A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of Jack Poole
This year, the 4th Annual Cypress Challenge: A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research is dedicated to the memory of Jack Poole. The cycling event is open to everyone with a bike, a helmet, and the determination to pedal up Cypress Mountain. New this year is a category for cyclists who want to climb 5 km […]
Amica Helping Hands Gala 2011
On November 2, Amica HELPING HANDS Community Program will be hosting its third annual fundraising event Gala 2011. All proceeds raised go directly to help support underprivileged seniors in need. This year, Vancouver’s Gala 2011 will be the most exciting event yet. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of gifts, travel […]
Rob Schneider Comedy Tour in Vancouver
Rob Schneider Comedy Tour in Vancouver: Emmy nominated comedian and star of Deuce Bigalow, brings his stand-up tour to the Vogue Theatre on July 22nd; tickets from $29.99 call 604.569.1144 or visit funnyfarmcomedy.ca
CAPELLA Vancouver Chamber Choir
Vancouver Chamber Choir with an appearance of the Focus! Choir of College & University Singers Cappella is a kaleidoscope of the latest choral trends from all around the world. Subscribe now by calling 604-738-6822. Single tickets available Sept 1: www.ticketmaster.ca 1-855-985-ARTS (2787)
Reflections of Hiroshima Vancouver Chamber Choir
Jon Washburn leads the Choir, soloists and ensemble in the new chamber version of Vancouver composer Larry Nickel’s inspiring Requiem for Peace. This event is presented in cooperation with the UBC Museum of Anthropology’s powerfully moving exhibition Hiroshima by Miyako Ishiuchi. An evening of inspiring music and poetry in 13 languages. Subscribe now by calling […]
HANDEL’S MESSIAH Vancouver Chamber Choir
Beethoven said, “Handel was the greatest composer that ever lived. I would uncover my head, and kneel before his tomb.” Haydn said, “He is the master of us all.” Johann Sebastian Bach is reported to have said, “He is the only person I would wish to see before I die, and the only person I […]
A DYLAN THOMAS CHRISTMAS: A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Back yet again by popular demand, A Dylan Thomas Christmas features the poet’s famous story A Child’s Christmas in Wales read by our favourite Welshman, Russell Roberts of Bard on the Beach. The familiar story is illustrated with an all new set of Christmas carols and songs. Also, carols from English, Spanish and Orthodox traditions […]
THE ENGLISH TOUCH Vancouver Chamber Choir
The Vancouver Chamber Choir, conducted by John William Trotter, opens the 2011-2012 season with music from England, both sacred and secular. Organist Marc D’Anjou is featured in Britten’s delightful Rejoice in the Lamb, which features the quirky poetry of Christopher Smart. Tudor composer William Byrd provides a polyphonic mass while Elizabethan madrigalists Morley and Weelkes […]
SONG OF SONGS Vancouver Chamber Choir
The biblical Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) is perhaps the most famous love poem of all time. It fascinated Palestrina and other Renaissance composers particularly because of its duality – as secular description of the Garden of Love and as sacred allegory of God’s love for Israel, or Christ’s love for the Church. […]
MUSICAL CIRCLES Vancouver Chamber Choir
Culminating the 32nd annual National Conductor’s Symposium, the Vancouver Chamber Choir led by Jon Washburn and five Symposium conductors performs music from six famous Musical Circles – des Prez, Willaert, Lassus; the Gabrielis and Schatz; the Scarlattis and Carissimi; Bach and his sons; the Haydns and Mozart; and the Schumanns and Brahms. A great evening […]
