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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T163000
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SUMMARY:Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade
DESCRIPTION:Historic texts\, tales\, and sea-faring travel inspire a program conducted by Dinuk Wijeratne—who is also a pianist and JUNO® award-winning composer. Perhaps it was kismet that Borodin’s opera Prince Igor was completed by Rimsky-Korsakov\, because it went on to provide a hit tune on Broadway. The storytelling prowess of the legendary Persian Queen Scheherazade enchanted the Sultan in the tales of One Thousand and One Nights—Rimsky-Korsakov’s own suite does the same for music lovers. \nConcert underwritten by Commodore & Mrs. Jan Drent and Natexa Verbrugge \n\nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/rimsky-korsakov-scheherazade/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20230403T005618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T203045Z
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Brahms\, Britten\, and Brown
DESCRIPTION:“What harbor shelters peace\, away from tidal waves\, away from storms?” Starting with a misty sunrise on a Suffolk seascape\, the tempest-tossed drama of Britten’s opera Peter Grimes is neatly condensed into his moving instrumental suite. Tragedy is also addressed in Stacey Brown’s new song cycle\, drawing on texts by Danish author and poet Naja Marie Aidt. Aware of his own mortality\, Brahms penned a cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire\, his Symphony No. 4\, a work of profound depth that many consider his finest. \nConcert underwritten by Sara Neely\nMireille Lebel underwritten by George Lovick \nWe acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-brahms-britten-and-brown/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20230403T010707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T214021Z
UID:6983-1714851000-1714858200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Jim Witter: It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
DESCRIPTION:The music of Billy Joel and Elton John transport us back to another time and place in this remarkable evening of nostalgia and song. Canadian pianist Jim Witter and his band lead the way for a night where you literally know every song and can’t help but sing along to these iconic favourites. Setlist includes the hits “Movin’ Out\,” “Bennie and the Jets\,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me\,” and many more… \nPops Series and Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin underwritten by Devi & Robert Jawl\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/jim-witter-its-still-rock-and-roll-to-me/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20230403T010913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T214036Z
UID:6985-1714919400-1714926600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Jim Witter: It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
DESCRIPTION:The music of Billy Joel and Elton John transport us back to another time and place in this remarkable evening of nostalgia and song. Canadian pianist Jim Witter and his band lead the way for a night where you literally know every song and can’t help but sing along to these iconic favourites. Setlist includes the hits “Movin’ Out\,” “Bennie and the Jets\,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me\,” and many more… \nPops Series and Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin underwritten by Devi & Robert Jawl\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray \n \nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/jim-witter-its-still-rock-and-roll-to-me-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20230403T011440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T200505Z
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SUMMARY:Being Robert Schumann Finale – Brahms’ A German Requiem
DESCRIPTION:We conclude our 3-year exploration Being Robert Schumann with a postscript performance that further recognizes his impact. To musically mark the death of his mentor\, Schumann\, as well as the passing of his own mother\, Brahms created this visionary and grandly-scaled masterpiece. A German Requiem speaks in a musical language for all humanity: “Blessed are those that mourn\, for they shall be comforted.” \nConcert underwritten by Fritz & Dora Boehm\, Jade Gan\, and Pete & Sharon Jando\nNathalie Paulin underwritten by Marc & Patricia Lortie \n\nCONCERT SPONSOR
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/being-robert-schumann-finale-brahms-a-german-requiem/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174650Z
UID:10914-1721849400-1721856600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Bach's Orchestral Suite in D
DESCRIPTION:Baroque specialist Julia Wedman leads Bach’s much-loved Air on the G String\, plus Handel’s explosive Royal Fireworks\, and a concerto inspired by bird song. Wedman also shines a light on Maria Grimani (the first woman to have her opera staged at the Vienna Court Theatre) and Anna Maria “dal Violin\,” a student of Vivaldi who went from an orphan to become a famed violin soloist.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bachs-orchestral-suite-in-d/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174712Z
UID:10921-1721935800-1721943000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia evokes the sights and sounds of Italy\, as captured by Felix Mendelssohn in a musical postcard brimming with Neapolitan flavour! Respighi serves up ‘old wine in new bottles\,’ in a charming suite inspired by dances from the Italian Renaissance. Baroque dances also flavour Britten’s Simple Symphony\, while Mozart’s dramatic depiction of Don Juan seduces concert goers.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mendelssohns-italian-symphony/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174734Z
UID:10925-1722013200-1722024000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mozart and Martinis - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend right with a cocktail\, appetizers\, and the excellence of the VS in the most intimate and informal of settings. One of our signature events\, this highly social gathering takes the music you love outside the concert hall\, offering an entirely different VS experience. \nDoors open at 5:00 pm\nCocktail hour from 5:00 – 6:00 pm\nVS Orchestra at 6:00 pm
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mozart-and-martinis/
LOCATION:The Atrium\, 800 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1L8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174751Z
UID:10970-1722175200-1722182400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS at Qualicum Beach
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store (130 W 2nd Ave)\nVS makes a welcome summer trip to Qualicum Beach! Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia entices concertgoers with Mozart’s dramatic depiction of Don Juan. The fireworks continue with music of Handel\, as well as Respighi’s suite inspired by Renaissance dances. Britten’s Simple Symphony revisits the baroque in playful fashion\, while Mendelssohn evokes the sights and sounds of Italy in a symphonic postcard brimming with Neapolitan flavour.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-qualicum-beach/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174813Z
UID:10941-1722542400-1722549600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A signature musical event of the summer! The VS Orchestra\, led by Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia performs at the beautiful Butchart Gardens alongside soprano Lucia Cesaroni\, baritone Justin Welsh\, and young violin soloist Elana Lin. \nThis concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission to The Gardens can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174830Z
UID:10952-1722618000-1722625200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS Pops at the Cameron Bandshell
DESCRIPTION:VS offers two free full orchestral concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in beautiful Beacon Hill Park. Take a bench seat\, or bring a picnic\, and enjoy an early evening concert featuring excerpts from our 2024/25 Pops Series including selections from The Sound of Music\, E.T.\, The Mission\, Wicked\, and more! \nToot a trumpet! Visit a violin! Cuddle a cello! Arrive early to enjoy the Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 4 pm. The Instrument Petting Zoo gives children of all ages the opportunity to try a musical instrument. It’s a relaxing and fun way to spark a child’s interest in music and gives them a firsthand try at many different instruments. Our capable student volunteers will guide your child to the right way to hold\, blow\, or bow each instrument.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-pops-at-the-cameron-bandshell/
LOCATION:Cameron Bandshell\, Beacon Hill Park\, 250 Bridge Way\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174848Z
UID:10948-1722627000-1722634200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 (Pacific Baroque Orchestra)
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Symphony presents the Pacific Baroque Orchestra’s production of Monteverdi’s Vespers.\nClaudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 is an undisputed masterpiece of spiritual and emotional depth\, at times intimate and reverent\, grand and dramatic\, thrilling and sensual. Brilliant instrumental writing paired with impressive choruses and solos create an opulent tribute to the Virgin Mary\, a testament to Monteverdi’s attention to the expressive power of music. \nIn this performance of this rarely-performed work\, Alexander Weimann leads ten international soloists and a collection of 17th-century instrumentalists\, including the peerless Bruce Dickey on cornetto.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/monteverdis-vespers-of-1610/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240530T173637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T174908Z
UID:10957-1722708000-1722715200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
DESCRIPTION:This Open Air concert features excerpts from our upcoming Masterworks Series and Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2024/25 Season\, plus special pre-concert activities to be announced. \nToot a trumpet! Visit a violin! Cuddle a cello! Arrive early to enjoy the Instrument Petting Zoo starting at 3 pm. The Instrument Petting Zoo gives children of all ages the opportunity to try a musical instrument. It’s a relaxing and fun way to spark a child’s interest in music and gives them a firsthand try at many different instruments. Our capable student volunteers will guide your child to the right way to hold\, blow\, or bow each instrument.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-pacific-opera-victoria-at-the-cameron-bandshell/
LOCATION:Cameron Bandshell\, Beacon Hill Park\, 250 Bridge Way\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T174304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205345Z
UID:10058-1726410600-1726417800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Strauss' Four Last Songs
DESCRIPTION:In a time of darkness\, beauty can still emerge. In the landscape of mid-century politics\, war and oppression\, Strauss and Shostakovich were both victims of circumstance. In the twilight of his years\, Strauss reflected on our walk through life towards death\, and beyond. Shostakovich’s Tenth mirrors the terror he experienced under Stalin’s rule\, but ultimately his triumph at simply outliving the dictator. Humanity can prevail – a reflection as relevant today as it was 70+ years ago. \n\n2024/25 Season Underwritten by Robert & Devi Jawl Foundation\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson\nConcert underwritten by Commodore & Mrs. Jan Drent and Dr. Fritz & Dora Boehm\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nAviva Fortunata underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-strauss-four-last-songs/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T180603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T202047Z
UID:10113-1726686000-1726693200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Tanya Tagaq in Concert
DESCRIPTION:A fearless innovator with a visceral stage presence and dizzyingly complex music\, Tanya Tagaq is a Canadian cultural icon. The Inuk throat singer has spent her entire life championing her people\, land\, and culture while calling out oppressive systems and structures. With an extraordinary musical aesthetic\, Tanya mines an artistic tradition dating back tens of thousands of years with a fierce power and contemporary sensibility. Tagaq’s performance will include qiksaaqtuq\, featuring the Victoria Symphony\, a moderated discussion\, and sivunittinni\, accompanied by the Emily Carr String Quartet. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/tanya-tagaq-in-concert/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T180702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205343Z
UID:10064-1726947000-1726954200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Best of Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Another Op’nin’\, Another Show! \nVS lights up the Royal Theatre with some of the best and brightest hits of Broadway from The Sound of Music\, Les Misérables\, My Fair Lady\, Phantom of the Opera\, and more! Alongside overtures and much-loved medleys from classic shows and contemporary hits\, we welcome vocalist Melissa Errico. With her silken voice and dramatic\, expressive intensity\, the Tony nominee has been featured in My Fair Lady\, Camelot\, Les Misérables\, Amour\, etc.\, and she has also earned accolades as an actress\, concert\, cabaret\, and recording artist. \n\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray and Suzanne & John Stewart\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/best-of-broadway/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205410Z
UID:10068-1727015400-1727022600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Best of Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Another Op’nin’\, Another Show! \nVS lights up the Royal Theatre with some of the best and brightest hits of Broadway from The Sound of Music\, Les Misérables\, My Fair Lady\, Phantom of the Opera\, and more! Alongside overtures and much-loved medleys from classic shows and contemporary hits\, we welcome vocalist Melissa Errico. With her silken voice and dramatic\, expressive intensity\, the Tony nominee has been featured in My Fair Lady\, Camelot\, Les Misérables\, Amour\, etc.\, and she has also earned accolades as an actress\, concert\, cabaret\, and recording artist. \n\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray and Suzanne & John Stewart\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/best-of-broadway-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T180708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205418Z
UID:10070-1727620200-1727627400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Mozart's Prague Symphony
DESCRIPTION:From the deceptively simple to disguised genius\, these works from different eras connect in intriguing ways. Ligeti’s Austro-Hungarian roots link the Vienna of old with the micro-melodic modern day. Mozart’s “Prague Symphony” features the same playful wit and melodic genius of his operas The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Korngold was viewed as modern day Mozart\, evolving from child prodigy in Vienna to a pioneering composer for stage and screen. And Nielsen’s neo-classical concerto\, featuring VS Principal Clarinet David Boutin-Bourque\, encapsulates the Danish composer’s often inscrutable personality. \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert and David Boutin-Bourque’s performance underwritten by Helen Stuart & Bob Hoogendoorn** Mozart Fund\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-mozarts-prague-symphony/
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:20241006T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T180716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205431Z
UID:10074-1728225000-1728232200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Parker – Beethoven's Emperor Concerto
DESCRIPTION:The “Emperor Concerto” reigns among Beethoven’s greatest works\, especially in the hands of returning piano soloist Jon Kimura Parker. VS also welcomes the recently enthroned Artistic Director of the Vancouver Island Symphony\, Cosette Justo Valdés\, to lead this regal program. Along with music of Johann Strauss\, we also recruit flashy and folksy Hungarian dances by Kodály\, and the concert premiere of a contemporary Canadian work based on a 13th-century song by Alfonso X of Castile. \n\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson\nConcert underwritten by Alan & Jean Hollingworth\nJon Kimura Parker underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain and Jack Boomer & Stephen Hammond
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/parker-beethovens-emperor-concerto/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T180722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T155113Z
UID:10119-1729350000-1729353600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Kids LIVE! Saint-Georges' Sword & Bow
DESCRIPTION:Superb swordsman! Violin virtuoso! Coruscating kaleidoscopic composer! The one and only Joseph Bologne\, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges! A new Classical Kids LIVE! concert that is sure to delight\, excite\, and inspire you to dream big. Hoping to become the next great pop sensation\, a young girl discovers her music teacher was the biggest star in 18th-century France. In this time-bending musical adventure\, Giselle learns about life’s triumphs and tragedies from the most accomplished man in Europe\, the Chevalier Saint-Georges. A captivating story of passion\, dreams\, legacy\, and hope. \nJoin us at 2:00 pm in the lobby for our Instrument Petting Zoo! The Instrument Petting Zoo gives children of all ages the opportunity to try a musical instrument. It’s a relaxing and fun way to spark a child’s interest in music and gives them a firsthand try at many different instruments. \n\nKids at the Farquhar Series underwritten by JAYMAC
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/classical-kids-live-saint-georges-sword-and-bow/
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:20241027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T173723Z
UID:10089-1730039400-1730046600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphony No. 5
DESCRIPTION:A fateful quote from The Iliad inspired Beethoven\, and the American composer Carlos Simon. Is it fate\, “knocking at the door” that their works should be featured on the same program? Like Beethoven\, Prokofiev composed five piano concertos. From its premiere in 1921 with the Chicago Symphony\, Prokofiev’s Third Concerto has proven to be his most popular—a brilliant showcase of both the lyrical and the virtuosic gifts of the great pianist-composer. \n\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson\nConcert underwritten by Tim McGee\, KC & Mary Mullens\nDavid Danzmayr underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nNatasha Paremski underwritten by Peter & Sharon Jando
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-symphony-no-5/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T182659Z
UID:10092-1730575800-1730583000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Murdoch Mysteries in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by series star Yannick Bisson\, this exclusive event explores how music for the series is brought to life with award-winning composer Rob Carli. Blending television drama and live orchestral performance\, witness the craft of how orchestral magic brings pivotal scenes to life. Then\, watch the thrilling episode “Murder in F Major” on the big screen\, accompanied by a live symphonic score. \nDon’t miss this mesmerizing evening fusing screen and stage — Murdoch Mysteries in Concert is a one-of-a-kind event for the whole family. \nPLUS! MEET & GREET ADD-ON EXPERIENCE\nThe thrill continues after the music ends\, with an exclusive add-on opportunity for ticket holders: a meet-and-greet with Yannick Bisson\, known for his iconic role as Detective William Murdoch from the acclaimed series. Enhance your experience with this special opportunity and take home a meaningful memento from an unforgettable concert! \nPurchase Meet & Greet Tickets
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/murdoch-mysteries-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T182756Z
UID:10095-1730644200-1730651400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Murdoch Mysteries in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by series star Yannick Bisson\, this exclusive event explores how music for the series is brought to life with award-winning composer Rob Carli. Blending television drama and live orchestral performance\, witness the craft of how orchestral magic brings pivotal scenes to life. Then\, watch the thrilling episode “Murder in F Major” on the big screen\, accompanied by a live symphonic score. \nDon’t miss this mesmerizing evening fusing screen and stage — Murdoch Mysteries in Concert is a one-of-a-kind event for the whole family. \nPLUS! MEET & GREET ADD-ON EXPERIENCE\nThe thrill continues after the music ends\, with an exclusive add-on opportunity for ticket holders: a meet-and-greet with Yannick Bisson\, known for his iconic role as Detective William Murdoch from the acclaimed series. Enhance your experience with this special opportunity and take home a meaningful memento from an unforgettable concert! \nPurchase Meet & Greet Tickets
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/murdoch-mysteries-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205936Z
UID:10097-1731249000-1731256200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Mozart & Bartók
DESCRIPTION:Two musical giants converge in a program that touches on music of the night. In modern parlance\, Mozart’s Gran Partita could be subtitled “My Big Fat Viennese Wind Symphony.” Its rich sonority stems from a palette of woodwinds with double bass\, likely written as an evening’s entertainment – music as big as all outdoors! Bartók paints a more complex canvas of mid-century Europe\, with two string orchestras astride with a bevy of percussion. Here the mystic contrasts with nature\, where genius and madness blur. Two colossal contrasts of orchestral colours! \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert underwritten by Helen Stuart & Bob Hoogendoorn** Mozart Fund\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-mozart-and-bartok/
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:20241117T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T003236Z
UID:10100-1731853800-1731861000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Chooi – Barber Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION: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 dissonances. \n\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson and Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Dr. Fritz & Dora Boehm\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nTimothy Chooi underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer and Dr. Fritz & Dora Boehm
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-and-chooi-barber-violin-concerto/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241124T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T203025Z
UID:10109-1732458600-1732465800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Liszt & Lieder
DESCRIPTION: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 unveiled. \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Millingtons: Trustees of The Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund\nJosh Lovell underwritten by George Lovick
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-liszt-and-lieder/
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:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20241105T233141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T003351Z
UID:12291-1733565600-1733576400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS Holiday Brunch
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDate: Saturday\, December 7\nTime: 10 am – 1 pm\nVenue: Royal Theatre\nTickets: $125 pp / $200 for two (a tax receipt will be provided) \nThis year’s Brunch promises to be filled with wonderful music\, delicious food\, and holiday spirit. Join members of the orchestra\, Canadian Brass and Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin in celebrating the spirit of the holiday\, all while supporting your VS. \nNet proceeds of this special holiday event benefit VS Youth Education programs and your Victoria Symphony. \nTickets: $125 per person or $200 for two (a tax receipt will be provided). \nRSVP by November 29th\, space is limited. To purchase tickets please call 250.412.1977 or email donorservices@victoriasymphony.ca
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-holiday-brunch/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180516Z
UID:10122-1733599800-1733607000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Canadian Brass
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nPops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by JAYMAC\, Suzanne & John Stewart\, and Dallas & Len Chapple**\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C. & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-canadian-brass/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240322T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180536Z
UID:10124-1733668200-1733675400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with Canadian Brass
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nPops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by JAYMAC\, Suzanne & John Stewart\, and Dallas & Len Chapple**\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C. & Murray Farmer O.B.C. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-canadian-brass-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Holiday Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153430
CREATED:20240325T215332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T230733Z
UID:10333-1733772600-1733779800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Pops with the Victoria Symphony (Qualicum Beach Concert)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are now SOLD OUT. Doors open at 6:30 pm – no door sales available. \n\nQualicum Beach Series underwritten by A Private Foundation\nConcert underwritten by Deborah McKinley and Petra Janusas & Bill Majercsik
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-with-the-victoria-symphony/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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