Upcoming Performances.
Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra: Concerto Competition
Concerto Competition
Featuring the young talent in Vancouver, the VPO will perform in their Concerto Competition held once every three years. As assistant conductor, Samuel Ivory will be stepping up to the plate to lead the VPO through the six concertos.
Full Program:
Dvorak Cello concerto in B Minor, Mvt. 1 (feat. Jimmy Wang)
Mendelssohn Piano concerto in G Minor, Mvt. 1 (feat. Rachel Wang)
Rachmaninoff Piano concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Mvt. 1 (feat. Mina Stefanovic)
~Intermission~
Mendelssohn Violin concerto in E Minor, Mvt. 1 (feat. Hyden Ho)
Wieniawski Violin concerto No. 1 in F# Minor, Mvt. 1 (feat. Jiayu Li)
Sibelius Violin concerto in D Minor, Mvt 3 (feat. Michiyo Yu)
Finlandia, Jean Sibelius (while judges deliberate)
VYSO: Rising Stars
Featuring the winners of the annual VYSO Concerto Competition, the Debut, Junior and Intermediate Orchestras will perform in the Chan Centre for an exciting day of music-making!
Intermediate Program:
Slavonic Dance No. 3, Op. 46, Antonin Dvorak
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Henri Wieniawski
Rosamunde Overture D. 644, Franz Schubert
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Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra: Czech, Please!
Czech, Please!
Featuring works by Suk, Janacek, Dvorak and Smetana, the VPO presents a concert of all Czech composers. Samuel Ivory will be conducting Suk’s Scherzo Fantastique.
Full Program:
Lachian Dances, Leos Janacek
Scherzo Fantastique, Josef Suk
Cello Concerto in B minor, Antonin Dvorak Featuring Soloist Joseph Elworthy
Vltava from Ma Vlast, Bedrich Smetana
VYSO: Winter Prelude
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Kick-Off concert of the year! Featuring the Debut, Junior and Intermediate Orchestras conducted by Nadia Petriw, Rick Dorfer and Samuel Ivory. Samuel Ivory is the Music Director of the Intermediate Orchestra.
Intermediate Program:
Light Cavalry Overture, Von Suppe
Symphony No. 2, Mvt. 2, Joseph Bologne
Karelia Suite, Sibelius
Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra: Canadian Contrasts
Canadian Contrasts
The Vancouver Philharmonic kicks off its 25/26 season with works by Ridout, Wilson and Tchaikovsky. As Assistant Conductor, Samuel Ivory will conduct Fall Fair by Godfrey Ridout to start the concert.
Full Program:
Fall Fair, Godfrey Ridout
The Canadian Seasons, Cameron Wilson, Featuring Soloist, Cameron Wilson (violin)
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 “Winter Daydreams”, Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky