Enriching Lives Through Music
A YEAR OF SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSIC OF ALL TIME.
Timeless masterpieces by Beethoven, Gershwin, Ravel and many more. Exciting new guest artists and returning audience favorites.
A year full of the riches of music. A season you’ll remember for years to come.
Tickets will be in high demand for this incredible season. Experience your Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and subscribe today.
Rhapsody in Blue
Saturday, September 24 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, September 25 at 3 p.m.
George Gershwin’s brash and rousing Rhapsody in Blue starts off the season with a bang, alongside Florence Price’s joyous Piano Concerto in One Movement.
Mendelssohn "Fingal's Cave" Overture
Price Concerto for Piano in One Movement*
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue*
Tchaikovsky Orchestral Suite No. 3 in G
*Michelle Cann, piano
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m.
One of the most important works of all time. Nothing compares to hearing Beethoven’s beloved masterpiece live. From the four most famous opening notes in classical music to its powerful finale, Beethoven’s Fifth will stay with you forever.
Beethoven Egmont Overture
Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major*
Penderecki Concertino for Trumpet and Orchestra*
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
*Craig Morris, trumpet
VSO Holiday Pops
Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, December 11 at 3 p.m.
Vancouver’s favorite holiday event! Bring the whole family to enjoy classic holiday favorites alongside exciting pops hits, including the beloved works of film score legend John Williams.
Brahms’ Symphony No. 4
Saturday, January 21 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, January 22 at 3 p.m.
One of the greatest works by one of history’s greatest composers! Maestro Brotons brings you this profound work of the Romantic period, and the 22/23 season’s Young Artist Competition gold medalists bring you their winning selections.
Young Artist Competition Winners
Brahms Symphony No. 4
Schumann’s Concerto for Piano
Saturday, February 25 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, February 26 at 3 p.m.
Written for the composer’s brilliant wife, Clara Schumann, and performed by piano virtuoso Orli Shaham, this piece is not to be missed. Then, the Portland Symphonic Choir will stir you with the full-throated power of Puccini’s great Mass.
Mascagni Amica Intermezzo
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor*
Puccini Messa di Gloria**
*Orli Shaham, piano
**Portland Symphonic Choir
An American in Paris
Saturday, April 22 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m.
Experience Gershwin’s vibrant portrait of Paris in the 1920s! Featuring renowned guest conductor Gerard Schwarz and master cellist Julian Schwarz, you’ll love this tour of the greats of American music.
Gershwin An American in Paris
Schwarz In Memoriam*
Jones Cello Concerto*
Coleman 7 O’clock Shout
Hanson Symphony No. 2
*Julian Schwarz, cello
Brotons and Bailey
Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. // Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m.
A night to remember! The thrilling premiere of Maestro Brotons’s 4th symphony, alongside the return of GRAMMY winner Zuill Bailey with Shostakovich’s virtuosic work for cello.
Lysenko Overture to “Taras Bulba”
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1*
Brotons Symphony No. 4 “Sacra”
*Zuill Bailey, Cello
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- Can't make it to the concert hall? Watch at home with the included live stream option.
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