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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Pouliot – Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:“Oh\, how difficult it is to make anyone see and feel in music what we see and feel ourselves.” Early\, temperamental reactions to his Violin Concerto must have stung Tchaikovsky\, but it’s now a firm favourite of countless violinists\, including Canada’s Blake Pouliot. A set of comic portraits of personality types\, or temperaments\, triggered Nielsen to recreate them in musical form\, from the introverted (melancholic and phlegmatic) to the extroverted (choleric and sanguine). Composer Missy Mazzoli’s mesmeric Sinfonia is music ‘in the shape of the solar system\,’ weaving and coiling itself in a sequence of pulsing loops. \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert underwritten by Natexa Verbrugge\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nBlake Pouliot underwritten by George Lovick
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-and-pouliot-tchaikovsky-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T192218Z
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SUMMARY:Dvořák's New World Symphony
DESCRIPTION:In advance of Valentine’s Day\, we share three heart-felt musical depictions of love: the tragedy of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers from the pen of Tchaikovsky; Saint-Saëns’ romantic\, poetic musings in an inspired dialogue between two soloists; and the nostalgic longing for home experienced by Dvořák. Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee serves as Assistant Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. \n\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson and Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Sara Neely\nTerence Tam’s performance underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nBrian Yoon’s performance underwritten by Helen Stuart & Bob Hoogendoorn** Mozart Fund
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dvoraks-new-world-symphony/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T214334Z
UID:10182-1740236400-1740240000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Platypus Theatre's Charlotte and the Music-Maker
DESCRIPTION:Lost in a blizzard\, Charlotte finds herself whisked on a journey through the Magical Monarchy of Musical Magnificence\, exploring the sounds and colours of the orchestra and leading her to an unexpected discovery\, not only about music\, but about herself. The concert features enchanting illustrations by Graham Ross and a stunning original score by Alain Trudel\, with selections from Handel\, Grieg\, and upbeat arrangements of well-known popular tunes. \nCommissioned by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra \n \n  \n  \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. \nConcert runtime: 60 minutes \n\nKids at the Farquhar Series underwritten by JAYMAC
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/platypus-theatres-charlotte-and-the-music-maker/
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:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240325T215815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T195832Z
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Oscars (Qualicum Beach Concert)
DESCRIPTION:“The envelope please…” VS rolls out the red carpet to welcome you to an evening of glitz\, glamour\, and movie music! From spine-tingling thrillers\, heart-pounding action films\, triumphant moments\, and poignant goodbyes\, we celebrate scores that earned Academy Award recognition. From The Wizard of Oz and E.T: The Extraterrestrial to Chinatown and Chariots of Fire\, relive some of cinema’s most magical musical moments. \nTickets are on sale at the Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach (130 Second Ave.). $45\, general admission. \n\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C. & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-night-at-the-oscars-qualicum-beach-concert/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004154Z
UID:10184-1741462200-1741469400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:A Night at the Oscars
DESCRIPTION:“The envelope please…” VS rolls out the red carpet to welcome you to an evening of glitz\, glamour\, and movie music! From spine-tingling thrillers\, heart-pounding action films\, triumphant moments\, and poignant goodbyes\, we celebrate scores that earned Academy Award recognition. From The Wizard of Oz and E.T: The Extraterrestrial to Chinatown and Chariots of Fire\, relive some of cinema’s most magical musical moments. \n\nPops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C. & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-night-at-the-oscars/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004255Z
UID:10186-1741530600-1741537800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:A Night at the Oscars
DESCRIPTION:“The envelope please…” VS rolls out the red carpet to welcome you to an evening of glitz\, glamour\, and movie music! From spine-tingling thrillers\, heart-pounding action films\, triumphant moments\, and poignant goodbyes\, we celebrate scores that earned Academy Award recognition. From The Wizard of Oz and E.T: The Extraterrestrial to Chinatown and Chariots of Fire\, relive some of cinema’s most magical musical moments. \n\nPops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Linda Pendray\nSean O’Loughlin underwritten by Lynda Farmer O.B.C. & Murray Farmer O.B.C.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-night-at-the-oscars-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250316T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004338Z
UID:10188-1742135400-1742142600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Haydn's The Creation
DESCRIPTION:“In the beginning…” Drawing on biblical texts from Genesis and the Psalms\, as well as John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost\, Haydn moulded his gloriously tuneful and optimistic oratorio The Creation. Out of the chaos of darkness emerges light\, heaven and earth\, plants\, animals\, and humankind. Sung in English by a stellar cast of soloists and choristers\, this milestone musical work from the Age of Enlightenment continues to enthral audiences\, as joyful and life-affirming as a walk in a garden. \n\nSundays at the Royal Series underwritten by Jill Gibson and Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Jade Gan\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nAmanda Forsythe underwritten by Dr. M. Nickason\nVox Humana underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/haydns-the-creation/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Sundays at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T210421Z
UID:10190-1742740200-1742747400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen – Brahms Symphony No. 3
DESCRIPTION:The product of a summer’s holiday in 1883\, Brahms’s Third Symphony has been described as being “…artistically the most perfect.” A single movement from Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 was the inspiration for Britten to present a musical posy: What the Wildflowers Tell Me. The poetry of Pablo Neruda moved Peter Lieberson to create a song cycle for his wife\, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson\, “one of the most extraordinarily affecting artistic gifts ever created by one lover to another.” \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert and Allyson McHardy underwritten by Dr. Fritz & Dora Boehm\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/brahms-symphony-no-3/
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:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T190016Z
UID:10192-1743274800-1743282000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The Princess Bride in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fencing\, fighting\, torture\, revenge\, giants\, monsters\, chases\, escapes\, true love\, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time at the Royal Theatre as the Victoria Symphony performs Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score live to picture! Missing this cinematic concert would be “Inconceivable!”  \n© The Princess Bride Limited. All Rights Reserved. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n\nConcert underwritten by John & Gabrielle Goudy\nGiuseppe Pietraroia underwritten by Terry Scandrett & Angela Bassage
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-princess-bride-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T190054Z
UID:10195-1743345000-1743352200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The Princess Bride in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fencing\, fighting\, torture\, revenge\, giants\, monsters\, chases\, escapes\, true love\, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time at the Royal Theatre as the Victoria Symphony performs Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score live to picture! Missing this cinematic concert would be “Inconceivable!” \n© The Princess Bride Limited. All Rights Reserved. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n\nConcert underwritten by John & Gabrielle Goudy\nGiuseppe Pietraroia underwritten by Terry Scandrett & Angela Bassage
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-princess-bride-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250330T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250131T205850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T225750Z
UID:12454-1743361200-1743370200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The Princess Bride in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fencing\, fighting\, torture\, revenge\, giants\, monsters\, chases\, escapes\, true love\, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time at the Royal Theatre as the Victoria Symphony performs Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score live to picture! Missing this cinematic concert would be “Inconceivable!” \n© The Princess Bride Limited. All Rights Reserved. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \n\nConcert underwritten by John & Gabrielle Goudy\nGiuseppe Pietraroia underwritten by Terry Scandrett & Angela Bassage
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-princess-bride-in-concert-just-added/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T162343Z
UID:10197-1743949800-1743957000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (Science and Symphony Concert)
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.\nWe share some views of our beautiful blue planet\, blending live music with Science & Symphony’s high-definition films alongside Dr. José Francisco Salgado’s explorations of oceans\, tides\, and water. The scene is completed with some equally dramatic scores of the Cornish coast and the pastoral countryside. \n\nSundays at the Farquhar Series underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nConcert underwritten by Jan & Johanna GrootWassink\nKalena Bovell is underwritten by Julie & Harry Swain\nJosé Francisco Salgado underwritten by Jim & Betty Hesser\nThis concert is dedicated in memory of Tom de Faye
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beethoven-symphony-no-6-a-science-and-symphony-concert/
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:20250413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T182707Z
UID:10199-1744554600-1744561800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Angela Hewitt Plays Mozart
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.\nThe return of Angela Hewitt is a not-to-be-missed event. Mozart’s Concert-Rondo was a “new and improved” ending for a much earlier concerto\, designed to please the audiences in Vienna. Between 1784 and 1786\, Mozart completed a remarkable twelve concertos\, including the sublime C major (latterly nicknamed the Elvira Madigan) and the earthshattering C minor—one of only two that the legendary composer wrote in a minor key. Finzi’s Eclogue is a dialogue between piano and strings\, a nostalgic and quintessentially British work worth discovering. \n\nSundays at the Royal  Series underwritten by Jill Gibson and Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Sheridan Scott & David Zussman\nAngela Hewitt underwritten by Natexa Verbrugge\, Marc & Patricia Lortie\, and Millingtons: Trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/angela-hewitt-plays-mozart/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T215438Z
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SUMMARY:The Spirit Horse Returns
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit Horse Returns is a captivating concert for all ages that blends traditional North American Indigenous teachings\, stunning visual art\, and a rich orchestral score to tell powerful stories and legends of the Ojibwe Horses. A collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous co-creators\, it takes audiences on a journey through time\, exploring the history of the Ojibwe horses as helpers and spirit guides for First Nations and Métis people\, and how they were affected by the arrival of settlers\, the Gold Rush\, and Pony Express. The show has an inspired and uplifting message\, as groups come together to rescue the last of the Ojibwe horses\, giving them new life and hope. \nParental guidance notice: the concert involves mention of the death of horses and residential schools and may bring up emotions. \nComplimentary Tickets for Indigenous peoples: Complimentary tickets are available for all people self-identifying as Indigenous. To redeem the offer\, individuals must call or visit the UVic Ticket Centre at 250.721.8480. The Ticket Centre is open Monday to Friday\, 9:30am – 4:00pm\, and one hour prior to the concert. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. \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/the-spirit-horse-returns/
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:20250504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T211651Z
UID:10203-1746387000-1746394200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.\nThe extraordinary cellist\, globe-trotting teacher\, and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma returns to the Royal Theatre to perform with your Victoria Symphony. As the peak of our 2024/25 Season\, Maestro Kluxen will welcome the award-winning cellist to perform Elgar’s moving Cello Concerto\, a monumental work of universal appeal. The opening work\, by Jennifer Butler\, was premiered by VS in 2011 and evokes a transition from darkness to a space of unity\, peace and healing. Sibelius himself thought of his Symphony No. 2 as “a struggle between death and salvation” and “a confession of the soul.” \nConcert underwritten by Jill Gibson\, Jim & Betty Hesser\, Marc & Patricia Lortie\, and Christine & Shane O’Leary\nChristian Kluxen underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/yo-yo-ma-in-concert/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:SOLD OUT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T212033Z
UID:10205-1746905400-1746912600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Dancing Queen – The Music of ABBA
DESCRIPTION:Mamma Mia! A night of ABBA’s music may be the ultimate “guilty pleasure” for us all. Fifty years after they first formed and with millions of albums sold\, the music of ABBA is still welcomed everywhere. VS rocks along with four amazing vocalists and the Jeans ’n Classics band to perform the iconic songs of ABBA in all their pop\, rock\, dance\, and ballad glory\, including Take a Chance on Me\, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!\, Waterloo\, and more! \n\nPops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Sara Neely\nGiuseppe Pietraroia underwritten by Terry Scandrett & Angela Bassage\nThis concert is dedicated in memory of Ann Piercy
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dancing-queen-the-music-of-abba/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T212102Z
UID:10207-1746973800-1746981000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Dancing Queen – The Music of ABBA
DESCRIPTION:Mamma Mia! A night of ABBA’s music may be the ultimate “guilty pleasure” for us all. Fifty years after they first formed and with millions of albums sold\, the music of ABBA is still welcomed everywhere. VS rocks along with four amazing vocalists and the Jeans ’n Classics band to perform the iconic songs of ABBA in all their pop\, rock\, dance\, and ballad glory\, including Take a Chance on Me\, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!\, Waterloo\, and more! \n\nPops at the Royal Series underwritten by Sandra Lackenbauer\nConcert underwritten by Sara Neely\nGiuseppe Pietraroia underwritten by Terry Scandrett & Angela Bassage\nThis concert is dedicated in memory of Ann Piercy
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/dancing-queen-the-music-of-abba-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20240322T181643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T220131Z
UID:10209-1748547000-1748554200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Gryphon Trio – ECHO: Memories of the World
DESCRIPTION:Imagined within this multimedia project is an exploration of the many efforts around the world to bring voice to submerged histories. ECHO: Memories of the World highlights these important efforts through a unique fusion of music\, video\, spoken word\, soundscape\, and other artistic media. With a core team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous creators\, this project not only tackles\, but engages in the process of establishing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships between artistic genres\, timeframes\, spaces\, histories\, and peoples. \nA tapestry of music by Andrew Balfour\, Eliot Britton\, Ian Cusson\, Ry Moran\, Kelly-Marie Murphy\, Marion Newman\, Bach\, Beethoven\, Mendelssohn\, Shostakovich and contemporary Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov\, interwoven with poignant storytelling\, digital audio\, evocative imagery\, and film\, ECHO: Memories of the World unveils resilient visions of the future\, drawing inspiration from three diverse corners of the world: the lands now known as Canada\, Norway\, and Ukraine. \nDeveloped with the support of the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. \nA Celebrating Gaia Series Event sponsored by the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund/Victoria Foundation. \nPresented in partnership with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. \n\nConcert underwritten by Barbara Winters
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/echo-memories-of-the-world/
LOCATION:McPherson Playhouse\, 3 Centennial Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T230100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T232711Z
UID:13509-1753387200-1753394400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS and Pacific Opera Victoria at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A signature musical event of the summer! Led by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, Principal Conductor of Pacific Opera Victoria\, the Victoria Symphony performs at The Butchart Gardens alongside soprano Lauren Margison\, tenor Adam Luther\, young piano soloist Patrick Cao\, and members of the Pacific Opera Victoria Chorus. \nThis concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-and-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:20250725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T230445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T232644Z
UID:13543-1753471800-1753479000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:VS at Christ Church Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of classical charm and lyrical beauty at Victoria’s majestic Christ Church Cathedral! \nLed by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, the evening opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute\, a brilliant prelude to one of his final and most beloved operas. VS Principal Trumpet Ryan Cole takes the spotlight in Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major\, a favorite in the trumpet repertoire for its expressive warmth. The program concludes with the pastoral spirit of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 5 in F-major. \nTickets on sale June 17!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-christ-church-cathedral-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T231446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T233122Z
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SUMMARY:VS at Qualicum Beach
DESCRIPTION:VS returns to Qualicum Beach for an evening of classical charm and lyrical beauty! \nLed by Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia\, the evening opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute\, a brilliant prelude to one of his final and most beloved operas. VS Principal Trumpet Ryan Cole takes the spotlight in Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major\, a favorite in the trumpet repertoire for its expressive warmth. The program concludes with the pastoral spirit of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 5 in F-major. \nTickets on sale at the Mulberry Bush Book Store (130 W. 2nd Ave).
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/vs-at-qualicum-beach-2/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T231519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T214010Z
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SUMMARY:The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (Christ Church Cathedral)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 65 incredible years of music with NYO Canada! \nLed by acclaimed Music Director Naomi Woo\, this one-night only anniversary performance transforms Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral into a space of sound\, and transformation—experience a powerful program that doesn’t shy away from darkness—but insists on beauty\, meaning\, and hope. The evening opens with Across the Vaulted Night\, a work commissioned by the SOCAN Foundation NYO Canada and composed by NYO Canada cello alum Nicholas Denton Protsack. Next\, 2025 Michael Measures First Prize winner Justin Saulnier takes center stage in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2—a work of shifting moods\, flickering between solitude and spectacle\, and concluding in a blaze of rhythm and colour. After intermission\, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 offers a searing portrait of survival under totalitarianism\, where even silence carries weight. \nFeaturing 91 of Canada’s most talented young musicians — including local Victoria talent! \nOne cathedral. One unforgettable summer night. The next generation of Canadian orchestral music starts here. \nTickets on sale June 17!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada-christ-church-cathedral/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 930 Burdett Ave
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T231718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222533Z
UID:13584-1754148600-1754152200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Celeigh Cardinal & Shawnee Kish with The National Youth Orchestra of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Two powerhouse voices. One unforgettable afternoon by the water. \nJUNO-nominated singer-songwriters Celeigh Cardinal and Shawnee Kish join forces with The National Youth Orchestra of Canada for a genre-defying celebration of strength\, identity\, and transformation—set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. \nFrom the anthemic energy of “Wild Women” and “I Surrender” to the evocative storytelling of “Wandering River” and “There Are Some Things We Will Never Do\,” this concert showcases two of Canada’s most vital contemporary Indigenous artists alongside 91 of the country’s most gifted young orchestral musicians\, led by NYO Canada Music Director Naomi Woo. \nThe set also features iconic favourites like “Live and Let Die”\, “At Last”\, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman\, arranged for full symphony orchestra! \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Interested in reserved seating? Limited Grandstand tickets are available to purchase from $5 – $68.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/celeigh-cardinal-shawnee-kish-with-the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T231811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222600Z
UID:13591-1754163000-1754166600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Latin Nights with Sal Ferreras Ft. Adonis Puentes with the Victoria Symphony (SOLD OUT GRANDSTAND)
DESCRIPTION:They say Latin America’s greatest contribution to the world is joy.  \nSal Ferreras’ Latin Jazz Sextet with vocalist Adonis Puentes join forces with the Victoria Symphony for an unforgettable evening! VS Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin leads the orchestra in an irresistible evening of joy\, rhythm\, and the eclectic musical styles\, traditions and dances of South America and the Caribbean. Highlights include music by Alberto Ginastera (Argentina)\, Blas Galindo (México)\, Michel Camilo (Dominican Republic)\, Rafael Hernández (Puerto Rico)\, and Adonis Puentes (Cuba).  \nJoin us for some “serious” joyful folk music from Guatemala\, Paraguay\, and Venezuela.  \n\nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Please note Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/latin-nights-with-sal-ferreras-ft-adonis-puentes-with-the-victoria-symphony/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T231856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222442Z
UID:13594-1754235000-1754238600@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (SPLASH!)
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of intensity and beauty from the country’s most promising orchestral musicians. \nIn this sweeping 40-minute performance\, The National Youth Orchestra of Canada\, under the baton of Naomi Woo\, explores light and reckoning in seven striking works\, ranging from the spirited charm of Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute to the searing Allegro of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. \nJUNO-nominated Cree composer Andrew Balfour brings a bold contemporary voice with Omaa Biindig\, while Canadian composer Matthew Emery’s Lead Us Home offers a tender plea for belonging. \nThe program moves from the romantic depths of Mahler’s Adagietto to the turbulent energy of Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers\, building a portrait of an orchestra unafraid to ask big questions—and answer them with sound. \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Interested in reserved seating? Limited Grandstand tickets are available to purchase from $5 – $68.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada-splash/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250509T231936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T222447Z
UID:13597-1754249400-1754253000@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Traditional Symphony SPLASH! (SOLD OUT GRANDSTAND)
DESCRIPTION:The evening you’ve been waiting for is finally here—half a decade later! Victoria’s iconic night of symphonic music returns to a floating barge in the Inner Harbour. \nLed by VS Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin\, this celebratory program features highlights from past SPLASH! events. From Tobin Stokes Inner Harbour Overture and Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets\, to music from Star Wars\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and other favorites\, the concert builds to the beloved spectacular grand finale with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Amazing Grace—complete with fireworks! \nSymphony SPLASH! is a free public event. Please note Grandstand tickets are SOLD OUT.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/traditional-symphony-splash/
LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour\, Inner Harbour\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250321T230321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180014Z
UID:12923-1757860200-1757867400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Kluxen & Leong – Beethoven Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:VS launches the season with an energetic overture and a monumental concerto. Since his First Prize win at the International Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition in 2010\, Kerson Leong has been described as “not just one of Canada’s greatest violinists but one of the greatest violinists\, period” (Toronto Star). The musical modernist Arnold Schoenberg paid tribute to “Brahms The Progressive” by orchestrating the latter’s Piano Quartet No.1. Hear this chamber work with fresh ears: in an orchestral setting that will make the most of its energetic Rondo alla Zingarese.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-leong-beethoven-violin-concerto/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250731T203630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T182832Z
UID:14634-1758369600-1758380400@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Inside the Victoria Symphony
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to host a special event as part of Culture Days 2025! Have you ever wondered how to make a violin sing or what it’s like to play a clarinet? Now’s your chance to find out. Come get Inside the Victoria Symphony—meet the Maestro\, join the full orchestra in rehearsal\, try an instrument\, and get up close and personal! \n\nCulture Days is Canada’s largest public participation campaign for the arts! Celebrate arts\, culture\, and heritage in your community through free and interactive events. Explore all the event in BC! \n\nREGISTER \nEvent Schedule: \n12:00 pm: Doors open \n12:30-1:30 pm: Experience a Victoria Symphony rehearsal \n1:30-3:00 pm: Meet the musicians\, try an instrument\, and enjoy performances by students from the Victoria Conservatory of Music \nAll Ages Welcome! The event is free for all to attend\, but donations are gratefully accepted.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/inside-the-victoria-symphony/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250321T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180030Z
UID:12933-1758396600-1758403800@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Broadway and Beyond with Jimmie Herrod
DESCRIPTION:With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times)\, vocalist Jimmie Herrod earned the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition on America’s Got Talent in 2021. With a globe-trotting career as a singer\, songwriter\, and entertainer\, he has also toured with Pink Martini since 2017. Making his VS debut\, Herrod joins Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin and the orchestra for selections from Wicked\, Rent\, and Les Mis\, along with highlights from Bernstein\, Sondheim\, and more!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/broadway-and-beyond-with-jimmie-herrod/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T140652
CREATED:20250321T230707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180040Z
UID:12934-1758465000-1758472200@victoriasymphony.ca
SUMMARY:Broadway and Beyond with Jimmie Herrod
DESCRIPTION:With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times)\, vocalist Jimmie Herrod earned the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition on America’s Got Talent in 2021. With a globe-trotting career as a singer\, songwriter\, and entertainer\, he has also toured with Pink Martini since 2017. Making his VS debut\, Herrod joins Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin and the orchestra for selections from Wicked\, Rent\, and Les Mis\, along with highlights from Bernstein\, Sondheim\, and more!
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/broadway-and-beyond-with-jimmie-herrod-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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