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August 1, 2010 - Sun. 4:00 PM
Symphony Splash 2010

September 10, 2010 - Fri. 7:30 PM
Pictures at an Exhibition

September 11, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Pictures at an Exhibition

September 12, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Pictures at an Exhibition

September 16, 2010 - Thu. 2:00 PM
A Gershwin Fantasy

September 17, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM
A Gershwin Fantasy

September 18, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM
A Gershwin Fantasy

October 3, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Brandenburg 1 & Mozart 40

October 8, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM
Accordion on Fire

October 13, 2010 - Wed. 2:30 PM
Centennial Salute to the Navy

October 18, 2010 - Mon. 8:00 PM
Dvorak Cello Concerto

October 21, 2010 - Thu. 2:00 PM
The Nylons Putting it Together

October 22, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM
The Nylons Putting it Together

October 23, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM
The Nylons Putting it Together

October 24, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Beethoven Lives Upstairs

October 30, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Halloween Fantastique

October 31, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Halloween Fantastique

November 21, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Brandenburg 2 & 3

December 5, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM
The Snowman and The Bear

December 6, 2010 - Mon. 8:00 PM
Rach 2

December 9, 2010 - Thu. 7:30 PM
My Funny Christmastime

December 10, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM
My Funny Christmastime

December 11, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM
My Funny Christmastime

December 12, 2010 - Sun. 2:00 PM
My Funny Christmastime

December 17, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM
Handel's Messiah

December 18, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Christmas with The Canadian Tenors

December 19, 2010 - Sun. 8:00 PM
Handel's Messiah

January 1, 2011 - Sat. 2:30 PM
A Viennese New Year's

January 20, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM
Dance of Romance with Adam James

January 21, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM
Dance of Romance with Adam James

January 22, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Dance of Romance with Adam James

January 29, 2011 - Sat. 7:30 PM
Cheng Plays Mozart

January 31, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM
Cheng Plays Mozart

February 2, 2011 - Wed. 2:30 PM
Brush Up Your Shakespeare

February 5, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Laplante Plays Beethoven's Emperor

February 6, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Laplante Plays Beethoven's Emperor

February 27, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Brandenburg 4 & Schubert 5

March 6, 2011 - Sun. 2:00 PM
Beethoven Symphony No. 6

March 7, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM
Beethoven Symphony No. 6

March 10, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM
Cirque de la Symphonie

March 11, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM
Cirque de la Symphonie

March 12, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Cirque de la Symphonie

March 13, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Carnival of the Animals

March 26, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Tam Plays Tchaikovsky

March 27, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Tam Plays Tchaikovsky

April 2, 2011 - Sat. 7:30 PM
Brandenburg 5 & Haydn 98

April 3, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Brandenburg 5 & Haydn 98

April 7, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM
Last Night of the Proms

April 8, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM
Last Night of the Proms

April 9, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Last Night of the Proms

April 10, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Wall to Wall Percussion

April 13, 2011 - Wed. 2:30 PM
Songs of Spring

April 18, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM
New World Symphony

May 1, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Paulin Sings Bach & Mozart

May 6, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM
Viola Gone Wild

May 13, 2011 - Fri. 7:30 PM
Verdi Requim

May 14, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM
Verdi Requiem

May 15, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM
Verdi Requiem

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August 1, 2010 - Sun. 4:00 PM

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Victoria Symphony Splash

    Venue:
    Victoria Inner Harbour
    Series:
    Special Concerts
    Website:
    Official Symphony Splash Website

    Symphony Splash 2010

    Victoria Symphony Splash is an annual Victoria Symphony event that takes place on a floating stage moored in Victoria's Inner Harbour. It includes musical entertainment, food, souvenirs and the evening's highlight: a live performance by the Victoria Symphony. Splash is now one of the largest annual symphony events in North America, attracting up to 40,000 Victoria residents and visitors. The concert concludes with a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons, and fireworks.

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    September 10, 2010 - Fri. 7:30 PM

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    Ian Parker

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Signature
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    Pictures at an Exhibition

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Ian Parker, piano

    Hear Ian Parker play Rachmaninoff's quintessentially romantic Paganini Rhapsody, followed by one of the most majestic, stunning symphonic works in the repertoire, Pictures at an Exhibition.

    Kabalevsky Overture to Colas Breugnon
    Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
    Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
    Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (Ravel arr.)

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    September 11, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Ian Parker

    Pictures at an Exhibition

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Ian Parker, piano

    Hear Ian Parker play Rachmaninoff's quintessentially romantic Paganini Rhapsody, followed by one of the most majestic, stunning symphonic works in the repertoire, Pictures at an Exhibition.

    Kabalevsky Overture to Colas Breugnon
    Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
    Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
    Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (Ravel arr.)

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    September 12, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Ian Parker

    Pictures at an Exhibition

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Ian Parker, piano

    Hear Ian Parker play Rachmaninoff's quintessentially romantic Paganini Rhapsody, followed by one of the most majestic, stunning symphonic works in the repertoire, Pictures at an Exhibition.

    Kabalevsky Overture to Colas Breugnon
    Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
    Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
    Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (Ravel arr.)

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    September 16, 2010 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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    Janice Martin

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Beltone Pops
    Download:
    Video
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    A Gershwin Fantasy

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Janice Martin, violin, piano, sopranoaerial dancer

    Based on the music of George Gershwin, and brilliantly re-imagined for the virtuosity of quadruple-threat Janice Martin, this S'Wonderful show breaks all the rules in a kaleidoscope mix of musical styles, characters, humor and illusion - and most wonderful of all - a dazzling display of consummate artistry on violin, piano, voice and aerial dance.

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    September 17, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Janice Martin

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Beltone Pops
    Download:
    Video
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    A Gershwin Fantasy

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Janice Martin, violin, piano, sopranoaerial dancer

    Based on the music of George Gershwin, and brilliantly re-imagined for the virtuosity of quadruple-threat Janice Martin, this S'Wonderful show breaks all the rules in a kaleidoscope mix of musical styles, characters, humor and illusion - and most wonderful of all - a dazzling display of consummate artistry on violin, piano, voice and aerial dance.

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    September 18, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Janice Martin

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Beltone Pops
    Download:
    Video
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    A Gershwin Fantasy

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Janice Martin, violin, piano, soprano, aerial dancer

    Based on the music of George Gershwin, and brilliantly re-imagined for the virtuosity of quadruple-threat Janice Martin, this S'Wonderful show breaks all the rules in a kaleidoscope mix of musical styles, characters, humor and illusion - and most wonderful of all - a dazzling display of consummate artistry on violin, piano, voice and aerial dance.

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    October 3, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Brandenburg 1 & Mozart 40

    Tania Miller, conductor
    David Michaux, trumpet

    J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
    Haydn Trumpet Concerto
    Mozart Symphony No. 40

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    October 8, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Joseph Petric

    Venue:
    Alix Goolden Hall
    Series:
    Odyssey
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    Accordion on Fire

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Joseph Petric, accordion

    The greatest classical accordionist alive, Joseph Petric brings his amazing virtuosity to our stage, performing for the first time ever three different concertos on one programme - two of which were composed for him! Tania Miller leads the Victoria Symphony in some Spanish fire to complement the blazing accordion.

    Daugherty Flamingo
    Brian Current Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra
    Denis Gougeon En Accordeon
    de Falla Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo
    de Falla Suite No. 1 from The Three-Cornered Hat
    Piazzola Aconcagua

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    October 13, 2010 - Wed. 2:30 PM

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    Giuseppe Pietraroia

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Royal Tea Concerts
    Download:
    Season Brochure
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    Centennial Salute to the Navy

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Duncan Regehr, host

    The Victoria Symphony salutes the Royal Canadian Navy on its 100th birthday with music inspired by the sea and naval warriors such as Richard Rodgers' Victory at Sea, Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance, and other melodies both popular and classical.

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    October 18, 2010 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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    Alain Trudel

    Dvorak Cello Concerto

    Alain Trudel, conductor
    Desmond Hoebig, cello

    Sensual, passionate and inspired, the Dvořák Concerto for Cello, the pinnacle of the repertoire, performed by cellist Desmond Hoebig, is followed by the sweeping Second Symphony of Sibelius. Principal Guest Conductor Alain Trudel leads this exhilarating program.

    Kulesha Torque
    Dvořák Cello Concerto
    Sibelius Symphony No. 2

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    October 21, 2010 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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    The Nylons

    The Nylons Putting it Together

    Charles T. Cozens, conductor
    The Nylons

    Renowned for their vibrant live shows , featuring dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography and fabulous showmanship, the legendary Nylons reveal how they make it sound and look so good in their entertaining show Putting It Together.

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    October 22, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    The Nylons

    The Nylons Putting it Together

    Charles T. Cozens, conductor
    The Nylons

    Renowned for their vibrant live shows , featuring dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography and fabulous showmanship, the legendary Nylons reveal how they make it sound and look so good in their entertaining show Putting It Together.

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    October 23, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    The Nylons

    The Nylons Putting it Together

    Charles T. Cozens, conductor
    The Nylons

    Renowned for their vibrant live shows , featuring dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography and fabulous showmanship, the legendary Nylons reveal how they make it sound and look so good in their entertaining show Putting It Together.

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    October 24, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Classical Kids

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Concerts for Kids
    Download:
    Season Brochure
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    Beethoven Lives Upstairs

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Classical Kids

    Life gets a little noisy and a whole lot more interesting for young Christophe after a crabby, eccentric old man named Beethoven moves in upstairs. Young listeners will be touched by history, drama, music and fun as they come to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music. Do not miss this famous tale told by the one and only Classical Kids!

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    October 30, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Halloween Fantastique

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Doug MacNaughton, baritone


    Enjoy Saint-Saëns ghostly Danse macabre, the monsterly charms of HK Gruber's off-the-wall Frankenstein!!, and Berlioz's fever-dream Symphonie Fantastique culminating in a wild Witches' Sabbath.

    Saint-Saëns Danse macabre
    HK Gruber Frankenstein!! (a pan-demonium)
    Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

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    October 31, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Halloween Fantastique

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Doug MacNaughton, baritone


    Enjoy Saint-Saens ghostly Danse macabre, the monsterly charms of HK Gruber's off-the-wall Frankenstein!!, and Berlioz's fever-dream Symphonie Fantastique culminating in a wild Witches' Sabbath.

    Saint-Saens Danse macabre
    HK Gruber Frankenstein!! (a pan-demonium)
    Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

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    November 21, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Jeanne Lamon

    Brandenburg 2 & 3

    Jeanne Lamon, conductor, violin

    Jean-Philippe Rameau Dances from Les Indes Galantes
    Pietro Locatelli Christmas Concerto
    Vivaldi Concerto Grosso in A Minor
    J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
    Teleman Suite in E Minor
    j.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

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    December 5, 2010 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    The Snowman

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Concerts for Kids
    Download:
    Season Brochure
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    The Snowman and The Bear

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor

    The film version of two beloved stories by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman and The Bear are screened with live musical accompaniment by the Victoria Symphony. Experience the magic of remarkable friendships with James and his snowman and Tilly and her polar bear as they set off on their wonderful adventures.

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    December 6, 2010 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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    Alain Lefevre

    Rach 2

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Alain Lefevre, piano

    Alain Lefevre performs the most famous piano concerto of all time, Rachmaninoff's Second, followed by Tchaikovsky's "Winter Dreams" with Music Director Tania Miller at the helm.

    Marcus Goddard World Premiere
    Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
    Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 "Winter Dreams"

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    December 9, 2010 - Thu. 7:30 PM

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    Mary Lou Fallis

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Beltone Pops

    My Funny Christmastime

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Mary Lous Fallis, soprano comedienne

    Canada's foremost musical comedienne, Mary Lou Fallis, serves up a performance of musical highjinks in My Funny Christmastime. Always illuminating but mostly just hilarious, Mary Lou will provide definitive performances of familiar Christmas classics and invent some classics of her own that ill put some laugh-out-loud joy into your holidays.

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    December 10, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Mary Lou Fallis

    My Funny Christmastime

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Mary Lous Fallis, soprano comedienne

    Canada's foremost musical comedienne, Mary Lou Fallis, serves up a performance of musical highjinks in My Funny Christmastime. Always illuminating but mostly just hilarious, Mary Lou will provide definitive performances of familiar Christmas classics and invent some classics of her own that ill put some laugh-out-loud joy into your holidays.

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    December 11, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Mary Lou Fallis

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Beltone Pops
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    My Funny Christmastime

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Mary Lous Fallis, soprano comedienne

    Canada's foremost musical comedienne, Mary Lou Fallis, serves up a performance of musical highjinks in My Funny Christmastime. Always illuminating but mostly just hilarious, Mary Lou will provide definitive performances of familiar Christmas classics and invent some classics of her own that ill put some laugh-out-loud joy into your holidays.

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    December 12, 2010 - Sun. 2:00 PM

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    Mary Lou Fallis

    My Funny Christmastime

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Mary Lous Fallis, soprano comedienne

    Canada's foremost musical comedienne, Mary Lou Fallis, serves up a performance of musical highjinks in My Funny Christmastime. Always illuminating but mostly just hilarious, Mary Lou will provide definitive performances of familiar Christmas classics and invent some classics of her own that ill put some laugh-out-loud joy into your holidays.

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    December 17, 2010 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Venue:
    University of Victoria Centre
    Series:
    Special Concerts
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    Handel's Messiah

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Eve-lyn de la Haye, soprano
    Vicki St. Pierre, mezzo-soprano
    Tom Macleay, tenor
    TBA, bass
    Victoria Choral Society

    Rejoice with Handel's majestic oratorio, featuring a brilliant cast of soloists and the Victoria Choral Society. Come feel the music and hear the voices ring out!

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    December 18, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Giuseppe Pietraroia

    Christmas with The Canadian Tenors

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Fraser Walters, Clifton Murray, Remigio Pereira, Victor Micallef

    The Canadian Tenors join the Victoria Symphony to perform selections from the gold selling Christmas album - The Perfect Gift along with other holiday favourites.

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    December 19, 2010 - Sun. 8:00 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Venue:
    University of Victoria Centre
    Series:
    Special Concerts
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    Handel's Messiah

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Eve-lyn de la Haye, soprano
    Vicki St. Pierre, mezzo-soprano
    Tom Macleay, tenor
    TBA, bass
    Victoria Choral Society

    Rejoice with Handel's majestic oratorio, featuring a brilliant cast of soloists and the Victoria Choral Society. Come feel the music and hear the voices ring out!

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    January 1, 2011 - Sat. 2:30 PM

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    Brian Jackson

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Special Concerts
    Download:
    Season Brochure
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    A Viennese New Year's

    Brian Jackson, conductor
    Leslie Ann Bradley, soprano
    Mark DuBois, tenor
    Ballet Victoria

    Take part in a worldwide New Year's Day tradition celebrating the romantic Vienna of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries. Join Maestro Brian Jackson, tenor Mark DuBois, Ballet Victoria and others for this exhilarating extravaganza of music, song and dance.

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    January 20, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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    Adam James

    Dance of Romance with Adam James

    Dave Pierce, conductor
    Adam James, singer

    In the romantic style of a Hollywood movie musical, the story of a singer and a dancer falling in love is told by the sensational Adam James singing and dancing to the music of Cole porter, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Sondheim and others. After his highly regarded debut with the Victoria Symphony in A Salute to Ol' Blue Eyes in 2007, Adam returns to wow us again with his voice and charm.

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    January 21, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Adam James

    Dance of Romance with Adam James

    Dave Pierce, conductor
    Adam James, singer

    In the romantic style of a Hollywood movie musical, the story of a singer and a dancer falling in love is told by the sensational Adam James singing and dancing to the music of Cole porter, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Sondheim and others. After his highly regarded debut with the Victoria Symphony in A Salute to Ol' Blue Eyes in 2007, Adam returns to wow us again with his voice and charm.

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    January 22, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Adam James

    Dance of Romance with Adam James

    Dave Pierce, conductor
    Adam James, singer

    In the romantic style of a Hollywood movie musical, the story of a singer and a dancer falling in love is told by the sensational Adam James singing and dancing to the music of Cole porter, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Sondheim and others. After his highly regarded debut with the Victoria Symphony in A Salute to Ol' Blue Eyes in 2007, Adam returns to wow us again with his voice and charm.

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    January 29, 2011 - Sat. 7:30 PM

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    Angela Cheng

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Legacy
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    Cheng Plays Mozart

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Angela Cheng, piano

    The stunning Angela Cheng plays Mozart's exquisite Piano Concerto No. 23 with Tania Miller and the orchestra. Then warm up your January with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.

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    January 31, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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    Angela Cheng

    Cheng Plays Mozart

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Angela Cheng, piano

    The stunning Angela Cheng plays Mozart's exquisite Piano Concerto No. 23 with Tania Miller and the orchestra. Then warm up your January with Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.

    Britten Simple Symphony
    Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23
    Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 "Italian"

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    February 2, 2011 - Wed. 2:30 PM

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    Giuseppe Pietraroia

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Royal Tea Concerts
    Download:
    Season Brochure
    Website:
    The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society

    Brush Up Your Shakespeare

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Duncan Regehr, host

    The Immortal Bard has inspired endless music from Medelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Broadway hits such as West Side Story and Kiss Me Kate. Hear the Victoria Symphony play your favorite Shakespearean tunes - and as a bonus, enjoy Duncan Regehr's rendition of some Shakespearean verse!

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    February 5, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Andre Laplante

    Laplante Plays Beethoven's Emperor

    Simon Streatfeild, conductor
    Andre Laplante, piano

    Andre Laplante plays Beethoven's magisterial and thrilling final piano concerto, the "Emperor". Then hear Mozart's joyous and inventive 39th Symphony - you'll be guaranteed to smile.

    Jennifer Butler World Premiere
    Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
    Mozart Symphony No. 39

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    February 6, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Andre Laplante

    Laplante Plays Beethoven's Emperor

    Simon Streatfeild, conductor
    Andre Laplante, piano

    Andre Laplante plays Beethoven's magisterial and thrilling final piano concerto, the "Emperor". Then hear Mozart's joyous and inventive 39th Symphony - you'll be guaranteed to smile.

    Jennifer Butler World Premiere
    Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
    Mozart Symphony No. 39

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    February 27, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Sarah Hagen

    Brandenburg 4 & Schubert 5

    Mei Ann Chen, conductor
    Sarah Hagen, piano

    Mozart Overture to Don Giovanni
    Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
    J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
    Schubert Symphony No. 5

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    March 6, 2011 - Sun. 2:00 PM

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    Jonathan Crow

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Legacy
    Download:
    Season Brochure

    Beethoven Symphony No. 6

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Jonathan Crow, violin

    Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony is a radiant masterpiece, beloved for its magical depiction of luscious country scenes. Maestra Tania Miller also leads the superlative violinist Jonathan Crow in a world premiere by our Composer in Residence, Rodney Sharman.

    Beethoven Overture to Coriolan
    Sharman Violin Concerto (World Premiere)
    Beethoven Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"

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    March 7, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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    Jonathan Crow

    Beethoven Symphony No. 6

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Jonathan Crow, violin

    Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony is a radiant masterpiece, beloved for its magical depiction of luscious country scenes. Maestra Tania Miller also leads the superlative violinist Jonathan Crow in a world premiere by our Composer in Residence, Rodney Sharman.

    Beethoven Overture to Coriolan
    Sharman Violin Concerto (World Premiere)
    Beethoven Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"

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    March 10, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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    Cirque de la Symphonie

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Cirque de la Symphonie

    The magic of cirque comes to the music hall! Cirque de la Symphonie is an exciting adaptation of artistic performances widely seen in the theatres and arenas everywhere. Artists include the most amazing veterans of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world: aerial flyers, contortionists, dancers, and jugglers, and each artist's performance is beautifully choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music. Come join the circus with the Victoria Symphony.

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    March 11, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Cirque de la Symphonie

    Cirque de la Symphonie

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Cirque de la Symphonie

    The magic of cirque comes to the music hall! Cirque de la Symphonie is an exciting adaptation of artistic performances widely seen in the theatres and arenas everywhere. Artists include the most amazing veterans of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world: aerial flyers, contortionists, dancers, and jugglers, and each artist's performance is beautifully choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music. Come join the circus with the Victoria Symphony.

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    March 12, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Cirque de la Symphonie

    Cirque de la Symphonie

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Cirque de la Symphonie

    The magic of cirque comes to the music hall! Cirque de la Symphonie is an exciting adaptation of artistic performances widely seen in the theatres and arenas everywhere. Artists include the most amazing veterans of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world: aerial flyers, contortionists, dancers, and jugglers, and each artist's performance is beautifully choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music. Come join the circus with the Victoria Symphony.

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    March 13, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    John Morris Russell

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Concerts for Kids
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    Carnival of the Animals

    John Morris Russell, conductor

    The animals are having a carnival, and the guests are arriving. There's the majestic lion, the braying mules, the dancing elephant, and the bouncy kangaroos. Even the fossils join in with the a fast and rattly dance. Everyone is invited! Join the Victoria Symphony and guest conductor John Morris Russell for Camille Saint-Saëns great masterpiece of musical fun.

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    March 26, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Terence Tam

    Tam Plays Tchaikovsky

    Alain Trudel, conductor
    Terence Tam, violin

    Terence Tam's brilliant virtuosity will dazzle you in Tchaikovsky's beloved concerto. Then hear Beethoven's endlessly inventive and massive "Eroica" Symphony.

    Rodney Sharman World Premiere
    Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
    Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"

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    March 27, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Tam Plays Tchaikovsky

    Alain Trudel, conductor
    Terence Tam, violin

    Terence Tam's brilliant virtuosity will dazzle you in Tchaikovsky's beloved concerto. Then hear Beethoven's endlessly inventive and massive "Eroica" Symphony.

    Rodney Sharman World Premiere
    Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
    Beethoven Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"

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    April 2, 2011 - Sat. 7:30 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Classics
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    Brandenburg 5 & Haydn 98

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Colin Tilney, harpsichord

    Handel Concerto Grosso
    J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
    Stravinsky "Dumbarton Oask" Concerto
    Haydn Symphony No. 98

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    April 3, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Brandenburg 5 & Haydn 98

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Colin Tilney, harpsichord

    Handel Concerto Grosso
    J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
    Stravinsky "Dumbarton Oask" Concerto
    Haydn Symphony No. 98

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    April 7, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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    Brian Jackson

    Last Night of the Proms

    Brian Jackson, conductor

    Come dressed and in a party mood for the exuberant display of British patriotism with Brian Jackson. Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and of course Fantasia on British Sea Songs will all be performed. Mock tears, feet stomping, clapping, and flag waving are strongly encouraged.

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    April 8, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Brian Jackson

    Last Night of the Proms

    Brian Jackson, conductor

    Come dressed and in a party mood for the exuberant display of British patriotism with Brian Jackson. Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and of course Fantasia on British Sea Songs will all be performed. Mock tears, feet stomping, clapping, and flag waving are strongly encouraged.

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    April 9, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Last Night of the Proms

    Brian Jackson, conductor

    Come dressed and in a party mood for the exuberant display of British patriotism with Brian Jackson. Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and of course Fantasia on British Sea Songs will all be performed. Mock tears, feet stomping, clapping, and flag waving are strongly encourage

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    April 10, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Vern Griffiths

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Concerts for Kids
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    Wall to Wall Percussion

    Percussion superstar Vern Griffiths brings his Wall to Wall Percussion to Victoria. Featuring all the musicianship, zaniness and creativity that go into being a percussionist, the show takes place "at Vern's house", and the stage will be full from "wall to wall" with instruments, a kitchen, an instrument-making workshop, living room, and more. There is plenty of audience participation and fun for everyone.

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    April 13, 2011 - Wed. 2:30 PM

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    Giuseppe Pietraroia

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Royal Tea Concerts
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    Songs of Spring

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Duncan Regehr, host
    Melanie Kreuger, soprano

    As the flowers bloom in Victoria, join your Symphony and guest soprano Melanie Kreuger in a sweet bouquet of melodies such as Voices of Spring, Easter Parade, April in Paris, plus music devoted to spring by Glazunov, Vivaldi and Copland.

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    April 18, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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    Lorraine Min

    New World Symphony

    Igor Budenstein, conductor
    Lorraine Min, piano

    The famous English horn melody that became known as "Going Home" is just one of the many beloved melodies of Dvořák's "New World" Symphony. Enjoy one of the most thrilling concertos for piano as pianist Lorraine Min performs Prokofiev's Third.

    Rossini Overture to Semiramide
    Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3
    Dvořák Symphony No.9 "New World"

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    May 1, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Nathalie Paulin

    Paulin Sings Bach & Mozart

    Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
    Nathalie Paulin, soprano

    J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
    J.S. Bach Cantata No. 202 "Wedding Cantata"
    Mozart Exultate, Jubilate
    Mozart Symphony No. 28

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    May 6, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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    Alain Trudel

    Venue:
    Alix Goolden Hall
    Series:
    Odyssey
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    Viola Gone Wild

    Alain Trudel, conductor
    Kenji Fuse, viola

    Our own Principal Violist, Kenji Fuse is the soloist for the ravishing Viola Concerto by Jacques Hetu. And from south of the border comes John Adams' Shaker Loops and William Bolcom's delightful Comedia for (almost) 18th Century Orchestra. A different and extremely enjoyable evening!

    Linda Bouchard Exquisite Fires
    Jacques Hetu Viola concerto
    John Adams Shaker Loops
    William Bolcom Comedia for (almost) 18th century orchestra

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    May 13, 2011 - Fri. 7:30 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Venue:
    Cowichan Theatre
    Series:
    Signature
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    Verdi Requim

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Yannick-Muriel Noah, soprano
    Rebecca Hass, mezzo-soprano
    Scott Piper, tenor
    Taras Kulish, bass

    You will be swept away by the transcendent and monumental Requiem by the greatest opera composer of all, Giuseppe Verdi. Music Director Tania Miller leads the Symphony, 120 choristers, and four soloists. Come prepared for an incomparable experience.

    Verdi Requim

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    May 14, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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    Verdi Requiem

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Yannick-Muriel Noah, soprano
    Rebecca Hass, mezzo-soprano
    Scott Piper, tenor
    Taras Kulish, bass

    You will be swept away by the transcendent and monumental Requiem by the greatest opera composer of all, Giuseppe Verdi. Music Director Tania Miller leads the Symphony, 120 choristers, and four soloists. Come prepared for an incomparable experience.

    Verdi Requim

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    May 15, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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    Tania Miller

    Verdi Requiem

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Yannick-Muriel Noah, soprano
    Rebecca Hass, mezzo-soprano
    Scott Piper, tenor
    Taras Kulish, bass

    You will be swept away by the transcendent and monumental Requiem by the greatest opera composer of all, Giuseppe Verdi. Music Director Tania Miller leads the Symphony, 120 choristers, and four soloists. Come prepared for an incomparable experience.

    Verdi Requim

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