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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Hetherington – Beethoven Symphony No. 7
DESCRIPTION:A festive Danish curtain-raiser by Friedrich Kuhlau (Beethoven’s contemporary and a composer central to Denmark’s musical identity) sets the tone for a season that celebrates place and belonging in a time when national songs resonate more than ever. Berlioz\, another nineteenth-century visionary who expanded the orchestra’s expressive range\, turns that brightness inward with Les Nuits d’été\, a tender farewell to summer sung by mezzo-soprano Alex Hetherington. Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven\, commissioned by Christian Kluxen during his Arctic Philharmonic tenure\, answers across time with a luminous bridge leading naturally into Beethoven’s radiant Seventh Symphony—a “celebration of humanity being unworried and free.”
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-hetherington-beethoven-symphony-no-7/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Season Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260914T193000
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SUMMARY:Kluxen – Beethoven Symphony No. 7 (Sidney)
DESCRIPTION:A festive Danish curtain-raiser by Friedrich Kuhlau (Beethoven’s contemporary and a composer central to Denmark’s musical identity) sets the tone for a season that celebrates place and belonging in a time when national songs resonate more than ever. Britta Byström’s A Walk to Beethoven\, commissioned by Christian Kluxen during his Arctic Philharmonic tenure\, answers across time with a luminous bridge leading naturally into Beethoven’s radiant Seventh Symphony—a “celebration of humanity being unworried and free.” \nPresented without intermission. \nNot included in subscription purchase discount. 
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-beethoven-symphony-no-7/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sidney
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T130000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Victoria Symphony
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to host a special event as part of Culture Days 2026! Have you ever wondered how to make a violin sing or what it’s like to play a trombone? 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! \nRegistration for this event is required. \n\nREGISTER \nEvent Schedule: \n1:00 pm: Doors open \n1:10-1:20 pm: Enjoy performances by students from the Victoria Conservatory of Music \n1:30-2:30 pm: Join the Victoria Symphony in rehearsal \n2:30-3:15 pm: Meet VS musicians in the lobby \nExperience our Instrument Petting Zoo\, Colouring Table\, and other activities in the lobby throughout the event. \nAll Ages Welcome! \nThe event is free to attend\, but donations are gratefully accepted.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/inside-the-victoria-symphony-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
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SUMMARY:Aretha – A Tribute
DESCRIPTION:R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The “Queen of Soul\,” Aretha Franklin\, is celebrated in a powerhouse concert of her greatest hits\, from Respect and Think to A Natural Woman\, Chain of Fools\, and Amazing Grace. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY®-nominee Ryan Shaw bring soaring vocals and electric energy to the stage\, backed by Sean O’Loughlin and the musicians of the VS. More than a concert\, it’s a heartwarming\, soul-stirring tribute to one of music’s most legendary voices.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/aretha-a-tribute/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T163000
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SUMMARY:Aretha – A Tribute
DESCRIPTION:R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The “Queen of Soul\,” Aretha Franklin\, is celebrated in a powerhouse concert of her greatest hits\, from Respect and Think to A Natural Woman\, Chain of Fools\, and Amazing Grace. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY®-nominee Ryan Shaw bring soaring vocals and electric energy to the stage\, backed by Sean O’Loughlin and the musicians of the VS. More than a concert\, it’s a heartwarming\, soul-stirring tribute to one of music’s most legendary voices.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/aretha-a-tribute-2/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton St
CATEGORIES:Pops at the Royal
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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Pouliot – Dvořák’s New World Symphony & Sibelius Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Heino Eller’s Dawn captures both the first light of day and the awakening of Estonian national identity after World War I. Sibelius’s Violin Concerto\, lyrical and vast\, reflects the mystery of the landscape that shaped him\, here brought to life by the brilliant Canadian violinist Blake Pouliot. Dvořák’s New World Symphony\, written during his stay in America\, weaves homesickness and discovery into one of the most beloved works in all symphonic literature.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-pouliot-dvoraks-new-world-symphony-sibelius-violin-concerto-2/
LOCATION:Farquhar at UVic\, University Farquhar Auditorium\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:JUST ADDED
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SUMMARY:Kluxen & Pouliot – Dvořák’s New World Symphony & Sibelius Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Heino Eller’s Dawn captures both the first light of day and the awakening of Estonian national identity after World War I. Sibelius’s Violin Concerto\, lyrical and vast\, reflects the mystery of the landscape that shaped him\, here brought to life by the brilliant Canadian violinist Blake Pouliot. Dvořák’s New World Symphony\, written during his stay in America\, weaves homesickness and discovery into one of the most beloved works in all symphonic literature.
URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-pouliot-dvoraks-new-world-symphony-sibelius-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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