Even as a fledgling conductor, a 16-year-old Christian Kluxen was already taken with Tchaikovsky’s music. Its mix of romantic beauty with bittersweet melancholy pairs well with Barber’s Violin Concerto, especially as interpreted by the internationally-renowned, Victoria-born violinist, Timothy Chooi. Rodney Sharman’s update of Scarlatti’s music provides a modern perspective of its easy-going virtuosity and surprising...
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Poetry, mystical texts, and an angelic altarpiece tie together this program of divine inspiration. Lyric tenor Josh Lovell returns home to Victoria to sing Finzi’s rhapsodic cantata and some of Strauss’s exquisite lieder in rich orchestral settings. Alongside the inspired ecstasy of Lizst’s tone poem and Hindemith’s imaginative symphonic portrait, their spiritual connections will be...
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The VS Holiday Brunch is back! We had so much fun hosting this special event last year that we knew we had to bring it back – so we hope you'll join us! Date: Saturday, December 7 Time: 10 am – 1 pm Venue: Royal Theatre Tickets: $125 pp / $200 for two (a tax...
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Christmas Time is Here and Canadian Brass is back in Victoria with music for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! From holiday classics to jazzy renditions of favourite carols, the world famous brass quintet joins VS for this festive celebration! Ding Dong, Merrily on High! Pops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer Concert underwritten by JAYMAC,...
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Christmas Time is Here and Canadian Brass is back in Victoria with music for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! From holiday classics to jazzy renditions of favourite carols, the world famous brass quintet joins VS for this festive celebration! Ding Dong, Merrily on High! Pops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer Concert underwritten by JAYMAC,...
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Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia, Sidney-born soprano Diane Pancel, and the Victoria Symphony are coming to Qualicum Beach with music for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! From holiday classics to spirited renditions of favourite carols, join us for a festive celebration This Christmas. Tickets are now SOLD OUT. Doors open at 6:30 pm - no...
Read moreFor those of you unable to return to the concert hall, we will continue with our Virtual Season airing programs online and free of charge.
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Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 1J6
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The Victoria Symphony performs on the traditional lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We extend our respect as well as our appreciation for this opportunity.