The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents a month to remember in December!
Vancouver BC The month of December brings great classics and holiday music to Vancouver audiences. Kicking off the month of December is violin virtuoso and Vancouver native, Corey Cerovsek, who will perform Sibeliuss Violin Concerto in D minor with great young conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Next up is the Classical Mystery Tour, which combines the music of the legendary Beatles with the unrivaled sounds of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. In the lead-up to the Holidays is The Magical, Musical World of Vienna featuring guest conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni, soprano Marianne Fiset and the delightful works of Strauss, Lehar and Brahms. A concert featuring works from the Musical City itself the perfect way to kick off the Holidays!
How could the holiday season be complete without the VSOs Traditional Christmas concerts? This year, they feature VSO Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell and narrator Christopher Gaze. The VSO brings these fourteen performances filled with carols and heart-warming music to venues in Vancouver, Surrey, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. And just before the Traditional Christmas, the VSO sneaks in Tiny Tots: Holiday Hooray! For the little ones, toddlers to age four or five, this is the perfect holiday event, featuring Let Your Music Shine with Lisa and Linda, at the Playhouse Theatre in downtown Vancouver, and Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam.
Another great music tradition returns to the Chan Centre at UBC, and debuts in Massey Theatre in New Westminster: Concertmaster of the Bournemouth Symphony and chamber music specialist Duncan Riddell leads the orchestra in Vivaldis timeless classic Four Seasons.
Rounding out the holiday season is the spectacularly entertaining Bugs Bunny on Broadway! That Wascally Wabbit is back in a concert that features classic Warner Bros. cartoons on a large screen while the orchestra plays the soundtracks on stage. A family favourite sure to sell out!
With Christmas just around the corner, the VSO Flex-Pass is a great gift for your loved ones. Its the ultimate mix of savings and ticket buying flexibility the 4-pack is just $139 and the 8-pack is $228 and the perfect gift for any music lover! There is also the Symphony Sampler test drive the VSO with four tickets from fifteen specially selected concerts in the spring. Another great Holiday gift idea from the VSO! Please visit the VSO website for more information www.vancouversymphony.ca
CONCERT INFO
Masterworks Diamond Series:
The Genius of Corey Cerovsek
Saturday & Monday, November 29 & December 1, 8pm, Orpheum Theatre
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Corey Cerovsek, violin
Verdi I vespri siciliani: Overture
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Bartok Concerto for Orchestra
Violin wunderkind Corey Cerovsek returns home to perform the sublime Sibelius. Bartks Concerto for Orchestra is a rarely performed gem, and will rock the Orpheum.
Tickets $25 to $78.50 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Generously Supported By:
Radio Sponsor: CKNW AM980
Beltone Symphony Sundays Series:
The Genius of Corey Cerovsek
Sunday, November 30, 2pm, Orpheum Theatre
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Corey Cerovsek, violin
Verdi I vespri siciliani: Overture
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
Bartok Concerto for Orchestra
Violin wunderkind Corey Cerovsek returns home to perform the sublime Sibelius. Bartks Concerto for Orchestra is a rarely performed gem, and will rock the Orpheum.
Tickets $20 to $56 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Generously Supported By:
Series Sponsor: Beltone
Specials:
Classical Mystery Tour with the VSO
Wednesday, December 3, 8pm, Orpheum Theatre
Martin Herman, conductor
Classical Mystery Tour, entertainers
Chris Camilleri
Tony Kishman
Jim Owen
Thomas Teeley
The music of the Beatles like youve never heard it before! Classical Mystery Tour brings together the music of one of the greatest bands of all time with the unmatchable sounds of a live symphony orchestra. Classical Mystery Tours own Fab Four will transport you to the exciting heyday of rock n roll with thirty classic Beatles tunes played just like Paul, John, George and Ringo. Roll up for the Mystery Tour, its coming to take you away!
Tickets $25 to $45 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Musically Speaking Series:
The Magical, Musical World of Vienna!
Saturday, December 6, 8pm, Orpheum Theatre
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor
Marianne Fiset, soprano*
J. Strauss Der Ziegeunerbaron: Overture
Lehar Zigeunerliebe (Gypsy Love): HorIch Cymbalklange*
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 7
Lehar The Merry Widow: Viljas Lied*
J. Strauss Eljen a Magyar!, Hail to Hungary
Lehar Giuditta: Meine Lippen, Sie Kussen So Heiss *
J. Strauss Kaiser Waltz
Maxime Goulet Olympic Commission
J. Strauss Die Fledermaus: Klange Der Heimat*
J. Strauss Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
R. Strauss Morgan, Op. 27, No.4*
R. Strauss Zueignung, Op. 10, No.1
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier: Suite, Op. 347
An evening of popular, beloved Viennese music with the magnificent voice of Marianne Fiset. A perfect concert to usher in the Holiday season!
Tickets $20 to $56 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Generously Supported By:
Video Screen Sponsor: TELUS
Video screen presentations created and produced by students and staff of digital video productions at Columbia Academy.
North Shore Classics:
The Magical, Musical World of Vienna!
Monday, December 8, 8pm, Centennial Theatre
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor
Marianne Fiset, soprano*
J. Strauss Der Ziegeunerbaron: Overture
Lehar Zigeunerliebe (Gypsy Love): HorIch Cymbalklange*
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 7
Lehar The Merry Widow: Viljas Lied*
J. Strauss Eljen a Magyar!, Hail to Hungary
Lehar Giuditta: Meine Lippen, Sie Kussen So Heiss *
J. Strauss Kaiser Waltz
Maxime Goulet Olympic Commission
J. Strauss Die Fledermaus: Klange Der Heimat*
J. Strauss Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
R. Strauss Morgan, Op. 27, No.4*
R. Strauss Zueignung, Op. 10, No.1
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier: Suite, Op. 347
The wonderful world of Vienna! Hear the beautiful and ever-popular music of Johann Strauss Jr., Franz Lehar, Richard Strauss, and Johannes Brahms in a truly classic concert.
Tickets $20 to $56 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Specials:
The VSOs Traditional Christmas
Evan Mitchell, conductor
Christopher Gaze, host
St. Andrews Wesley:
Thursday, December 11, 7:30pm
Friday, December 12, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lower Mainlands most beloved Holiday Music Tradition! This season, the VSOs charismatic young Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell leads the orchestra in a celebration of the Holiday spirit, with carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas, and plenty of audience sing-alongs! Vancouvers very own Bard, Christopher Gaze, narrates.
Ticket $34 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Presenting Sponsor:
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
The VSOs Traditional Christmas Concerts have been endowed by a generous gift from Sheanhan and Gerald McGavin, C.M., O.B.C.
Tiny Tots Series:
Holiday Hooray!
Friday, December 12, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre
Saturday, December 13, 10:00am, 11:30am, Terry Fox Theatre
Let Your Music Shine with Lisa and Linda, entertainers
Featuring the Music of Tchaikovsky. Move-along with the Nutcracker and sing-a-long to frosty favourites.
Adult Tickets $15, Child Tickets $7
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Premier Education Partner:
TELUS
The VSOs Tiny Tots Series has been endowed by a generous gift from Mary and Gordon Christopher.
Specials:
The VSOs Traditional Christmas
Evan Mitchell, conductor
Christopher Gaze, host
Bell Performing Arts Centre:
Sunday, December 14, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lower Mainlands most beloved Holiday Music Tradition! This season, the VSOs charismatic young Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell leads the orchestra in a celebration of the Holiday spirit, with carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas, and plenty of audience sing-alongs! Vancouvers very own Bard, Christopher Gaze, narrates.
Ticket $34 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Presenting Sponsor:
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
The VSOs Traditional Christmas Concerts have been endowed by a generous gift from Sheanhan and Gerald McGavin, C.M., O.B.C.
Specials:
The VSOs Traditional Christmas
Evan Mitchell, conductor
Christopher Gaze, host
South Delta Baptist:
Wednesday, December 17, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lower Mainlands most beloved Holiday Music Tradition! This season, the VSOs charismatic young Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell leads the orchestra in a celebration of the Holiday spirit, with carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas, and plenty of audience sing-alongs! Vancouvers very own Bard, Christopher Gaze, narrates.
Ticket $34 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Presenting Sponsor:
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
The VSOs Traditional Christmas Concerts have been endowed by a generous gift from Sheanhan and Gerald McGavin, C.M., O.B.C.
Specials:
The VSOs Traditional Christmas
Evan Mitchell, conductor
Christopher Gaze, host
Centennial Theatre:
Thursday, December 18, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lower Mainlands most beloved Holiday Music Tradition! This season, the VSOs charismatic young Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell leads the orchestra in a celebration of the Holiday spirit, with carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas, and plenty of audience sing-alongs! Vancouvers very own Bard, Christopher Gaze, narrates.
Ticket $34 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Presenting Sponsor:
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
The VSOs Traditional Christmas Concerts have been endowed by a generous gift from Sheanhan and Gerald McGavin, C.M., O.B.C.
Specials:
The VSOs Traditional Christmas
Evan Mitchell, conductor
Christopher Gaze, host
Kay Meek Theatre
Friday, December 19, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lower Mainlands most beloved Holiday Music Tradition! This season, the VSOs charismatic young Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell leads the orchestra in a celebration of the Holiday spirit, with carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas, and plenty of audience sing-alongs! Vancouvers very own Bard, Christopher Gaze, narrates.
Ticket $34 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Presenting Sponsor:
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
The VSOs Traditional Christmas Concerts have been endowed by a generous gift from Sheanhan and Gerald McGavin, C.M., O.B.C.
Bach & Beyond Series:
Vivaldis Four Seasons
Friday & Saturday, December 19 & 20, 8pm, Chan Centre
Duncan Riddell, leader/violin
Mozart Divertimento, K.136
Mendelssohn Sinfonia No.9
Vivaldi Four Seasons
Concertmaster of the Bournemouth Symphony and chamber music specialist Duncan Riddell leads the orchestra from the violin in a performance of Vivaldis timeless classic, as well as beautiful chamber works by Mozart and Mendelssohn.
Tickets $35 to $59 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available ONLY through Ticketmaster outlets, Charge-by-Phone at 604.280.3311 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca
Generously Supported By:
Radio Sponsor: 600AM
The VSOs Bach and Beyond Series has been endowed by a generous gift from the Chan Foundation of Canada
Vivaldis Four Seasons at Massey Theatre with Duncan Riddell
Sunday, December 21, 7:30pm, Massey Theatre
Duncan Riddell, leader/violin
Mozart Divertimento, K.136
Mendelssohn Sinfonia No.9
Vivaldi Four Seasons
Concertmaster of the Bournemouth Symphony and chamber music specialist Duncan Riddell leads the orchestra from the violin in a performance of Vivaldis timeless classic, as well as beautiful chamber works by Mozart and Mendelssohn.
Tickets $37 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Generously Supported By:
Radio Sponsor: 600AM
Specials:
The VSOs Traditional Christmas
Evan Mitchell, conductor
Christopher Gaze, host
Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby
Sunday, December 21, 4:00pm & 7:30pm
The Lower Mainlands most beloved Holiday Music Tradition! This season, the VSOs charismatic young Assistant Conductor Evan Mitchell leads the orchestra in a celebration of the Holiday spirit, with carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas, and plenty of audience sing-alongs! Vancouvers very own Bard, Christopher Gaze, narrates.
Tickets $34 (Student, Senior and Subscriber discounts available)
Tickets available by phone at 604.876.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Presenting Sponsor:
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
The VSOs Traditional Christmas Concerts have been endowed by a generous gift from Sheanhan and Gerald McGavin, C.M., O.B.C.
Specials
Bugs Bunny on Broadway
Sunday, December 28, 2pm & 7:30pm, Orpheum Theatre
Monday, December 29, 7:30pm, Orpheum Theatre
George Daugherty, conductor
That Wascally Wabbit is back! Bugs Bunny on Broadway is a unique and sensational blend of classic Warner Bros. cartoons shown on a large screen, while the orchestra plays the soundtracks on stage. Experience these groundbreaking cartoons like youve never seen or heard them before, classics such as Whats Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Long-Haired Hare, a Corny Concerto, and so many more hare-raising cartoons. Whats up, doc?!
Tickets $32 to $38 (Student, Senior, Child and Subscriber discounts available)
Note: Child prices up to 12 years of age, Student 13 to 18 or in full-time attendance at an educational institution
Tickets available by phone at 604.873.3434 or online at www.vancouversymphony.ca
Co-Presenter:
Destination Funny Entertainment Inc.