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South Vancouver Island
Fri. February 3rd, 2012 & Sun. February 5th, 2012
Starlight Pops Choir presents “Pop Rocks!” Chase away your winter blues with classic pop songs by Paul Simon, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Queen, U2, and more. Come enjoy the lively music and upbeat experience you’ve come to expect from Victoria’s talented 70-voice pops choir. The concert will include special performances by small ensembles and soloists including a solo by the choir’s director, Sue Doman, an accomplished vocalist.
South Vancouver Island
Sun. February 5th, 2012
An in-depth presentation and discussion of Pacific Opera Victoria’s mid-February production of Carmen, hosted by Robert Holliston, and featuring performers from the opera,
South Vancouver Island
Wed. February 8th, 2012 7:30pm - 9:30pm
See these incredible young musicians, performing with the Conservatory Chorale, the Senior Orchestra and VCM faculty, before the world finds out about them and you can't afford their tickets.
South Vancouver Island
Thu. February 9th, 2012 11:00am - 12:15pm
Captivating music by Marin Marais and Ste Colombe, performed by the world’s finest viola da gambist, Paolo Pandolfo, as well as chamber works by arguably the two greatest composers at Versailles, Francois Couperin and Jean-Philippe Rameau.
South Vancouver Island
Thu. February 9th, 2012 8:00pm - 9:30pm
The world’s greatest viola da gambist combines a thorough historical knowledge of his instrument, its repertoire and performance practice, to present a musical journey from the viola da gamba’s popularity in baroque France. Program includes Bach’s First Cello Suite BVW 1007.
South Vancouver Island
Fri. February 10th, 2012 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Beginning in the 18th century French musicians increasingly went to Italy to study, and Italian virtuosi were heard more frequently in Paris. Over time Italian style and forms (concerto, opera) superseded French forms in the popular taste. This did not happen without a great deal of debate, as seen in the music for the Ballet and the Opera. The two camps, the so-called “Lullistes” and “Rameauneurs”, fought a pamphlet war over the issue for the rest of the decade.
South Vancouver Island
Sat. February 11th, 2012 7:00pm - 11:00pm
"SOUNDS OF MOTOWN" featuring the legendary Vic High R&B Band, join us and have your socks knocked off. Tickets available online www.fortheloveofafrica.org or call (250)891-0762. Appies & auctions.
South Vancouver Island
Sat. February 11th, 2012 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Pablo Diemecke, one of the world's outstanding virtuoso violinists will perform with The DieMahler String Quartet, consisting of Pablo Diemecke (leader), Larry Skaggs (retired principal cellist of the Victoria Symphony), Martine denBok (Second Violin), and Elizabeth Massi (Viola). This is the second concert in the quartet's 2012 series.
South Vancouver Island
Sat. February 11th, 2012 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Music for famed choir and orchestra of La Chapelle Royale as well as instrumental music for the Concert Spirituel, the first public concert series anywhere. Features the Requiem of Jean Gilles, the most frequently performed Requiem of the period, played at the funerals of Louis XV and Rameau
South Vancouver Island
Sun. February 12th, 2012 – Mon. February 13th, 2012
Say it With a Song Singing Valentines by a barbershop quartet from the Victoria Village Squires. A barbershop quartet will deliver three love songs, a long stemmed rose, a balloon, and a card.
South Vancouver Island
Sun. February 12th, 2012 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Henry Du Mont’s music was highly-esteemed in his day and is now recognised as the creator of the French baroque motet. The music sung at this Service will be drawn from his published work Cantica Sacra (1652), one of the earliest published works of French choral music. Featuring the St Christopher Singers and an ensemble of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra.
South Vancouver Island
Sun. February 12th, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm
St. Barnabas Church presents Ensemble Pacifica. This is a woodwind ensemble directed by Dr. George Corwin. Admission $10 at the door. Call 250-595-4324 for more information.
South Vancouver Island
Sun. February 12th, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Counter-tenor John Limbert and pianist Tristan Rhodes are pleased to offer a free Saint Valentine’s recital entitled “The Many Faces of Love”. Contact John@limbert.com for more information.
South Vancouver Island
Thu. February 16th, 2012 – Tue. February 28th, 2012
In Bizet's CARMEN the romance of the French language is coupled with sizzling Spanish dance rhythms and erotically charged music to make this the sexiest opera of all.
South Vancouver Island
Sat. February 18th, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Counter-tenor John Limbert and pianist Tristan Rhodes are pleased to offer a free Saint Valentine’s recital entitled “The Many Faces of Love”. Contact John@limbert.com for more information.
South Vancouver Island
Sat. February 18th, 2012 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Our fourth of six VCM Presents concerts features Robert Holliston and Jamie Syer. Their 'Dualling Pianos' will be accompanied by percussionists - Masako Hockey and Jonathan Eng.
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