VS Season Brochure 2018 19 by VictoriaSymphony

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2018

CHRISTIAN KLUXEN / MUSIC DIRECTOR

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2 Season at a Glance

26 Musicians of the Victoria Symphony

4 Masterworks Series

27 Education & Outreach

14 VS Pops

28 Subscription Information

16 Classics

30 Series & Single Ticket Pricing

20 Concerts for Kids

31 Seating Maps

22 Holiday Concerts

32 Supporting Your Symphony

24 Explorations

33 Season Sponsors

25 Symphony in the Summer

Welcome to the 2018/19 season Now in my second season as Music Director, it feels like a dream to already be able to present such a broad range of my favourite pieces, alongside a phenomenal lineup of international guest artists. ¶ Throughout the season, we welcome world class conductors such as David Danzmayr, Bernhard Gueller and Giordano Bellincampi, as well as our Music Director Emerita Tania Miller. It’s also an honour to introduce our new Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin, who will continue to build and cultivate our outstanding Pops series with Broadway, Star Wars, Queen and the Wizard of Oz! Soloist highlights include old and new friends, such as Stewart Goodyear playing his own concerto Callaloo, Prize Winner in the 2016 Cleveland Piano Competition Leonardo Colafelice, esteemed British violinist Tasmin Little, Canadian rising star cellist Daniel Hass, and the Russian wonder pianist Lukas Geniušas. ¶ I’m particularly looking forward to adding some new ingredients to two of our main series; in the Masterworks Series, we will transform one concert into a “Naked Classics”, where animateur Paul Rissmann will guide us through an exploration of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Rissmann’s presentations have enjoyed enormous success with orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony, New York Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. In the Classics Series, I’m excited to continue to share with you the masterpieces of the classical era, but now gently illuminated by related works from other periods, which will bring a new dynamic to this series. ¶ Last, but not least, I’m proud to present more soloists from our own ranks than any season before, and continue to grow our pioneer position on the contemporary scene, particularly through our Explorations Series, which is steadily developing into one of the most ambitious new music series within a Canadian symphony orchestra. Join us on this amazing journey.

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2 0 1 8/ 1 9 S E A S O N AT A G L A N C E July

August

September

25 | Symphony in the Summer

31-2 | Symphony in the Summer

17 | Masterworks (Mon)

VS @ Christ Church Cathedral

VS @ Centennial Square

Mahler Symphony No. 4

27 | Symphony in the Summer

1 | Symphony in the Summer

22, 23 | VS Pops

VS @ Butchart Gardens

VS @ Christ Church Cathedral

Broadway & Bernstein

28 | Symphony in the Summer

5 | Symphony in the Summer

29, 30 | Masterworks (Sat, Sun)

Beer & Beethoven

Victoria Symphony Splash

Min Plays Rachmaninoff

January 1 | Specials

A Viennese New Years 19, 19 | VS Pops

The Music of Star Wars 20 | Concerts for Kids

Big Bongo 26, 27 | Masterworks (Sat, Sun)

Hass Plays Tchaikovsky February 4 | Masterworks (Mon)

Goodyear & Nielsen 17 | Classics

Albright Plays Bach March 2 | Masterworks (Sat)

Tam Plays Shostakovich 8, 9, 9 | VS Pops

Wizard of Oz October

10 | Concerts for Kids

14 | Classics

Symphonic Shenanigans

Huggett Conducts Baroque

17 | Classics

27, 27 | VS Pops

Kluxen Conducts Haydn

Super Heroes & Villains

24, 25 | Masterworks (Sun, Mon)

28 | Concerts for Kids

Naked Classics: Symphonie Fantastique

Super Heroes & Bad Guys

28 | New Music Festival

November 3 | Masterworks (Sat)

Dvorˇák & Schumann 10 | Explorations

Celebrating the Legacy of VS Composers-in-Residence 30 | New Music Festival

Singing the Earth

My Name is Amanda Todd

April

18 | Classics

5, 6, 7 | VS Pops

Beethoven Symphony No. 6

The Best of Queen

25, 26 | Masterworks (Sun, Mon)

15 | Masterworks (Mon)

Mozart, Stravinsky & Grieg

Colafelice Plays Beethoven

December 7, 8, 9 | VS Pops

28 | Classics

Geniušas Plays Brahms

Christmas Pops

May

14, 16 | Specials

4 | Explorations

Handel’s Messiah

Bondarsphere

15 | Specials

11, 12 | Masterworks (Sat, Sun)

The Irish Tenors

Wagner’s Lohengrin (ACT III)

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MASTERWORKS SERIES

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September

January

April

17 | Masterworks I (Mon)

26, 27 | Masterworks V (Sat, Sun)

15 | Masterworks IX (Mon)

Mahler Symphony No. 4

Hass Plays Tchaikovsky

Colafelice Plays Beethoven

29, 30 | Masterworks II (Sat, Sun)

February

May

Min Plays Rachmaninoff

4 | Masterworks VI (Mon)

11, 12 | Masterworks X (Sat, Sun)

November

Goodyear & Nielsen

Wagner’s Lohengrin (ACT III)

3 | Masterworks III (Sat)

March

Dvorˇák & Schumann 25, 26 | Masterworks IV

(Sun, Mon) Mozart, Stravinsky & Grieg

2 | Masterworks VII (Sat)

Tam Plays Shostakovich 24, 25 | Masterworks VIII

(Sun, Mon) Naked Classics: Symphonie Fantastique

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M ASTERWOR K S SATUR DAY IS GENEROUSLY UNDERW R IT TEN BY JULIE A ND H A R RY SWA IN.

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MIN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF

HASS PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY

WAGNER’S LOHENGRIN

Saturday, September 29, 8:00 pm

Saturday, January 26, 8:00 pm

Saturday, May 11 8:00 pm

Christian Kluxen, conductor Lorraine Min, pianist

Christian Kluxen, conductor Daniel Hass, cellist

Wijerante, Polyphonic Lively

Sharman, Byrd Dances

Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2

Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme

Christian Kluxen, conductor Aviva Fortunata, soprano Kari Postma, soprano Christian Juslin, tenor Robert Pomakov, bass Victoria Choral Society

Brahms, Symphony No. 3

Beethoven, Symphony No. 8

VS favourite, the dazzling Lorraine Min, plays Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a piece filled with sweeping melodies expressing brooding lyricism, melancholy and passion. Brahms’ powerful and majestic Symphony No. 3 concludes the program.

Rising star cellist Daniel Hass performs Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme; an elegant, engaging and classical collection of diverse variations. Beethoven’s witty and carefree Symphony No. 8 completes the concert.

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TAM PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH

Saturday, November 3, 8:00 pm

Saturday, March 2, 8:00 pm

Bernhard Gueller, conductor Ryan Cole, trumpet

David Danzmayr, conductor Terence Tam, violinist

Dvorˇák, Czech Suite

Shostakovich, Violin Concerto No. 1

Goddard, Concerto for Trumpet

Prokofiev, Symphony No. 7

Schumann, Symphony No. 1

VS Principal Trumpet Ryan Cole premieres BC composer Marcus Goddard’s lyrical tour-de-force Concerto for Trumpet. Maestro Gueller then conduct’s Schumann’s joyous and effervescent Symphony No. 1.

Renowned conductor David Danzmayr teams with virtuosic Concertmaster Terence Tam in this all-Russian concert performing Shoskatovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Written in the German-style, the concerto embodies Shostakovich’s sarcastic humour and emotional intensity. The program concludes with Prokofiev’s lyrical and reflective, yet melancholic Seventh Symphony.

Wagner, Prelude & Liebestod (from Tristan & Isolde) Sibelius, Symphony No. 7 Wagner, Lohengrin (ACT III)

A tour-de-force of operatic singers join the Victoria Choral Society for this epic and triumphant third act of Wagner’s renowned opera Lohengrin filled with themes of love, betrayal, mysticism, transformation and royalty. The concert begins with Prelude & Liebestod from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde seamlessly followed by the glorious and uplifting Sibelius Symphony No. 7.

All performances take place at the Royal Theatre. For tickets, call 250.385.6515. Pre-concert talks are held in the west lobby of the Royal Theatre at 7 pm before each Masterworks Saturday concert.

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MASTERWORKS SERIES

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Sunday

MIN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF

HASS PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY

WAGNER’S LOHENGRIN

Sunday, September 30, 2:30 pm

Sunday, January 27, 2:30 pm

Sunday, May 12, 2:30 pm

Christian Kluxen, conductor Lorraine Min, pianist

Christian Kluxen, conductor Daniel Hass, cellist

Wijerante, Polyphonic Lively

Sharman, Byrd Dances

Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2

Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme

Christian Kluxen, conductor Aviva Fortunata, soprano Kari Postma, soprano Christian Juslin, tenor Robert Pomakov, bass Victoria Choral Society

Brahms, Symphony No. 3

Beethoven, Symphony No. 8

MOZART, STRAVINSKY & GRIEG Sunday, November 25, 2:30 pm Christian Kluxen, conductor Respighi, Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite III Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante for Winds Stravinsky, Pulcinella Suite Grieg, Holberg Suite

The VS wind section takes centre stage in Mozart’s charming Sinfonia Concertante. Maestro Kluxen then weaves Stravinsky’s harmonic and engaging Pulcinella Suite through Grieg’s playful and meditative Holberg Suite to create a one-of a-kind concert experience.

NAKED CLASSICS: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Sunday, March 24, 2:30 pm Christian Kluxen, conductor Paul Rissmann, animateur

Naked Classics animateur Paul Rissmann joins the VS in undressing this Berlioz masterpiece and explores the history and genius of the work, uncovering secrets in the score and deconstructing the composition using visuals, live excerpts and more! The VS then plays the entire score; the amazingly fresh tale of irrational love that is Symphonie Fantastique.

Wagner, Prelude & Liebestod (from Tristan & Isolde) Sibelius, Symphony No. 7 Wagner, Lohengrin (ACT III)

A tour-de-force of operatic singers join the Victoria Choral Society for this epic and triumphant third act of Wagner’s renowned opera Lohengrin filled with themes of love, betrayal, mysticism, transformation and royalty. The concert begins with Prelude & Liebestod from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde seamlessly followed the glorious and uplifting Sibelius Symphony No. 7.

All performances take place at the Royal Theatre. For tickets, call 250.385.6515. Pre-concert talks are held in the west lobby of the Royal Theatre at 1:30 pm before each Masterworks Sunday concert.

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MASTERWORKS SERIES

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Monday

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 4

GOODYEAR & NIELSEN

COLAFELICE PLAYS BEETHOVEN

Monday, September 17, 8:00 pm

Monday, February 4, 8:00 pm

Monday, April 15, 8:00 PM

Christian Kluxen, conductor Leslie Ann Bradley, vocalist

Christian Kluxen, conductor Stewart Goodyear, pianist

Giordano Bellincampi, conductor Leonardo Colafelice, pianist

Abrahamsen, Nacht und Trompeten

Adès, Three Dances from Powder Her Face

Cherubini, Medea Overture

Berg, Seven Early Songs Mahler, Symphony No. 4

Goodyear, Callaloo

Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 1

Nielsen, Symphony No. 4

Maestro Kluxen begins his second season as Music Director with the bright and ethereally beautiful Mahler Symphony No. 4; a piece that combines Mahler’s love of nature, humour, scintillating orchestration, and a search for meaning amid the great questions of life into one masterful symphony.

MOZART, STRAVINSKY & GRIEG Monday, November 26, 8:00 pm Christian Kluxen, conductor Respighi, Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite III Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante for Winds Stravinsky, Pulcinella Suite Grieg, Holberg Suite

Popular pianist Stewart Goodyear returns to perform his own jazz infused, dazzling concerto for piano and orchestra, Callaloo. The concert concludes with Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s dramatic Symphony No. 4, a work that embodies the powerful and inextinguishable forces of life over challenge and destruction.

NAKED CLASSICS: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Monday, March 25, 8:00 pm Christian Kluxen, conductor Paul Rissmann, animateur

Award winning pianist Leonardo Colafelice joins the VS to perform Beethoven’s virtuosic and sophisticated Piano Concerto No. 1. Internationally acclaimed Guest Conductor, (and Auckland Philharmonia Music Director) Giordano Bellincampi leads the orchestra in Mendelssohn’s energetic “Scottish” Symphony No. 3.

All performances take place at the Royal Theatre. For tickets, call 250.385.6515. Pre-concert talks are held in the west lobby of the Royal Theatre at 7 pm before each Masterworks Monday concert.

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BROADWAY & BERNSTEIN Saturday, September 22, 8:00 pm Sunday, September 23, 2:00 pm Sean O’Loughlin, conductor Lara Ciekiewicz, soprano David Curry, tenor

Join our new Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin as he launches our new Pops season. Enjoy the music of legendary Broadway composer Leonard Bernstein, his contemporaries and inspirations including Rodgers & Hammerstein and Sondheim. Hear favourites from On the Waterfront and West Side Story and more!

CHRISTMAS POPS

Friday, March 8, 8:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 8:00 pm

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor Rebecca Hass, mezzo soprano Vox Humana Chamber Choir

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor

Get into the Christmas spirit with the annual VS Christmas Pops concert. Feel the glow of the season down to your toes with holiday classics, family favourites and Yuletide cheer! Mezzo soprano Rebecca Hass and Vox Humana Chamber Choir join conductor Sean O’Loughlin to create holiday magic.

THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS

Saturday, October 27, 2:00 pm Saturday, October 27, 8:00 pm

Saturday, January 19, 2:00 pm Saturday, January 19, 8:00 pm

Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor

Grab your cape, mask and dust off your superpowers for an exciting evening of music from your favourite super hero movies! From Batman to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Spiderman and Captain America, your spirits will soar with live renditions from these blockbuster movies.

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”

Feel the force around you and be transported to a galaxy far, far away with music from Star Wars and other iconic sci-fi movies including Star Trek, Battlestar Galactia and more. Re-live Darth Vader’s Imperial March, the main title sequence and other quintessential Star Wars moments live with the VS under the exciting baton of our Principal Pops Conductor Sean O’Loughlin.

Indicates concert in the Friday Night Pops 3 Package

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WIZARD OF OZ

Friday, December 7, 8:00 pm Saturday, December 8, 8:00 pm Sunday, December 9, 2:00 pm

SUPER HEROES & VILLAINS

Dorothy is here! Bring your friends and family to see our first ever presentation of this classic film accompanied by live orchestra! Travel over the rainbow and follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City. Click those ruby red slippers, ‘cause there’s no place like home . . . at the Royal Theatre!

THE BEST OF QUEEN

Friday, April 5, 8:00 pm Saturday, April 6, 8:00 pm Sunday, April 7, 2:00 pm Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Jeans ’n Classics, performers

The VS will “rock you” with legendary music of Queen in this electric symphony-rock tribute. Experience the harmonies, hits and nostalgia of one of the world’s most prolific rock bands including hits like We Are the Champions and Bohemian Rhapsody. Don’t miss this chance to rock with hits from one of the greatest bands of the century!

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HUGGETT CONDUCTS BAROQUE Sunday, October 14, 2:30 pm Monica Huggett, soloist and leader Telemann, Suite in A minor Telemann, Concerto in D minor

ALBRIGHT PLAYS BACH

GENIUŠAS PLAYS BRAHMS

Graun, Violin Concerto in D minor

Sunday, February 17, 2:30 pm

Sunday, April 28, 2:30 PM

Telemann, Concerto Grosso in E minor

Tania Miller, conductor Charlie Albright, pianist

Christian Kluxen, conductor Lukas Geniušas, pianist

Britten, Soirées Musicales

Brahms, Serenade No. 2

J.S. Bach, Concerto in D

Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 2

J.S. Bach, Concert Suite

W.F. Bach, Adagio and Fugue in D minor

Baroque violin expert Monica Huggett, known for her spirited and expressive musicality, leads the VS in gems from the Baroque Era including works from Bach and Telemann.

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 6 Sunday, November 18, 2:30 pm Christian Kluxen, conductor Tasmin Little, violinist Vivaldi, “Autumn” III: Allegro Panufnik, “Autumn in Albania”

Rossini, Overture to Silken Staircase Haydn, Symphony No. 92

Maestra Tania Miller returns to conduct rising star pianist Charlie Albright performing Bach’s crisp, bold and dramatic Concerto in D. Haydn’s elegant, quirky and exuberant Symphony No. 92 concludes the program.

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KLUXEN CONDUCTS HAYDN

Vivaldi, “Winter” I: Allegro non molto

Sunday, March 17, 2:30 pm

Panufnik, “Tibetan Winter”

Christian Kluxen, conductor Christi Meyers, violinist Victoria Lindsay, violinist

Vivaldi, “Spring” I: Allegro Piazzolla, “Spring” Vivaldi, “Summer” III: Presto Panufnik, “Indian Summer” Piazolla, “Summer” Beethoven, Symphony No. 6

This one of a kind concert, featuring acclaimed violinist Tasmin Little, weaves together excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Panufnik’s Four World Seasons and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Kluxen and the VS then bring you pastoral sounds and feelings of the countryside with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6.

International pianist Lukas Geniušas makes his debut with the VS performing Brahms’ beautiful, intimate, and powerful Piano Concerto No. 2 on this all Brahms program. The Serenade No. 2, one of his early works, completes the program.

Rebel, Les Elements, Symphonie Nouvelle

UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium. For tickets, call 250.385.6515. Pre-concert talks are held in the Senate Chambers adjacent to the UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium at 1:30 pm before each Classics concert except November 18.

Pärt, Tabula Rasa C.P.E Bach, Symphony No. 1 Haydn, Symphony No. 96

Assistant Concertmaster Christi Meyers and Principal Second Violinist Victoria Lindsay play Pärt’s Tabula Rasa, pairing two violins with each other in what has been described as angel music. Maestro Kluxen concludes the concert with Haydn’s witty and exuberant Symphony No. 96 “Miracle”.

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SUPER HEROES & BAD GUYS

SYMPHONIC SHENANIGANS

Sunday, October 28, 2:30 pm

Sunday, March 10, 2:30 pm

Maestro Joey, conductor

Maestro Joey, conductor Al Simmons, entertainer

Maestro Joey needs your help! Super Heroes of the world need to unite with the Mighty Maestro to thwart the evil bad guys running amuck in the theatre. Featuring Super Heroes music from Captain America, Star Wars, How to Train Your Dragon and more, this concert is sure to capture the imagination of budding super heroes everywhere. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your costume!

BIG BONGO Sunday, January 20, 2:30 pm Maestro Joey, conductor

Take a fun-filled (and loud) journey through the percussion section as your percussion team brings out their big instruments to demonstrate all the weird and wacky noises that can be re-created in music. Dig that crazy beat as you tap your toes to the music of the Can-Can, ride along with the William Tell Overture and feel the power of thunder and lightning!

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Can you make music with tin cans, soda straws, garden hoses and turkey basters? Juno Awardwinner Al Simmons can! Discover the wacky science behind these zany instruments as he pits them against the string, woodwind and brass instruments of the symphony in this action-packed, sing-a-long concert.

All performances take place at the Royal Theatre. For tickets call 250.385.6515. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to come early for the VS Instrument Petting Zoo and other activities in the lobby beginning at 1:30 pm.

CONCERTS FOR KIDS

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Holiday concerts

CHRISTMAS POPS Friday, December 7, 8:00 pm Saturday, December 8, 8:00 pm Sunday, December 9, 2:00 pm Sean O’Loughlin, conductor Rebecca Hass, mezzo soprano Vox Humana Chamber Choir

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

THE IRISH TENORS

A VIENNESE NEW YEARS

Friday, December 14, 8 pm & Sunday, December 16, 2:30 pm UVic Centre, Farquhar Auditorium

Saturday, December 15, 8 pm Royal Theatre

Tuesday, January 1, 2:30 pm Royal Theatre

Irish Tenors

Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Miriam Khalil, soprano Benjamin Butterfield, tenor Ballet Victoria

Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Jennifer Taverner, soprano Lauren Segal, alto Owen McCausland, tenor John Brancy, baritone Victoria Choral Society

Associate Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia returns to lead talented soloists, the Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society in Handel’s mighty Messiah. With the Hallelujah Chorus as its centerpiece, Messiah is one of the most famous pieces of classical music in the world.

Performing to sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl, the Irish Tenors bring their bright, ringing voices back to Victoria for a magical night of holiday music and beloved Irish music. Join Ronan Tynan, Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and the VS for happy songs of celebration and humour, mixed with touching melodies and songs that warm the heart.

Start the New Year off right with elegant and nostalgic music of the family of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries. Miriam Khalil and Benjamin Butterfield join dancers from Ballet Victoria for this afternoon of music, dance and song.

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e x plor at ions New Music Festival CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF VS COMPOSERS-INRESIDENCE Thursday, March 28, 8 pm Bill Linwood, conductor Butterfield, The Gymnast Stokes, Bits of Beauty Sharman, The Proximity of Mars

MY NAME IS AMANDA TODD Saturday, November 10, 8 pm Bill Linwood, conductor Nobles, Ouroboros Simms, Remnant Shoreline Morlock, My Name is Amanda Todd di Castri, Dear Life

This engaging concert features an emotional work surrounding the brief life of cyber-bullied teen Amanda Todd and Zosha di Castri’s Dear Life inspired by the iconic poetry of Canadian Writer Alice Munro. This concert is presented with the support of the Hugh Davidson Foundation and Victoria Foundation.

Oesterle, Carrousel Miller, World Premiere Schmidt, Just a Stranger Here Myself

The first concert features pieces from six previous VS Composers-in Residence. Victoria-born Schmidt’s Just a Stranger Here Myself, reflecting on his new life in Germany concludes the program. SINGING THE EARTH Saturday, March 30, 8 pm Bill Linwood, conductor Marion Newman, soprano Hanuse, Cry Rock (30 min. video) Höstman, Nuyaml-il Kulhulmx – Singing the Earth

Another former VS Composer-in-Residence, Anna Höstman’s Singing the Earth highlights this concert. Describing the beauty and spirit of British Columbia’s Bella Coola Valley in a multilingual and crossdisciplinary setting, the work features Bella Coola-born soloist Marion Newman.

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BONDARSPHERE Saturday, May 4, 8 pm Jean-Claude Picard, conductor Sokolovic´, Concerto for Orchestra Berio, Rendering Lizée, Bondarsphere Hétu, Légendes

Canadian composer Nicole Lizée pays tribute to Canada’s first female astronaut Roberta Bondar’s remarkable life as an astronaut, physician, scientific researcher, photographer, author, and environment interpreter through soundtrack, video and live orchestra. VS welcomes guest Jean-Claude Picard who leads the orchestra in Sokolovic´’s dazzling virtuoso showpiece, Concerto for Orchestra.

All performances take place at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre. For tickets, call 250.385.6515.

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Sum m er Enjoy the Victoria Symphony’s annual series of summer concerts including performances at some of the city’s most beautiful venues

VICTORIA SYMPHONY PRESENTS AT CENTENNIAL SQUARE July 31 – August 2

Small ensembles comprised of Victoria Symphony musicians take the stage to share a variety of musical styles in this series of FREE lunchtime concerts.

VS @ CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL July 25 & August 1, 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral

The Victoria Symphony returns to Christ Church Cathedral for another summer of breathtaking acoustics and majestic surroundings. Enjoy orchestral favourites in a venue unlike any other! Programs for these concerts will be announced in late spring.

VS @ BUTCHART GARDENS

VICTORIA SYMPHONY SPLASH

July 27, 8 pm Butchart Gardens

Sunday, August 5, 1 pm to 10 pm Inner Harbour, Victoria

Grab your sweetheart and settle in amongst the roses for a romantic evening under the stars with the Victoria Symphony. Tickets are available through Butchart Gardens.

BEER & BEETHOVEN ON THE BARGE July 28, 4 pm Ogden Point Barge

Enjoy a cold beer (or wine or cider) at beautiful Ogden Point and enjoy the music of Beethoven (and a few others) in the sunshine. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon!

Christian Kluxen, conductor

Victoria’s iconic symphonic summer event returns for its 29th year. Join over 40,000 people in Victoria’s Inner Harbour to hear the VS perform from a floating barge. The day begins with the Family Zone at 1 pm and carries on throughout the Inner Harbour with food, dancing and more before an exciting array of performers take to the barge. Featuring orchestral favourites and popular classics, the concert ends with a bang in the beloved grand finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with fireworks! Donations gratefully accepted.

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Christian Kluxen

Giuseppe Pietraroia

Sean O’Loughlin

Tania Miller

Music Director

Associate Conductor

Principal Pops Conductor

Music Director Emerita

Violins

Flutes

Trombones

Terence Tam, Concertmaster

Richard Volet, Principal

Brad Howland, Principal

Christi Meyers, Assistant

Stephanie Bell

Marcus Hissen

Piccolo

Bass Trombone

Stephanie Bell

Bob Fraser

Oboes

Tuba

Michael Byrne, Principal

Paul Beauchesne, Principal

Concertmaster Victoria Lindsay, Principal 2nd Violin Cory Balzer** Müge Büyükçelen-Badel Courtney Cameron Michele Kwon Phillip Manning

Russell Bajer

Emily Salmon

English Horn

Christopher Taber

Russell Bajer

Julian Vitek

Clarinets

Violas

Keith MacLeod, Principal

Kenji Fuse, Principal

Jennifer Christensen

Stacey Boal

Bass Clarinet

Kay Cochran

Jennifer Christensen

Mieka Michaux Christine Prince Celli

Brian Yoon, Principal Martin Bonham Joyce Ellwood Perry Foster Basses

Mary Rannie, Principal Darren Buhr Alex Olson

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Bassoons

Timpani

William Linwood, Principal Percussion

Corey Rae, Principal Harp

Annabelle Stanley, Principal Orchestra Manager

Peter Burris

Jennifer Gunter, Principal

Operations Manager

Anne Marie Power

Eric Gallipo

Horns

Librarians

Alana Despins, Principal

Christopher Reiche-Boucher

Michael Oswald

Russell Bajer, assistant

Janet Parker Dan Moses Trumpets

Ryan Cole, Principal David Michaux

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Educ ation & ou tr e ach EDUC ATION A ND OUTR E ACH IS SPONSOR ED BY BE V ER LY UNGER A ND COA ST C A PITA L INSUR A NCE

The Victoria Symphony believes that music is an integral part of a well-rounded education and is vital to the emotional and intellectual development of youth. The Victoria Symphony offers a variety of innovative, entertaining, educational, and widely accessible programs.

Open Rehearsals for Middle and High Schools

School Programs Education and Outreach Concerts

The Victoria Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education concerts are designed for students in grades K-7 in Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, Gulf Islands, and Cowichan school districts as well as independent and home schools. These concerts provide fun, accessible, and engaging experiences while exposing over 10,000 students to the wonder of live orchestral music. Musicians in Schools and Master Class Sessions

Musicians of the orchestra bring innovative, inspiring, and entertaining performances and workshops to school gyms and classrooms. These programs allow students to connect more directly with the musicians as well as provide a forum for open dialogue and eager questions.

Listen, learn, and enjoy the music, magic and mechanics that go into rehearsing for a performance. Scheduled throughout the VS season, these free open rehearsals are available for middle and high school students and teachers to attend. Symphony Story Time

The Victoria Symphony brings a pair of VS musicians and their puppet friend, Cathy Cadence, into local preschools and daycares. Children aged two to five will be treated to a musical performance that matches music to words and feelings.

Adopt a School Program

Committed to supporting music in schools, the VS is thrilled to provide 5 schools in Greater Victoria with a variety of inspiring educational and entertaining performances at no cost. This program is made possible by the generous donation of Beverly Unger. vsSOUNDCHECK

If you are between the ages of 15 and 35, the vsSOUNDCHECK can connect you to classical, pop, jazz and other Victoria Symphony performances for just $15 a ticket. Visit victoriasymphony.ca/ vssoundcheck to sign up.

Community Programs Instrument Petting Zoo

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This popular hands-on activity gives children the opportunity to try a variety of instruments with guidance from experienced vsYOUTH volunteers. From violins to trumpets, the Instrument Petting Zoo is sure to give your child a memorable experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and perhaps spark a new interest in music.

programs, please call 250.412.1977 or visit victoriasymphony.ca/ community/educationoutreach

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Feel at home with the ability to have the same seats year after year. You receive priority seating and upgrades over single ticket buyers.

Groups of 10 or more save up to 20% off regular priced tickets. Call 250.385.6515 or email boxoffice@ victoriasymphony.ca.

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You can purchase tickets to all concerts – including special concerts – before they go on sale o the public.

If you are between the ages of 15 and 35, vsSOUNDCHECK can connect you to classical, pop, jazz and other Victoria Symphony performances for just $15 a ticket. Visit victoriasymphony.ca/ vssoundcheck to sign up.

Step One: Choose one or more of our five series, or Compose Your Own Season by choosing six or ten of your favourites from a selection of over 30 concerts. Keep the tickets for yourself or share with friends.

Step Two: Choose your seats for your subscription or your price zone for your Compose Your Own Season.

Step Three: Contact us to purchase your subscription: Via phone: 250.385.6515 In Person or via Mail: Suite 610 620 View Street Victoria BC V8W 1J6 Via Email: boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca

Step Four: Enjoy the subscriber benefits below!

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Subscriptions save you up to 44% off single ticket prices. Save $8 per ticket for additional concerts* (excludes student and child tickets). *Some restrictions apply

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Exchange tickets with no fees up to seven days prior to the concert! Within seven days, a $2 fee applies. Receive advanced notification for special concerts.

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Receive special offers available only to subscribers including discounts at local restaurants!

All tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged up to 24 hours before the concert. Subscription packages are fully refundable up to the first concert of the series.

Compose Your Own Series Subscription

The policies of the VS, the Royal Theatre and the University of Victoria state that every person must have a ticket in order to be admitted to a performance.

Choose six or ten performances from the Masterworks, VS Pops, Classics and Explorations concerts for a subscription that suits your schedule and your personal preferences. For additional flexibility, you can either preselect your concerts or receive vouchers and redeem them throughout the season.

Conditions of Sale Subscription series are purchased and issued subject to the policies, rules and regulations of the VS. No refunds will be made and no credit vouchers issued except in the case of cancellation of a performance. Please note that all Royal Theatre concert ticket prices include an $8.00 service charge per ticket and all University of Victoria concert ticket prices include a $3.50 service charge per ticket.

Prices and dates listed in this brochure were correct at the time of printing. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy although errors may occur. Programs, artists/conductors, prices, location and dates are subject to change without notice. Exchange fees for tickets purchased as part of a package are free of charge until seven days prior to a concert. With seven days, a $2 per ticket fee applies. Single tickets are exchangeable with a $5 exchange fee per ticket.

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Student / Child

Concert Series Section Adult Senior

Masterworks Loge 650

Pops

Saturday

A1 550 530

Student / Child

Loge 372 A1 324 318

Monday

A 420 400

Matinee

A 270 264 150

10 concerts

B 340 320

6 concerts

B 228 222 126

C 260 240

C 180 174 108

Masterworks Loge 520

Pops

Sunday

Friday

Monday

A1 440 424

Loge 186 A1 162 159

A 336 320

3 concerts

A 135 132 75

8 concerts

B 272 256

B 114 111 63

C 208 192

C 90 87 54

Masterworks Loge 355

Classics

A 235 230 130

Saturday,

5 concerts

B 195 190 110

C 155 150 95

Concerts for Kids

A 54 54 39

Sunday

A1 300 290 A 235 230 130

or Monday

B 195 190 110

5 concerts

C 155 150 95

B 36 36 24

3 concerts 6 10 Section concerts concerts

Compose Your Own Season (CYOS)

A 282 460 B 234 380 C 186 300

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Concert Series

Price Range

Masterworks Pops Classics Concerts for Kids

33 – 86 31 – 83 33 – 56 15 – 25

Explorations Handel’s Messiah Irish Tenors A Viennese New Years

20 – 25 35 – 55 45 – 105 42 – 92

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“Your support for live orchestral music is vital in continuing to build a vibrant arts and culture community in this region. It is with great pride and excitement that I invite you to continue your journey with our charismatic Christian Kluxen and the exceptional musicians of your Victoria Symphony.” / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Your ticket purchases and attendance are essential to every concert. Ticket sales cover only 24% of our costs. Become a donor

Make a gift or pledge to the Victoria Symphony and know you are making a difference! All gifts receive a tax receipt. Gifts of stocks can provide you with great tax advantages. Victoria Symphony Society charitable registration #11928 5286 RR 0001. with a donation of $1,000+ and meet new friends while receiving name recognition in the concert program, invitations to unique music enrichment events, concierge ticket service and open rehearsal. Dedicate your gift in honour of someone you care about and enjoy the Conductor’s Circle lounges at Masterworks concerts and the opportunity to meet our musicians and conductors. Join the Conductor’s Circle

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guest artist’s performance ($2,500), or a concert ($5,000), or a musician for the season ($10,000 – $25,000) and receive special recognition and unique VIP benefits. with a donation of $100 – $999 and receive name recognition in the concert program, gift dedication in honour of someone you care about and invitations to special events to meet our musicians, guests and new friends. Join the Musician’s Circle

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Become a Business Sponsor

The Victoria Symphony is proud of the businesses that sponsor us and support the arts here in Victoria. Sponsorship can include opportunities to sponsor a concert, a concert series, an education program, Splash, donor membership groups and more! Please call Karen Batchelor at 250.412.1976 or email karen@victoriasymphony.ca.

the Music Playing. You can name the Victoria Symphony as a beneficiary in your will or other planned gift, such as life insurance, and be honoured in the concert program. Current gifts or future estate bequests can be invested in the Foundation for the Victoria Symphony and may receive up to 100% in matching funds, which could double the gift and would benefit the Symphony in perpetuity.

Become a Volunteer

Please call 250.412.1982 or email donorservices@victoriasymphony.ca for information regarding your gift choice.

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We offer a variety of interesting volunteer opportunities. Please call Ben Carson at 250.412.1977 or email ben@victoriasymphony.ca. Contact us

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About the illustrator: Sébastien Thibault is based in Matane, Québec. He pays huge attention to objects, shapes and colors symbolic in his conceptual illustrations. For him, illustration starts with the brain then comes the pencil.

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