VSO at VAMF 2024
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will perform at the Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival scheduled from August 2-4, 2024. GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, 2001 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Olga Kern, soprano Cecilia Violetta López, and tenor Ben Gulley will perform with the orchestra under Maestro Salvador Brotons and Maestro Gerard Schwarz. Presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA and the City of Vancouver, the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival is a celebration of culture, community, and the unbridled joy of experiencing the arts together.
Check out our repertoire below!
Tchaikovsky's 1812 | Friday, August 2nd | 7 PM
Esther Short Park Main Stage
Conducted by Maestro Salvador Brotons
Tchaikovsky Waltz
from Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky Variations on a
Rococo Theme, Op. 33*
Williams Schindler’s List*
Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italian
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
*Featuring Cellist Zuill Bailey
Tchaikovsky's 1812 | Friday, August 2nd | 7 PM
Esther Short Park Main Stage
Conducted by Maestro Salvador Brotons
Tchaikovsky Waltz
from Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky Variations on a
Rococo Theme, Op. 33*
Williams Schindler’s List*
Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italian
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
*Featuring Cellist Zuill Bailey
Tchaikovsky Waltz from Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33*
Williams Schindler’s List*
Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italian
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
*Featuring Cellist Zuill Bailey
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony | Saturday, August 3
7 PM
Esther Short Park Main Stage
Conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz
Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor"
Beethoven Symphony No.5
*Featuring Pianist Olga Kern
7 PM
Esther Short Park Main Stage
Conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz
Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor"
Beethoven Symphony No.5
*Featuring Pianist Olga Kern
Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor"
Beethoven Symphony No.5
*Featuring Pianist Olga Kern
Tribute to Bernstein | Sunday, August 4 | 3 PM
Esther Short Park Main Stage
Conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz
Bernstein Candide Overture
Mahler Symphony No. 2 (Mov. 1 - Totenfeier)
Bernstein Westside Story Symphonic Dances
Bernstein Westside Story Concert Suite No. 1*
Bernstein On the Town Three Dance Episodes
*Featuring Soprano Cecilia Violetta López and Tenor Ben Gulley
Esther Short Park Main Stage
Conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz
Bernstein Candide Overture
Mahler Symphony No. 2 (Mov. 1 - Totenfeier)
Bernstein Westside Story Symphonic Dances
Bernstein Westside Story Concert Suite No. 1*
Bernstein On the Town Three Dance Episodes
*Featuring Soprano Cecilia Violetta López and Tenor Ben Gulley
Bernstein Candide Overture
Mahler Symphony No. 2 (Mov. 1 - Totenfeier)
Bernstein Westside Story Symphonic Dances
Bernstein Westside Story Concert Suite No. 1*
Bernstein On the Town Three Dance Episodes
*Featuring Soprano Cecilia Violetta López and Tenor Ben Gulley
Special Intermission Interveiw!
Tribute to Bernstein | Sunday, August 4 | INTERMISSION
Esther Short Park Main Stage
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra closes the 2024 Vancouver Arts & Music Festival with A Tribute to Bernstein on Sunday August 4th at 3pm. Maestro Gerard Schwarz conducts the stunning program featuring music from Candide, Westside Story, and On The Town, plus Mahler’s Symphony No. 2.
During intermission, All Classical Radio President & CEO Suzanne Nance will interview Maestro Schwarz, sharing a behind the scenes look at Schwarz’s approach to conducting Bernstein, informed by his personal relationship with the legendary composer and conductor.
Tribute to Bernstein | Sunday, August 4 | INTERMISSION
Esther Short Park Main Stage
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra closes the 2024 Vancouver Arts & Music Festival with A Tribute to Bernstein on Sunday August 4th at 3pm. Maestro Gerard Schwarz conducts the stunning program featuring music from Candide, Westside Story, and On The Town, plus Mahler’s Symphony No. 2.
During intermission, All Classical Radio President & CEO Suzanne Nance will interview Maestro Schwarz, sharing a behind the scenes look at Schwarz’s approach to conducting Bernstein, informed by his personal relationship with the legendary composer and conductor.
During intermission, All Classical Radio President & CEO Suzanne Nance will interview Maestro Schwarz, sharing a behind the scenes look at Schwarz’s approach to conducting Bernstein, informed by his personal relationship with the legendary composer and conductor.
