Trumpet Ryan Cole takes the spotlight in Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major\, a favorite in the trumpet repertoire for its expressive warmth. The program concludes with the pastoral spirit of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 5 in F-major. \nTickets on sale at the Mulberry Bush Book Store (130 W. 2nd Ave).
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-qualicum-beach-2/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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SUMMARY:The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (Christ Church Cathedral)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 65 incredible years of music with NYO Canada! \nLed by acclaimed Music Director Naomi Woo\, this one-night only anniversary performance transforms Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral into a space of sound\, and transformation—experience a powerful program that doesn’t shy away from darkness—but insists on beauty\, meaning\, and hope. The evening opens with Across the Vaulted Night\, a work commissioned by the SOCAN Foundation NYO Canada and composed by NYO Canada cello alum Nicholas Denton Protsack. Next\, 2025 Michael Measures First Prize winner Justin Saulnier takes center stage in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2—a work of shifting moods\, flickering between solitude and spectacle\, and concluding in a blaze of rhythm and colour. After intermission\, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 offers a searing portrait of survival under totalitarianism\, where even silence carries weight. \nFeaturing 91 of Canada’s most talented young musicians — including local Victoria talent! \nOne cathedral. One unforgettable summer night. The next generation of Canadian orchestral music starts here. \nTickets on sale June 17!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada-christ-church-cathedral/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T163000
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SUMMARY:Celeigh Cardinal & Shawnee Kish with The National Youth Orchestra of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Two powerhouse voices. One unforgettable afternoon by the water. \nJUNO-nominated singer-songwriters Celeigh Cardinal and Shawnee Kish join forces with The National Youth Orchestra of Canada for a genre-defying celebration of strength\, identity\, and transformation—set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. \nFrom the anthemic energy of “Wild Women” and “I Surrender” to the evocative storytelling of “Wandering River” and “There Are Some Things We Will Never Do\,” this concert showcases two of Canada’s most vital contemporary Indigenous artists alongside 91 of the country’s most gifted young orchestral musicians\, led by NYO Canada Music Director Naomi Woo. \nThe set also features iconic favourites like “Live and Let Die”\, “At Last”\, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman\, arranged for full symphony orchestra! \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Interested in reserved seating? Limited Grandstand tickets are available to purchase from $5 – $68.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/celeigh-cardinal-shawnee-kish-with-the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222600Z
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SUMMARY:Latin Nights with Sal Ferreras Ft. Adonis Puentes with the Victoria Symphony (SOLD OUT GRANDSTAND)
DESCRIPTION:They say Latin America’s greatest contribution to the world is joy.  \nSal Ferreras’ Latin Jazz Sextet with vocalist Adonis Puentes join forces with the Victoria Symphony for an unforgettable evening! VS Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin leads the orchestra in an irresistible evening of joy\, rhythm\, and the eclectic musical styles\, traditions and dances of South America and the Caribbean. Highlights include music by Alberto Ginastera (Argentina)\, Blas Galindo (México)\, Michel Camilo (Dominican Republic)\, Rafael Hernández (Puerto Rico)\, and Adonis Puentes (Cuba).  \nJoin us for some “serious” joyful folk music from Guatemala\, Paraguay\, and Venezuela.  \n\nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Please note Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/latin-nights-with-sal-ferreras-ft-adonis-puentes-with-the-victoria-symphony/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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SUMMARY:The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (SPLASH!)
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of intensity and beauty from the country’s most promising orchestral musicians. \nIn this sweeping 40-minute performance\, The National Youth Orchestra of Canada\, under the baton of Naomi Woo\, explores light and reckoning in seven striking works\, ranging from the spirited charm of Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute to the searing Allegro of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. \nJUNO-nominated Cree composer Andrew Balfour brings a bold contemporary voice with Omaa Biindig\, while Canadian composer Matthew Emery’s Lead Us Home offers a tender plea for belonging. \nThe program moves from the romantic depths of Mahler’s Adagietto to the turbulent energy of Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers\, building a portrait of an orchestra unafraid to ask big questions—and answer them with sound. \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Interested in reserved seating? Limited Grandstand tickets are available to purchase from $5 – $68.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada-splash/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222447Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Symphony SPLASH! (SOLD OUT GRANDSTAND)
DESCRIPTION:The evening you’ve been waiting for is finally here—half a decade later! Victoria’s iconic night of symphonic music returns to a floating barge in the Inner Harbour. \nLed by VS Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin\, this celebratory program features highlights from past SPLASH! events. From Tobin Stokes Inner Harbour Overture and Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets\, to music from Star Wars\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and other favorites\, the concert builds to the beloved spectacular grand finale with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Amazing Grace—complete with fireworks! \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Please note Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/traditional-symphony-splash/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T230321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180014Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Leong – Beethoven Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:VS launches the season with an energetic overture and a monumental concerto. Since his First Prize win at the International Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition in 2010\, Kerson Leong has been described as “not just one of Canada’s greatest violinists but one of the greatest violinists\, period” (Toronto Star). The musical modernist Arnold Schoenberg paid tribute to “Brahms The Progressive” by orchestrating the latter’s Piano Quartet No.1. Hear this chamber work with fresh ears: in an orchestral setting that will make the most of its energetic Rondo alla Zingarese.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-leong-beethoven-violin-concerto/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250731T203630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T182832Z
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SUMMARY:Inside the Victoria Symphony
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to host a special event as part of Culture Days 2025! Have you ever wondered how to make a violin sing or what it’s like to play a clarinet? Now’s your chance to find out. Come get Inside the Victoria Symphony—meet the Maestro\, join the full orchestra in rehearsal\, try an instrument\, and get up close and personal! \n\nCulture Days is Canada’s largest public participation campaign for the arts! Celebrate arts\, culture\, and heritage in your community through free and interactive events. Explore all the event in BC! \n\nREGISTER \nEvent Schedule: \n12:00 pm: Doors open \n12:30-1:30 pm: Experience a Victoria Symphony rehearsal \n1:30-3:00 pm: Meet the musicians\, try an instrument\, and enjoy performances by students from the Victoria Conservatory of Music \nAll Ages Welcome! The event is free for all to attend\, but donations are gratefully accepted.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/inside-the-victoria-symphony/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180030Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway and Beyond with Jimmie Herrod
DESCRIPTION:With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times)\, vocalist Jimmie Herrod earned the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition on America’s Got Talent in 2021. With a globe-trotting career as a singer\, songwriter\, and entertainer\, he has also toured with Pink Martini since 2017. Making his VS debut\, Herrod joins Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin and the orchestra for selections from Wicked\, Rent\, and Les Mis\, along with highlights from Bernstein\, Sondheim\, and more!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/broadway-and-beyond-with-jimmie-herrod/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180040Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway and Beyond with Jimmie Herrod
DESCRIPTION:With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times)\, vocalist Jimmie Herrod earned the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition on America’s Got Talent in 2021. With a globe-trotting career as a singer\, songwriter\, and entertainer\, he has also toured with Pink Martini since 2017. Making his VS debut\, Herrod joins Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin and the orchestra for selections from Wicked\, Rent\, and Les Mis\, along with highlights from Bernstein\, Sondheim\, and more!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/broadway-and-beyond-with-jimmie-herrod-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T230810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180057Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Atwood\, Heggie\, & Sibelius
DESCRIPTION:Ten years following the tragic death of his sister\, opera star Joshua Hopkins showcases a powerful song cycle that honours her memory and comforts those who are in grief. Co-commissioned by the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Houston Grand Opera\, composer Jake Heggie sets poetry by Margaret Atwood in a moving musical work that speaks out against domestic violence. Music of Sibelius (including VS’s own Russell Bajer on English horn for The Swan of Tuonela) balances the program with works of sublime beauty and pastoral comfort. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-atwood-heggie-sibelius/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Farquhar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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SUMMARY:Mozart & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Triple-threat conductor/pianist/composer Dinuk Wijeratne returns with a program full of folk inspiration and musical variation. Contrasting with Mozart and Brahms\, Wijeratne’s own work is described as “a melting pot of tabla-like dance rhythms\, funky jazz riffs\, and tonal clusters.” In Sri Lankan culture\, vannamas are often danced in ritual processions\, this one depicting the majesty of the sacred elephant bathing and frolicking in the abode of the gods!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mozart-brahms/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251012T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T230817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180258Z
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SUMMARY:Dvořák Symphony No. 7
DESCRIPTION:Canadian pianist Angela Cheng returns with a concerto that Mozart lovingly wrote with his student\, Barbara Ployer\, in mind. Dvořák’s love for his homeland was expressed in his Symphony No. 7. Its London premiere in 1885 brought him great international acclaim. Maestra Naomi Woo returns to share an overture by Emilie Mayer\, a pioneering and prolific composer in Germany in the mid-1800s.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dvorak-symphony-no-7/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Farquhar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T230905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180318Z
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SUMMARY:What Do YOU Play?
DESCRIPTION:Some people play soccer\, others play video games. For many of us\, what we love to play is our musical instruments! Known for his fun and engaging kids concerts\, conductor and host Vern Griffiths will lead us on an exploration of different musical instruments\, including some that you don’t often find in a symphony. What do YOU play? \nNot included in subscription purchase discount.  Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday\, July 22\, 2025.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/what-do-you-play/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids at the Farquhar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T230939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180333Z
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SUMMARY:VS Presents: Valdés\, Goodyear\, & VIS
DESCRIPTION:We welcome some returning guests as VS presents a special concert by the Nanaimo-based Vancouver Island Symphony. Cuban-born Cosette Justo Valdés has won the hearts of musicians and audiences on Vancouver Island. Now in her third season as music director of VIS\, she mates the madcap musical high jinks of Rossini alongside the happy spirits and bucolic folksiness of Dvořák. She has also invited pianist Stewart Goodyear—a longtime favourite in Victoria—to enchant with Ravel’s whip-cracking Concerto in G major\, a work that evokes jazz-age Paris.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-presents-valdes-goodyear-vis/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Farquhar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
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SUMMARY:E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Director Steven Spielberg’s heart-warming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination\, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world\, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by the Victoria Symphony in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! \nE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-film-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Films in Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251102T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180411Z
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SUMMARY:E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Director Steven Spielberg’s heart-warming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination\, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world\, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by the Victoria Symphony in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \nE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-film-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Films in Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180453Z
UID:12965-1762630200-1762637400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Feng – Strauss Oboe Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Richard Strauss idolised Mozart – although “modernising” Idomeneo was\, perhaps\, a step too far! Strauss’s Oboe Concerto is a magical\, late-in-life work\, played here by VS Principal Michelle Feng. Christian Kluxen also shakes up a three-movement Symphony with a non-Mozartean minuet\, and premieres a VS commission from Victoria’s own Anna Höstman. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-feng-strauss-oboe-concerto/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sidney
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180525Z
UID:12969-1762698600-1762705800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Feng – Strauss Oboe Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Richard Strauss idolised Mozart – although “modernising” Idomeneo was\, perhaps\, a step too far! Strauss’s Oboe Concerto is a magical\, late-in-life work\, played here by VS Principal Michelle Feng. Christian Kluxen also shakes up a three-movement Symphony with a non-Mozartean minuet\, and premieres a VS commission from Victoria’s own Anna Höstman.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-feng-strauss-oboe-concerto-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Farquhar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180540Z
UID:12971-1763303400-1763310600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Tam – Bartók Violin Concerto & Beethoven's Eroica
DESCRIPTION:Three heroic works are featured\, beginning with Subito con forza\, by South Korea’s Unsuk Chin. Her orchestral miniature is “haunted by Beethovenian gestures…amid Chin’s own exquisite orchestral palette – icy shivers of strings\, rasping woodwind and ghostly muted trumpets” (The Guardian). In producing his Violin Concerto No. 2\, Bartók followed in the footsteps of Beethoven and Brahms with a work that was quickly championed by Yehudi Menuhin—here played by VS Concertmaster Terence Tam. Beethoven’s monumental Eroica Symphony was bigger and longer than anything that preceded it\, and it remains a colossus of the musical literature today.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-tam-bartok-violin-concerto-beethovens-eroica/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251123T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T175936Z
UID:12974-1763908200-1763915400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring
DESCRIPTION:Known for his ability to bring new audiences to the concert hall\, the Calgary-born “disruptor-conductor” Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads a journey that touches on the beauty of nature and our need to care for our climate. The poetry of Wendy Jean MacLean is set by BC-based choral composer Nicholas Ryan Kelly in Earth\, Beloved\, a work that provides an uplifting message.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/appalachian-spring/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Farquhar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T000907Z
UID:12994-1765049400-1765056600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Denzal Sinclaire & Dee Daniels
DESCRIPTION:Let the holiday magic begin! Jazz legends Dee Daniels & Denzal Sinclaire join the Victoria Symphony for a dazzling evening of festive favourites\, from White Christmas to Silent Night. One unforgettable holiday tradition filled with joy and song! \nJoin us early and at intermission for a festive Christmas Pops Artisan Market in the Royal Theatre lobby! \n \nPLUS\, we’re once again partnering with our friends and media sponsors at CTV\, Virgin Radio\, and CFAX Santas Anonymous on their Toy Mountain donation drive! We encourage you to bring a new (unwrapped) toy to the Royal Theatre. All donated toys will be distributed to children in need in the Greater Victoria area.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-denzal-sinclaire-dee-daniels/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T000933Z
UID:12997-1765117800-1765125000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Denzal Sinclaire & Dee Daniels
DESCRIPTION:Let the holiday magic begin! Jazz legends Dee Daniels & Denzal Sinclaire join the Victoria Symphony for a dazzling evening of festive favourites\, from White Christmas to Silent Night. One unforgettable holiday tradition filled with joy and song! \nJoin us early and at intermission for a festive Christmas Pops Artisan Market in the Royal Theatre lobby! \n \nPLUS\, we’re once again partnering with our friends and media sponsors at CTV\, Virgin Radio\, and CFAX Santas Anonymous on their Toy Mountain donation drive! We encourage you to bring a new (unwrapped) toy to the Royal Theatre. All donated toys will be distributed to children in need in the Greater Victoria area.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-denzal-sinclaire-dee-daniels-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T200232Z
UID:12999-1765206000-1765213200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Denzal Sinclaire & Dee Daniels (Qualicum Beach)
DESCRIPTION:“Making spirits bright” is what our Christmas Pops are all about! Maestro Sean O’Loughlin has loaded his sleigh with Holiday favourites\, and welcomes two of Canada’s greatest singers. Denzal Sinclaire wowed VS audiences with his tribute to Nat King Cole. Dee Daniels is blessed with a spellbinding four-octave vocal range\, and puts a potent\, natural\, and unique spin on every song she touches. \nTickets are $45 on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West\, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-denzal-sinclaire-dee-daniels-qualicum-beach/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T003015Z
UID:13001-1765222200-1765229400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Denzal Sinclaire & Dee Daniels (Qualicum Beach)
DESCRIPTION:“Making spirits bright” is what our Christmas Pops are all about! Maestro Sean O’Loughlin has loaded his sleigh with Holiday favourites\, and welcomes two of Canada’s greatest singers. Denzal Sinclaire wowed VS audiences with his tribute to Nat King Cole. Dee Daniels is blessed with a spellbinding four-octave vocal range\, and puts a potent\, natural\, and unique spin on every song she touches. \nTickets are now on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West\, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-denzal-sinclaire-dee-daniels-qualicum-beach-2/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T003736Z
UID:13003-1765481400-1765488600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Messiah by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:“Hallelujah!” In 1741\, Handel composed his great oratorio Messiah in just three weeks\, and its message continues to reign forever and ever\, enthralling audiences annually. Victoria’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral will be the candlelit setting as the VS\, local choirs\, and four leading soloists share a story rich in complex emotions and human drama. Lift your spirits once again!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/messiah-by-candlelight-4/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T003753Z
UID:13007-1765567800-1765575000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Messiah by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:“Hallelujah!” In 1741\, Handel composed his great oratorio Messiah in just three weeks\, and its message continues to reign forever and ever\, enthralling audiences annually. Victoria’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral will be the candlelit setting as the VS\, local choirs\, and four leading soloists share a story rich in complex emotions and human drama. Lift your spirits once again!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/messiah-by-candlelight-5/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T045539
CREATED:20250321T231608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T003807Z
UID:13009-1765722600-1765729800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Messiah by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:“Hallelujah!” In 1741\, Handel composed his great oratorio Messiah in just three weeks\, and its message continues to reign forever and ever\, enthralling audiences annually. Victoria’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral will be the candlelit setting as the VS\, local choirs\, and four leading soloists share a story rich in complex emotions and human drama. Lift your spirits once again!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/messiah-by-candlelight-6/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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