Concerts

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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. 2:30 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 10, 2010 - Fri. 2:00 PM
My Funny Christmastime

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

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

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September 11, 2010 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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Ian Parker

    Venue:
    Royal Theatre
    Series:
    Signature
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    Pictures at an Exhibition

    Tania Miller, conductor
    Ian Parker, piano

    **Single Tickets on sale August 16**

    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

      Venue:
      Royal Theatre
      Series:
      Signature
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      Pictures at an Exhibition

      Tania Miller, conductor
      Ian Parker, piano

      **Single Tickets on sale August 16**

      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. 2:30 PM

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      Janice Martin

        Venue:
        Royal Theatre
        Series:
        Beltone Pops
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        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
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          Beltone Pops
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          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
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            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

              Venue:
              University of Victoria Centre
              Series:
              Classics
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              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
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                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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                Scott Walker

                  Venue:
                  Royal Theatre
                  Series:
                  Royal Tea Concerts
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                  Centennial Salute to the Navy

                  Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
                  Scott Walker, 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

                    Venue:
                    Royal Theatre
                    Series:
                    Legacy
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                    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

                      Venue:
                      Royal Theatre
                      Series:
                      Beltone Pops
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                      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

                        Venue:
                        Royal Theatre
                        Series:
                        Beltone Pops
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                        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

                          Venue:
                          Royal Theatre
                          Series:
                          Beltone Pops
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                          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
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                            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

                              Venue:
                              Royal Theatre
                              Series:
                              Signature
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                              Halloween Fantastique

                              Tania Miller, conductor
                              Doug MacNaughton, baritone


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

                              Saint-Saëns Danse macabre
                              H.K. 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

                                Venue:
                                Royal Theatre
                                Series:
                                Signature
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                                Halloween Fantastique

                                Tania Miller, conductor
                                Doug MacNaughton, baritone


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

                                Saint-Saens Danse macabre
                                H.K. 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

                                  Venue:
                                  University of Victoria Centre
                                  Series:
                                  Classics
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                                  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
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                                    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

                                      Venue:
                                      Royal Theatre
                                      Series:
                                      Legacy
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                                      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 10, 2010 - Fri. 2:00 PM

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                                      Mary Lou Fallis

                                        Venue:
                                        Royal Theatre
                                        Series:
                                        Beltone Pops
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                                        My Funny Christmastime

                                        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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                                        January 20, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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                                        Adam James

                                          Venue:
                                          Royal Theatre
                                          Series:
                                          Beltone Pops
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                                          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

                                            Venue:
                                            Royal Theatre
                                            Series:
                                            Beltone Pops
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                                            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

                                              Venue:
                                              Royal Theatre
                                              Series:
                                              Beltone Pops
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                                              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 31, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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                                              Angela Cheng

                                                Venue:
                                                Royal Theatre
                                                Series:
                                                Legacy
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                                                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
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                                                  Brush Up Your Shakespeare

                                                  Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor
                                                  Scott Walker, 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 Scott Walker's rendition of some Shakespearean verse!

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                                                  February 5, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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                                                  Andre Laplante

                                                    Venue:
                                                    Royal Theatre
                                                    Series:
                                                    Signature
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                                                    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

                                                      Venue:
                                                      Royal Theatre
                                                      Series:
                                                      Signature
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                                                      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

                                                        Venue:
                                                        University of Victoria Centre
                                                        Series:
                                                        Classics
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                                                        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 7, 2011 - Mon. 8:00 PM

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                                                        Jonathan Crow

                                                          Venue:
                                                          Royal Theatre
                                                          Series:
                                                          Legacy
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                                                          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

                                                            Venue:
                                                            Royal Theatre
                                                            Series:
                                                            Beltone Pops
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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

                                                              Venue:
                                                              Royal Theatre
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                                                              Beltone Pops
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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 12, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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                                                              Cirque de la Symphonie

                                                                Venue:
                                                                Royal Theatre
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                                                                Beltone Pops
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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 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

                                                                    Venue:
                                                                    Royal Theatre
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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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                                                                    March 27, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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                                                                    Terence Tam

                                                                      Venue:
                                                                      Royal Theatre
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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 3, 2011 - Sun. 2:30 PM

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                                                                      Tania Miller

                                                                        Venue:
                                                                        University of Victoria Centre
                                                                        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 7, 2011 - Thu. 2:00 PM

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                                                                        Brian Jackson

                                                                          Venue:
                                                                          Royal Theatre
                                                                          Series:
                                                                          Beltone Pops
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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 encouraged.

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                                                                          April 8, 2011 - Fri. 8:00 PM

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                                                                          Brian Jackson

                                                                            Venue:
                                                                            Royal Theatre
                                                                            Series:
                                                                            Beltone Pops
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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 encouraged.

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                                                                            April 9, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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                                                                            Brian Jackson

                                                                              Venue:
                                                                              Royal Theatre
                                                                              Series:
                                                                              Beltone Pops
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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
                                                                                  Scott Walker, 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

                                                                                    Venue:
                                                                                    Royal Theatre
                                                                                    Series:
                                                                                    Legacy
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                                                                                    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

                                                                                      Venue:
                                                                                      University of Victoria Centre
                                                                                      Series:
                                                                                      Classics
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                                                                                      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 14, 2011 - Sat. 8:00 PM

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                                                                                        Tania Miller

                                                                                          Venue:
                                                                                          Royal Theatre
                                                                                          Series:
                                                                                          Signature
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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

                                                                                            Venue:
                                                                                            Royal Theatre
                                                                                            Series:
                                                                                            Signature
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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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