### Event Description: Philip Glass’ Eleventh Symphony - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

**Date and Time:**  
Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM

**Venue:**  
Orpheum Theatre

**Event Overview:**  
Experience the mesmerizing Eleventh Symphony by Philip Glass, a masterpiece that stands as one of the great works of the 21st century. This symphony, known for its majestic opening and shattering climax, will be performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Music Director Otto Tausk.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Philip Glass:** Symphony No. 11
- **Steve Reich:** Jacob’s Ladder (Canadian Premiere) featuring Synergy Vocals UK
- **John Adams:** Gnarly Buttons, with VSO Principal Clarinetist Jeanette Jonquil
- **Linda Catlin Smith:** Mountain (World Premiere)

**Special Notes:**
- The performance will last approximately 90 minutes.
- "Mountain" is commissioned with the support of the Hugh Davidson Fund.
- "Jacob’s Ladder" is a co-commission with several prestigious organizations including the New York Philharmonic, BBC Radio 3, and others.

**Artists:**
- **Otto Tausk:** VSO Music Director
- **Jeanette Jonquil:** Principal Clarinet
- **Synergy Vocals:** Vocals

**Series:**  
This concert is part of the "Musically Speaking" series, which features engaging and informative performances.

**Tickets:**  
Tickets are available for purchase. Subscribe today to ensure your seat at this extraordinary event.

Join us for an evening of groundbreaking music and exceptional performances at the Orpheum Theatre. Don’t miss the chance to witness the Canadian premiere of Steve Reich’s "Jacob’s Ladder" and the world premiere of Linda Catlin Smith’s "Mountain," alongside the powerful Eleventh Symphony by Philip Glass.

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Dec 6, 2024

Philip Glass’ Eleventh Symphony · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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