Tan Dun

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

### Event Description: Buddha Passion - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

**Event:** Buddha Passion  
**Dates:** November 8, 2024 (Friday) & November 9, 2024 (Saturday)  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver

**Overview:**
Experience the Canadian premiere of "Buddha Passion," an epic choral work of love and compassion by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Tan Dun. This extraordinary performance, inspired by Chinese and Sanskrit texts, is set at the foot of the Himalayas and follows the journey of a prince on the path to enlightenment. The event will feature six stories from the life of the Buddha, brought to life through a powerful and beautiful musical composition.

**Performance Details:**
- **Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes
- **Intermission:** 1

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Tan Dun
- **Choir:** UBC University Singers and Choral Union
- **Ensemble:** Orchestra, six percussionists, five vocal soloists, and a dancing pipa player

**Tickets:**
- **November 8, 2024:** [Get Tickets](#)
- **November 9, 2024:** [Get Tickets](#)

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime musical event that promises to be an overwhelming experience of power and beauty. Join us at the Orpheum Theatre for an unforgettable evening with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.