The military is being increasingly used to help in disaster relief, to fight wildfires, and carry out rescue and remedial work after floods. Whereas this is an extension of work they have always carried out, is this what the military should be doing? Or is it time for a more formal and dedicated climate-disaster force? […]
The Doobie Brothers Experience The Doobie Brothers Experience is the industry leading substitute for The Doobie Brothers. Playing to outdoor and theatre audiences is what this production is all about. What makes The Doobie Brothers Experience so special? Well, just for starters: look-a-likes of Tom and Pat with vocal similarities, accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, […]
Lara Wong & Melón Jiménez Flamenco Ensemble Caravan World Rhythms presents “Confluencias”: an intimate evening of fiery and refined flamenco music and dance, deeply infused with Indian flavours, led by award-winning artists direct from Madrid, Spain: flautist Lara Wong & flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez. They are joined by acclaimed dancer from Bordeaux, France, Deborah “La […]
"I said to Hank Williams, how lonely does it get? Hank Williams hasn't answered yet But I hear him coughing all night long A hundred floors above me, in the Tower of Song." When Leonard Cohen sang these words, the Tower of Song was a metaphor for the inspiration that flows between songwriters, each toiling […]
SAT SEP 28| 7:30pm | SPECIAL PRE-SEASON CONCERT. Born in Seattle and now living in Montréal, Elinor Frey is a leading American-Canadian cellist, gambist, and researcher who has performed across the Americas and Europe in recital and with numerous chamber ensembles and orchestras (Rosa Barocca, Constantinople, Les idées heureuses, Il Gardellino, Tafelmusik, Pacific Baroque Orchestra.) […]
Concert 1 | Liminal Spaces W A Mozart | String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465, "Dissonnance" Jeffrey Ryan | String Quartet #4: Inspirare L. van Beethoven | String Quartet No. 10 in e-flast major, Op. 74 "Harp" Joan Blackman violin David Gillham, violin David Harding, viola Zoltan Rozsnyai, cello Music, as in life, […]
Completely Creedence Band is a group of talented musicians who share a deep passion for the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Completely Creedence love to bring the iconic sounds of CCR to life and delighting audiences with their energetic performances. Completely Creedence pay tribute to one of the greatest rock bands in history. They’ve dedicated […]
Sat Oct 5 | Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance transmissions, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Joining Bernheim is American soprano Erin Morley as Olympia, South African soprano Pretty Yende as Antonia, and French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Giulietta […]
Presenting Canada’s premiere Johnny Cash tribute band, The Men In Black. Johnny Cash recorded 96 albums and over 1,500 songs throughout a career that spanned over five decades. He was one of the first artists to successfully cross over many genres of music from country, to rockabilly, gospel and rock & roll. The Men In […]
Concert 2 Ernest Bloch | Paysages, B. 62 for string quartet Carmen Braden | The Raven Conspiracy Jean Sibelius | Impromptu for Strings Jeffrey Ryan, Rosemary Georgeson | Seasons of the Sea Rosemary Georgeson, storyteller Joan Blackman violin Vetta Chamber Players Mentorship Orchestra This program explores the relationships between the Land and the Sea 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Concert 4 Joan Blackman violin Julia Nolan, saxophone Jodi Proznick, bass Jane Hayes, piano Join Julia, Jane, Joan, and Jodi in a concert with something for everyone! This unlikely combination of saxophone, violin, bass and piano has led to several commissions and collaborations, and we bring you the best of the Four Jays' repertoire in […]
Sat Mar 15 | Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political […]
Concert 5 Jeanette Jonquil, clarinet Sophie Dansereau, bassoon Valerie Whitney, french horn Joan Blackman violin David Gillham, violin Jacob van der Sloot, viola Zoltan Rozsnayai, cello Dylan Palmer, bass We end the season by gathering a group of eight of the best musicians Vancouver has to offer to play Haydn, Mozart and Schubert, the grand […]
Sat May 31 | The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. […]
