Christian Kluxen, conductor Schubert, Symphony No. 9 in C major (The Great) For 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...

Christian Kluxen, conductor Mahler (arr. Simon), Symphony No. 9 in D major (arr. for chamber orchestra) One 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...

Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Vern Griffiths, percussion Lizée, Perxploitation Morlock, Disquiet Goddard, Live Wire (World Premiere) Nurulla-Khoja, Gusto Vancouver 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...