Heather Walker is a professional horn player and a core member of the Vancouver Island Symphony. Join them for the 25/26 season opening concerts at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on October 18th and the Farquar Theatre in Victoria on October 19th.

Immerse yourself in an evening of vibrant and lively orchestral masterpieces that promise to captivate and delight. Experience the playful spirit of Rossini’s “L’italiana in Algeri Overture,” where humour and energy take centre stage. Revel in Ravel’s “Piano Concerto,” a dazzling blend of jazz influences and lyrical beauty that showcases his innovative style. Finally, let the cheerful and uplifting melodies of Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 8” transport you to a world rich with Bohemian folk influences and natural splendour. This concert is a celebration of rhythm and colour, offering a dynamic journey through the unique voices of these master composers.

CONDUCTOR: Cosette Justo Valdés
GUEST ARTIST: Stewart Goodyear, piano

PROGRAMME
G. ROSSINI: L’italiana in Algeri overture

M. RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G Major

A. DVOŘÁK: Symphony 8, op. 88, B. 163, G Major

For more information: https://vancouverislandsymphony.com/2025-26-goodyear-plays-ravel/

For tickets: https://www.porttheatre.com/choose-seats/?id=13801

When not performing music professionally, Heather Walker teaches the Alexander Technique, and amazing tool for changing our habits of movement and thought to become more efficient, natural, and full of ease and poise. It can help with all sorts of postural re-training, repetitive strain injuries, tension, pain, and balance issues. For more information on lessons, workshops, and group classes, please contact Heather at 250-716-3464.