Victoria Symphony Pre-Concert talks

Pre-Concert Talk: Mahler and Schumann, Being Robert Schumann, Part 3

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Mahler and Schumann, Being Robert Schumann, Part 3. As the third event in our focus on Robert Schumann’s world, VS music director Christian Kluxen conducts Schumann’s…

Pre Concert Talk: Beethoven Symphonies

The Victoria Symphony will be performing Beethoven Symphonies Nos 1 - 8 from January 22 - January 30. Victoria Symphony's Bob Fraser shares insights on the upcoming concerts.

Pre Concert Talk: Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis. Canadian Guest conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads a sensual program of music for the strings of the Victoria Symphony…

Pre Concert Talk: Bach to Messiah

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Bach to Messiah.

Pre-Concert Talk: Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony – Being Robert Schumann (Part II)

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony  - Being Robert Schumann (Part II)

Pre-Concert Talk: Brahms Serenade No. 2 – Being Robert Schumann

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Brahms Serenade No. 2 - Being Robert Schumann.

Pre-Concert Talk: Gershwin and Beyond

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Gershwin and Beyond. 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…

Pre-Concert Talk: Haydn Symphonies; Morning, Noon, and Night

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Hadyn Symphonies, Morning, Noon, and Night. This trilogy of early Haydn symphonies is inspired by the different times of day – Morning, Noon, and Evening. Written shortly after…

Pre-Concert Talk: Vivaldi and Piazzolla

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on Vivaldi & Piazzolla. Come celebrate the vibrant violins of the Victoria Symphony! Concertmaster Terence Tam leads a program dedicated to showcasing the incredible virtuosity…

Pre Concert Talk: NOW! Contemporary Canadian Voices

Victoria Symphony’s Bass Trombone Bob Fraser shares insights on NOW! Contemporary Canadian Voices. Vancouver superstar percussionist, Vern Griffiths, joins VS Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia and the VS for a program of outstanding…