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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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,...
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