Victoria Symphony at The Butchart Gardens
August 3 @ 8:00 pm
A signature musical event of the summer! The VS Orchestra, led by Maestro Timothy Vernon, performs at beautiful Butchart Gardens alongside soprano Aviva Fortunata, and young violin soloist Max Francis. This concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission to the Gardens can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue the day of the performance.
Symphony and Opera in Beacon Hill Park at the Cameron Bandshell
August 4 @ 5:00 pm and August 5 @ 4:00 pm
FREE! Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Victoria offer two free full orchestral concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in beautiful Beacon Hill Park. Take a bench seat, or bring your own chair and blanket, and enjoy an early evening concert featuring excerpts from our upcoming Masterworks and Pops Series, as well as excerpts from Pacific Opera’s 2023/24 season.
As a prelude to the Victoria Symphony’s early evening performances, you’ll be serenaded by musicians from the orchestra and some special guests. Friday will feature a harp duo, while Saturday you’ll enjoy a brass quintet and a string sextet. Music from 5:00 pm Friday and 4:00 pm Saturday (Victoria Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 pm).
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