**Single tickets for this performance will go on sale in August 2026**

Sibelius and Saint-Saëns

What You'll Hear

Experience a powerful journey of hope, virtuosity, and grandeur in a concert that celebrates bold musical promises and sweeping landscapes. The evening opens with American Promise and “Prairie Dawn” by Karen LeFrak, a luminous contemporary work that evokes the vast horizons and quiet optimism of the American spirit. Award-winning violinist Benjamin Beilman then takes center stage in Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D minor, a gripping masterpiece of lyricism and fiery intensity. The program culminates in Saint-Saëns’s monumental “Organ Symphony” an awe-inspiring fusion of symphonic power and majestic sonorities that rises to a thrilling, unforgettable finale.

The 2026/27 Symphonic Series season is presented by United Grain Corporation.

Pre-Concert Talk

All ticket holders will enjoy an educational pre-concert talk from VSO's Greg Scholl and VSO Music Director and Conductor Salvador Brotons an hour before each performance, 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn all about the history of the music that will follow!

How to View the Livestream

To view the livestream, please follow these steps:

1. After purchasing livestream tickets by clicking the "Buy Tickets" button, you will receive an email a few days prior to the performance that contains a secure livestream link and password. Please note, all in-person and virtual ticket holders will receive access to the live stream performances.

2. When it is time for the concert, log in to the live streaming event page by clicking the "Live Concert Link," enter the password and view the concert from anywhere with a computer and internet connection. Please note that the educational pre-show, Da Capo, will broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.

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If you have any questions, please email at [email protected] or call (360)735-7278. Starting an hour before the performance, VSO personnel will be standing by to assist you by phone. E-mails will be answered as quickly as personnel can respond.

Performers

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Benjamin Beilman

Benjamin Beilman has earned international acclaim for his passionate performances and distinctive tone.

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The VSO-USA

Da Capo

Hosted by Greg Scholl and Ashley Johnson, this exciting educational pre-show will broadcast on the VSO livestream at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays prior to the concert performance. Full of fascinating information about the repertoire and plenty of laughs, you won’t want to miss it!

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Greg Scholl

Greg Scholl has played trombone in the VSO since 1993 - he became principal trombone in 1995.
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Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson has been with the VSO-USA since October of 2019 and has been active in the Vancouver arts community for over 15 years.