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### Event Description: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Concert **Event Title:** Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Concert - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Dates and Times:** - **April 24, 2025 (Thursday) at 7:00 PM** - **April 25, 2025 (Friday) at 7:00 PM** - **April 26, 2025 (Saturday) at 2:00 PM** **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver **Event Overview:** Experience the magic of Harry Potter like never before! Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a spellbinding evening as they perform John Williams' iconic score live to the full-length film, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." Watch the beloved story unfold on a high-definition screen while the orchestra brings every magical moment to life. **Program Details:** - **Performance Duration:** Approximately 175 minutes - **Intermission:** 1 **Highlights:** - Relive the enchanting scenes where the wand chooses the wizard, a troll runs amok, and magic mirrors reveal secrets. - See Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all your favorite characters return to the screen, captivating audiences all over again. **Conductor:** Justin Freer **Tickets:** - Available for purchase for all three dates. - Secure your seats for this once-in-a-lifetime event and be part of the wizarding world. **Additional Information:** - This event is part of the "Movie Nights with the VSO" series. - All related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights JKR. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter with the live orchestral performance of its unforgettable score. Get your tickets now and prepare to be enchanted!

### Event Description: Songs My Mother Taught Me - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Event Title:** Songs My Mother Taught Me **Date and Time:** May 1, 2025, Thursday at 2:00 PM **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre **Event Overview:** Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a heartfelt afternoon performance as part of the PARC Retirement Living Tea & Trumpets series. This concert, titled "Songs My Mother Taught Me," features a captivating program that celebrates the timeless beauty of classical music and the generational passage of wisdom and love through song. **Program Highlights:** - **Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir d’un lieu cher:** A beautiful piece that showcases the emotional depth and technical prowess of the violin. - **Dvořák’s Songs My Mother Taught Me:** A touching composition that reflects the hopes and teachings passed from one generation to the next. **Artists:** - **David Bui:** Conductor - **Christopher Gaze:** Host - **David Lakirovich:** Assistant Concertmaster and Violin Soloist **Performance Duration:** Approximately 90 minutes **Series Information:** This concert is part of the PARC Retirement Living Tea & Trumpets series, which features performances every Thursday at 2:00 PM. **Additional Information:** - **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. - **Subscription:** Subscribe today to enjoy the full series and additional benefits. **Note:** This event promises to be a memorable experience, blending the rich traditions of classical music with the intimate and personal touch of beloved songs passed down through generations. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's exceptional talent in a beautiful setting. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's official website.

### Event Description: Tony DeSare Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter #### Event Overview: Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular evening celebrating the timeless music of Cole Porter. The event, titled "Tony DeSare Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter," will feature the sophisticated and sexy songs that have made Porter a beloved figure in the world of music. #### Event Details: - **Dates and Times:** - **May 2, 2025 (Friday) at 8:00 PM** - **May 3, 2025 (Saturday) at 8:00 PM** - **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre - **Performance Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes, including 1 intermission #### Program Highlights: Experience fresh renditions of Cole Porter's greatest hits, including: - "Night and Day" - "I Get A Kick Out of You" - "I’ve Got You Under My Skin" - "Anything Goes" - "It’s De-Lovely" - "Too Darn Hot" - "You’re the Top" - And many more #### Featured Artists: - **Vern Griffiths:** Conductor - **Tony DeSare:** Vocals - **Aubrey Logan:** Trombone/Vocals - **John Manzari:** Tap Dancer/Vocals #### Series Information: This concert is part of the London Drugs VSO Pops series, which features performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. #### Additional Information: - **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. - **Subscription:** Subscribe today to enjoy this and other concerts in the series. Celebrate the legacy of Cole Porter with Tony DeSare and special guests, and immerse yourself in an evening of unforgettable music and performance.

### Event Description: Rachmaninoff, Mahler & The Mermaid - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra #### Event Overview: Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring works by Rachmaninoff, Mahler, and Zemlinsky. This concert, part of the Assante Vancouver Centre Masterworks Diamond Series, promises to be a memorable experience with performances by renowned artists. #### Event Details: - **Dates and Times:** - **May 9, 2025 (Friday) at 8:00 PM** - **May 10, 2025 (Saturday) at 8:00 PM** - **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre #### Program: - **Rachmaninoff:** *Isle of the Dead* - **Mahler:** *Five Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn* - **Zemlinsky:** *Die Seejungfrau (The Mermaid)* #### Performance Duration: - Approximately 120 minutes with 1 intermission. #### Featured Artists: - **Conductor:** Andrey Boreyko - **Baritone:** Thomas Hampson, Grammy Award-winner #### Highlights: - The concert opens with the haunting and dreamlike imagery of Rachmaninoff’s *Isle of the Dead*. - Thomas Hampson will perform selections from Mahler’s *Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy’s Magic Horn)*. - The evening concludes with Zemlinsky’s shimmering *The Mermaid*, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s evocative fairytale. #### Additional Information: - This concert is part of the Assante Vancouver Centre Masterworks Diamond Series, which features performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. - Tickets are available for both dates, and subscriptions for the 2024/25 season are open. #### Ticket Information: - **Purchase Tickets:** Available for May 9 and May 10, 2025. - **Subscription Options:** Subscribe today to enjoy benefits and pricing for the 2024/25 season. Experience the magic of classical music with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in a night that promises to captivate and inspire. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening at the Orpheum Theatre.

### Event Description: Daughter of the Inner Stars - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Event Title:** Daughter of the Inner Stars **Date and Time:** May 11, 2025, Sunday at 2:00 PM **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre **Event Overview:** Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting afternoon with "Daughter of the Inner Stars." This captivating concert is designed to ignite a passion for musical storytelling within children. Follow the heroine, Fia, on a cosmic adventure filled with wonder and discovery. The performance features original animations and music composed and conducted by the award-winning Nicholas Buc. **Program Details:** - **Duration:** Approximately 60 minutes - **Conductor and Composer:** Nicholas Buc - **Series:** This concert is part of the "Sundays 2 PM" and "Kids Concerts" series. **Additional Information:** - **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. - **Subscription:** Subscribe today to enjoy this and other exciting events in the series. **Artist Highlight:** - **Nicholas Buc:** Renowned conductor and composer known for his engaging and imaginative musical works. **Related Events You May Also Like:** 1. **The Spirit Horse Returns** - **Date:** October 13 - **Venue:** Orpheum - **Description:** An Indigenous knowledge keeper takes you on a journey through time, exploring history. 2. **How the Gimquat Found Her Song** - **Date:** November 17 - **Venue:** Orpheum - **Description:** Embark on a musical expedition across continents and through centuries to help a discouraged bird. 3. **Classical Kids Live Vivaldi and the Ring of Mystery** - **Date:** January 26 - **Venue:** Orpheum - **Description:** Celebrate Vivaldi, Venice, and violins in a compelling musical narrative. **Contact Information:** For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's official website. **Note:** This event is perfect for families and children, offering a unique blend of music and storytelling that promises to be both educational and entertaining.

### Geneva Lewis Plays Mozart - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Date and Time:** Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre **Event Overview:** Join us for an enchanting evening as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents "Geneva Lewis Plays Mozart." This concert is part of the Classical Afterworks series and promises to be a memorable experience for all classical music enthusiasts. **Program:** - **Brahms:** Academic Festival Overture - **Mozart:** Violin Concerto No. 3 - **Mendelssohn:** Symphony No. 3, Scottish **Performance Duration:** Approximately 80 minutes **Featured Artists:** - **Conductor:** Giordano Bellincampi - **Violinist:** Geneva Lewis **Event Highlights:** - **Geneva Lewis** makes her VSO debut, performing Mozart’s charming Third Violin Concerto. Hailed as "clearly one to watch" by Musical America, her performance is highly anticipated. - **Giordano Bellincampi** also debuts with the VSO, leading the orchestra through Brahms’ lively Academic Festival Overture, inspired by student drinking songs, and Mendelssohn’s evocative Scottish Symphony. **Series Information:** This concert is part of the "Classical Afterworks" series, which features performances on Fridays at 6:30 PM. **Tickets:** Tickets are available for purchase. Subscribe today to secure your seat for this captivating performance. Don't miss this opportunity to witness an evening of extraordinary music with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

### Geneva Lewis Plays Mozart - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Date:** May 17, 2025 **Time:** 8:00 PM **Venue:** Centennial Theatre Join us for an enchanting evening as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents "Geneva Lewis Plays Mozart." This concert is part of the North Shore Classics series and promises to be a memorable experience for all classical music enthusiasts. **Program:** - **Brahms:** Academic Festival Overture - **Mozart:** Violin Concerto No. 3 - **Mendelssohn:** Symphony No. 3, Scottish **Performance Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes, including 1 intermission. **Artists:** - **Conductor:** Giordano Bellincampi (VSO debut) - **Violinist:** Geneva Lewis (VSO debut) Hailed as "clearly one to watch" by Musical America, violinist Geneva Lewis will dazzle the audience with Mozart’s charming Third Violin Concerto. Conductor Giordano Bellincampi will lead the orchestra in Brahms’ lively Academic Festival Overture, inspired by student drinking songs, and Mendelssohn’s evocative Scottish Symphony. **Tickets:** Available now. Subscribe today to secure your seats. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a night of extraordinary music and exceptional talent.

### Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Date and Time:** May 23, 2025, Friday at 7:00 PM **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver **Event Overview:** Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening featuring Beethoven’s majestic Fifth Piano Concerto, commonly known as the "Emperor" Concerto. This performance is part of the "Musically Speaking" series, which offers insightful commentary and a deeper understanding of the music. **Program:** - **Kelly-Marie Murphy:** *Curiosity, Genius, and the Search for Petula Clark* - **Bartók:** *Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta* - **Beethoven:** *Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor* **Performance Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes, including one intermission. **Featured Artists:** - **Otto Tausk:** VSO Music Director - **Behzod Abduraimov:** Piano Soloist, described by The Times as having the "magic touch," will bring technical mastery and profound artistry to Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto. **Additional Information:** This concert is a part of the "Fridays 7 pm" series under the "Musically Speaking" banner, which aims to provide audiences with a richer concert experience through engaging narratives and musical insights. **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this extraordinary performance. **Subscription Information:** Consider subscribing to the 2024/25 season for benefits and pricing details. Renew your subscription to ensure you don't miss any of the upcoming spectacular performances. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's official website.

### Event Description: Bruce Liu Plays Prokofiev with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra **Event Title:** Bruce Liu Plays Prokofiev **Dates and Times:** - **Friday, May 30, 2025** at 8:00 PM - **Saturday, May 31, 2025** at 8:00 PM - **Sunday, June 1, 2025** at 2:00 PM **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver **Event Overview:** Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating musical journey featuring the extraordinary talents of Bruce Liu, winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Concerto Competition. Under the masterful direction of Maestro Otto Tausk, the evening promises to be a captivating experience with a program that includes: - **Cassandra Miller's "Swim"**: An invigorating piece described as "engulfing music that reminds us how to cry" by The New Yorker. This work was commissioned with the support of the Hugh Davidson Fund. - **Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3**: Performed by the phenomenal Bruce Liu, this concerto is known for its brilliance and technical demands. - **R. Strauss's "An Alpine Symphony"**: A colossal symphonic poem that takes the audience on an adventurous expedition up a mountain summit. **Performance Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes, including one intermission. **Series Information:** This concert is part of the following series: - Masterworks Gold - RGF Integrated Wealth Symphony Sundays **Artists:** - **Otto Tausk**: VSO Music Director - **Bruce Liu**: Piano **Additional Information:** - **Tickets:** Available for purchase now. - **Subscription Options:** Subscribe today to enjoy benefits and pricing for the 2024/25 season. **Don't Miss:** Experience the magic of live orchestral music with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and witness Bruce Liu's stunning performance of Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening at the Orpheum Theatre.

### Beethoven’s Ninth: Ode to Joy - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra #### Event Details: - **Dates and Times:** - **June 6, 2025 (Friday) at 8:00 PM** - **June 7, 2025 (Saturday) at 8:00 PM** - **Venue:** Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver #### Program: - **Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen:** Violin Concerto (North American Premiere) - **Ludwig van Beethoven:** Symphony No. 9 #### Performance Duration: - Approximately 120 minutes with 1 intermission #### Featured Artists: - **Otto Tausk:** VSO Music Director - **Simone Lamsma:** Violin - **Joyce El-Khoury:** Soprano - **Rihab Chaieb:** Mezzo-soprano - **Gordon Bintner:** Bass-baritone - **Vancouver Bach Choir** #### Description: Join Maestro Otto Tausk, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO), and special guests for an evening of musical brilliance featuring Beethoven’s triumphant Symphony No. 9, one of the most uplifting works of art ever created. The concert will also showcase the North American premiere of Danish composer Thomas Agerfeldt Olesen’s Violin Concerto, performed by the acclaimed Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma. This event is part of the Assante Vancouver Centre Masterworks Diamond Series. #### Additional Information: - **Series:** Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM - **Sponsor:** Masterworks Diamond Series Sponsor #### Tickets: - Available for purchase now. Secure your seats for an unforgettable night of classical music. Experience the grandeur and joy of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the innovative sounds of Olesen’s Violin Concerto in a performance that promises to be both inspiring and memorable.