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SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphonies No. 2 & 5
DESCRIPTION:When VS had to cancel its “Beethoven 250 Celebration” mid-cycle in March\, 2020 we vowed to recreate the opportunity as soon as possible. Under the baton of Maestro Kluxen\, the orchestra explores the full range of Beethoven’s genius. \n“Beethoven’s music has from the very beginning created a special bond between VS and myself. The week I was announced Music Director\, I stepped in for a concert of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and Prometheus Overture. Through the week\, there was a certain electricity in the hall. Since then\, it feels like we are able to come back to this same atmosphere\, every time we play Beethoven. In other words\, Beethoven has been a binding force for us. But his music is also a universal force. Every single one of his symphonies feels like they are both the beginning and the end; like all is new and as if every note is his last. This is how I believe that his music must be performed. Every note must be a new creation\, show a way\, comment on its surroundings and show us a bigger picture.  Most of all Beethoven is the purest example of human struggle and final triumph. Beethoven is humanity.” – Christian Kluxen \n*Please note that audience size will be established according to Public Health Orders that currently allow 50% capacity.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-symphonies-no-2-5/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Spring 2022 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20211124T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T180855Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphonies No. 1 & 3
DESCRIPTION:When VS had to cancel its “Beethoven 250 Celebration” mid-cycle in March\, 2020 we vowed to recreate the opportunity as soon as possible. Under the baton of Maestro Kluxen\, the orchestra explores the full range of Beethoven’s genius. \n“Beethoven’s music has from the very beginning created a special bond between VS and myself. The week I was announced Music Director\, I stepped in for a concert of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and Prometheus Overture. Through the week\, there was a certain electricity in the hall. Since then\, it feels like we are able to come back to this same atmosphere\, every time we play Beethoven. In other words\, Beethoven has been a binding force for us. But his music is also a universal force. Every single one of his symphonies feels like they are both the beginning and the end; like all is new and as if every note is his last. This is how I believe that his music must be performed. Every note must be a new creation\, show a way\, comment on its surroundings and show us a bigger picture.  Most of all Beethoven is the purest example of human struggle and final triumph. Beethoven is humanity.” – Christian Kluxen \n*Please note that audience size will be established according to Public Health Orders that currently allow 50% capacity.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-symphonies-no-1-3/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Spring 2022 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T173939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T170749Z
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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. Lara Ciekiewicz and Owen McCausland join dancers from Ballet Victoria for this afternoon of music\, dance and song. \n*Please note that audience size will be established according to Public Health Orders that currently allow 50% capacity. \nTickets can be purchased through the box office at the Royal Theatre at 250.386.6121.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-viennese-new-years/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211219T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T173533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T215838Z
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SUMMARY:Bach to Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Handel and Bach join hands for a festive programme featuring selections from their most iconic works for the season. Join guest director Ivars Taurins from Tafelmusik\,  VS\, and a wonderful cast of soloists for the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah\, and excerpts from J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. \n*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders\, the venue is 100% capacity. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bach-to-messiah-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T173201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T215900Z
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SUMMARY:Bach to Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Handel and Bach join hands for a festive programme featuring selections from their most iconic works for the season. Join guest director Ivars Taurins from Tafelmusik\,  VS\, and a wonderful cast of soloists for the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah\, and excerpts from J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. \n*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders\, the venue is 100% capacity. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/bach-to-messiah/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T172240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T215920Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Pops
DESCRIPTION:Join Victoria Symphony as we ring in the holiday season. Acclaimed vocalist David Curry returns to Victoria to bring the holiday cheer and more. Featuring such favorites as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite\, I’ll Be Home for Christmas\, and It’s a Wonderful Life\, it really will be wonderful to celebrate this annual holiday tradition once more! \n*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders\, the venue is 100% capacity. \nTickets can be purchased through the Box office at the Royal Theatre at 250.386.6121. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-4/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T172040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T222418Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Pops
DESCRIPTION:Join Victoria Symphony as we ring in the holiday season. Acclaimed vocalist David Curry returns to Victoria to bring the holiday cheer and more. Featuring such favorites as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite\, I’ll Be Home for Christmas\, and It’s a Wonderful Life\, it really will be wonderful to celebrate this annual holiday tradition once more! \n*Please note that as per Provincial Health Orders\, the venue is 100% capacity. \nTickets can be purchased through the Box office at the Royal Theatre at 250.386.6121. \nThis concert is sponsored by Island Savings Wealth Management. \n \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/christmas-pops-3/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20211125T192140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T192140Z
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SUMMARY:Black Friday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Victoria Symphony Holiday Concerts at 50% off. \nNovember 26 from 9 am – 9 pm. \nChristmas Pops (December 11 and 12) \nBach to Messiah (December 18 and 19) \nA Viennese New Year (January 1) \n  \nBook tickets online or call:\nChristmas Pops and A Viennese New Year: Royal Theatre @ 250.386.6121 \nBach to Messiah: Farquhar at UVic @ 250.721.8480 \n*Some restrictions may apply. More information. 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/black-friday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T171452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T185142Z
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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony - Being Robert Schumann (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:For this second concert in a three-part exploration of the life and circle of Robert Schumann\, young French-Canadian conductor\, Mélanie Léonard\, leads the VS in a program built around Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved Symphony No. 4 in A major (Italian). Also on the program\, Fanny Mendelssohn’s sparkling Overture in C major. \n*Please note seating is limited to approximately 500 people for socially distanced seating. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.  Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mendelssohns-italian-symphony-being-robert-schumann/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T171217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T185106Z
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SUMMARY:Brahms Serenade No.2 - Being Robert Schumann
DESCRIPTION:The relationship between Robert Schumann\, Clara Schumann (née Wieck)\, and Johannes Brahms has become the subject of much speculation over the years. This first in a series of three connected concerts exploring the life and works of Robert Schumann provides a glimpse into this musical love triangle. The Victoria Symphony welcomes young Canadian pianist\, Elisabeth Pion\, to play Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor. The program ends with Brahms’ warm and gracious Serenade No. 2 in A major. \n*Please note we have increased the seating capacity to 240 people (less than 50% capacity). Seating is by general admission to assure social distance. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/brahms-serenade-no-2-being-robert-schumann/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211107T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T170826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T185053Z
UID:2660-1636295400-1636299000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mighty Maestro Returns
DESCRIPTION:Mighty Maestro returns to discover the magical music of the orchestra and learns what it takes to be a Superhero from Mr. Invisible. Don’t forget to come dressed as your favourite superhero! \n*Please note seating is limited to approximately 300 people. When purchasing your tickets\, the seats around you will become unavailable to assure socially distanced seating. All seats are the same price. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mighty-maestro-returns-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211106T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T170619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T185037Z
UID:2657-1636228800-1636236000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Gershwin and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Journey into the world of Tin Pan Alley as we open our Pops season. Gershwin’s music has been delighting audiences for over a century and the Victoria Symphony is set to dive into his endearing music. Along with works by such influences as Ravel and Debussy\, the program concludes with a special performance of Rhapsody in Blue featuring Victoria favorite Lorraine Min on piano. \n*Please note seating is limited to approximately 500 people for socially distanced seating. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/gershwin-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T170513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T184818Z
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SUMMARY:Gershwin and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Journey into the world of Tin Pan Alley as we open our Pops season. Gershwin’s music has been delighting audiences for over a century and the Victoria Symphony is set to dive into his endearing music. Along with works by such influences as Ravel and Debussy\, the program concludes with a special performance of Rhapsody in Blue featuring Victoria favorite Lorraine Min on piano. \n*Please note seating is limited to approximately 500 people for socially distanced seating. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/gershwin-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T170049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T201934Z
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SUMMARY:Haydn Symphonies - Morning\, Noon\, and Night
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n– This trilogy of early Haydn symphonies is inspired by the different times of day – Morning\, Noon\, and Evening.  Written shortly after he signed his contract with the Esterházy court in May of 1761\, these seminal and delightful works marked the start of one of the most prolific situations of musical patronage in all of music history\, lasting almost exactly 30 years. Haydn’s long-time patron\, Prince Esterházy\, spent time in Naples and came back with a personal collection of scores including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.  It has been suggested that the Prince mentioned to Haydn that he should compose a similar set of pieces but inspired by the different times of the day. Regular VS collaborator and Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra\, Alexander Weimann\, leads from the harpsichord. \n*Please note seating is limited to 120 people. Seating is by general admission to assure social distance. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. \n 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/haydn-symphonies-morning-noon-and-night-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T165718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T201955Z
UID:2647-1635537600-1635543000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Haydn Symphonies – Morning\, Noon\, and Night
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n–  This trilogy of early Haydn symphonies is inspired by the different times of day – Morning\, Noon\, and Evening.  Written shortly after he signed his contract with the Esterházy court in May of 1761\, these seminal and delightful works marked the start of one of the most prolific situations of musical patronage in all of music history\, lasting almost exactly 30 years. Haydn’s long-time patron\, Prince Esterházy\, spent time in Naples and came back with a personal collection of scores including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.  It has been suggested that the Prince mentioned to Haydn that he should compose a similar set of pieces but inspired by the different times of the day. Regular VS collaborator and Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra\, Alexander Weimann\, leads from the harpsichord. \n*Please note seating is limited to 120 people. Seating is by general admission to assure social distance. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. \nThis concert is sponsored by Island Savings Wealth Management
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/haydn-symphonies-morning-noon-and-night/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T164802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T203102Z
UID:2644-1634932800-1634938200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Vivaldi & Piazzolla
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nTerence Tam\, leader \nVivaldi\, Concerto grosso in B minor\nRautavaara\, The Fiddlers\nLocatelli\, Concerto grosso in F major\nWagner (arr. Tønnesen)\, From Tristan and Isolde: Prelude\nPiazzolla (arr. Desyatnikov)\, Four Seasons of Buenos Aires  \nCome celebrate the vibrant violins of the Victoria Symphony! Concertmaster Terence Tam leads a program dedicated to showcasing the incredible virtuosity of the VS violin section.  Eight violin soloists will perform in two unusual concertos written for four violins by Vivaldi and Locatelli.  Also featured will be the Victoria premiere of the charming folk suite The Fiddlers by Finnish composer Rautavaara.  As a finale\, Tam performs the brilliant and sultry tango music of Piazzolla in The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. \n*Please note seating is limited to 120 people. Seating is by general admission to assure social distance. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vivaldi-piazzolla-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T164648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T154915Z
UID:2638-1634846400-1634851800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Vivaldi & Piazzolla
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nTerence Tam\, leader \nVivaldi\, Concerto grosso in B minor\nRautavaara\, The Fiddlers\nLocatelli\, Concerto grosso in F major\nWagner (arr. Tønnesen)\, From Tristan and Isolde: Prelude\nPiazzolla (arr. Desyatnikov)\, Four Seasons of Buenos Aires  \nCome celebrate the vibrant violins of the Victoria Symphony! Concertmaster Terence Tam leads a program dedicated to showcasing the incredible virtuosity of the VS violin section.  Eight violin soloists will perform in two unusual concertos written for four violins by Vivaldi and Locatelli.  Also featured will be the Victoria premiere of the charming folk suite The Fiddlers by Finnish composer Rautavaara.  As a finale\, Tam performs the brilliant and sultry tango music of Piazzolla in The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. \n*Please note seating is limited to 120 people. Seating is by general admission to assure social distance. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vivaldi-piazzolla/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211002T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215526Z
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SUMMARY:NOW! Contemporary Canadian Voices
DESCRIPTION:Giuseppe Pietraroia\, conductor \nVern Griffiths\, percussion \nLizée\, Perxploitation\nMorlock\, Disquiet\nGoddard\, Live Wire (World Premiere)\nNurulla-Khoja\, Gusto \nVancouver superstar percussionist\, Vern Griffiths\, joins VS Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia and the VS for a program of outstanding and groundbreaking new works by Canadian composers.  Nicole Lizée’s Perxploitation is a concerto for percussion of mind-boggling virtuosity. Performing in a sea of percussion instruments and in front of projected film of past great drummers and artists\, Vern never misses a beat. This program also includes the world premiere of Marcus Goddard’s Live Wire commissioned for the VS as well as works by Jocelyn Morlock and Farangis Nurulla-Khoja. \nBoth Lizée and Goddard’s pieces are made possible with the help of the Hugh Davidson Fund held at the Victoria Foundation. \n*Please note seating is limited to 300 people. When purchasing your tickets\, the seats around you will become unavailable to assure socially distanced seating. All seats are the same price. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue. \nJoin Bob Fraser as he talks with composers featured in the concert in the pre-concert talk. \nThis concert is sponsored by Island Savings Wealth Management.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/now-contemporary-canadian-voices/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T230119Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler Symphony No. 9
DESCRIPTION:Christian Kluxen\, conductor \nMahler (arr. Simon)\, Symphony No. 9 in D major (arr. for chamber orchestra) \nOne of the most beloved symphonies of all time\, Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 was his last completed work. Alban Berg believed that “ the first movement is the most glorious he ever wrote. It expresses an extraordinary love of the earth\, for Nature. The longing to live on it in peace\, to enjoy it completely\, to the very heart of one’s being\, before death comes”. For this performance\, music director Christian Kluxen leads the VS in the celebrated chamber version by Klaus Simon. Other than the reduction in forces\, Simon’s arrangement neither omits nor alters anything in Mahler’s score. \n*Please note seating is limited to approximately 300 people. When purchasing your tickets\, the seats around you will become unavailable to assure socially distanced seating. All seats are the same price. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mahler-symphony-no-9/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210919T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20210818T162903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T230058Z
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SUMMARY:Schubert Symphony No.9 - Kluxen’s Return!
DESCRIPTION:Christian Kluxen\, conductor \nSchubert\, Symphony No. 9 in C major (The Great) \nFor his long-awaited return\, VS Music Director\, Christian Kluxen leads Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major. Known as The Great\, this work is strongly linked to Beethoven’s 9th Symphony\, which was given its premiere the year before\, in 1825. Despite explicitly acknowledging Beethoven’s influence by quoting the famous Ode to Joy theme\, Schubert’s own uniquely powerful voice demonstrates why he was daring enough to endure direct comparison with such a towering cultural figure. \n*Please note seating is limited to approximately 300 people. When purchasing your tickets\, the seats around you will become unavailable to assure socially distanced seating. All seats are the same price. \nTickets can be purchased online below or by calling Farquhar at UVic at 250.721.8480. Please review the vaccine passport procedures on what to expect at the concert venue. \nWatch the Pre-Concert Talk. \nCONCERT RECORDING: Please be advised that this concert will be recorded by Roll.Focus. as a part of the 2021/22 Victoria Symphony Virtual Season. While there will be no direct filming of the audience faces\, reactions or expressions\, wide audience shots may be captured and used in the final production. Audience reactions such as clapping will be recorded to add to the energy of the production.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/schubert-symphony-no-9-kluxens-return/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall 2021 Season
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200517T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T064856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T064856Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler Symphony No. 3
DESCRIPTION:Under the baton of Maestro Kluxen\, Mahler’s triumphant and glorious Symphony No. 3 concludes our 2019/20 season. Featuring mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy\, with the women of the Victoria Choral Society and the Victoria Children’s Choir\, this work transcends the trivialities of mundane life. From the forcefully commanding opening to the expansive finale\, Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony proudly stands as one of the greatest humanistic pillars of our time. \nTickets are $35 – $58. \nClick here for tickets Saturday night. \nClick here for tickets Sunday afternoon. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for these performances.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mahler-symphony-no-3-2020-05-17/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday,Masterworks Sunday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T064856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T064856Z
UID:2336-1589659200-1589666400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Mahler Symphony No. 3
DESCRIPTION:Under the baton of Maestro Kluxen\, Mahler’s triumphant and glorious Symphony No. 3 concludes our 2019/20 season. Featuring mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy\, with the women of the Victoria Choral Society and the Victoria Children’s Choir\, this work transcends the trivialities of mundane life. From the forcefully commanding opening to the expansive finale\, Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony proudly stands as one of the greatest humanistic pillars of our time. \nTickets are $35 – $58. \nClick here for tickets Saturday night. \nClick here for tickets Sunday afternoon. \nThere is NO pre-concert talk for these performances.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/mahler-symphony-no-3/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday,Masterworks Sunday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T064530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T064530Z
UID:2329-1589119200-1589126400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Cirque Goes to the Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand the talented and high-flying acrobats\, jugglers and artists from Cirque de la Symphonie return to delight and amaze with another jaw-dropping performance set to both classical and movie music including music from Chicago\, The Greatest Showman and more. \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/cirque-goes-to-the-theatre-2020-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T064530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T064530Z
UID:2321-1589054400-1589061600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Cirque Goes to the Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand the talented and high-flying acrobats\, jugglers and artists from Cirque de la Symphonie return to delight and amaze with another jaw-dropping performance set to both classical and movie music including music from Chicago\, The Greatest Showman and more. \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/cirque-goes-to-the-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T064246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T064246Z
UID:2319-1588622400-1588629600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Cheng Plays Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:An audience favourite\, Angela Cheng\, is a renowned interpreter of Beethoven’s music and is consistently praised for her brilliant technique\, tonal beauty and superb musicianship. Conductor Leo McFall\, acclaimed for his profound musicality\, makes his Canadian debut with Schubert’s delicately youthful and imaginative Symphony No. 1. \nTickets are $35 – 88. Click here for tickets. \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.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/cheng-plays-beethoven/
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Monday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T064011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T064011Z
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SUMMARY:Other Echoes
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been cancelled.\nDue to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry\, provincial health officer\, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st\, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice. \n  \n  \nOther Echoes takes us on a journey to the southern hemisphere\, welcoming music from New Zealand and Argentina. From the evocative music of Canadian/Argentinian composer Analia Llugdar to the mystical landscapes of New Zealand’s Eve de Castro-Robinson and Leoni Holmes\, to Canada’s own Anna Höstman and Juliet Palmer\, this concert is sure to delight and amaze. \nTickets are $20 – $25. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/other-echoes/
LOCATION:VS & Pacific Opera Victoria at the Cameron Bandshell
CATEGORIES:Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T063653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T063653Z
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SUMMARY:Fortunata Sings Mozart
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been cancelled.\nDue to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry\, provincial health officer\, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st\, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice. \n  \n  \nItalian-Canadian soprano Aviva Fortunata beautifully masters arias from Mozart’s most famous operas: Don Giovanni\, Marriage of Figaro\, Così Fan Tutte and more. Full of mystery and joy\, these arias are enchanting and bewitching. The concert concludes with Mozart’s vivacious and vigorous Symphony No. 36 “Linz”. The VS is pleased to welcome Maestro Kirov back to Victoria to celebrate the music of Mozart. \nTickets are $35 – 58. Click here for tickets. \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/fortunata-sings-mozart/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200405T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200405T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T063336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T063336Z
UID:2309-1586097000-1586100600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven Lives Upstairs
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been cancelled.\nDue to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry\, provincial health officer\, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st\, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice. \n  \n  \nLife gets a little noisy and a whole lot more interesting for young Christopher after a crabby\, eccentric old man named Beethoven moves in upstairs. Young listeners will be touched by history\, drama\, music and fun as they come to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music. Don’t miss this famous take told by the one and only Classical Kids. \nTickets are $15 – $25. Click here for tickets.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-lives-upstairs-2/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Concerts For Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T063122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T063122Z
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SUMMARY:Yoon Plays Lalo
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been cancelled.\nDue to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry\, provincial health officer\, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st\, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice. \n  \n  \nVS Principal cellist Brian Yoon joins the orchestra in Lalo’s evocative Concerto for Cello. From its dreamy interlude to the impassioned finale\, Lalo sets the stage for one of the finest works of the French repertoire- César Franck’s Symphony in D minor under the leadership of guest conductor\, Bernhard Gueller. \nTickets are $35 – $58. Click here for details. \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/yoon-plays-lalo/
LOCATION:Image Link
CATEGORIES:Masterworks Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T051400
CREATED:20190516T062841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T062841Z
UID:2300-1585490400-1585497600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Music of the Emerald Isles
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been cancelled.\nDue to the public health advisory announced by Dr. Bonnie Henry\, provincial health officer\, the Victoria Symphony has cancelled all concerts up to May 1st\, 2020. The remaining concerts of the 2019/20 season are tentative until further notice. \n  \nJulliard trained and Riverdance alumni Maria Millar joins the VS for a tour through the Emerald Isles with all things Irish. Ramble through misty moors and ancient castles of Ireland with foot-stomping cèilidhs of your favourite Celtic tunes including O’Danny Boy\, Irish Reels\, Scotland the Brave and more. \nTickets are $33 – $85. Click here for tickets! \n\nPlease join us at 1:30 for a tea sponsored by Revera in the lobby!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/music-of-the-emerald-isles-2020-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Pops Series
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