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SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Matinee - Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:VS presents a treat for lovers of music from the Baroque era\, as Nanaimo-born violinist Aisslinn Nosky leads Vivaldi’s evergreen classic and more! The airs and dances of Rameau’s suite raise a storm among the Greek Gods\, while Emily Doolittle’s work calms the waters. Nosky captivates audiences around the world with her innovative interpretations and impeccable technique. Her fierce passion for early music and skill as a soloist\, director\, and conductor has generated robust appreciation by press and audiences alike. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:30 pm in the auditorium for a pre-concert chat featuring violinist and concert leader Aisslinn Nosky and VS CEO Matthew White.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vivaldis-four-seasons-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260308T210000
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:VS presents a treat for lovers of music from the Baroque era\, as Nanaimo-born violinist Aisslinn Nosky leads Vivaldi’s evergreen classic and more! The airs and dances of Rameau’s suite raise a storm among the Greek Gods\, while Emily Doolittle’s work calms the waters. Nosky captivates audiences around the world with her innovative interpretations and impeccable technique. Her fierce passion for early music and skill as a soloist\, director\, and conductor has generated robust appreciation by press and audiences alike. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 6:00 pm in the auditorium for a pre-concert chat featuring violinist and concert leader Aisslinn Nosky and VS CEO Matthew White.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vivaldis-four-seasons-3/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:JUST ADDED
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T210000
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SUMMARY:Back to the Future in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fans old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before – on a big high-def screen with the Victoria Symphony performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live in sync with the movie. Audiences will also be in for an exclusive treat: approximately twenty minutes of music added by award-winning composer Silvestri to the film’s score especially for these unique live orchestral presentations. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment\, Inc. All Rights Reserved. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 145 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/back-to-the-future-film-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Films in Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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SUMMARY:Back to the Future in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fans old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before – on a big high-def screen with the Victoria Symphony performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live in sync with the movie. Audiences will also be in for an exclusive treat: approximately twenty minutes of music added by award-winning composer Silvestri to the film’s score especially for these unique live orchestral presentations. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment\, Inc. All Rights Reserved. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 145 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/back-to-the-future-film-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Films in Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T215343Z
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Dutcher in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter\, composer\, and musicologist Jeremy Dutcher is the first artist in history to win the Polaris Music Prize twice. The classically trained tenor is a member of the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick and his debut album\, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa\, (2018) helped to bring the endangered language of the Wolastoqiyik people to new generations. Dutcher’s follow-up album\, Motewolonuwok (2024)\, featuring a mixture of original songs in English and Wolastoqey\, continues to preserve a language while fostering inclusivity\, reclamation\, and reconciliation. Unapologetically playful in its incorporation of classical influences\, full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home\, and teeming with the urgency of modern-day resistance\, Jeremy makes his VS debut with works from both of his award-winning albums. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/jeremy-dutcher-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T163000
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Dutcher in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter\, composer\, and musicologist Jeremy Dutcher is the first artist in history to win the Polaris Music Prize twice. The classically trained tenor is a member of the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick and his debut album\, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa\, (2018) helped to bring the endangered language of the Wolastoqiyik people to new generations. Dutcher’s follow-up album\, Motewolonuwok (2024)\, featuring a mixture of original songs in English and Wolastoqey\, continues to preserve a language while fostering inclusivity\, reclamation\, and reconciliation. Unapologetically playful in its incorporation of classical influences\, full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home\, and teeming with the urgency of modern-day resistance\, Jeremy makes his VS debut with works from both of his award-winning albums. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/jeremy-dutcher-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T170000
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Haydn & Strauss
DESCRIPTION:This program celebrates humor\, ingenuity\,and the blending of styles across three distinct musical voices. HK Gruber’s Manhattan Broadcasts sets the stage with its jazzy energy\, and tongue-in-cheek playfulness\, drawing on urban soundscapes. Haydn’s Symphony No. 60\, “Il Distratto”\, follows with its brilliant theatricality\, weaving a lighthearted narrative full of wit and surprising turns. The evening culminates with Richard Strauss’s Le bourgeois gentilhomme\, a charming suite that fuses Baroque elegance with Strauss’s characteristic warmth and humor\, evoking the whimsical world of Molière’s classic comedy. Together\, these works promise an engaging and richly textured musical journey. \nTickets are $45 on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West\, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722 \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 90 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-haydn-strauss/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Qualicum Beach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Haydn & Strauss
DESCRIPTION:This program celebrates humor\, ingenuity\,and the blending of styles across three distinct musical voices. HK Gruber’s Manhattan Broadcasts sets the stage with its jazzy energy\, and tongue-in-cheek playfulness\, drawing on urban soundscapes. Haydn’s Symphony No. 60\, “Il Distratto”\, follows with its brilliant theatricality\, weaving a lighthearted narrative full of wit and surprising turns. The evening culminates with Richard Strauss’s Le bourgeois gentilhomme\, a charming suite that fuses Baroque elegance with Strauss’s characteristic warmth and humor\, evoking the whimsical world of Molière’s classic comedy. Together\, these works promise an engaging and richly textured musical journey. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 90 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-haydn-strauss-2/
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:20260329T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Brantelid – Prokofiev and Mendelssohn's Scottish
DESCRIPTION:The misty and melancholy atmosphere of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Palace provided the initial inspiration for Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony. Its triumphant finale parallels the conclusion of Beethoven’s Egmont – a tragedy that ends in victory. The Symphony-Concerto in E minor is one of Prokofiev’s final works\, created in consultation with soloist Mstislav Rostropovich. It is one of the most demanding works in the cello repertoire. To interpret it\, Maestro Christian Kluxen welcomes his Danish compatriot\, Andreas Brantelid. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 115 minutes including one 20 minute intermission\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen\, cellist Andreas Brantelid\, and VS bass trombone Robert Fraser.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-brantelid-prokofiev-and-mendelssohns-scottish/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T194113Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Min – Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich
DESCRIPTION:A hometown favourite\, the globe-trotting pianist Lorraine Min is featured in one of Rachmaninoff’s most challenging and best loved works. This concert is sure to delight\, especially listening to the sublime Variation 18! Shostakovich and Britten were near contemporaries\, and equally precocious. Jaunty fiddle tunes from Quebec inspired Britten\, while the Symphony No. 1 was Shostakovich’s graduation project from the Leningrad Conservatory. It brought him instant international fame. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 95 minutes including one 20 minute intermission\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 6:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen and VS bass trombone Robert Fraser.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-min-rachmaninoff-shostakovich/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260211T000000Z
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SUMMARY:The Choir of King's College\, Cambridge (Rehearsal - Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge will be joining your Victoria Symphony this spring for a performance of Mozart’s Requiem\, which has long sold out. In response to the ongoing demand\, we have opened up 175 tickets to attend an open working rehearsal on April 11 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm* at the Farquhar at UVic. \nThis open working rehearsal offers an intimate window into how this remarkable ensemble works: how sound is shaped\, how meaning is uncovered\, and how young musicians are guided to extraordinary artistic standards. \nAs part of the experience\, Daniel Hyde (Director of Music at King’s College) and Matthew White (VS CEO) will host a 20-minute open talkback during the break\, offering context\, reflections\, and the chance for conversation. \n*This is a working rehearsal\, duration is subject to change. \n“I had the great privilege of hosting the Choir once before during my time at Early Music Vancouver. While their performance was sublime\, what has stayed with me most vividly was a quiet morning spent alone in the hall\, observing a full rehearsal. The combination of humanity\, discipline\, and musical excellence is the essence of this centuries-old tradition\, and it is rarely witnessed from the inside. This is a genuinely special event\, so I hope you will join us whether you have tickets to the concert or not. This opportunity is limited in capacity but promises to be unforgettable in impact.” \n–          Matthew White\, CEO
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-choir-of-kings-college-cambridge-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T005024Z
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SUMMARY:The Choir of King's College\, Cambridge (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Founded in the fifteenth century\, The Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s best-known choral groups. While the Choir exists primarily to sing the daily services in King’s College Chapel\, its worldwide fame and reputation\, enhanced by its many recordings\, has led to invitations to perform around the globe\, and to an extensive international tour schedule. They’ll be travelling 7600 kilometres from Cambridge to Victoria to perform Mozart’s Requiem with our VS musicians. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 75 minutes without intermission.\nPre-concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Director of Music for the Choir of King’s College\, Cambridge Daniel Hyde and VS CEO Matthew White
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/season-special-the-choir-of-kings-college-cambridge/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T223513Z
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SUMMARY:Platypus Theatre – Bach to the Future
DESCRIPTION:“A school project about classical music?!” wails Corky\, “What do I know about classical music?” Uncle Siegfried to the rescue! But when Corky accidentally combines the ingredients of a magical musical spell her uncle is working on\, she finds herself on an adventure with some of the world’s most fascinating composers – Bach\, Mozart\, Beethoven\, Dvořák\, Shostakovich! Join Corky as she attempts to recreate the musical formula that will bring a happy ending to a time travel experiment gone awry. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount.  Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre. \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 60 minutes without intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/platypus-theatre-bach-to-the-future/
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:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20250321T232425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T225223Z
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SUMMARY:Queens of Soul
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the legendary divas of Soul and R&B! The Victoria Symphony joins powerhouse songstresses Kelly Levesque\, Tamika Lawrence\, and Shayna Steele for iconic songs including Proud Mary\, At Last\, Rolling in the Deep\, I Wanna Dance With Somebody\, and more\, as made famous by Tina Turner\, Etta James\, Patti LaBelle\, Aretha Franklin\, Whitney Houston\, Alicia Keys\, Amy Winehouse\, Diana Ross\, Carole King\, Thelma Houston\, and Adele. \nAll arrangements licensed by Schirmer Theatrical\, LLC. \nCheck out the Queens of Soul Playlist to get you in the mood! \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/queens-of-soul/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204517Z
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SUMMARY:Queens of Soul
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the legendary divas of Soul and R&B! The Victoria Symphony joins powerhouse songstresses Kelly Levesque\, Tamika Lawrence\, and Shayna Steele for iconic songs including Proud Mary\, At Last\, Rolling in the Deep\, I Wanna Dance With Somebody\, and more\, as made famous by Tina Turner\, Etta James\, Patti LaBelle\, Aretha Franklin\, Whitney Houston\, Alicia Keys\, Amy Winehouse\, Diana Ross\, Carole King\, Thelma Houston\, and Adele. \nAll arrangements licensed by Schirmer Theatrical\, LLC. \nCheck out the Queens of Soul Playlist to get you in the mood! \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 100 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/queens-of-soul-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20250321T230603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T202305Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Mahler Symphony No. 5 (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is undoubtedly his most famous work\, and it contains echoes of some of the greatest highs and lows of his life. After surviving a near fatal haemorrhage in 1901\, he composed the Symphony over the following two summers\, during which time he met\, became engaged to\, and married the Austrian composer\, author\, editor\, and socialite\, Alma Schindler. Its serene fourth movement\, the Adagietto\, is a love letter–Mahler’s declaration to his new bride saying\, “I am no longer alone\, because now\, I have you.” \n\nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \nConcert duration: Approx. 75 minutes without intermission\nPre-Concert Chat: Please join us at 1:40 pm in the west lobby for a pre-concert chat featuring Music Director Christian Kluxen and VS CEO Matthew White.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-mahler-symphony-no-5/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT,Sundays at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T163000
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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Hetherington – Beethoven Symphony No. 7
DESCRIPTION:A festive Danish curtain-raiser by Friedrich Kuhlau (Beethoven’s contemporary and a composer central to Denmark’s musical identity) sets the tone for a season that celebrates place and belonging in a time when national songs resonate more than ever. Berlioz\, another nineteenth-century visionary who expanded the orchestra’s expressive range\, turns that brightness inward with Les Nuits d’été\, a tender farewell to summer sung by mezzo-soprano Alex Hetherington. Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven\, commissioned by Christian Kluxen during his Arctic Philharmonic tenure\, answers across time with a luminous bridge leading naturally into Beethoven’s radiant Seventh Symphony—a “celebration of humanity being unworried and free.”
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-hetherington-beethoven-symphony-no-7/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224303Z
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SUMMARY:Aretha – A Tribute
DESCRIPTION:R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The “Queen of Soul\,” Aretha Franklin\, is celebrated in a powerhouse concert of her greatest hits\, from Respect and Think to A Natural Woman\, Chain of Fools\, and Amazing Grace. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY®-nominee Ryan Shaw bring soaring vocals and electric energy to the stage\, backed by Sean O’Loughlin and the musicians of the VS. More than a concert\, it’s a heartwarming\, soul-stirring tribute to one of music’s most legendary voices.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/aretha-a-tribute/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224328Z
UID:15857-1789914600-1789921800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Aretha – A Tribute
DESCRIPTION:R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The “Queen of Soul\,” Aretha Franklin\, is celebrated in a powerhouse concert of her greatest hits\, from Respect and Think to A Natural Woman\, Chain of Fools\, and Amazing Grace. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY®-nominee Ryan Shaw bring soaring vocals and electric energy to the stage\, backed by Sean O’Loughlin and the musicians of the VS. More than a concert\, it’s a heartwarming\, soul-stirring tribute to one of music’s most legendary voices.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/aretha-a-tribute-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224519Z
UID:15859-1790519400-1790526600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Pouliot – Dvořák’s New World Symphony & Sibelius Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Heino Eller’s Dawn captures both the first light of day and the awakening of Estonian national identity after World War I. Sibelius’s Violin Concerto\, lyrical and vast\, reflects the mystery of the landscape that shaped him\, here brought to life by the brilliant Canadian violinist Blake Pouliot. Dvořák’s New World Symphony\, written during his stay in America\, weaves homesickness and discovery into one of the most beloved works in all symphonic literature.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-pouliot-dvoraks-new-world-symphony-sibelius-violin-concerto/
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:20261004T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224600Z
UID:15865-1791124200-1791131400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Aadland & Tam – The Lark Ascending
DESCRIPTION:Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro was written in 1905 to showcase the virtuosity of the London Symphony Orchestra’s string players and its warmth and elegance remain irresistible today. Vaughan Williams’s beloved The Lark Ascending\, performed by VS Concertmaster Terence Tam\, floats with pastoral grace and quiet transcendence. The concert concludes with Schumann’s Symphony No. 2\, a radiant triumph over adversity\, conducted by the distinguished Norwegian maestro Eivind Aadland\, Artistic Director of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/aadland-tam-the-lark-ascending/
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:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224657Z
UID:15886-1792249200-1792252800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The Unicorn's Birthday®
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s invited to the unicorn’s birthday party! Meet musical penguins\, monkeys\, ducks\, and other whimsical creatures in this interactive concert for young families and sensory-friendly audiences. Composer Bob Singleton—best known for his decade as music director of Barney & Friends—created The Unicorn’s Birthday for the Dallas Symphony\, co-commissioned by orchestras across North America. A joyful introduction to the orchestra for all ages. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount.  Tickets available to purchase through the UVic Ticket Centre starting Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-unicorns-birthday/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids at the Farquhar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224821Z
UID:15881-1792938600-1792945800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Parameswaran & Liu – Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1
DESCRIPTION:Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 evokes the frost-bright landscapes of winter\, with its sweeping melodies and crisp orchestral colours revealing a youthful work of striking imagination. Rising Canadian pianist Sophia Liu dazzles in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1\, a brilliant showcase of fire\, finesse\, and fearless virtuosity. Vivian Fung’s Parade opens the concert with the vibrant rhythms and colours of San Francisco’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Vinay Parameswaran\, one of the most versatile young conductors on the podium today\, leads a program that moves from celebration to triumph in a blaze of orchestral colour.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/parameswaran-liu-tchaikovsky-symphony-no-1/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225018Z
UID:15944-1793388600-1793395800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
DESCRIPTION:Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi\, the composer behind their most beloved animated films. This tribute concert journeys through the nostalgic melodies of My Neighbor Totoro\, the lyrical flights of Spirited Away\, and the epic rhythms of Kiki’s Delivery Service. Each note opens a doorway to wonder\, capturing the imagination and heart of every listener—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/spirited-away-the-music-of-studio-ghibli/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225052Z
UID:15946-1793543400-1793550600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
DESCRIPTION:Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi\, the composer behind their most beloved animated films. This tribute concert journeys through the nostalgic melodies of My Neighbor Totoro\, the lyrical flights of Spirited Away\, and the epic rhythms of Kiki’s Delivery Service. Each note opens a doorway to wonder\, capturing the imagination and heart of every listener—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/spirited-away-the-music-of-studio-ghibli-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225305Z
UID:15948-1794148200-1794155400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Season Special: Kluxen – Ray Chen Plays Mendelssohn
DESCRIPTION:Superstar violinist Ray Chen—one of the most celebrated classical artists on the world stage—makes his long-awaited Victoria debut. Acclaimed for his awe-inspiring technique\, deep artistry\, and magnetic presence both on stage and online\, Chen performs Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto\, a perfect showcase for his radiant virtuosity. The concert opens with Canadian composer Samy Moussa’s Elysium\, a luminous vision of reward and renewal. Bartók’s masterful Concerto for Orchestra\, written in exile yet brimming with vitality and hope\, concludes the afternoon and continues the VS’s exploration of the composer’s bold\, transformative orchestral works. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount but can be booked at the same time as a subscription package. Single tickets on sale starting July 21\, 2026.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/season-special-kluxen-ray-chen-plays-mendelssohn/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T202850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225538Z
UID:15950-1794753000-1794760200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Choi – Prokofiev Classical & Haydn Cello Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Rossini’s mischievous Il signor Bruschino Overture sparkles with wit and charm—proof that classical can also be playful. Hayoung Choi\, winner of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition\, brings brilliance and elegance to Haydn’s much loved Cello Concerto No. 1. Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony playfully reimagines eighteenth-century forms through a modern lens\, before Haydn returns to close with Symphony No. 75\, whose humour and grace remind us that true classicism is always alive\, never antique.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-choi-prokofiev-classical-haydn-cello-concerto/
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:20261122T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T203147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T232001Z
UID:15953-1795357800-1795365000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Huynh & Valcheff – Beethoven Symphony No. 1 & Copland's Tender Land Suite
DESCRIPTION:“The promise of living with hope and thanksgiving / Is born of our loving our friends and our labor.” So sing the closing lines of Copland’s The Tender Land\, whose open harmonies celebrate community and gratitude. Dynamic conductor Norman Huynh leads a program grounded in musical friendship: VS Principal Percussion Jacob Valcheff joins as soloist in a vibrant new concerto by Canadian composer Samuel Kerr\, commissioned with support from the Hugh Davidson Fund at the Victoria Foundation. Beethoven’s youthful First Symphony closes with exuberant optimism and elegant humour—music born of curiosity\, confidence\, and connection.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/huynh-valcheff-beethoven-symphony-no-1-coplands-tender-land-suite/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T203336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T232116Z
UID:15956-1796499000-1796506200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Steven Page
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with acclaimed singer-songwriter Steven Page\, co-founder of Barenaked Ladies\, in a festive concert blending heart\, humour\, and harmony. Hear the iconic hits Brian Wilson\, Jane\, Call and Answer\, The Old Apartment\, and What a Good Boy\, along with joyful holiday favourites guaranteed to make you feel merry and bright. A feel-good evening that sparkles with wit\, nostalgia\, and warmth.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-steven-page-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042834
CREATED:20260330T203334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T232200Z
UID:15958-1796567400-1796574600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Steven Page
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with acclaimed singer-songwriter Steven Page\, co-founder of Barenaked Ladies\, in a festive concert blending heart\, humour\, and harmony. Hear the iconic hits Brian Wilson\, Jane\, Call and Answer\, The Old Apartment\, and What a Good Boy\, along with joyful holiday favourites guaranteed to make you feel merry and bright. A feel-good evening that sparkles with wit\, nostalgia\, and warmth.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-steven-page/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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