Nov 20 | What sounds better than a cello? Eight cellos! This instrument, the closest to the human voice, is one of the few which supports being multiplied. When played together with others, the beauties of this instrument add up, giving birth to a unique, full and exceptional sound. Ô-Celli was brought to life by […]
Sat Nov 23 | Inspired by Christopher Dewdney’s award-winning book Acquainted with the Night, contemporary dancer and choreographer Shannon Litzenberger leads her multi-disciplinary creative team and ensemble of performers through her interpretation of this poetic odyssey of the nocturnal world from 6pm to 6am. World After Dark explores our relationship with the physical and metaphorical […]
Sun Nov 24 | Join the members of the Makana choirs as they celebrate the winter season through song! Look up at the winter stars and feel the cold sparkle in the air and make a wish. Makana will share songs about wishes and dreams and hopes! As we look to seasonal celebrations and […]
SS Baroque Music Society presents Iestyn Davies & Fretwork: LAMENTO Salt Spring Baroque is pleased to present, from the UK, viol consort Fretwork with internationally acclaimed countertenor Iestyn Davies. Fretwork was formed in 1986 and is the world’s leading consort of viols. This six-member ensemble will be joined by British countertenor Iestyn Davies, who is […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind musical experience that reimagines the rich traditions of Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa through the intimate sounds of chamber music. This concert offers a reflective exploration of African music, blending traditional instruments like the mbira, uhadi, and percussion with the accompaniment of a string trio. Renowned artists Kurai Mubaiwa from […]
A Rocky Mountain High Christmas -- Celebrating the Hits and Christmas Songs of John Denver "A Rocky Mountain High Christmas" is performing on Salt Spring Island, promising an unforgettable night filled with the timeless hits of John Denver and beloved Christmas music, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. With Canadian […]
Once you hear Jackie Shane sing, you’ll never forget it. With an outsized stage presence that eclipsed even the greatest R&B artists, the African-American soul singer shattered barriers with raw talent, courage, and an unbreakable commitment to living as her authentic self. In an era when voices like hers were silenced and marginalized, Jackie blazed […]
Join Us for a Celebration of Ground-breaking Author Gertrude Stein's 150th Birthday! Of Sound Minds presents Time for Gertrude Stein, an ambitious musical and theatrical tribute to the cubist-inspired writer, curated by Peter Hatch. Stein, a pioneering force in modern literature, redefined literary expression with her innovative, fragmented prose. This multidisciplinary event features percussionist Brandon […]
TUE DEC 10 | Monster Theatre’s Juliet, A Revenge Comedy asks the question – what if Shakespeare’s Juliet didn’t die? In this popular and award-winning show, we find Juliet stuck in an endless loop of turning a dagger on herself. But what if Juliet breaks out of her tragedy in search of a reason for […]
Amidst the worst of circumstances, courageous Ukrainians are risking their lives under Russian bombardment to rescue animals left behind by those forced to flee. From dogs & cats miraculously surviving in demolished buildings & abandoned shelters, to exotic wildlife helplessly stranded in the nation's zoos, unbelievable rescue efforts are underway to extract animals from the […]
Join two award winning powerhouses - vocalist, Dawn Pemberton and bassist/bandleader, Jodi Proznick and an all-star band as they bring a joyful and soulful bounce to your favourite holiday classics. The music includes holiday classics made famous by Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, John Legend, Donny Hathaway, Otis Redding, Darlene Love, Vince Guaraldi, and […]
From Motor Town to Salt Spring! Join GISS Music for some Motown Mayhem as they present their end of semester celebration and show. Featuring performances from all the large ensembles: Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and the Guitar Ensemble. There will also be solo and small group performances from the GISPA Music, Composition and Guitar […]
On December 20th for one show only, join Viva Chorale for Christmas Carols, sing-alongs, stories and holiday cheer at our inclusive, all ages, family friendly event supporting the Salt Spring Island food bank. Our concert includes two wonderful Christmas stories by renowned Canadian author Lucy Maude Montgomery, including a classic Anne of Green Gables’ […]
Renowned Baroque violinist and Cape Breton fiddler David Greenberg leads Victoria Baroque in a program exploring sweet sleep, dreams, and the things that go bump in the night. The Phantasm program will include selections from Purcell's incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Vivaldi's flute concerto called "La Notte,” arrangements of Celtic folk songs, and […]
Sat Jan 25 | American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida’s […]
Concert 3 W A Mozart | Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 Jean Françaix | String Trio in C major Gabriel Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15 Jane Coop, piano Joan Blackman violin Hung-Wei Huang, viola Henry Shapard, cello It is always a pleaure to welcome pianist […]
Rachel Fenlon is a soprano and pianist who is finding a unique voice on the classical music stages of the world. Drawing from a singer-songwriter approach, Rachel performs recitals as both singer and pianist accompanying herself. Praised for her “unusually shaped recitals in keeping with her extraordinary talent,” Fenlon performs internationally as a recitalist, as […]
One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation, the Borealis String Quartet has received international critical acclaim as an ensemble praised for its fiery performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretation. Keen to stretch the boundaries of the chamber music concert experience, Borealis often includes popular music for younger generations, videos […]
