Mozart Horn Concertos Premiers April 15 @ 7:30 pm at victoriasymphony.ca Mozart’s Horn Concertos are joyful demonstrations of the instrument’s expressive capacity as well as of the remarkable skills of Mozart’s lifelong friend and horn virtuoso Joseph Leutgeb for whom they were composed. Our two resident virtuosos, Alana Despins and Michael Oswald, perform concertos No.
Concert Saturday April 10th 3pm PST; Workshop Sunday April 11th 1pm PST Concert $20, Workshop free to VGS members and GVPAF 2021 registrants The Victoria Guitar Society is pleased to present a concert and technique workshop with the acclaimed classical guitarist Adam Cicchillitti. This is an exciting musical addition to his adjudication of this year's
ROYAL BC MUSEUM April 16, 2021–January 9, 2022 Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca, spirit of BC’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. Follow the currents of ecological activism, popular culture and Indigenous beliefs to gain a new appreciation of these sophisticated animals, long feared in Western
Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges Premiers April 1 @ 7:30 pm at victoriasymphony.ca Joseph Boulogne, also known as “Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges” was a remarkable violinist, composer, soldier and athlete. Despite having to deal with the challenges of being a person of mixed race, he was regarded as one of the most impressive figures of 18th
April 24th Milky Way the Easy Way with Astrophotographer and Videographer Tim Yaworski May 15th Prof. Kim Venn, University of Victoria (details available soon) On Saturday, March 27th, the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory are presenting a virtual Star Party from 7-9 p.m. on Zoom and YouTube. The speaker is Malhaur Kendurkhar who
Next concert premiering March 18. Lorraine Min has been praised by the New York Times for her "impeccable phrase-shaping" and "crystalline sound," For this program, this local musical treasure is reunited with the orchestra for what is arguably Mozart’s most famous work for keyboard, his Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major. Also included on
two Saturdays, February 20 & 27, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm via ZOOM FREE - First session free for non members. Fairbank Calligraphy Society with Christiane Lenz is teaching a FREE Online Carolingian Book Hand provides an excellent basis for learning calligraphy. (This script is an extremely legible hand and many of our familiar
Avatar Grove and "Canada's Gnarliest Tree" Avatar Grove is one of the highlights of a visit to the Port Renfrew area and well worth a visit whether you decide to make the 2 hour drive just to see the grove or if you take it in as part of your visit to this spectacular part
The Pacific Marine Circle Route The Pacific Marine Circle Route follows the coastline from Victoria through Sooke and out to Port Renfrew. Crossing the the end of San Juan Bay, it turns east and winds its way over the mountains along former forestry roads to Lake Cowichan and into the Cowichan Valley and down into
Beautiful Mild Winter Days Provide Great Sea Kayaking Opportunities One thing we truly love about Victoria are the mild winters. In late February, leaves in the undergrowth are beginning to bud, blossoms and flowers are blooming, the scent of the Indian Plum blossoms can be intoxicating. Don’t get me wrong, we can get our fair
