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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190923T220000
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CREATED:20190516T045125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T045125Z
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SUMMARY:Rachmaninoff & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Honens Piano Competition winner Georgy Tchaidze makes his eagerly anticipated debut with the VS performing Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Piano Concerto No. 3; one of the most technically and musically challenging of the repertoire. Under the baton of Maestro Kluxen\, the VS propels the 19/20 season into place with Brahms’ majestic Symphony No. 1. \nTickets are $35 – $88. Click here for tickets. \nFor more information on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. This talk will be held in the west lobby. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/rachmaninoff-brahms/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Monday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T045852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T045852Z
UID:2158-1569700800-1569708000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:A Fantasia of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Talented dancers of Ballet Victoria join Maestro Sean O’Loughlin and the VS to delight audiences with an eclectic fusion of music and dance including favourites from Fantasia\, Rodeo\, Romeo & Juliet\, Appalachian Spring and more! \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-fantasia-of-dance/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T045852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T045852Z
UID:2171-1569765600-1569772800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:A Fantasia of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Talented dancers of Ballet Victoria join Maestro Sean O’Loughlin and the VS to delight audiences with an eclectic fusion of music and dance including favourites from Fantasia\, Rodeo\, Romeo & Juliet\, Appalachian Spring and more! \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-fantasia-of-dance-2019-09-29/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Pops1_Sept-28-29.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T050753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T050753Z
UID:2178-1570305600-1570312800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Bellincampi Conducts Mendelssohn & Schumann
DESCRIPTION:Hailed for playing that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” (Boston Globe)\, American virtuoso Stefan Jackiw makes his VS debut performing Mendelssohn’s lyrical Concerto for Violin. Under the baton of internationally renowned conductor Giordano Bellincampi\, the concert comes to a triumphant close with Schumann’s dramatic Symphony No. 2 in C major. \nTickets are $35 – $58. \nClick here for tickets on Saturday night. \nClick here for tickets on Sunday afternoon. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. These talks will be held in the Senate Chambers\, adjacent to the Auditorium. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bellincampi-conducts-mendelssohn-schumann/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday,Masterworks Sunday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191006T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T050753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T050753Z
UID:2352-1570372200-1570379400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Bellincampi Conducts Mendelssohn & Schumann
DESCRIPTION:Hailed for playing that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” (Boston Globe)\, American virtuoso Stefan Jackiw makes his VS debut performing Mendelssohn’s lyrical Concerto for Violin. Under the baton of internationally renowned conductor Giordano Bellincampi\, the concert comes to a triumphant close with Schumann’s dramatic Symphony No. 2 in C major. \nTickets are $35 – $58. \nClick here for tickets on Saturday night. \nClick here for tickets on Sunday afternoon. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease join Bass Trombone Bob Fraser for a pre-concert talk one hour before the performance. These talks will be held in the Senate Chambers\, adjacent to the Auditorium. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bellincampi-conducts-mendelssohn-schumann-2019-10-06/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday,Masterworks Sunday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768-x-768_MW2_Oct-5-6.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191020T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T051350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T051350Z
UID:2182-1571581800-1571589000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Haydn & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from winning the top prize at Leeds International Piano Competition\, Chinese-American Eric Lu debuts with the Victoria Symphony in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Described as a veritable poet of the keyboard\, the 20 year-old\, Lu has become one of the most sought after pianists of his generation. Victoria’s Giuseppe Pietraroia leads the orchestra in one of Haydn’s most popular late symphonies – “The Clock”. \nTickets are $35 – 58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for this performance.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/haydn-beethoven/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Classics Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191102T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T051810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T051810Z
UID:2189-1572724800-1572732000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Old Blue Eyes: The Music of Frank Sinatra
DESCRIPTION:Described by the New York Times as “two parts young Sinatra to one part Billy Joel”\, Tony DeSare joins the VS to sing hits from legendary Old Blue Eyes himself\, Frank Sinatra. Luck Be A Lady\, Come Fly With Me and My Way are just a few of Sinatra’s hits this sultry crooner and his grooving band will perform. \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here to buy tickets! \nJoin concert sponsor Revera for a pre-concert tea on Sunday\, starting @ 1:00 pm in the lobby! \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/old-blue-eyes-music-of-frank-sinatra/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T051810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T051810Z
UID:2198-1572789600-1572796800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Old Blue Eyes: The Music of Frank Sinatra
DESCRIPTION:Described by the New York Times as “two parts young Sinatra to one part Billy Joel”\, Tony DeSare joins the VS to sing hits from legendary Old Blue Eyes himself\, Frank Sinatra. Luck Be A Lady\, Come Fly With Me and My Way are just a few of Sinatra’s hits this sultry crooner and his grooving band will perform. \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here to buy tickets! \nJoin concert sponsor Revera for a pre-concert tea on Sunday\, starting @ 1:00 pm in the lobby! \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/old-blue-eyes-music-of-frank-sinatra-2019-11-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Pops2_Nov2-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191110T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T052520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T052520Z
UID:2206-1573396200-1573403400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Sibelius Symphony No. 5
DESCRIPTION:“Under the Northern Lights” launches with Sibelius’ monumental Symphony No. 5\, depicting Nordic landscapes\, from the most hidden inner parts of the human spirit to the broadest widths of nature. Accordion phenom Bjarke Mogensen joins Maestro Kluxen in the North American premiere of Danish composer Poul Ruders’ evocative and sultry score. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for this performance. \nWatch Bass trombone talk about this concert below:
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/sibelius-symphony-no-5/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Sunday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768-x-768_MW3_Nov-10.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191117T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T053022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T053022Z
UID:2207-1574001000-1574008200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Tam Plays Lindberg
DESCRIPTION:In what promises to be a highlight of this season\, VS concertmaster Terence Tam takes the stage to deliver his account of a contemporary classic: Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg’s thrilling and mosaic violin concerto. This is mirrored by the ingenious depth of one of Mozart’s very last symphonies\, alongside Swedish composer Lars-Erik Larsson’s charming and light-hearted Pastoral Suite. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for this performance. \nWatch Bass trombone Bob Fraser talk about the concert below:
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/tam-plays-lindberg/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Classics Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T053340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T053340Z
UID:2209-1574539200-1574546400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Manyworlds
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the multi-dimensional world of Norway’s foremost composer Rolf Wallin\, featuring Boya Bøckmann’s mind-blowing graphics. This event features the world premiere of VS’s composer-in-residence Marcus Goddard’s Confluence. Commissioned with the support of the Hugh Davidson Fund\, Goddard  collaborates with Mohawk Acadian Irish artist Lindsay Dobbin to explore the power water has in connecting and transforming us in a tour-de-force multimedia presentation. \nTickets are $20 – $25. Click here for tickets. \nWatch the Manyworlds video below.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/manyworlds-3d/
LOCATION:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
CATEGORIES:Explorations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Exp1_Nov23_2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T053653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T053653Z
UID:2214-1575748800-1575756000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Dvořák From the New World
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the theme of home\, Swedish virtuoso Tobias Ringborg plays and conducts music from Scandinavian composers including Stenhammer’s tender and passionate Two Romances and Grieg’s vibrant Symphonic Dances. This theme continues with Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony\, a piece that both reflects his love for his Bohemian homeland and respect for the American spirit of working and living in New York City. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dvorak-from-the-new-world/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768-x-768_MW4_Dec-7.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T054010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T054010Z
UID:2215-1575815400-1575819000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The Snowman
DESCRIPTION:The film versions of a beloved story by Raymond Briggs\, The Snowman is screened with live musical accompaniment by the Victoria Symphony. Experience the magic of remarkable friendships with James and his snowman as they set off in wonderful adventures. \nTickets are $15 – $25. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-snowman-2/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Concerts For Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_CFK1_Dec-8_2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191214T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T054412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T054412Z
UID:2224-1576353600-1576360800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Magic of the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your festive season with some holiday cheer! Soprano Betty Waynne Allison and Vox Humana Chamber Choir lend their talented voices to perform both holly jolly and sentimental songs including O’Holy Night\, The Nutcracker Suite\, Music from Harry Potter and more. Join Associate Conductor Maestro Pietraroia and the VS for a concert of holiday magic! \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/magic-of-the-holidays/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts,Pops Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Holiday_Magic-of-the-Holidays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T054412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T054412Z
UID:2232-1576418400-1576425600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Magic of the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your festive season with some holiday cheer! Soprano Betty Waynne Allison and Vox Humana Chamber Choir lend their talented voices to perform both holly jolly and sentimental songs including O’Holy Night\, The Nutcracker Suite\, Music from Harry Potter and more. Join Associate Conductor Maestro Pietraroia and the VS for a concert of holiday magic! \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/magic-of-the-holidays-2019-12-15/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts,Pops Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Holiday_Magic-of-the-Holidays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T054840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T054840Z
UID:2239-1576872000-1576879200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Handel’s Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Giuseppe Pietraroia leads talented soloists\, the Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society in Handel’s sublime Messiah. With the Hallelujah Chorus as its centerpiece\, Handel’s oratorio Messiah is probably the most famous piece of classical music in the world. \nTickets are $35 – $55. Click here for tickets . \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/handels-messiah-11/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Holiday_Messiah.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T055058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T055058Z
UID:2252-1576958400-1576965600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Brass
DESCRIPTION:“The world’s most famous brass group” joins the Victoria Symphony for an evening of entertainment\, spontaneity\, virtuosity and most of all fun with holiday music\, classical flair and a few surprises. The Grammy and Juno award winning group has sold over 2 million CDs worldwide and has played Carnegie Hall\, the Tonight Show and been featured with the Boston Pops! \nTickets are $45 – $65\, Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/canadian-brass/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Holiday_Canadian-Brass.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191222T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T054840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T054840Z
UID:2247-1577025000-1577032200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Handel’s Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Giuseppe Pietraroia leads talented soloists\, the Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society in Handel’s sublime Messiah. With the Hallelujah Chorus as its centerpiece\, Handel’s oratorio Messiah is probably the most famous piece of classical music in the world. \nTickets are $35 – $55. Click here for tickets . \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/handels-messiah-11-2019-12-22/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Holiday_Messiah.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T055252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T055252Z
UID:2253-1577889000-1577896200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:A Viennese New Years
DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year off right with lively and nostalgic music of the family of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries. Talented singers join dancers from Ballet Victoria for this afternoon of music\, dance and song. \nTickets are $50 – $70. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-viennese-new-years-8/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Holiday_VNY.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20191221T030337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T030337Z
UID:2361-1579800600-1579807800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mozart & Martinis
DESCRIPTION:New to symphonic music and looking for a different type of concert? This is the concert experience where you can have a drink\, a bite to eat\, and listen to one of history’s greatest composers: Mozart. \nStarting right after work\, you’ll enjoy martini as well as passed appetizers while listening to the VS perform in a unique venue in downtown Victoria. It’s a chance to mix and mingle with your friends and the orchestra\, and enjoy good food and drink while listening to our talented orchestra play beautiful music. \nThe doors open @ 5:30 pm. The concert starts @ 6:00 pm. \nWe’d like to thank our sponsors for making this event happen!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mozart-martinis/
LOCATION:Parking Web Icon (1080 × 1080 px)
CATEGORIES:Specials
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Mozart-and-Martinis.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200125T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T055612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T055612Z
UID:2254-1579982400-1579989600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Shaken\, Not Stirred: Music from James Bond & Other Spies
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are $33 -85. Click here for tickets!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/shaken-not-stirred-music-from-james-bond-and-other-spies/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Pops4_Jan-25-26_2-scaled-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T055612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T055612Z
UID:2262-1580047200-1580054400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Shaken\, Not Stirred: Music from James Bond & Other Spies
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are $33 -85. Click here for tickets!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/shaken-not-stirred-music-from-james-bond-and-other-spies-2020-01-26/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/768x768_Pops4_Jan-25-26_2-scaled-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T060415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T060415Z
UID:2269-1580653800-1580661000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Naked Classics: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
DESCRIPTION:This performance of Naked Classics will take place at The Farquhar at UVic. \nThe Monday\, February 3 performance will take place at The Royal Theatre. \nNaked 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. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for this performance.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/naked-classics-tchaikovskys-pathetique/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Sunday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190524T001432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T001432Z
UID:2344-1580760000-1580767200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Naked Classics: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
DESCRIPTION:This performance of Naked Classics takes place at the Royal Theatre. \nThe Sunday\, February 2nd performance will take place at the Farquhar at UVic. \nNaked 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. \nTickets are $35 – $88. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for this performance.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/naked-classics-tchaikovskys-pathetique-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Monday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T060709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T060709Z
UID:2273-1581192000-1581199200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen Confronts Zappa
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are $20 – $25. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-confronts-zappa/
LOCATION:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
CATEGORIES:Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T060950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T060950Z
UID:2275-1581863400-1581867000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Wall to Wall Percussion
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTickets are $15 – $25. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/wall-to-wall-percussion/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Concerts For Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T061303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T061303Z
UID:2280-1582468200-1582475400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Min Plays Schumann
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/min-plays-schumann/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T061541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T061541Z
UID:2283-1583611200-1583618400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 3
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-250-symphonies-no-5-3/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T061846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T061846Z
UID:2284-1584043200-1584050400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 2\, 4 & 7
DESCRIPTION:URGENT MESSAGE REGARDING COVID-19\n  \nDue 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. \nAs 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. \nThe 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. \nWe 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. \nOn behalf of the Victoria Symphony\, we hope you remain healthy and well. \n\n\nThe 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. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-250-symphonies-no-2-4-7/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200315T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T051127
CREATED:20190516T062105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T062105Z
UID:2287-1584282600-1584289800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven 250: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nUPDATE REGARDING COVID-19\n\nDue 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThe following options are available to ticket holders:\n\nDonate your ticket(s) back to the Victoria Symphony and receive a charitable tax receipt\nExchange your ticket(s) for free into another concert\nExchange your ticket(s) for a voucher to a future concert\nRequest a refund for your ticket(s) affected by cancellations\n\n\nThere 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.\n\nPlease contact our box office at 250.385.6515 or boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca for assistance.\n\nWe 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.\n\nOn behalf of the Victoria Symphony\, we hope you remain healthy and well.\n\n\nThe 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. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for tickets. \nFor more background on this concert\, click here for complete program notes. \nPlease 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. \n\nAt 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. \nRanging 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). \nThe pre-concert event is FREE for everyone. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-250-symphonies-no-6-8/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Classics Series
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