credit Joe Plommer ArtSpring Presents Victoria Baroque Applausi Festivi 2:30 pm; bar 1:30 pm proudly sponsored by Joan Farlinger A riot of fiery and virtuosic works by Italian baroque masters, full of energy, drama, passion and drive! One of the leading baroque violinists of our time, Kati Debretzeni (UK), leads the Victoria Baroque in a varied […]
ArtSpring Presents Gryphon Trio, chamber music 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm proudly sponsored by Lyle & Susan Eide Celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary, the Gryphon Trio continues to impress international audiences and press with performances which "bring out the kind of delicacy and sensuous beauty that’s often overlooked" (BBC Music Magazine). With over 1500 performances to […]
Sir David McVicar's "smashing new production" is "a grand triumph" (Huffington Post), featuring an exciting cast led by soprano Sonya Yoncheva in the title role of the fiery diva and Vittorio Grigolo as her passionate lover, Cavaradossi. The pair are "youthful, ardent, and innocent ... their duets electric, their kisses hot and numerous" (Wall Street […]
ArtSpring Presents Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble Swingin’ with Oscar 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm proudly sponsored by Seth Berkowitz Born in Montreal in 1925 in the working-class neighbourhood of Little Burgundy, Oscar Peterson became one of the most important pianists in the history of jazz. As accompanist to the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, including […]
ArtSpring Presents Jan Lisiecki, pianist 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm proudly sponsored by Joan Farlinger and Mouat's Clothing Co. Recital Program Just 22 years old, Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki (pronounced “Lushetsky”) has won acclaim for his extraordinary interpretive maturity, distinctive sound and poetic sensibility. The New York Times has called him “a pianist who makes every note […]
ArtSpring Presents Rolston String Quartet 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm proudly sponsored by Joan Farlinger and Mouat's Clothing Co. First Prize laureate of the prestigious 2016 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Rolston String Quartet has become Canada's newest ensemble attracting attention on the international stage. Actively touring across Canada, the United States and Europe, the […]
Overview The world’s most popular opera returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with a series of exciting casts. Angel Blue, Anita Hartig, and Sonya Yoncheva share the role of the fragile Mimì, with Dmytro Popov, Russell Thomas, and Michael Fabiano alternating as the poet Rodolfo. Alexander Soddy and Marco Armiliato share conducting duties. World […]
©Stefano Corrias ArtSpring Presents MM Contemporary Dance (Italy) Rite of Spring Bolero Choreographed and directed by Michele Merola 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm (post-show talkback) proudly sponsored by Joan Farlinger and Salt Spring Coffee Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is inspired by an ancient Slavic legend. According to the myth, every spring a virgin had […]
We are thrilled that Morna Edmundson of Vancouver’s Elektra Women’s Choir will be running a three-day Choral Festival for women’s voices at ArtSpring. Morna specializes in adult women’s choirs of all levels and enjoys conducting the classics of the repertoire to the latest contemporary music, with an emphasis on Canadian repertoire. Join us on March 25 when the Festival participants present the workshopped music in […]
Overview A winning cast comes together for Phelim McDermott’s clever vision of Mozart’s comedy about the sexes, set in acarnival-esque, funhouse environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island—complete with bearded ladies, fire eaters, and a Ferris wheel.Manipulating the action are the Don Alfonso of Christopher Maltman and the Despina of Tony Award–winner Kelli O’Hara, with Amanda […]
ArtSpring Presents Axis Theatre Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch 11 am (school groups) & 2 pm (general public) Ages 3+ A 35-minute show. Best suited up to grade 5 but honestly, we can’t imagine anyone not loving it. It is such a wonderful show! proudly sponsored by Country Grocer Set in a friendly and quaint town in the […]
Overview Plácido Domingo add yet another chapter to their legendary Met collaboration with this rarely performed Verdi gem, a heart-wrenching tragedy of fatherly love. Sonya Yoncheva sings the title role opposite Piotr Beczaa in the first Met performances of the opera in more than ten years. Creators PRODUCTION Elijah Moshinsky SET & COSTUME DESIGNER Santo Loquasto LIGHTING […]
ArtSpring Presents Victoria Jazz Orchestra Music of Ross Taggart with special guests Jill Townsend and Bill Coon 2:30 pm (bar at intermission) proudly sponsored by John Moore Known as the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant jazz scene, saxophonist and pianist Ross Taggart left a national legacy of impressive musical contributions, along with an unmatched sense of humour. […]
ArtSpring Presents Chris Humphreys: Krapp’s Last Tape Performed by Chris Humphreys May 8 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm (post-show talkback) BUY TICKETS May 9 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm (post-show talkback) BUY TICKETS proudly sponsored by Kate Merry Krapp’s Last Tape, reveals the world of Victor Krapp, a man who generates a tape recording each year, documenting the loves and losses […]
©Michael Slobodian ArtSpring Presents Constantinople Itinerant Gardens Ablaye Cissoko, kora & vocals Kiya Tabassian, setar & vocals Pierre-Yves Martel, viola da gamba Patrick Graham, percussion 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm proudly sponsored by Mouat's Clothing Co. “At the same time extremely poetic, inspired and inspiring, hypnotic.” — La Presse, Canada “An enchanting atmosphere. A particularly beautiful […]
ArtSpring Presents Jasper Wood, violin David Riley, piano 7:30 pm; bar 6:30 pm Program proudly sponsored by Lyle & Susan Eide Jasper Wood has established a flourishing reputation as a violin soloist through his frequent performances with many of North America’s finest orchestras, having also garnered acclaim for his dazzling performances as a recitalist and chamber […]
We hope to see you at the upcoming AGM. IACS (ArtSpring) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue Monday, December 2, 2019, at 4:15 p.m. For the receipt of Annual Reports, Financial Statements, and the Election of Directors. All are welcome. All who have been members for 30 days as of December 2, 2019, […]
Ticket sales end at midnight, Thursday January 7, 2021. Support ArtSpring with the 2020 Raffle. The Grand Prize is spectacular: two nights for two people at the exclusive Sonora Resort, which is tucked away in the beautiful Discovery Islands. You and a companion will be spoiled like you’ve never been before. The prize includes flights […]
