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Young Artist Showcase
January 17-18, 2026 | Skyview Concert Hall
An expressive and innovative piece from GRAMMY award-winning composer Mason Bates followed by dazzling performances from this season’s Young Artist Competition gold medalists. Plus, Richard Strauss’s colorful collection of waltzes from the opera Der Rosenkavalier and one of his most famous tone poems Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks.
Man with a Movie Camera
January 22, 2026 | 7 pm | Kiggins Theatre
Experience cinema and music in a thrilling new way at the historic Kiggins Theatre with Man with a Movie Camera. Widely regarded as one of the most influential films of all time, this 1929 silent masterpiece by Dziga Vertov is a bold, visually inventive portrait of everyday life in the modern city. Presented without actors or dialogue, the film uses groundbreaking editing techniques and striking imagery to celebrate movement, rhythm, and human connection. VSO-USA Chamber Ensemble’s live musical accompaniment transforms the screening into an immersive event, bringing fresh energy and emotional depth to Vertov’s visionary work while reaffirming the orchestra’s role as a vibrant cultural resource for our community.
The Love of Music
February 6, 2026 | 7 pm | First Presbyterian Church
This love-inspired program, conducted by Maestro Ken Selden, promises to sweep audiences off their feet. The evening features the sparkling wit and verve of Rossini’s Overture to the Barber of Seville (arr. Sedlak) and lush elegance of Gounod’s Petite Symphony. Concert goers will also enjoy Strauss’s romantic Serenade, Sophr’s radiant Nonet, and love-themed favorites featuring the VSO string quartet.
2026 Evening of Jazz
Legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski returns to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s annual Evening of Jazz. The evening will also feature an all-star lineup of musicians, including guitarist David Captein and drummer Jason Palmer. Adding to the excitement, the VSO welcomes world-renowned guitarist Frank Vignola! Tickets are sure to sell out, get yours below.
